Cowichan transit strike passes six month mark

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Transit workers in the Cowichan Valley have been on strike since Febraury 8th. Last week workers voted against going to binding arbitration to settle the dispute with contractor Transdev. Midcoast Morning speaks with a Unifor representative, as well as the Mayor of Lake Cowichan, and a case worker with the Cowichan Brain Injury Society.

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Notes:

Guests:

• Gavin Davies — National Representative, Unifor.

• Tim McGonigle — Mayor, Lake Cowichan, Vice Chair, Cowichan Valley Regional District.

• Peter Brinda - Case Manager, Cowichan Brain Injury Society.

Program Team:

• Joe Pugh — Host and Producer.

• Jesse Woodward — Executive Producer.

• Arbie Fru — Technical Assistance.

Podcast Photo:
Transit bus photo by Matthew Dunlop. (Fair Dealing)

Theme Music:

• Waste Management - First One

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