Category: transit union

Transit Union Calls for National Task Force as Violent Attacks Reach ‘Crisis Level’

The president of a Canadian transit union wants to convene a national task force as violent attacks on public transit reach what he calls “crisis levels”. Amalgamated Transit Union Canada national president John Di Nino says the task force should include all levels of government and transit agencies from across the country. He says the task…


Union Says About 2,200 GO Transit Workers on Strike Today After Failed Contract Talks

Members of the union representing GO Transit bus operators, station attendants and other employees are on strike. The Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1587 issued a statement Sunday evening saying it was unable to secure a new contract with Metrolinx. The strike began at 12:01 a.m. Monday and Metrolinx says bus service is suspended in light…