Negotiations to resume for striking Oakville transit operators

OAKVILLE, ON, Feb. 28, 2022 /CNW/ - Negotiations between Unifor Local 1256 and Oakville Transit will resume Wednesday March 2, 2022, in the hope of ending ongoing strike action by transit operators and maintenance workers.

"Unifor welcomes a return to the bargaining table so that we can reach a fair deal for these frontline workers and get the buses back on the road for the riders," said Alice Kelly, President of Unifor Local 1256.

Oakville Transit workers on strike (CNW Group/Unifor)

The 179 transit operators and maintenance workers have been on strike since February 17, 2022. The workers are seeking wage increases, improved job security and better language for casual workers.

Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy. The union advocates for all working people and their rights, fights for equality and social justice in Canada and abroad, and strives to create progressive change for a better future.

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For media inquiries or to arrange a Skype, Zoom or Facetime interview please contact Unifor Communications Representative Kathleen O'Keefe at [email protected] or 416-896-3303 (cell).