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By The Canadian Press

TRANSIT DISPUTES

SkyTrain union says three-day shutdown will begin Tuesday

Dec 7, 2019 | 1:12 PM

VANCOUVER – The union representing 900 SkyTrain workers says a three-day system shutdown is planned starting Tuesday morning unless a deal is reached with the BC Rapid Transit Company.

CUPE 7000 issued a 72-hour strike notice on Friday after four days of mediated talks during which the union says no significant progress was made on key issues, which include wages, forced overtime and staffing levels.

Union president Tony Rebelo says he understands the shutdown is a massive action that will inconvenience transit riders, so he hopes to reach an agreement before Tuesday morning.

If not, the union says SkyTrain service will be shut down between 5 a.m. on Tuesday and 5 a.m. on Friday.

Rebelo says the union and its employer have been at the bargaining table or in mediation for almost 50 days after the last contract expired Aug. 31.

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Last month, union members, including SkyTrain attendants, control operators, administrators, maintenance and technical staff, voted 96.8 per cent in favour of striking if a deal can’t be reached.

(The Canadian Press)