Winnipeg Transit drivers to refuse overtime starting Monday
The city is warning riders of possible delays, cancellations; Handi-Transit not affected
Winnipeg Transit is warning riders that starting on Monday, buses may run late or not show up altogether, when unionized drivers will begin refusing overtime.
The Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1505 is in a strike position after members rejected the city's latest offer of a settlement last week.
The union has asked its active members to stop doing any voluntary overtime effective Monday.
"This 'Ban of Voluntary Overtime' shall remain in effect until otherwise notified," reads a negotiating team post on the union's website.
"It is very important that all members show support in this crucial time!" it adds.
In a news release, Winnipeg Transit warns that the overtime refusal could lead to service disruptions that include "late and/or cancelled bus service on any number of routes throughout the day."
The service disruptions won't affect Handi-Transit customers, as that service is provided by private contractors, according to the city.
Negotiations between the union and the city are set to resume on Monday.
Winnipeg Transit employs about 1,100 bus operators and 250 maintenance staff, according to the city.