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Montreal’s STM labour dispute appears to be winding down as maintenance employees complete their final day of strike action. City officials are urging unions to explore alternative pressures, suggesting potential resolutions amidst bureaucratic irony while leaving daily commuters with a mix of relief and lingering skepticism.
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