Ontario engineers plan to remove members from Highway 413, Bradford Bypass projects [Video]

The union representing senior government engineers tasked with managing and advising on key projects in Ontario are threatening to escalate their job action, potentially throwing a new wrench in Premier Doug Ford’s signature transportation projects.

The Professional Engineers Government of Ontario union, which represents engineers who work on oversight and management of government projects and regulations, say they are planning to begin pulling their members from work related to Highway 413 and the Bradford Bypass, two key government projects.

“While this labour dispute will impact the delivery of Ontario’s key infrastructure commitments and the management of existing infrastructure and operations, PEGO is ensuring its strike is both tightly focused and responsible,” the union said in a statement.

The union recently began work to rule action, after almost two years without a contract. A subsequent negotiation with the Ford government on Oct. 18 yielded no progress, according to the union, leading to the escalation.