Calgary Transit Strike May Be Averted
May 30th, 2007 posted by CanprideThere is hope on the horizon. The possibility of a transit strike may be averted.
The city and the transit union have potentially reached a deal. The two have hashed out a deal this Wednesday, May 30, after two and a half days of talks.
It wouldn’t be voted on until Friday afternoon. The strike was voted on and scheduled to start on Friday. Union officials will unveil the new proposal to the 2,400 workers, mechanics and office staff Thursday.
Mike Mahar, president of the union, isn’t letting any of the details out of the bag until the workers have seen the proposal. Read the rest of this article »
