SASKATOON – The City of Saskatoon and the union representing around 330 locked out transit workers are expected to meet on Monday.
That word comes from Amalgamated Transit Union Local 615 (ATU 615).
The sides met over two days last week but talks broke down over the pension plan.
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ATU 615 President Jim Yakubowski has stated that under the city’s contract proposal, the city would no longer be held responsible for any shortfalls in member’s pensions.
The city says the union continues to change its position on the pension issue.
The provincial labour relations board ordered a halt to any further changes to the pension on Sept. 26 pending a ruling on the legality of changes made by city council to the general pension plan.
Also at issues are wages.
The city is offering a 10 per cent increase over four years while the union is looking for a 22.25 per cent increase over five years.
The lockout has left thousands of transit users scrambling to find alternative transportation.
On Friday, city council approved a refund for the month of September for all pass holders.
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