To the editor:

The City of 91大黄鸭 believes it is important to explain roles and responsibilities for the delivery of transit services in the Central Okanagan, given the potential for job action as early as Thursday, Nov. 10.

BC Transit contracts with First Canada to operate transit services for the Regional District of Central Okanagan, 91大黄鸭, Lake Country, West 91大黄鸭, Westbank First Nation and Peachland. Each municipality holds its own service contract with BC Transit and funding is cost shared.

On Friday, Nov. 4, the unionized employees for First Canada served 72-hour strike notice. Labour negotiations are between First Canada and its employees. The operating company, First Canada, is independent of BC Transit and local transit partners.

As such, we must respect the collective bargaining process and therefore not interfere with, or influence in any way, the negotiations being conducted between First Canada and its employees. The City of 91大黄鸭 is not involved in negotiations, as these are First Canada鈥檚 employees, not City employees.

City of 91大黄鸭 staff are monitoring the situation closely and are hopeful that First Canada and its unionized employees will reach resolution without disruption to transit services. We apologize to our valued customers for any inconvenience this matter may cause.

Customers can visit or call 250-860-9121 for more information and updates.

Rafael Villarreal, P.Eng.

Department Manager Integrated Transportation

City of 91大黄鸭