Jamie O香蕉视频直播橬eill of Chilliwack says the transit strike in the eastern Fraser Valley could end up costing him his job in the film industry.

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At the end of January, and into early February the early transit disruptions were expensive for O香蕉视频直播橬eill, who described himself as low-income. He does not drive due to medical issues, and both he and his son have disabilities.

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Job action by transit workers ramped up Monday (March 20) with CUPE 561 announcing a walkout by drivers and other workers, which suspended all transit routes in the eastern Fraser Valley until further notice.

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The strike came after three days of failed negotiations, in a long negotiation process with First Transit, which operates the service for BC Transit.

The latest five-year contract offer came with salary increase of up to 16 per cent.

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HandyDART is at essential service levels, for those seeking cancer treatment, those with multiple sclerosis, and renal dialysis.

The prospect of being forced to leave Chilliwack is daunting, said O香蕉视频直播橬eill. He has family close by, with support for his son in school.

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