Maintenance workers with Montreal's transit authority (STM) have launched a week-long strike, significantly disrupting bus and Metro services. The strike, stemming from a contract dispute, began on Monday, June 9, and is set to last until June 17. The first three days (June 9-11) are expected to be the most challenging for commuters, with services limited to specific rush-hour and late-night windows.
STM maintenance workers begin strike, disrupting commutes across Montreal
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Maintenance workers with Montreal's transit authority (STM) have launched a week-long strike, significantly disrupting bus and Metro services. The strike, stemming from a contract dispute, began on Monday, June 9, and is set to last until June 17. The first three days (June 9-11) are expected to be the most challenging for commuters, with services limited to specific rush-hour and late-night windows.
Trending- 1 June 9, 2025: STM maintenance workers begin week-long strike.
- 2 June 9-11, 2025: Bus and Metro services run only during specific rush-hour and late-night windows.
- 3 June 17, 2025: Strike is set to end.
- Disrupted commutes for transit users in Montreal
- Reduced availability of bus and Metro services
- Potential economic impact due to transit disruptions
What: Maintenance workers with Montreal's transit authority (STM) are on a week-long strike, causing disruptions to bus and Metro services.
When: Began Monday, June 9, 2025; lasts until June 17, 2025. Service hours vary daily, with specific windows on June 9-11 (6:30 a.m. to 9:38 a.m., 2:45 p.m. to 5:48 p.m., and 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.).
Where: Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Why: The strike is due to an ongoing contract dispute between the STM and its maintenance workers' union.
How: Workers are striking, leading to reduced and varied bus and Metro service hours, impacting daily commutes.