Metro Vancouver union agrees to mediated talks as full-scale strike called off

VANCOUVER — The union representing more than 700 Metro Vancouver outside workers says it has agreed to resume talks with the employer with mediation from the B.C. Labour Relations Board.

A statement late Monday from the Greater Vancouver Regional District Employees’ Union says it is waiting on mediation dates.

Union head Jesse Medeiros called it a welcome first step after weeks of rotating job action by members.

Earlier Monday, union members — with the exception of essential-service staff — took part in a full-scale strike that has since been called off.