Media Advisory - Unifor to make transit strike announcement

NEW WESTMINSTER, BC, Nov. 19, 2019 /CNW/ - A failure by the employer to make new offers at the bargaining table will push Unifor into the next phase of job action, to be announced on Wednesday morning.

Following the announcement, dozens of Unifor members from Coast Mountain Bus Company will receive strike training.

Members of the media are welcome to take footage of the training and speak with designated Unifor representatives about escalated job action.

WHAT: Strike escalation announcement and picket line preparation activities
WHO: Unifor Western Regional Director Gavin McGarrigle and members of Unifor Locals 111 and 2200
WHEN: Wednesday, November 20 at 11 a.m. PT (opening remarks, access to activities will follow)
WHERE: First floor auditorium, Unifor Western Regional Office (326 12^th Street, New Westminster)

Nearly 5,000 members of Unifor Locals 111 and 2200 have been taking legal job action since November 1, 2019.

For those who cannot attend in person, the news conference will be streamed live on Unifor Canada's Facebook page: Facebook.com/uniforcanada

Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy. The union advocates for all working people and their rights, fights for equality and social justice in Canada and abroad, and strives to create progressive change for a better future.

SOURCE Unifor