From a resident. I am a community member here in Guelph and completely shocked and appalled that a lock out would even be considered for an essential service like the Guelph Transit. In the end, the people that are losing out are the working class people that keep the economy going all year round, […]
Category: On the Buses
Transit lock out
A resident’s perspective. The transit lock out is unacceptable. I will not be voting for any of you, should you run in the October elections. I don’t know how many councillors (if any) were involved in the negotiations with the union, but ultimately, councillors and the mayor are responsible for ensuring efficient public transit. […]
CBC radio interview
http://www.cbc.ca/player/AudioMobile/The+Morning+Edition+-+K-W/ID/2475903287/
Transit lock out.
A resident’s perspective. Please, please resolve this dispute. There is an election coming up and transit riding voters will remember what was done on this side of the dispute. By saying that the ball is in the court of the union is all well and good for the city but does absolutely nothing to help […]
Guelph Transit lockout cancelled – buses will be running
Press release In a joint announcement, the City of Guelph and Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1189 are letting the public know they have reached a tentative agreement and the City has called off plans to lock out Guelph Transit employees as of 12:01 a.m., July 14. Details of the agreement will be released upon […]
Guelph Transit Issues; and Mis-handling by The City of Guelph, and City Council
A resident’s comments. I do not right this letter lightly, or with any agenda, other than wanting to be able to get to and from work without it costing me $50/day. I am seriously incredulous at your actions in the current labour issues with Guelph Transit. I am generally in favour of unions, and my […]
Transit Update: Affordable bus pass refunds available July 15
Press release. The City of Guelph is offering affordable bus pass refunds for the remainder of July to Guelph Transit’s approximately 1,400 affordable bus pass holders. Refunds will be available at the ServiceGuelph counter at City Hall as of Tuesday, July 15 at 8:30 a.m. The affordable bus pass refund is the first step towards […]
Mayor and CAO ATU announcement speaking notes
Staff memo. On behalf of the Mayor and CAO, I’m sharing the speaking notes they used in front of media and the public and this morning media event discussion the decision to lock out ATU Local 1189. Mayor’s ATU announcement Saturday July 12 CAO’s ATU announcement Saturday July 12
City of Guelph to lock out ATU Local 1189 July 14
Press release. On July 11, the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1189 members voted to reject the City of Guelph’s final contract offer. The City believes it has exhausted all traditional negotiation options and, with the support of Guelph City Council, made the difficult decision to lock out the 205 members of ATU Local 1189 […]
City preparing to lock out Transit union members on July 14
Press release Today, the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1189 members voted to reject the City of Guelph’s final contract offer. The City believes it has exhausted all traditional negotiation options and, with the support of Guelph City Council, made the difficult decision to lock out the 205 members of ATU Local 1189 and suspend […]