87% of STM employees vote in favour of strike mandate

87% of employees at Montreal's public transit agency STM voted in favor of a strike mandate after negotiations over work conditions and salaries fell through. The union, representing around 2,400 maintenance and repair workers, plans to use the mandate as a tool in ongoing talks rather than launching an immediate strike. Workers seek better wages and job conditions, given the increased responsibilities and expectations. STM is facing financial difficulties, impacting bargaining outcomes. No specific strike date is set, but the mandate aims to pressure STM in negotiations.