Unifor Local 333 members at BC Transit in Victoria have voted 97 per cent in favour of strike action, giving their bargaining committee a strong mandate as contract talks continue.
“There’s a reason members voted the way they did, and it comes down to wanting to be treated fairly for essential work,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “This mandate puts real weight behind our committee, and we’ll use it to push for the agreement these transit workers have earned.”
The vote covers approximately 790 conventional transit operators and mechanics. The collective agreement expired March 31, 2025, and bargaining has been underway since February 2025.
Members are focused on several outstanding issues at the table, including wages, benefits, working conditions, and maintenance training.
“Our members have spoken clearly and stood together, and that solidarity gives the committee real strength at the table,” said Unifor Western Regional Director Gavin McGarrigle. “These are the workers who keep transit moving in Victoria, and they deserve an agreement that reflects the value of what they do. We will be there with Local 333 every step of the way.”
The parties are currently discussing future bargaining dates. Unifor says it remains committed to reaching a fair collective agreement and will continue to support Local 333 members throughout the process.
Unifor is Canada’s largest private-sector union, representing 320,000 workers across major sectors of the economy.
