News Release

Waterloo Region – The Region of Waterloo approved a 40-month agreement with UNIFOR Local 4304 representing Grand River Transit/MobilityPLUS operators, dispatchers, fleet mechanics and service attendants. GRT will return to full service Saturday, February 1, 2020.
“We understand that this strike seriously impacted the lives of many citizens, including vulnerable residents who rely on transit to get to work, school and medical appointments,” said Regional...
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Waterloo Region - A tentative agreement has been reached between the Region of Waterloo and Unifor Local 4304, representing Grand River Transit/MobilityPLUS, operators, dispatchers, fleet mechanics and service attendants.
Unifor’s ratification vote will take place on Thursday, January 30, 2020. Pending the results of the vote a special meeting of Regional Council will be convened as soon as possible to consider ratification.
The Region appreciates the public’s...
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The Region and Unifor 4304 met Wednesday and were unable to reach an agreement.
“The Region is extremely disappointed that negotiations have broken down. We understand this strike has seriously impacted the lives of our citizens and we are committed to reaching an agreement that will get buses back on the roads as soon as possible,” said Mike Murray, Chief Administrative Officer, Region of Waterloo.
The Region remains available to negotiate a resolution that...
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Waterloo Region – The Region of Waterloo values the safety and security of both GRT customers and employees.
Over a week ago, the Region and Unifor agreed to install safety barriers on all 278 GRT buses over the next three years beginning in 2020, at an estimated cost of $1.7 million. Every bus is equipped with multiple cameras to provide for the safety and security of members of the public and our employees. 
We understand this service disruption is difficult...
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Waterloo Region - Union members turn down six per cent pay increase for operators, 15 per cent pay increase for mechanics.
Unifor 4304, representing Grand River Transit/MobilityPLUS operators, dispatchers, fleet mechanics and service attendants have withdrawn service and are on strike as of Tuesday morning, January 21, 2020.
The Region offered a comprehensive settlement including a six per cent wage increase over three years for bus operators, dispatchers and service...
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