TORONTO - A Sept. 19 strike deadline is looming in contract talks between GO Transit and the union representing its workers.
Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1587 President Ray Doyle says a strike will "most definitely" happen unless there's a wage increase.
Doyle says GO has offered a zero per cent wage increase over the next two years.
The union has applied to the Ontario Ministry of Labour for a no board report, which starts the clock ticking towards a possible strike.
The union represents 1,530 workers, including bus operators, technicians, station attendants, office and service personnel.
A strike would be the first involving GO Transit employees represented by the Amalgamated Transit Union.
"Our 95 per cent strike vote was unprecedented and shows how frustrated our members are," Doyle said.
