Striking Transdev transit workers to rally in front of B.C. legislature
The company refuses to address closing the wage gap between its Cowichan Valley workers in comparison to Victoria Transit. Unifor members are seeking to reduce the gap over the life of their new agreement.
What: Rally for striking Transdev transit workers.
Who: Unifor Western Regional Director Gavin McGarrigle.
Unifor Locals 114 and 333-BC members and supporters.
When: Wednesday, May 28, 12:30 p.m., Pacific Standard Time.
Where: B.C. legislature (west of the fountain in the centre lawn in front of the legislature), 501 Belleville St., Victoria, B.C., V8V 2H2.
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.
SOURCE Unifor
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