Workers strike at City of Hamilton water, sewage treatment plants

Workers strike at City of Hamilton water, sewage treatment plants

The City of Hamilton says drinking water will still be treated safely during the labour disruption

Hamilton water and wastewater workers go on strike

Workers at Hamilton’s water and wastewater plants are now on strike following failed contract negotiations.

City promises to maintain services as Hamilton Water employees begin strike action

Hamilton water and wastewater employees walked off the job at 12:01 am today. Following several months of negotiations, the City of Hamilton’s Hamilton Ontario Water Employees Association (HOWEA) union membership has voted to reject the City’s final offer. Representatives of the International Union of Operating Engineers who represent HOWEA told the Bay Observer Monday that the sticking point was what the union termed as outdated job classificat…

Hamilton Reports Lower Than Average Watermain Breaks in 2024

The City of Hamilton says it responded to 165 watermain breaks in 2024, down from 188 in 2023, and well below the five-year average of 222 annual breaks. Nearly all the breaks were caused by ground movements, such as freeze/thaw cycles, with the age of infrastructure a contributing factor. The City estimates it spent $2.06-million repairing breaks during 2024. A City staff report states the exact amount is unknown due to the City’s February 2024…