Council ratifies Collective Agreement with Amalgamated Transit Union

HAMILTON, ON – City Council has ratified the four-year Collective Agreement for ATU Local 107, representing HSR bus operators, mechanics and other transit workers. The unanimous Council vote follows ratification by ATU members on Thursday, November 23.

The four-year Collective Agreement, which covers January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2026, includes increased remuneration of ATU Local 107 members including a wage increase of 3.75 per cent in the first year, and a three per cent increase in the second, third and fourth years of the contract. The Agreement helps address the increased cost of living for employees, is in line with the City’s other Collective Agreements and ensures the continued delivery of high caliber transit services to our community.

Quick Facts  

• ATU Local 107 is the City's second largest bargaining union with more than 800 members that represents HSR bus operators, mechanics and other transit workers.  
• This Agreement is in line with the wage increases included in the Collective Agreement recently ratified by CUPE Local 5167, representing more than 3,200 inside-outside workers.