City of Montreal and the union representing its blue‑collar workers announced a tentative collective agreement on September 22, 2026, that eliminates a scheduled weeklong strike set for later that month.
The agreement was reached after negotiations began when the previous contract expired. Both parties said the deal will keep essential services running and avoid disruption for residents.
The tentative pact covers the period from Sept. 22 to Sept. 28, 2026, the dates originally slated for the work stoppage. By agreeing now, the city and the union have averted a full week without labor from the affected workers.
Details of the contract have not been released, but the announcement indicates that both sides were able to find common ground sufficient to suspend the strike threat. The city has thanked the union for its cooperation, and the union has expressed satisfaction with the outcome.
The resolution comes after weeks of bargaining that followed the expiration of the prior collective agreement. The avoidance of a strike means that municipal services such as waste collection, public transit maintenance, and other blue‑collar roles will continue without interruption.
The tentative nature of the agreement means it will still require ratification by union members before becoming final. If approved, the settlement will set the terms for the next contract period and restore stability to the city's labor relations.