Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1724

"Leo Yu, a HandyDart bus operator and member of Local 1724, says “completely chaotic” workdays have been negatively impacting drivers, dispatchers, passengers and their caregivers" thetyee.ca/News/2024/07/2… #bclab #vanpoli

"Employers, it’s time to recognize and respect the guidance of the Medical Association, which has decisively stated that sick notes for minor illnesses are both unnecessary and burdensome. By continuing to require these notes, you are disregarding medical advice and placing undue pressure on both our healthcare system and your own employees. This practice is outdated and unjustifiable. Show respect for the health and autonomy of your workforce and trust them when they report an illness. It's time for employers to step up and align with modern, responsible workplace practices." @ATUComm #BCUnions @atu_canada @BillTieleman @NathanDavidowi1 @monicakdv @MoveUPTogether @cupe4500 @vancouverboomer @bcfed @CBCVancouver @LabourStartCanE @ReahArora @CanadianLabour @NigelMalkin3 @NorthShoreNews @LairdLeod @JaneSeyd @amyjudd @GlobalBC @CityNewsVAN @WVStakeholders #canlab #1u #WestVan #NorthVan @atulocal846 @KenWilsonATUIVP @rankandfileca @SussanneRS @vancouverdlc @ATU588 @globeandmail @WestVanRT @CTVVancouver @bconnolly00 @ATULocal987 @ATU1722 #repost @atu1724 @PatrickBWeiler @NVanCaroline @jordansturdy @marksager @ccassidy4mayor @peterlambur @LindaCWatt @ATU1505 @chaddockcostelo @kirklapointe @janemurdina @MovementYVR @PresidentCLC @PoliticsFan05 @CBCVancouver @ATU_508

ATU is supporting the call as well. @ATUComm #BCUnions @atu_canada @BillTieleman @NathanDavidowi1 @monicakdv @MoveUPTogether @cupe4500 @vancouverboomer @bcfed @CBCVancouver @LabourStartCanE @ReahArora @CanadianLabour @NigelMalkin3 @NorthShoreNews @LairdLeod @JaneSeyd @amyjudd @GlobalBC @CityNewsVAN @WVStakeholders #canlab #1u #WestVan #NorthVan @atulocal846 @KenWilsonATUIVP @rankandfileca @SussanneRS @vancouverdlc @ATU588 @globeandmail @WestVanRT @CTVVancouver @bconnolly00 @ATULocal987 @ATU1722 #repost @atu1724 @PatrickBWeiler @NVanCaroline @jordansturdy @marksager @ccassidy4mayor @peterlambur @LindaCWatt @ATU1505 @chaddockcostelo @kirklapointe @janemurdina @MovementYVR @PresidentCLC @PoliticsFan05 @CBCVancouver @ATU_508

Congratulations to our Local 1724 HandyDART members on their tentative agreement after a strong and united strike! #ATUStrongerTogether

Congratulations to our brothers and sisters at ATU Local 1724 for their unwavering determination and dedication to securing better wages and improved working conditions. Your hard work is an inspiration to all. In solidarity, always. @ATUComm #BCUnions @atu_canada @BillTieleman @NathanDavidowi1 @monicakdv @MoveUPTogether @cupe4500 @vancouverboomer @bcfed @CBCVancouver @LabourStartCanE @ReahArora @CanadianLabour @NigelMalkin3 @NorthShoreNews @LairdLeod @JaneSeyd @amyjudd @GlobalBC @CityNewsVAN @WVStakeholders #canlab #1u #WestVan #NorthVan @atulocal846 @KenWilsonATUIVP @rankandfileca @SussanneRS @vancouverdlc @ATU588 @globeandmail @WestVanRT @CTVVancouver @bconnolly00 @ATULocal987 @ATU1722 #repost @atu1724 @PatrickBWeiler @NVanCaroline @jordansturdy @marksager @ccassidy4mayor @peterlambur @LindaCWatt @ATU1505 @chaddockcostelo @kirklapointe @janemurdina @MovementYVR @PresidentCLC @PoliticsFan05 @CBCVancouver @ATU_508

