Unions Raise the Bar After Historic Strike | Vancouver News

Unions are riding high after last fall’s landmark eight-week provincial strike, which set a new standard for public sector bargaining. Across the board, workers demanded—and won—better wages and benefits, with some even voting to strike to get what they felt was fair. From the University of Victoria to transit lines, labor’s resolve was clear: this is about survival in a rising cost-of-living world, not greed. While Labour Day 2024 felt calmer, tensions lingered—especially in transit, where mediation finally broke the deadlock. Looking ahead, unions are already gearing up for next year’s talks, while also pushing for smarter trade deals and policies that truly lift workers and the economy long-term. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/42e79a6c41dc4b9b