More than 2,000 GO Transit workers set to strike beginning Monday: union
“We have had enough – starting Monday, we will walk the picket lines until we reach an agreement that protects job security for our current and future members,” said Local 1587 president Rob Cormier.“However, we remain committed to meeting with Metrolinx to reach a deal that addresses our concerns and other issues to ensure a safe and reliable transit system for our riders.
“Our members have made it utterly clear. We will not accept a deal unless it addresses our primary concern, which is contracting out,” Cormier said.“These basic protections against contracting out are the norm at every other transit agency in our region to ensure that experienced, workers are on the job to ensure the safety of the buses. Without these protections, Metrolinx can contract to outside companies unfamiliar with the fleet which will hire inexperienced workers at the lowest of wages.
ATU International president John Costa said they join the “entire Ontario labour movement in a common fight against a government who would rather destroy vital public services and strongarm workers than negotiate a contract ensuring safe transit service and offering workers the dignity they deserve.”Costa said a full strike is only used as a “last resort” but said they have “no other option.”
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