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Regional Parks Labor Dispute

Metro Vancouver park and transit workers have escalated job action in an ongoing contract dispute with regional authorities. The labor action has resulted in service disruptions while negotiations between unions and management continue.

27D AGO

Metro Vancouver outside workers escalate job action, full strike looming

Union members have walked off jobs at 25 regional parks and are expanding action to wastewater plants and head office, with a full...

31D AGO

Metro Vancouver transit workers escalate job action over contract talks

Parks closed and specialized rescue teams off duty as union ramps up pressure on regional government over pay, safety, and contracting concerns.

31D AGO

Metro Vancouver park workers walk off job indefinitely over contract dispute

Unionized workers at 25 regional parks including Grouse Mountain and Capilano stopped work Sunday, escalating a strike over health and...

32D AGO

Metro Vancouver regional parks lose services as union escalates strike Saturday

All outside workers walk off at 25 parks; only one essential worker per park after 4:30 p.m.

51D AGO

Metro Vancouver union ends one-day strike, talks unclear

The GVRD Employees' Union called off full-scale strike action but signalled no confirmed agreement to return to bargaining.

51D AGO

Metro Vancouver Strike Ends After One Day, No Deal Yet

Outside workers called off full-scale job action but restricted hours continue at 30 regional parks as union and employer remain at...

51D AGO

Metro Vancouver Outside Workers Strike After Contract Talks Stall

More than 700 regional district workers walked off the job Monday after weeks of job action; mediation with Labour Relations Board underway.

52D AGO

Metro Vancouver outside workers escalate to full-scale strike

Over 700 union members walked off Monday after 17 months without a contract. Regional parks and greenways are shutting down.

52D AGO

Metro Vancouver workers strike Monday over safety, pay

More than 700 outside workers hit the picket lines at Metro Vancouver starting at 7 a.m. Monday. Parks and water infrastructure face disruption.

54D AGO

Metro Vancouver strike set for Monday

Union escalates with full walkout after 17 months without contract. Essential services excluded.

56D AGO

Metro Vancouver water workers escalate job action, picket Queen Elizabeth Park

Unionized staff have withdrawn from pump stations and parks across the region after 17 months without a contract. Health and safety...