City of Hamilton and ATU 107 bargaining update
Hamilton, ON – On December 2, 2019, the Ontario Minister of Labour released what is commonly referred to as a 'no-board' notice. The issuance of this notice starts the timelines for a legal strike or lockout that is permitted upon the 17th day from the date of its issue. This means that the parties will be in a legal strike/lockout position at 12:01 am on December 19, 2019.
The City and the ATU go back to the bargaining table on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.
The City of Hamilton remains hopeful that a negotiated settlement can be reached.
In the event of a labour disruption, there would be no HSR transit service on any route throughout the city. HSR customers are encouraged to start considering alternative transportation options, such as:
- Carpooling with neighbours or co-workers
- Visit www.smartcommutehamilton.ca for more information about Hamilton’s Carpool Zone program – a free carpool matching system
- Walking or cycling, if weather permits
- Working from home, if possible
Details about service impacts would be communicated extensively before a potential labour disruption occurred.
All updates will be available on www.hamilton.ca/hsr as they become available.
Quick Facts
- The Disabled and Aged Regional Transportation System (DARTS), the accessible transit service provider for the City, is not part of ATU, and therefore will not be directly affected by a labour disruption.
- The ATU represents approximately 800 City of Hamilton employees.