Transit users in Ontario region facing bus strike Saturday [Video]

Durham Region Transit and Unifor, which represents more than 600 bus drivers and other workers, are warning riders of potential strike action that could stop service as of 12:01 a.m. Saturday.

Unifor Local 222 in Oshawa represents approximately 616 members working as transit operators, maintenance workers, in dispatch and in specialized services at the transit company. Members voted 98 per cent in support of taking strike action, if necessary, on May 21.

“We stand with our transit members as they fight for what is fair and just,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “Strike action is not something we take lightly, but chronic underfunding and wage gaps are systemic issues across transit authorities throughout Canada. It’s time to end wage disparity and show that equal work deserves equal pay.”

Durham Region is expected to provide a final offer to the bargaining committee on Thursday but Payne said the union is …