{
  "id": 7052188,
  "title": "Metro Vancouver bus drivers reach tentative contract deal: company",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/metro-vancouver-bus-drivers-reach-tentative-contract-deal-company",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T03:16:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/09/12/metro-vancouver-bus-drivers-reach-tentative-contract-deal-company"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Coast Mountain Bus Company and Metro Vancouver transit operators have reached a tentative contract agreement after months of negotiations. The agreement, which marks the first annual payment of $205.00 plus GST for one year, will automatically renew at $233.00 plus GST every 52 weeks. The deal includes provisions for recovery and running time, aligning with the framework established with other public sector unions. The company reached the agreement with Unifor Locals 111 and 2200, representing bus drivers, SeaBus workers, and other skilled tradespeople. The details of the contract have not been disclosed, and the company will seek ratification before it becomes final.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Coast Mountain Bus Company and Metro Vancouver transit operators reach tentative contract deal.",
    "Agreement includes $205.00 annual payment plus GST for one year.",
    "Deal aligns with framework established with other public sector unions."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}