Coast Mountain Bus Company has reached a negotiated, tentative agreement with Unifor Locals 111 and 2200.

The tentative agreement will now go for ratification before becoming final.

Based on the previous job action announced by the union, there are currently no anticipated impacts to transit service.

Statements from Coast Mountain Bus Company

[SEPTEMBER 12, 6:00 p.m.]

“Coast Mountain Bus Company has reached a negotiated, tentative agreement with Unifor Locals 111 and 2200, with the assistance of mediator Trevor Sones. The agreement follows months of intensive bargaining, and extensive discussions between the parties. After sustained efforts to work through the outstanding issues, the parties were able to reach an agreement that provides additional detail around recovery and running time while remaining consistent with the framework established with other public sector unions.

CMBC thanks the mediator, the bargaining committees, and all involved for the considerable time and effort that went into reaching this agreement. The tentative agreement will now go for ratification before becoming final.”

[SEPTEMBER 10, 10:30 a.m.]

“Coast Mountain Bus Company and Unifor Locals 111 and 2200 will return to the bargaining table with the assistance of a mediator.

CMBC remains committed to reaching a fair agreement. Out of respect for the bargaining process and the work of the mediator, CMBC will not be commenting further while discussions are underway.”

[SEPTEMBER 1, 4:30 p.m.]

“Operator rest time is supported both through route schedules and through the collective agreement. Operators may also take unscheduled washroom breaks as needed.

CMBC is prepared to continue discussions with the union’s bargaining committee to address concerns regarding operator rest time. We respect the collective bargaining process and remain focused on reaching an agreement.

Service impacts are anticipated to be limited, and CMBC will communicate any known changes through Transit Alerts. Customers are encouraged to sign up for transit alerts to receive real-time emails or texts about their routes.”

[AUGUST 7, 2 p.m.]

“Coast Mountain Bus Company acknowledges that the tentative agreement has not been ratified by union members in Unifor Locals 111 and 2200.

CMBC remains committed to the collective bargaining process and to reaching a fair agreement.

Based on the job action announced by the union at this time, we do not anticipate any impacts to transit service.”

[JULY 21, 10 a.m.]

“Coast Mountain Bus Company has reached a negotiated, tentative agreement with Unifor Locals 111 and 2200. We thank mediator Trevor Sones, and all involved for their efforts during this process.

The agreement will go through a ratification process in the coming weeks before becoming final.”

[JUNE 30, 12 p.m.]

“Coast Mountain Bus Company acknowledges that the tentative agreement has not been ratified by union members in Unifor Locals 111 and 2200.

CMBC remains committed to reaching a fair agreement to keep customers moving and is ready to return to the table.”

[JUNE 22, 2 p.m.]

“With the assistance of mediator Trevor Sones, Coast Mountain Bus Company has reached a negotiated, tentative agreement with Unifor Locals 111 and 2200. This agreement includes improvements in wages, working conditions, and benefits.

We thank the bargaining committees, Unifor members, and all CMBC employees for their efforts during the process. The agreement will go through a ratification process in the coming weeks before becoming final.”

[JUNE 5, 3:30 p.m]

“Coast Mountain Bus Company and Unifor Locals 111 and 2200 have agreed to continue discussions with the assistance of mediation.

CMBC remains committed to reaching a fair agreement and will not be commenting further at this time.”

[MAY 27, 9 a.m.]

“Coast Mountain Bus Company acknowledges the results of the vote held by Unifor Local 111 and Local 2200. CMBC remains committed to reaching a fair negotiated settlement.

Bus and SeaBus service continue to operate as normal.

CMBC and Unifor have upcoming negotiation dates scheduled. As negotiations are ongoing, CMBC will not be commenting further at this time in order to support good-faith bargaining.”

[MAY 19, 2 p.m.]

“CMBC remains committed to reaching a fair agreement with Unifor Locals 111 and 2200. As we are still in the middle stages of bargaining, the parties have several terms to work through in order to reach an agreement.

There is no current impact to bus or SeaBus service, which continue to operate as normal.”