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CBC
7 days ago
- CBC
Here's what's happening with Montreal's public transit strike this week
You may have enjoyed regular bus and Metro service this past weekend, but Montreal's public transit strike isn't over yet. It's going until Tuesday night, with more service slowdowns planned. That means there will be regular service today and tomorrow during the rush hour and late-night runs, but service will be halved outside of those hours. Maintenance workers with the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) made an agreement with Quebec's labour tribunal to limit the impact on public safety and major events, such as the Canadian Grand Prix. That's why service this past weekend was temporarily returned to normal. On Monday, the bus service hours will be like this: 6:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. 11:15 p.m. to 1:15 a.m. As for the Metro, the hours will be: From 6:30 a.m. to 9:38 a.m. From 2:45 p.m. to 5:48 p.m. From 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. Bus and Metro service will be reduced to 50 per cent outside of those hours, meaning buses will make every other run. And the STM says cancelled services may vary from one bus line to another. Keep in mind that the same schedules apply for Tuesday, the last day of the strike, with one exception — the STM says regular bus and Metro service will resume as of 10 p.m. WATCH | What the last two days of the STM strike will look like: Here's what Montreal transit users need to know on the last 2 days of the strike 3 minutes ago Duration 1:39 On June 16 and 17, buses and Metro cars will be running at reduced rates during certain hours, part of a week-long strike by STM maintenance workers. Transit users should also keep in mind that the last bus or Metro will start and end their service at those times. That means passengers hoping to catch a bus or Metro at 9:38 a.m., for instance, will likely have missed their chance as it will be scheduled to arrive at the terminus. People out and about may still see empty buses running outside of those hours, and that's because people are still being trained during the strike, the STM says. And the STM needs to transport buses all throughout the Montreal island-wide network before the start of their essential service hours. Next, if you're wondering if you can be reimbursed for a monthly or weekly pass, the STM says you're not getting a refund.
CTV News
12-06-2025
- CTV News
First mediation session to begin Monday in Montreal public transit strike
Morning commuters walk past a city bus before the restricted hours where Metro and buses discontinue service due to the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) maintenance workers strike in Montreal on Monday, June 9, 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi) The first mediation session between Montreal's public transit authority and its striking maintenance workers is scheduled to begin on Monday. About 2,400 maintenance workers have been on strike for four days after more than a year of negotiating. Bus and Metro service has been reduced to 50 per cent but is expected to return to normal for the Canadian Grand Prix weekend. Bruno Jeannotte, the president of the maintenance workers' union, told reporters that the assigned mediator is slated to meet separately with both sides to get familiar with each party's position. READ MORE: STM maintenance workers are officially on strike The strike is scheduled to end on June 17, but Jeannotte has said the union is prepared to escalate if a deal isn't reached. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 12, 2025.
CBC
11-06-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Quebec names mediator for Montreal public transit strike
The Quebec government has named a mediator in a labour dispute between Montreal's public transit authority and its maintenance workers. About 2,400 maintenance workers have been on strike since Monday. As a result bus and Metro service is limited to morning and afternoon rush hours and late at night. Labour Minister Jean Boulet says on social media that the mediator will be tasked with easing tensions between both sides and restoring a dialogue "conducive to negotiations." Talks between the transit authority and maintenance workers were scheduled to resume today. Regular service is expected to be maintained from Friday to Sunday for the Canadian Grand Prix weekend, but will be restricted on other days until the strike is set to end on June 17.
CTV News
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Negotiations expected to resume as Montreal public transit strike enters third day
Special constables from the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) lock the doors to the Metro station as Metro and buses discontinue service due to the strike by maintenance workers in Montreal on Monday, June 9, 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi) Negotiations between Montreal's public transit authority and its maintenance workers are expected to resume Wednesday, as the third day of strike action causes headaches across the network. The strike by 2,400 mechanics is limiting bus and Metro service to morning and afternoon rush hours, as well as late at night. Regular service is expected to be maintained from Friday to Sunday for the Canadian Grand Prix weekend, but will be restricted on other days until the strike ends on June 17. The union says negotiations have stalled on issues such as subcontracting and scheduling, particularly around night shifts. On Tuesday, Quebec Labour Minister Jean Boulet said he contacted both sides and urged them to make a joint request for him to name a mediator. The head of the maintenance workers union has warned that the strike could escalate if a deal isn't reached. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 11, 2025.
CTV News
11-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
Labour minister urges mediation to help settle Montreal transit mechanics strike
A special constable from the Société de transport de Montréal locks the doors to the metro station due to the strike from STM maintenance workers in Montreal on Monday, June 9, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi MONTREAL — Quebec's labour minister is calling for mediation in a strike involving Montreal's public transit maintenance workers that's crippling the network. Jean Boulet said Tuesday on social media he contacted both sides and urged them to make a joint request for him to name a mediator. Montreal's transit maintenance workers were in the second day of a strike on Tuesday. The 2,400 workers launched their strike after more than a year of negotiations with the transit agency. Bus and subway service is being limited to morning and afternoon rush hours and late at night. Regular service will be maintained from Friday to Sunday for the Canadian Grand Prix weekend, but will be restricted on other days until the strike ends June 17. The head of the maintenance workers union has warned that the strike could escalate if a deal isn't reached. Bruno Jeannotte has said his team is in talks with the union representing bus and subway drivers, who have also voted for a strike mandate. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 10, 2025. The Canadian Press
