Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 1:22 pm permalink
Amidst prolonged disruptions in Montreal’s transit system, authorities have appointed a mediator to steer negotiations between the Société de transport de Montréal and its maintenance union. The move aims to end the impasse and stabilize transit service, leaving commuters and officials hoping that calm can finally return to the system.
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