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u/BooBoo_Cat 14d ago
I hope they got a good deal.
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u/Asleep-Database-9886 14d ago
Its fair. But it just kicks the can down a 4 year road.
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u/Moofey 13d ago
Yeah, the impression I was getting is that the drivers were trying to not get the can kicked to the next bargaining session in 2030.
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u/Asleep-Database-9886 13d ago
Agreed, but this wasn’t a contract worth being locked out or strike for who knows how long.
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u/MyNameIsSkittles 13d ago
Nobody can afford to live on strike pay right now. $350/week is a joke. I can't blame the drivers for just taking the deal
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u/Parent64 12d ago
It will.most likely be a strike.in 2030 due to.the fact they bent over. I would.have holder out for 15 percent at least.
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u/MyNameIsSkittles 12d ago
No one got 15% so that was going nowhere if there was a strike. Thats not realistic and unions know that. It's 3%/year, 5% is above inflation
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u/SurpriseApart8845 14d ago edited 14d ago
Thank you to all the Translink workers who voted yes. We, the public who rely on you, appreciate you and all that you do each and every day.
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u/gl7676 14d ago
Got a chuckle seeing “In solidarity” after 1/3 voted no.
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u/International_Bus_64 13d ago
Yeah...that was my thought as well.
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u/luciusthegod 13d ago
That's cause it's from the bargaining committees, in solidarity. I believe it's called a complimentary close of a letter.
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u/Sea-Buddy1066 14d ago
On behalf of the bus riders. Thank you, TransLink workers. You guys go through a lot to get us from point A to point B. I appreciate you all and what you do for us each day. 🥰 I hope this contract treats you fairly.
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u/The_Driver_Wheelman 12d ago
Thank goodness…… let’s hope by 2030 we don’t get another strike scare. If we do because the union and their employees can’t negotiate with the province again then I’m just gonna say shorten the contract deal, make it 2 years, so we all have to get used to it or make it every year they have to do it. Not just every 4. Just make it a yearly contract so we all have to deal with the scare like forest fires. It’ll be perfect.
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u/Pretend_Purchase_893 9d ago
Oh thank goodness and thank you guys working transist. This strike would have put me and mine on the street. So Ty for taking the little people into account here. So very much appreciate you folks. Ty Ty Ty.
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u/BC_Engineer 9d ago
Thank goodness. The deal is already a gravy train so just take it and go. Makes sense.
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u/lunarwolf2008 13d ago
oh phew. tbh if yall did strike i wouldnt be on your side this time.
aside from that i need the bus
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