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Metro Vancouver’s transit strike could escalate next week, with the union representing 5,000 transit workers saying that it’s “only going to get worse” as the job action enters week 2.

Dozens of SeaBus sailings were cancelled Friday, and there were delays or cancellations on at least 25 bus routes. Translink says a majority of the reductions affected “high-frequency routes,” including several servicing the University of British Columbia.

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In an email Saturday, Unifor western regional director Gavin McGarrigle said there were no plans for job escalation until after Remembrance Day. He also said the union plans to give notice of intent to escalate, so it’s unlikely to start Tuesday.

The next step will likely be an overtime ban for bus drivers, which could reduce bus service by another 10 to 15 per cent, according to McGarrigle.

No SeaBus cancellations were expected on the weekend.

Meanwhile, Premier John Horgan, who has said the government would not intervene, signalled that could change. He warned both sides Thursday that a long dispute like the last strike in 2001 won’t be tolerated.