The head of the TransLink Mayors' Council is pushing both sides to get back to the bargaining table and end the bus strike.

Mornings with Simi

English - November 04, 2019 20:03 - 10 minutes - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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But Jonathan Cote says meeting the union's demands for $608 million will impact major projects in the 10 year transportation plan, that includes SkyTrain expansion.

Offers have been put on the table but talks broke off late week when the union said both sides were too far apart.

Aside from wage demands the union is asking for better working conditions.

Guest: Jonathan Cote

Chair of the Translink Mayors' Council

But Jonathan Cote says meeting the union's demands for $608 million will impact major projects in the 10 year transportation plan, that includes SkyTrain expansion.

Offers have been put on the table but talks broke off late week when the union said both sides were too far apart.

Aside from wage demands the union is asking for better working conditions.

Guest: Jonathan Cote

Chair of the Translink Mayors' Council