Unifor is warning communities in Durham Region of potential strike action by Durham Region Transit (DRT) workers that will interrupt service in eight communities, as a 12:01 a.m. June 7 deadline looms. (CNW Group/Unifor)

Durham Region Transit workers set to strike Saturday over wage disparity

by Todd Humber June 5, 2025

written by Todd Humber June 5, 2025

Durham Region Transit workers will walk off the job at 12:01 a.m. Saturday unless the region — located in the eastern Greater Toronto Area — provides an acceptable final offer Thursday, potentially disrupting service for more than 14 million annual riders across eight communities. Unifor Local 222, ...

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

Durham Region Transit workers set to strike Saturday over wage disparity

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