Nearly 200 London Transit Commission (LTC) bus drivers have opted for unpaid leave over fears of COVID-19, according to the local transit union.
The Amalgamated Transit Union Division 741 reports that as of Tuesday, 181 drivers have gone on unpaid leave, which represents approximately 40 per cent of all LTC drivers. “They don’t feel loved,” Andre Fournier, president of ATU local 741, said. “They are really upset, they don’t feel the commission is backing them.” LTC chair Phil Squire said the LTC is aware of drivers opting to take time off, adding the organization does not fault them for making that decision. “I am really appreciative of the drivers coming to work,” Squire said. “We know these are not ideal times.” Squire confirmed that the