More public transportation hiccups are on the horizon for Montreal commuters, as a new strike by STM workers could be just weeks away.

The union representing 2,400 maintenance workers has issued a formal strike notice starting overnight on Oct. 31 to Nov. 1.

Service disruptions could continue until the end of November, according to the union. Riders can expect slowdowns and interruptions as maintenance workers refuse all overtime, but the union says services will be maintained during peak hours of operation.

The labour dispute primarily concerns wages and the agency’s use of subcontracting. The transit agency is offering a 12.5-per cent wage increase over five years to all of its employees. But the union is demanding 25 per cent over five years, arguing it’s entitled to a “catch

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