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DRT and Unifor Local 222 Announce Tentative Agreement; Transit Services Unaffected

Justin Barber

06 Jun 2025

Durham Region Transit (DRT) announced on June 6, 2025, that it has reached a tentative agreement with Unifor Local 222. DRT stated that all transit services will continue as scheduled. The agreement will require ratification by both Unifor Local 222 members and the Durham Region Transit Commission before it comes into effect.

The tentative agreement concerns employees represented by Unifor Local 222, which DRT reports include transit operators, maintenance workers, clerical staff, and specialized services employees. This development follows recent communications regarding labour negotiations between DRT and unionized staff.

No further information about the agreement's terms was provided in DRT's public statement.

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