| I call the big one Bitey. ( @ 2009-01-29 20:07:00 |
| Current mood: | |
| Current music: | Old Simpsons shows |
"City and union negotiators have struck a deal to end the city’s 52-day-old transit strike.
Both sides have agreed to send all outstanding issues, including the controversial driver-scheduling issue, to binding arbitration.
City officials plan to continue to demand that OC Transpo bus drivers meet federal work-rest rules, including a minimum of eight hours rest between shifts.
The deal comes a day after the Conservative government announced it was prepared to introduce back-to-work legislation to end the strike.
OC Transpo's 2,300 dispatchers, mechanics and drivers have been on strike since Dec. 10."
Oh. Yes. Finally!