# Metro Vancouver Workers Prepare to Strike

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Podcast: [Canada News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/canada-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7590263)
Published: 2026-06-13T18:39:17+00:00
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## Resource

Metro Vancouver’s outside workers are set to strike Monday after 17 months without a contract, shutting down non-essential services across parks, watersheds, and wastewater plants. Union leader Jesse Medeiros says management has ignored frontline workers’ demands for safety, fair wages, and job security—issues that include resisting outsourcing and retaining staff. Metro offered a 10% wage hike over three years, but the union rejected it, calling for mediation talks they’ve declined. Essential services remain unaffected under existing agreements, but the strike signals escalating frustration from workers who say they’ve had enough. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/afdb582483ce7396

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