Please see the news release below issued today by the London Transit Commission.
For Immediate Release – November 15, 2009
The London Transit Commission is very sorry to report that this weekend’s negotiations have ended without an agreement. No further talks are scheduled at this time.
Bus Strike Begins Monday November 18th: There Won't be Any Stops
This means, as advised by ATU – Local 741, that beginning on Monday, November 16, 2009, Local 741 workers will be on strike and there will be no transit service.
Specialized transit services are not affected.
Discussions ended with the London Transit Commission increasing its comprehensive offer of 8.5% to 9.0%. The 9% increase included an increase in both wages (approximately 8.3%) and existing employment benefit programs. The latter includes improvements to the current dental plan and long term disability. Changes were also made to working conditions including report and travel time.
The Commission’s offer, while attempting to address a number of the Union's concern is believed to be fair and responsible, particularly in light of the current economy and the expectations (slow recovery) for the economy over the short term.
Very sorry my butt. How many people who find themselves with absolutely NO way of getting to work are going to end up getting fired?? They are going to be the sorry ones. I understand the reason for the strike but I just can't support it. It isn't right to hurt other people to get your own needs met.
