By Staff
July 9, 2015
BURLINGTON, ON
The City of Burlington reminds Burlington Transit riders that CUPE Local 2723, representing Burlington Transit workers, will vote on a tentative agreement on Sunday, July 12.
CUPE Local 2723 has informed the city that they will strike as of 12:01 a.m. on July 13 if the unionized workers reject the deal recommended by both the city and the union.
Here’s what to expect:
• The city will learn the results of the vote on Sunday night, July 12
• If the union votes in favour of the agreement, service will continue without interruption on Monday, July 13
• If the unionized workers vote against the agreement, there will be no conventional bus or Handi-Van transit service beginning the morning of Monday, July 13
• Please be prepared. Have alternative travel plans in place in case there is a transit strike, and help friends and family members who need transportation.
Doesn’t sound very optimistic – does it?
@Centerline, The Cupe Union is similar to the Mob, They do and say whatever they want.
If there is a strike I will be getting into better shape as I will have to ride my bike all the way into Hamilton to go to my boat instead of putting it on the plains road bus.
@Amelia, They gave more that 48 hours, the Union said Tuesday that a no vote would result in a strike, 6 days notice.
No it doesn’t sound very optimistic. I thought that the union was supposed to provide transit users 48 hour notice of a service interruption??