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This article was published 11/10/2023 (727 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Transit Union members gathered in a show of resolve Wednesday, demonstrating their commitment to strike action amid ongoing contract negotiations with the City of Winnipeg.
“We’ve been at the negotiation table for nearly a year, and progress has been disappointingly slow,” Amalgamated Transit Union local 1505 president Chris Scott said in a release.
Scott made clear the union remains committed to the conciliation process, which has been ongoing for nine months, but said negotiations have reached an impasse and union members are prepared to take strike action in response to further delays.
Chris Scott, Union President of The Amalgamated Transit Union local 1505 holds an information picket in front of the Fort Rouge Garage on Wednesday.
Among the issues at the bargaining table is a city proposal to introduce part-time shifts for some union members — something the union opposes. The union is also seeking a wage increase for members.
“Our members deserve fair compensation for their contributions to Winnipeg’s transit system, and we stand united in our opposition to the introduction of part-time employment, a proposal that does not align with our vision for a stable and committed workforce,” Scott said.
“We believe fair wages and full-time employment are not only essential for our workers’ livelihoods, but also vital for maintaining the high standard of service Winnipeg’s transit system is known for.”
The city disputed Scott’s characterization of negotiations being stuck at an impasse, and noted the parties have meetings scheduled with a conciliator this week and next.
“From the city’s perspective, the outstanding items are wages and part-time work. The city remains committed to achieving a fair and equitable deal for employees and the city, and for the improvement of the transit service for the citizens of Winnipeg,” spokesperson Felicia Wiltshire said by email.
The union represents more than 1,400 members in Winnipeg and Brandon, including bus drivers, mechanics, tradespeople and support workers. Members voted in favour of a strike mandate in July.
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