Quebec's Labour Minister, Jean Boulet, has called for mediation to resolve a strike by 2,400 Montreal public transit maintenance workers, which has severely limited bus and subway service and threatens to escalate with potential involvement from drivers.
Quebec labour minister calls for mediation to resolve Montreal transit mechanics’ strike
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Quebec's Labour Minister, Jean Boulet, has called for mediation to resolve a strike by 2,400 Montreal public transit maintenance workers, which has severely limited bus and subway service and threatens to escalate with potential involvement from drivers.
Trending- 1 Over a year ago: Negotiations began between transit agency and maintenance workers.
- 2 Tuesday (June 10, 2025): Montreal transit maintenance workers in second day of strike; Quebec Labour Minister Jean Boulet called for mediation.
- 3 June 17: Restricted service scheduled to continue until this date.
- 4 Friday to Sunday (Canadian Grand Prix weekend): Regular service to be maintained.
- Crippled public transit network in Montreal
- Limited bus and subway service
- Potential escalation of the strike if a deal isn't reached (involving bus and subway drivers)
- Disruption for Canadian Grand Prix attendees
What: Quebec's labour minister called for mediation to resolve a strike by 2,400 Montreal public transit maintenance workers, which has been ongoing for two days and is crippling the network.
When: Published 2025-06-10T22:51:13.672000+00:00; Jean Boulet's call on Tuesday (June 10, 2025); Strike in its second day on Tuesday; Negotiations ongoing for over a year; Regular service maintained from Friday to Sunday for Canadian Grand Prix weekend; Restricted service until June 17.
Where: Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Why: The strike is crippling Montreal's public transit network, causing significant disruption for commuters and impacting the city, especially with the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix.
How: Jean Boulet contacted both sides (transit agency and maintenance workers union) and urged them to make a joint request for him to name a mediator.