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City of Toronto workers could be in legal strike position as of March 8

  • Nearly 30,000 unionized municipal employees in Toronto could strike next month after CUPE Local 79 announced a no board report from the Ontario Labour Relations Board, indicating stalled negotiations with the city.
  • More than 90 percent of union members supported a strike mandate, citing wages as a critical issue in negotiations for what CUPE calls 'living wage' jobs.
  • Wages have been a significant issue in the negotiations, with CUPE Local 79 demanding 'living wage' jobs while the city offered a nearly 15 percent increase over four years.
  • In response to potential disruptions, the City of Toronto stated that it has contingency plans to maintain critical services during a labor disruption.
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Toronto SunToronto Sun

27,000 Toronto municipal workers will be in strike position next month

CUPE has said wages are a sticking point in the negotiations after members endured years of stagnating wages amid rising inflation.

·Toronto, Canada
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CTV NewsCTV News

Union warns that city workers strike could shutter March Break camps and some childcare centres

The head of a union that represents 27,000 City of Toronto workers who are poised to strike as soon as next month is accusing city hall of “dragging their heels” in negotiations with her members.

·Canada
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CBC NewsCBC News

'Enough is enough' says union head as Toronto city workers inch closer to striking

About 30,000 city workers in Toronto are one step closer to a strike or lockout as negotiations with the city continue to flounder.

·Canada
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City NewsCity News

City of Toronto inside workers could strike as early as March 8

The sectors under the City include public health, planning, City Hall operations, employment and social services, among others.

·Toronto, Canada
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The Toronto StarThe Toronto Star

Tens of thousands of city of Toronto workers cleared to go on strike early next month

The city of Toronto received a no-board report from the province Wednesday, triggering a 17-day countdown toward a possible strike or lock out.

·Toronto, Canada
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The Hamilton SpectatorThe Hamilton Spectator
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Tens of thousands of Toronto municipal workers will be in strike position next month

TORONTO - Nearly 30,000 unionized municipal employees in Toronto could go on strike next month.

·Hamilton, Canada
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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Thursday, February 20, 2025.
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