An important announcement regarding potential GRT service disruptions

Waterloo Region ­– Discussions are continuing between the Region of Waterloo and UNIFOR, Local 4304, representing workers employed by Grand River Transit and MobilityPLUS. 

The Union will legally be in a position to strike as early as 12:01 a.m., on Monday, March 20, 2017. Should there be a strike, conventional bus, Bus Plus and MobilityPLUS services will be disrupted.

The parties have been meeting on a face-to-face basis and discussions are ongoing, however, further discussion is needed to work through the outstanding issues.  No further updates are expected at this time.

For information updates on the status of transit services visit www.grt.ca or call the GRT Information Line at:  519-585-7555, TTY: 519-585-7796.

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For more information please contact:

Bryan Stortz, Director, Corporate Communications, 519-575-4408.