The bargaining committee for Unifor Local 1839 signed a tentative agreement with Belleville Transit before the midnight deadline avoiding strike action.
“Frontline transit workers in Bellville have reached a fair settlement that respects the hard work and vital services they provide to the community,” said Chris MacDonald, Assistant to the Unifor National President. “My congratulations to the bargaining committee for their hard work.”
“I am very pleased that a tentative agreement has been reached that we feel supports our transit drivers while respecting our city taxpayers,” said Mayor Mitch Panciuk. “I would like to thank the negotiating team for their commitment to coming up with a tentative agreement that worked for both parties. We know many residents were concerned that today’s transit service would be interrupted and they will be pleased to know this has been resolved.”
If accepted by Union members and City Council, the agreement is expected to come into effect later in April.
Details of the agreement will be released following the ratification vote to be scheduled early next week.
Unifor Local 1839 represents 45 transit workers at Belleville Transit. The unit voted unanimously on March 16, 2022 to strike if necessary.
