Metrobus’ fleet could be parked as early as October 5. The 109 drivers with the Amalgamated Transit Union voted yesterday to reject the latest contract from the City of St. John’s with an 82 per cent majority.
Drivers are looking for similar benefits as enjoyed by other city workers, such as a day-and-a-half sick leave per month instead of one day, and a similar severance formula.
Union official and driver Paul Churchill says they are close to a deal. He’s calling on the city to get back to the bargaining table.
Churchill hopes Councillor Dave Lane will do “the wiggle” and get back to the table, a reference to Lane saying he thinks there is some wiggle room.