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flag A strike by 80 school bus drivers in Northern Ontario over pay continues, affecting nearly 2,000 students.

flag A strike by about 80 school bus drivers at Alouette Bus Lines in Northern Ontario continues into its third day, disrupting transportation for nearly 2,000 students in North Bay, Parry Sound, and surrounding areas. flag Drivers, represented by United Steelworkers Local 2020, are demanding a $21.10 hourly "living wage," rejecting a $20 offer and citing current pay of $18.11 as unsustainable, especially compared to regional averages of $23 to $25. flag The dispute stems from a lack of a new contract since August 2025. flag Parents are organizing carpools and adjusting work schedules, while the union says 83% opposed the company’s offer. flag Alouette claims its offer would place drivers among the highest-paid in the region, and both sides continue negotiations.

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