MINISTER BLACKBURN WELCOMES GREYHOUND/ATU AGREEMENT

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OTTAWA, ONTARIO, May 26 2007 — The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Labour and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, today welcomed news that members of Local 1374 of the Amalgamated Transit Union have agreed to the terms of a new collective agreement with Greyhound Canada Transportation Corporation.
"I am pleased that the union members have accepted the employer's offer and are prepared to return to work without delay," said Minister Blackburn. "The continued strength of the transportation industry is due in part to the dedication of the men and women at Greyhound Canada and other carriers who work hard together to serve all Canadians."
The Amalgamated Transit Union represents 1,150 drivers, mechanics, terminal staff and owner-operators working primarily in Western Canada. The previous collective agreement between Greyhound and the Amalgamated Transit Union expired on December 31, 2006. The work stoppage began on May 18, 2007 and resulted in the suspension of company operations in and out of Western Canada.
Canada's new Government recognizes the difficult work needed to reach this agreement.
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