A full transit shutdown might be on cards again on Nov. 15 and 16, after the union representing STM bus drivers and metro operators gave a strike notice Thursday.
The Quebec labour tribunal (TAT) will rule on which essential services must be maintained, and whether there should even be any, based on public safety and health considerations.
The union representing 4,500 bus drivers and metro operators (CUPE Local1983) and the STM will make their case to the TAT on the union’s strike notice for Nov. 15 and 16.
With STM’s maintenance workers union representing 2,400 employees on strike from Nov. 1 to Nov. 28, if the TAT allows the bus drivers and metro operators to walk off the job, Montrealers can expect a full shutdown like they saw last Saturday.
STM’s director general Marie-Claude Léonard will hold a press conference Friday morning to provide updates on negotiations with the unions.
Strike Schedule
Metro
Metro will operate on a restricted schedule throughout the strike period:
Buses
Buses will operate regular services from:
Note: No bus service on Saturday (Nov. 1) after 1:15 a.m.
Bus service to schools are also subject to restricted times. STM says trips to some schools will be canceled. Consult the STM’s school service page to see which schools are affected.
Paratransit Service
Paratransit service is not affected by the strike and will operate at all times.
Transit riders are advised to check the real-time schedule of services available on the STM website for the most up-to-date information.
