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"Our members are proud to serve the people of Kitchener and Waterloo but unresolved issues on working conditions must be addressed," Lonergan said in a release. The union representing Grand River Transit bus drivers will be in a position to strike as early as next Tuesday at 12:01 a.m., the Region of Waterloo announced. To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). A previously-reached tentative deal was voted down by the region on Jan. 19, which is what led to strike in the first place.
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Please read our Commenting Policy first. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. The Region of Waterloo approved an agreement with the union representing Grand River Transit employees on Friday morning and official brought their strike to an end. Between the four restaurants, about 180 people lost their jobs. So, they don't lose anything in this strike. With no confirmed cases in Waterloo Region, some residents of Sage's buildings, many of whom are students questioned why the measure was taken in the first place. The 644 workers, who are represented by Unifor Local 4304 have been without a contract since the end of 2016. Grand River Transit workers vote in favour of strike, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices.