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DUNCAN, B.C.— After Transdev workers rejected the employer’s tentative offers that failed to close the wage gap in Victoria last month, Unifor is pleased to learn that Vince Ready has been appointed today as a new special mediator in the Transdev dispute.
The union, which represents Transdev transit operators, cleaners and mechanics in Cowichan Valley B.C. at Local 114 and HandyDART accessible transit operators at Local 333-BC, is looking forward to working with Ready, who has extensive knowledge and experience with prior transit strikes.
Unifor thanks the government for its assistance in appointing the mediator.
Under the terms of the agreement, the union and the employer will work with Ready for up to 10 days to reach a mediated settlement.
The parties have agreed they won’t introduce new, or previously agreed to, bargaining proposals.
Transdev transit workers went on strike on Feb. 8, 2025, due to issues like wage parity with other B.C. transit employees.
In July, members of both units rejected of the recommendations of David Schuab, the previous provincially-assigned mediator.
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, please contact Unifor Communications Representative Jenny Yuen at @email or by cell at (416) 938-6157.
