The union representing Greater Victoria transit operators, skilled trades and maintenance workers is holding a strike vote today (Sept. 12), after negotiations with B.C. Transit broke off last week.

Despite the looming strike action, CAW Local 333 president Ben Williams remains optimistic an agreement can be reached before the current workersB次元官网网址� contract expires March 31.

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B.C. Transit and the union are still at odds on wages, contracting out issues and collective agreement language, Williams said.

There are 650 union members employed by B.C. Transit in the Capital Region.