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WATERLOO — Unifor Local 4304 members at Grand River Transit have ratified a new three-year collective agreement that delivers significant wage and benefit gains, expanded coverage for workers between the ages of 67 and 75, and stronger language to protect new transit routes from being contracted out.

WATERLOO — Unifor Local 4304 and the Region of Waterloo have reached a tentative agreement covering approximately 850 Grand River Transit workers, averting a strike that would have begun at 12:01 a.m. on May 1, 2026.

TORONTO—Unifor denounces federal funding cuts to public transit, which threaten safe, reliable service and push costs onto working people and municipalities already under strain.

“Public transit is a public good and there is no better time to invest in both the services and the manufacturing of strong public transit in cities across Canada,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.

“Cuts to transit funding don’t save money. They shift the burden onto cities, workers, and riders through service reductions, fare hikes, and deteriorating working conditions.”

TORONTO—Unifor members at CommerceLink Logistics (formerly Walmart Fleet ULC) in Alberta and British Columbia filed a request with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service yesterday, citing major concerns over work scheduling, a fair and impartial disciplinary process, and protections around work ownership and contracting out. 

“Our members are seeking a reasonable work-life balance,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.

Unifor Local 114 representing members at Kamloops Transit in British Columbia have a new four-year collective agreement with substantial wage increases.

“Congratulations to the bargaining committee for securing a fair collective agreement for our Kamloops Transit members,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. 

“This new deal will help relieve some cost-of-living pressures our members face every day.”

DUNCAN, B.C.— After Transdev workers rejected the employer’s tentative offers that failed to close the wage gap in Victoria last month, Unifor is pleased to learn that Vince Ready has been appointed today as a new special mediator in the Transdev dispute.

The union, which represents Transdev transit operators, cleaners and mechanics in Cowichan Valley B.C. at Local 114 and HandyDART accessible transit operators at Local 333-BC, is looking forward to working with Ready, who has extensive knowledge and experience with prior transit strikes. 

Unifor National Secretary-Treasurer Len Poirier and Ontario Regional Director Samia Hashi toured Grand River Transit (GRT) facilities in Kitchener alongside members of Unifor Local 4304 to recognize their work and engage with them directly about current workplace conditions and challenges.

“Unifor members at GRT play an essential role in keeping Kitchener-Waterloo moving,” said Poirier, who began his own career in the transportation sector as a truck driver in 1986. 

DUNCAN, B.C.—After more than 21 weeks on strike, Unifor transit members at Transdev have rejected the provincial mediator’s recommendations to end the dispute. 

On June 4, the union and the company agreed to jointly apply to the labour minister for the appointment of a mediator to end the labour dispute that started on Feb. 8, 2025.

The mediator met with Unifor and Transdev on June 12 and issued his recommendations on June 30.

Unifor members at Green for Life (GFL) in Stoney Creek, Ont. have ratified a new three-year agreement.

“Congratulations to the bargaining committee for reaching a fair contract,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “Waste management is a crucial infrastructure in communities, and we are glad they are recognized for the work they do.”