The Syndicat du Transport de Montréal (STM) has acknowledged another strike notice for the holiday season, as maintenance workers prepare to walk out again this time over overtime disputes.

The strike period will start on Dec. 9, and continue through Jan. 11. The maintenance union is targeting overtime hours that are necessary to keep buses and metro trains in service.

Bus and métro services will continue, said the STM in a statement. However, service disruptions are likely during the holiday period.

Longer wait times, potential vehicle shortages, cancellations, and reduced service hours are anticipated without overtime.

Marie-Claude Lénard, STM’s General Director, confirmed ongoing negotiations and urged the maintenance union to “prioritize discussions” instead of another strike.

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