Central Okanagan bus riders brace for transportation woes amid potential strike
With that notice now expired, the unionized workers are in a legal position to strike.
“We are hoping it doesn’t get to that but if it does, we will be giving the public and media plenty of notice,” Peressini said.Second Okanagan transit union will soon be in a position to strikeA strike would impact bus service right across the Central Okanagan from Peachland all the way to Lake Country.Over a quarter of items sold at Canada’s dollar stores have toxic chemicals: report
“If there is labour action taken, to either mandate negotiations or mediation, to keep both sides at the table but as well as to make sure that there isn’t a service disruption because this would be devastating for a lot of people in our community.”The City of Kelowna is putting contingency plans in place including the idea of a phone line that residents could call for alternative options or information on reduced cab fares for those eligible.
For people with mobility issues who rely on the HandyDART service, there was at least some good news Thursday.
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