Negotiations at an impasse as second phase of transit strikes in Montreal nears endBy Canadian Press on October 3, 2025. MONTREAL — The second phase of strikes by Montreal’s public transit maintenance workers is coming to an end, but there is still no deal in sight. The latest strike by about 2,400 workers began Sept. 22 and is scheduled to end this weekend. Labour Minister Jean Boulet says he plans to meet union leaders and representatives of the city’s transit agency — Société de transport de Montréal. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 3, 2025.