Health, safety main issues in talks: Union
Workers at the Grand River Transit Authority reached a tentative agreement April 2, averting a strike set to begin in Kitchener-Waterloo and Cambridge on April 3.
"After intense negotiations this weekend, the union is pleased to have reached a mutual agreement with the employer to address Unifor's main concerns, and will keep our drivers on the road serving the people of Kitchener-Waterloo and Cambridge," said Tim Mitchell, Unifor national representative.
A strike deadline for April 3 was announced last week, in an effort to give the public ample notice and an opportunity to make alternative arrangements for travel. Transit services will continue, pending ratification votes to be held Monday, said the union.
Details of the new contract will be released once a deal has been ratified.
Workplace health and safety and other workplace issues were the main topics in the negotiations, which started back in December. Local 4304 represents more than 600 transit operators, service attendants, and skilled trades workers employed at Grand River Transit.
