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Regina transit workers vote for strike mandate in response to budgetRegina transit workers have voted in favour of a strike mandate in response to the city's budget plan, union leaders announced Tuesday.PoliticsDec 9
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Transit safety an ongoing concern in WinnipegThe union representing bus operators say they are on track for a record year of violent incidents, while riders have mixed reactions about their bus riding experiences.CanadaSep 4
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BC NDP dragging heels on pledge to end privatization of HandyDART, union saysHandyDART, a door-to-door shared ride service for people with mobility issues and other complex needs, is currently operated by French for-profit contractor TransDev.PoliticsJun 19
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Council eyes $15M for Calgary Transit operator safety after bus driver attackedThe move comes two weeks after a Calgary Transit bus driver was seriously assaulted while on duty on a route near Falconridge Boulevard and Castleridge Boulevard Northeast.ÂCanadaMay 28
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Calgary bus driver hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being attacked, two people arrestedA Calgary Transit bus driver is recovering in hospital from serious injuries after being attacked by unknown assailants onboard his bus early Wednesday morning.CrimeMay 14
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City of Winnipeg honours lost workers on National Day of MourningCanada's National Day of Mourning, marked annually on April 28, commemorates workers who have died or suffered injury on the job.HealthApr 28
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Woman, 19, facing attempted murder charge in 6-year-old’s stabbing in HalifaxPolice say it doesn't appear the woman charged and the victim know each other. The six-year-old boy remains in hospital as of Monday.CrimeFeb 24
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Union representing bus drivers calls for increased safety in wake of violent attack in downtown KelownaA Kelowna bus driver is recovering after a violent attack early Tuesday morning.CrimeFeb 11
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Municipal mayors are entering the Ontario election race with endorsements. It’s not the normA flurry of local leader have all introduced Doug Ford at campaign events and offered his Progressive Conservative Party their support.PoliticsFeb 12
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‘Nothing gets done’: Transit union slams Winnipeg over need for driver protectionsThe union representing Winnipeg Transit drivers says the call for better protections for its members is a frustrating one.CrimeNov 26, 2024
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Calls for revamped Saskatoon transit system ahead of civic electionThe future of public transit is just one of several issues Saskatoon's mayor and city council will have to juggle once they are sworn into office.CanadaNov 7, 2024
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City of Guelph and transit union reach tentative deal, avert strikeThe tentative agreement comes after both sides spent months at the bargaining table. The deal will be finalized after a ratification vote by the ATU membership and the city.EconomyNov 6, 2024
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Guelph transit riders will not ‘be scrambling or stranded at bus stops’: ATU Local 1189 presidentContract negotiations broke down last week before the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1189 filed a no-board report with the Ministry of Labour.EconomyOct 21, 2024
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Winnipeg police investigate violent transit incidentWinnipeg police say a man was stabbed after getting off a transit bus Sunday night, and they're looking for suspects.CrimeOct 8, 2024
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HandyDART strike to end as workers vote to ratify dealThe union representing HandyDART workers in Metro Vancouver has voted to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement, signaling the end of their weeks-old strike.Sep 24, 2024
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HandyDART strike ends, tentative agreement reachedATU Local 1724 says that it has reached a tentative agreement with Transdev, ending an 18-day strike for HandyDART workers in Metro Vancouver.PoliticsSep 21, 2024
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No end in sight to HandyDART strike as mediated talks break downMediated talks between the union representing HandyDART workers in Metro Vancouver and its employer, Transdev, have broken off without an agreement following 15 hours of talks.Sep 13, 2024
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Talks resume as HandyDART strike drags into second weekMediated talks between the union representing HandyDART workers their employer are set to resume Thursday as a strike that has stopped most services drags into a second week.EconomySep 12, 2024
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Calgary eyes transit rule changes to crack down on loitering and harassmentThe City of Calgary is proposing several bylaw changes aimed at addressing fare evasion, loitering, and "non-destination use of transit" even with a paid fare.CanadaSep 11, 2024
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HandyDART drivers begin work stoppageAmalgamated Transit Union Local 1724 issued a strike notice last week after members rejected what employer Transdev Canada called its 'improved and final offer.'PoliticsSep 3, 2024