Students at North Vancouver's Capilano University return to campus after strike halted courses

A strike at Capilano University in North Vancouver continues, but students are heading back to campus after job action suspended classes for three weeks.

About 350 support workers at the university’s three campuses have been off the job since June 6. The Capilano Faculty Association, which represents teaching staff, also refused to cross the picket line in solidarity. 

But classes resumed Thursday after MoveUP, which represents the Canadian Office and Professional Employees Union, Local 378, said it has authorized a “picket pass” for faculty and students, allowing them to return to work and classes.

Up until then, classes, activities, and events on campus, including campus tours, were suspended. Students were allowed to continue

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