Press release. The City of Guelph is sharing details of its final offer to Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1189 to ensure that ATU members, transit riders and Guelph taxpayers have an accurate understanding of the City’s position. Members of ATU Local 1189 are voting Friday, July 11 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on […]
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Vote set for City's final offer to ATU Local 1189
Press release. Earlier today the City of Guelph received confirmation from the Ontario Labour Relations Board that the “Notice of Taking of Vote” has been issued. The Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1189 will vote on the City’s final offer on Friday, July 11 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Results from the Ministry of […]
Pro-Life Bus Ads
Resident’s comments. I have recently become aware that at tonight’s Corporate Administration, Finance and Enterprise Committee meeting a petition will be presented asking for the City to no longer allow pro-life ads on city buses. I too am a resident of this wonderful city, and am quite concerned by this petition. The ads absolutely should […]
‘No board report’ received in City and Transit Union negotiations
Press release. A no board report regarding negotiations between the City of Guelph and the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1189 has been issued by the Ministry of Labour and was received by the City of Guelph this morning. Receipt of the no board report means that as of June 16 – which is 17 […]
Guelph Transit to offer free service on Clean Air Day
Press release. On national Clean Air Day, Wednesday, June 4, Guelph Transit is offering free transit service all day. In addition to offering free transit, the City invites commuters to learn about cleaner forms of transportation. Stop by Guelph Central Station on Clean Air Day between 9 a.m. and noon to pick up a free […]
Province appoints conciliator for City and ATU negotiations
Press release. The Ontario Ministry of Labour (MOL) has appointed a conciliator, Greg Long, to assist with resolving outstanding labour bargaining matters between the City and the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1189. Negotiations between the City and ATU are scheduled to resume May 13. “We look forward to sitting down again with the ATU, […]
School Zone Speed Limits
Staff memo. Staff continue to move forward to execute Council’s direction to reduce the speed limits on streets adjacent to elementary schools. I am informed this project remains on track and should conclude as expected by the end of May. We are quickly nearing the introduction of 30km/h zones on collector-classed roadways expected before the […]
Twitter Praise for @GuelphTransit customer service
Acknowledging great customer service from our Guelph Transit Operators. Well done folks. ian 2014-02-07 Twitter Praise for Guelph Transit
More momentum for expanded two-way GO service to Kitchener
During a pre-budget consultation today, Kitchener Mayor Carl Zehr presented the joint two-way GO train business case to the Hon. Charles Sousa, Ontario’s finance minister and to Kitchener Centre MPP John Milloy. The proposal is a collaborative initiative that, in addition to the City of Kitchener, includes the cities of Waterloo and Guelph, the Region […]
8:45 a.m. Updated information bulletin: Exercise caution when going outside
Staff memo. Important updates include: ·Guelph Transit is back online. Phones, email and social media are working. Staff