Metro Vancouver unionized outdoor workers vote to go on strike
Metro Vancouver unionized outdoor workers, who operate regional services such as water, sewer and infrastructure, have voted to strike.
The Greater Vancouver Regional District Employees Union, which represents 600 members and 150 contract workers, says 97.8 per cent voted in favour of job action against the Metro Vancouver Regional District if necessary.
Union members operate and maintain regional services, such as protecting water, air, and natural resources, providing drinking water, sewer, and infrastructure services and stewarding parks, ecological reserves, and housing communities.
Union president Jesse Medeiros said the issues include contract terms, contractor safety and compensation.
“The employers are not following with the other regional municipalities on what they’re offering as a compensation package,” he said Saturday.
The next bargaining date is scheduled for Wednesday.
“That’s the next thing, and we’re hopeful that that they’re going to come and take it seriously,” he said.
In a statement, Metro Vancouver spokeswoman Jennifer Saltman said the regional authority is committed to reaching a fair and reasonable collective agreement with the union.
“We value our GVRDEU employees and their contributions,” she said. “We also recognize this is a very difficult economic climate. Our intent is to ratify an agreement that supports union members and is also affordable for taxpayers of the region.”
She said despite the strike vote, there will be no disruption to essential services.
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