City Disappointed Transit Union Membership Will Not Vote on Final Offer

The City this evening learned a majority of the Transit union membership turned down an opportunity to vote on the City’s fair and final offer.

“This is extremely disappointing news,” says Catherine Gryba, General Manager of Corporate Performance.  “I’ve said it before, but in the current economic downturn, a ten per cent wage increase is certainly above what many workers would receive elsewhere in the marketplace.”

"However, we have exchanged e-mails with the Transit union this evening and as we've said before, we are always willing to get back to the bargaining table," Gryba says. 

At this point no job action has happened.

"We will do everything we can to provide full Transit service to our customers each day,” says Jeff Jorgenson, General Manager of Transportation and Utilities.  “Transit customers should sign up for service alerts, or check our web site every day for updates on any service changes should the Transit union chose to withdraw services.”

The City believes Access Transit is protected by Essential Services legislation and will continue to operate regardless of what actions the Transit union attempts.  

Saskatoon Transit will keep customers informed by issuing service alerts when we are made aware of any service disruptions or delays.

For more information and facts on the Final Offer, please go here.