STM maintenance union calls strike amid looming service disruptions
Thursday, May 29, 2025, 10:21 am
The STM maintenance union is set to launch a strike starting June, as it presses for improved working conditions. This labor action is expected to disrupt transit services and may coincide with high-demand periods, forcing transit operators and commuters to brace for potential inconveniences amid uncertain negotiations.
Cela pourrait coïncider avec la tenue du Grand Prix de Formule 1 à Montréal.
Le Syndicat des employés d’entretien de la STM annonce une grève à compter du 9 juin, qui pourrait coïncider avec la tenue du Grand Prix de Formule 1 à Montréal.
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