"Our wages aren't high enough to attract and retain qualified experienced workers," Joe McCann, president of ATU Local 1724 cbc.ca/news/canada/br… #bclab #vanpoli

Our Local 1724 HandyDART members are holding the line! #ATUStrongerTogether squamishchief.com/bc-news/talks-…

It warrants investigation 🧐 how a French transnational corporation was awarded the contract to run #Handydart services by @TransLink. They have 0⃣ investment, or motivation in supporting our most vulnerable people in #BC. The strike drags on. 😰 #bcpoli cbc.ca/news/canada/br…

Three weeks on strike now for #HandyDart workers who have organized a rally outside of the UBCM in Vancouver. @GlobalBC @CKNW

You could feel the energy and passion on day two of the ATU Canada Conference! After the powerful swearing-in ceremony, Costa and the delegation took to the streets of Hamilton for an electrifying Keep Transit Public rally. A wave of blue shirts proudly marched to City Hall, chanting loud and clear: "Who are we? ATU!" In solidarity! @ATUComm #BCUnions @atu_canada @BillTieleman @NathanDavidowi1 @monicakdv @MoveUPTogether @cupe4500 @vancouverboomer @bcfed @CBCVancouver @LabourStartCanE @ReahArora @CanadianLabour @NigelMalkin3 @NorthShoreNews @LairdLeod @JaneSeyd @amyjudd @GlobalBC @CityNewsVAN @WVStakeholders #canlab #1u #WestVan #NorthVan @atulocal846 @KenWilsonATUIVP @rankandfileca @SussanneRS @vancouverdlc @ATU588 @globeandmail @CTVVancouver @bconnolly00 @ATULocal987 @Mbediatu1573VP @ATU1722 #repost @atu1724 @PatrickBWeiler @NVanCaroline @jordansturdy @marksager @ccassidy4mayor @peterlambur @LindaCWatt @ATU1505 @chaddockcostelo @kirklapointe @janemurdina @MovementYVR @PresidentCLC @PoliticsFan05 @CBCVancouver @ATU_508

NOW: Workers at #HolidayInn & Suites Vancouver Downtown rallied for family-supporting wages because the cost of living in this city is too damn high while hotels are charging record room rates $$$$ #faircontractnow #ItTakes$40 #bcpoli #bclab

Attention Delegates! Next regular meeting is Sept. 17th, at 7PM. This meeting will be hybrid. Guest speakers: MLA Nikki Sharma, & Left Coast Labour Chorus.  Door prizes for 2 lucky in-person attendees. vdlc.ca/events/septemb… #bclab #canlab #VancouverDLC

Lynn Johnston relies on HandyDART for most of her transportation needs, and "says her heart goes out to many customers who have been left stranded and hopes [for] a “fair resolution” for the drivers who work hard and genuinely care about their customers." #vanpoli #bclab

HandyDART workers in Metro #Vancouver "make 30 per cent less than conventional transit workers and 16 per cent less than HandyDart drivers in the Fraser Valley." #vanpoli #bclab

WHAT: HandyDART Solidarity Rally WHERE: Translink Office 287 Nelson’s Court, New Westminster WHEN: Tues, Sept 10 at 11:30 AM WHO: HandyDART workers, riders, allies! #vanpoli #bclab

Rally for HandyDART Workers! | ecosocialistsvancouver.org ecosocialistsvancouver.org/rally-handydar… via @VanEcosocialist

I just wrote a letter: What is Transdev hiding? Tell Transdev to quit stalling and hand over our benefits info!. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-t…

Our local 1724 HandyDART members are willing to negotiate around the clock to get a deal to end their strike for the sake of our riders, but Transdev continues to stall. #ATIStrongerTogether #canlab coastreporter.net/bc-news/mediat…

Rally for HandyDART workers. Riders and allies welcome! Translink Office 287 Nelson’s Court, New Westminster. Tues, Sept 10 at 11:30 a.m. #TransLink Per VDLC and ATU Local 1724 #vanpoli #bcpoli