Labour Minister Urges Mediation to Help Settle Montreal Transit Mechanics Strike

A special constable from the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) locks the doors to the metro station due to the strike from STM maintenance workers in Montreal on June 9, 2025. The Canadian Press/Christinne Muschi

Quebec’s labour minister is calling for mediation in a strike involving Montreal’s public transit maintenance workers that’s crippling the network.

Jean Boulet said Tuesday on social media he contacted both sides and urged them to make a joint request for him to name a mediator.