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Strathcona County Transit Workers Have Waited Long Enough

After working 18 months without a contract, it’s time for fairness and respect.

Every day, Strathcona County’s transit workers are on the front lines, helping residents get where they need to go.

You see them. They’re behind the wheel and at the depot delivering more than just rides. They help get people to school, work, medical appointments, and other important connections across our community. 

But they’ve been working without a contract for a year and a half. That means no improvements to scheduling or safety, no access to a fair resolution process for serious issues, and no stability. It’s affecting their day-to-day work environment and their quality of life. 

Transit workers are essential to keeping the public and our local economy moving. They’ve done their jobs. They’ve kept showing up with dedication. They deserve basic workplace rights and an employer that respects them and values their work. 

Strathcona County is proud of their reputation as a top employer. But they’re not treating their workers to that standard. Being inclusive, respectful and equitable needs to be more than words. It’s time for the County to engage professionally and bargaining fairly.

Strathcona County should be a great place to work and live. Council has the power to help make this right. 

Add your name to support the people behind the service.

  

"I get to know the community members I interact with on my daily route. I see how their day is impacted by the quality of their transit experience. It makes a real difference. I want to feel positive about work because it affects how I’m able to show up for residents."

Strathcona County Transit Mobility Operator

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darcey s

sherwood park, AB

They need a contract that values public service!

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rachel s

sherwood park, AB

I am a resident of Strathcona County and I believe in the service they provide.

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jeff d

sherwood park, AB

These drivers are my life line to getting to work, get groceries and connect to many places in Sherwood Park. Come on Strathcona County anti up we need these drivers.

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andrea b

sherwood park, AB

Transit workers provided a necessary service in our community and deserve to have a contract and salary reflective of the rising cost of living and to be valued for their contributions.

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deborah smook s

sherwood park, AB

Transit operators are up at the crack of dawn and work late into the night to get people where they need to be. There often isn’t time to use “the facilities” and there are no “coffee breaks”. If traffic is heavy or roads are bad they don’t get a shirt break to get up and stretch their legs. They deserve so much more than they get and it’s not “all about” the money.

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amy h

sherwood park, AB

They deserve benefits, a manageable work schedule and fairness. The mobility drivers provide transportation for our most vulnerable people. We should be supporting them, not wearing them out. Making sure they are recognized within a reasonable time frame not 3-5+ years to become full time operators, even though they work full time hours.

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michele m

sherwood park, AB

18months is LONG enough without a contract!

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alex x

sherwood park, AB

These ppl work extremely hard! My neighbor worked for them, and I see how he works and how much this is affecting him. Come on strathcona county!! Let's get them the deal they deserve!!

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brian c

sherwood park, AB

Transit workers are one of the most important links to identifying what a community represents. Kind of like the sales person of our great home!

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dorothy w

sherwood park, AB

I rely on the busses and find that the drivers are all friendly and deserve security.

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Strathcona County Transit Workers Have Waited Long Enough

It’s time for the County to engage professionally and bargaining fairly.

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mary lynne p

sherwood park, AB

I am signing as I believe they need to get a fair deal. I bet the counsellors got a fair raise so why not the transit workers

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bruce a

sherwood park, AB

Transit is such an essential service for those who travel to and from Edmonton to work.

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marc p

sherwood park, AB

Strathcona County employees deserve better pay and benefits.

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cory s

sherwood park, AB

Strathcona County transit operators have always been some of the lowest paid in the province. Rather disappointing to hear when they play such a vital role in our community…we can do better. We also can’t have a county council that boasts about budget surplus is at the beginning of the year only to underpaid their staff. Maybe time for a council change!

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steven c

sherwood park, AB

Workers should be respected and appreciated. This is shown through mutual respect, 18 months of stall tactics shows no respect.

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karen g

sherwood park, AB

It is with sadness and dismay that in the year of 2025, I find friends who work for the Strathcona County Bus Service are without a workable contract of any kind. It amazes me that Management cannot find it within itself to make sure that bus drivers, who are employees that see to the daily travel of Strathcona County residents, are exempt from a fair living package. You can be assured that our family will never use this bus service until an agreeable package is ratified

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lindsey p

sherwood park, AB

These drivers provide an incredible service that I am so grateful for. They deserve to be treated fairly.

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rhys d

sherwood park, AB

Strathcona County Transit has been great for working downtown in the past 20 years.

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kelton e

sherwood park, AB

Family I have deserves a better work environment and more respect from management

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erica k

sherwood park, AB

Instability leads to stress and illness. Our transit workers need to feel safe and respected in order to do their important work properly.

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