The Amalgamated Transit Union Local 741
The Amalgamated Transit Union Local 741 represents all the Bus Operators, Dispatchers, Inspectors, Ticket Clerks and the Plant & Equipment employees which include the Mechanics, Bodymen, Painters, Store Clerks, General Service Workers and Engineers.
Full Service Finally Resumes Wednesday
After a week of claims to the contrary, LTC management has conceded that, as reported by ATU Local 741 maintenance and garage staff, there are sufficient buses available to reinstate full service and effective Wednesday December 23, 2009 buses will be running normally scheduled service. Note that holiday schedules will apply December 25, 26, and January 1, 2010 with special New Year's Eve service December 31, 2009.
Schedule announcements will presumably be posted on the LTC website at ltconline.ca in the near future.
ATU Local 741 Ratifies Tentative Agreement
ATU Local 741 Members voted today 72% in favour of ratification of the tentative agreement reached Friday. While many issues remain to be addressed, from violence in the workplace and understaffing, to the City's chronic underfunding of public transportation in London, sufficient progress has been made to get the buses back on the road.
Work will begin preparing the equipment for service Tuesday morning with some form of limited service possibly resuming as soon as the weekend. Stay tuned to this site and local media for updates.
Tentative Agreement Reached
After meeting under a media blackout Thursday and Friday, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 741 and the London Transit Commission have reached a tentative agreement that could spell the end of the month long labour disruption. The agreement still has to be ratified by both parties on Monday and details will not be released until that time.