Metro Vancouver Strike Alert: 600 Workers Could Walk Out Soon

Added: 2026-05-27

[00:00:00]Metro Vancouver's outside workers have issued a 72-hour strike notice after saying talks with the employer have stalled. The union says it could be in a legal strike position on Sunday afternoon.

[00:00:11]These workers handle wastewater treatment, monitor air quality, and help build infrastructure across the region.

[00:00:18]Their role connects directly to essential public services.

[00:00:22]The union says the latest offer does not go far enough on safety or limits on contracting out.

[00:00:27]Metro Vancouver says it is still bargaining, that its wage proposal matches other regional settlements, and that essential services would continue without interruption if job action begins.