Bus drivers that take as many as 7,000 students to school each day will be locked out on Monday, just three weeks into the school year, their union says.

Unifor Local 195 represents drivers at First Student Canada. The union said in a statement Tuesday that the company has given them formal notice drivers will be locked out beginning Monday at 12:01 a.m.

"We will not be intimidated by this company's bullying tactics," said Unifor National President Lana Payne. "Our members will not accept an offer that underpays and undermines them."

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In a statement, First Student said the company and union have "reengaged in communication," but did not directly address the lock out.

"[We] continue to work toward a resolution. Our focus remains

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