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VICTORIA — Transdev transit workers in Cowichan Valley have been on strike for over eight weeks – since February 8 – fighting for access to bathrooms that are not shared by the public and reasonable break times to use them.
“Sanitation and access to restrooms are a basic human right,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
“Our members’ strike is about basic working conditions, which are critical to deliver the public transit services they provide to the community of Cowichan.”
What: Solidarity rally for striking Transdev transit workers.
Who: Unifor National Secretary-Treasurer Len Poirier.
Unifor Western Regional Director Gavin McGarrigle.
Unifor Locals 114 and 333-BC members and supporters.
When: Monday, April 14, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Pacific Standard Time.
Where: BC Transit Conventional HQ, 660 Garbally Rd., Victoria, BC V8T 2K2.
Unifor is Canada’s largest union in the private sector, representing 320,000 workers in every major area of the economy. The union advocates for all working people and their rights, fights for equality and social justice in Canada and abroad and strives to create progressive change for a better future.
For media inquiries or to arrange interviews via FaceTime, Zoom, or Skype please contact Unifor Communications Representative Jenny Yuen at @email or by cell at (416) 938-6157.
