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The job action that has disrupted transit in the Fraser Valley for the last 124 days is officially ending, after union members ratified their new contract Friday.

The mediated agreement lasts six years and narrows wage gap with other transit workers

More than 200 union members, including drivers, utility workers, bus washers and mechanics, have been on strike since March 20.

CUPE 561 said members have ratified the mediated settlement with First Transit, ending the strike in the Fraser Valley which began 124 days ago.

CUPE 561 said members have ratified the mediated settlement with First Transit, ending the strike in the Fraser Valley which began 124 days ago.

A transit strike that has stranded commuters in B.C.s Fraser Valley for 122 days could soon be coming to an end, according to the union representing operators.

The company that employs about 200 bus drivers and mechanics said it is prepared to accept a settlement proposed by veteran mediator Vince Ready.

Transit strike has affected communities of Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Mission, Harrison, Agassiz, Hope

The company that employs about 200 bus drivers and mechanics said it is prepared to accept a settlement proposed by veteran mediator Vince Ready.

The company that employs about 200 bus drivers and mechanics said it is prepared to accept a settlement proposed by veteran mediator Vince Ready.