WINNIPEG — Transit users may experience scheduling delays beginning Monday as worker’s plan to refuse overtime.
Members of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1505, who represent Winnipeg Transit drivers and maintenance workers, voted to reject a settlement offer between the City of Winnipeg and their negotiating committee on April 17.
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The union faces a potential strike and is advising the public that they will start refusing overtime as of Monday, April 27. The last time Winnipeg Transit workers went on strike was in 1976.
This may result in service disruptions for Winnipeg Transit and its riders. Disruptions may include late or cancelled bus service on any number of routes throughout the day. Customers should be prepared for possible Transit delays.
Negotiations between both parties will resume on Monday, April 27.
The delays and potential strike would affect 1,100 bus operators, 250 maintenance staff and over 130,000 daily Winnipeg Transit riders. Handi-Transit customers will not be affected.
To check for transit times, delays and schedules, visit winnipegtransit.com or contact 311.
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