Overview

• The walkout involves 44 Unifor Local 114 operators, cleaners and mechanics alongside HandyDART staff from Local 333-BC.
• Both sides jointly sought a provincial mediator in February, with recommendations issued on June 30.
• The rejected offer included top-tier wage increases of 16.42% for conventional drivers and 18.85% for HandyDART workers over four years.
• Under the proposed terms, starting conventional drivers in Cowichan Valley would have earned $7.85 more per hour than their Victoria Transit counterparts.
• Transdev Canada expressed disappointment over the rejection and reaffirmed its commitment to fair negotiations and service continuity.