City, transit union reach tentative agreement

The city and ETS workers reached a tentative agreement on Monday following months of negotiations.

ETS workers are represented by the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 569.

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The ATU will hold a ratification vote with its members in the coming days.

The City of Edmonton did not provide further details as the process is still ongoing.

“Both parties are pleased to have reached a tentative agreement that balances the needs of Edmonton transit workers while considering the sustainability of city finances,” said a statement issued by the city Tuesday.

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The city and the ATU began negotiations on Aug. 14, 2024, and have met for 17 bargaining and mediation sessions since then.

The last contract ended on Dec. 30, 2023. The tentative agreement, which needs to be ratified by both parties before coming into effect, will cover a four-year term from Dec. 31, 2023 to Dec. 11, 2027.