TTC Reaches Deal with Electrical and Trades Workers to Avoid Strike
A potential strike at the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has been averted as a tentative agreement was reached between the TT and the union representing more than 650 trades and electrical workers.
Key Points:
Tentative Agreement Reached:
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- The TT and CUPE Local 2 reached a tentative agreement early on Monday, preventing the strike that was set to begin on Monday.
- The electrical and trades employees have been without a contract since April 2022.
Historic Context:
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- This potential strike would have been the first time in more than a decade that any unionized TTC workers took job action.
- A landmark 2023 court ruling overturned a law banning TT employees from striking. Allowing them to advocate for fair wages and also better working conditions.
Had the strike occurred, it would have been the first time in over a decade. That any unionized TTC workers took job action. This landmark development also follows a 2023 court ruling that overturned a law banning TTC employees from striking.
The TT’s commitment to fair wages and worker well-being underscores its dedication. To maintaining a reliable and also efficient transit system for Toronto residents.
The TT and its workers have successfully navigated this negotiation process, ensuring continued service for commuters. Stay tuned for further updates on labor relations and transit operations!
