Talks resumed Thursday between the United Steelworkers Union (USW) and DriveTest. The strike has dragged on since Aug. 21, a protest over job security and health and safety issues.
A government-appointed mediator has been assigned to negotiations.Last week the USW staged a rally at Queen's Park asking the government to bypass DriveTest and allow the USW to provide driver examination services directly to Canadian drivers.
Their request was denied by transportation minister Jim Bradley.
Paul Dalglish, managing director of DriveTest, said union leaders are trying to bypass the collective bargaining process with their requests.
"Drive Test remains focused on restoring service to our customers and getting our employees back to work," Dalglish said.
The DriveTest Call Centre and website remain open so customers can continue to book tests in advance of an end to the strike, he said.
Since the strike began an estimated 4,000 Ontarians a day have had their driving tests cancelled.
MY GOODNESS, THEY COULD NOT SETTLE THE DISPUTES IN SUCH A LONG PERIOD. I THINK BOTH THE PARTIES ARE NOT SINCERE AND HAS NO REGARD FOR THE PUBLIC AT LARGE.
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