STM cuts 300 jobs, seeks mediation with 2 unions as strikes loom

STM cuts 300 jobs, seeks mediation with 2 unions as strikes loom

October 23, 2025 5:52 pm EST.

"Reassigned to new positions," STM director of public affairs Katherine Roux Groleau said Thursday as the metro service cut 300 jobs and filed for mediation with the union representing bus and metro operators. Zachary Cheung reports.

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