Montreal Faces Transit Disruptions Due to Planned Strikes
Montrealers are bracing themselves for significant transit disruptions as unionized maintenance workers at the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) are set to go on strike from late October to late November. The strike will impact bus and metro services throughout the city.
In addition to the maintenance workers, drivers and metro operators from the Syndicat des chauffeurs, opérateurs et employés des services connexes (SCFP 1983) have also scheduled strike dates in November.
The STM is awaiting decisions from the Tribunal administratif du travail (TAT) regarding essential services during the strike. Negotiations have been ongoing to determine which services will be maintained, including paratransit, bus, and metro services, as well as ensuring smooth operations on Municipal Election Day.
To stay updated on service changes, commuters can check the STM website for the latest information.
Business owners in Montreal are feeling the impact of the strikes, with Joseph Francis Espinosa, a downtown restaurant manager, highlighting the challenges faced by employees trying to commute to work. He emphasized the strain on both staff and customers due to the uncertainty surrounding service disruptions.
Espinosa noted the need for businesses to make additional arrangements, such as providing alternative transportation for employees, to minimize disruptions to operations. He highlighted the drop in customer traffic during past strikes and expressed concerns about the long-term effects on businesses.
As Montreal residents anticipate the strike, commuters are worried about the stress and increased expenses associated with finding alternative transportation during the strike period. While expressing frustration, many also empathize with the workers and hope for a swift resolution to the labor dispute.
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