Customers are advised of possible disruption to transit services

Whitby, Ontario - The following statement is being issued on behalf of Bill Holmes, General Manager of Durham Region Transit:

“Despite 12 days of negotiations, Durham Region Transit (DRT) and Unifor Local 222 (the Union representing front-line DRT employees) have been unable to reach a renewed collective agreement.

DRT and Unifor have engaged in productive discussions to improve the quality of work for all employees. Unfortunately, Unifor requested a No Board Report from the Ministry of Labour and it was issued on May 21, 2025.    

This means that Unifor Local 222 will be in a legal strike position effective June 7,2025.

This doesn’t necessarily mean that there will be a service disruption on this date, it simply means that it could happen.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide more certainty or assurances right now. DRT will provide more detailed information regarding any labour disruption as it becomes available.

DRT and the Region remain committed to securing a deal with Unifor and our employees that is both fair and fiscally responsible.

Please visit DurhamRegionTransit.com/updates for more information.”

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