A temporary contract with school bus drivers

The government and the Federation of Bus Carriers (FTA) finally reached an agreement on Friday, days before the start of the school year, so that students will not lose yellow buses at the start of the school year.

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This six-year contract will be awarded to the members of the organization through which they can contract with their respective school service center.

“This agreement proposes significant investments in principle, promotes greater stability in the school transport sector, guarantees the safety of students and meets the many expectations of all school carriers,” the Minister of Education said in a press release on Friday. , Jean-Francois Roberge.

Note that several school transportation contracts have expired since June 30, and there is a strike threat in negotiations that stalled a few days ago.

Luc LaFrance, President and CEO of the Federation of Bus Carriers, Federation of Bus Carriers, President and CEO of the Federation of Bus Carriers, said. Carriers.

A special negotiator was appointed by Quebec on the file to lead negotiations in time for the start of the school year.