Potential labour strike would create  

YRT/Viva service disruptions

The Regional Municipality of York advises residents that Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 113 members are in a legal position to strike against Veolia Transportation Services Canada.   

ATU Local 113 members will invoke the right to strike as of 12:01 a.m. on February 14 if a new contract agreement for York Region Transit's (YRT) Southwest Division is not reached. 

Although negotiations between ATU Local 113 - the same Local that represents the TTC - and Veolia Transportation have been ongoing, the next meeting between the two parties is not scheduled until Sunday, February 13. 

This scenario provides little advance notice to passengers, residents and YRT officials should a strike in YRT's Southwest Division be confirmed.

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For York Region Transit (YRT) routes that will be affected in the event of a strike in YRT's Southwest Division, please CLICK HERE. 

CARPOOL ZONE CAN HELP!    

Are YOU ready for a potential YRT/VIVA labor strike?

The Smart Commute Carpool Zone  online ride matching service provides an alternative option for transit riders in the event of a strike. 

The GTA-wide Carpool Zone site is able to help YRT, VIVA and TTC riders travelling to and from across the GTA (Greater Toronto Area).  In just a few easy steps, registered users of the site can find other commuters all over the GTA to share a ride.  The site also lists corporations using their own carpool zones for their employees.

Register free at www.carpoolzone.ca and find your carpool match to save time & money, reduce stress and help reduce green house gas emissions in the environment.

Visit us at www.smartcommutemrh.ca 

for more information about how your company can join Smart Commute MRH.