A strike has been averted after the TTC and the union representing greater than 650 trades and electrical staff reached a tentative settlement.
CUPE Local 2 mentioned a tentative settlement was reached early Monday after an “intense” weekend of negotiations.
“This tentative agreement is a significant win for our members, reinforcing our commitment to their well-being and the safety of all Torontonians,” mentioned Sumit Guleria, president of CUPE Local 2.
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“The negotiated wages will provide much needed relief from the rising cost of living, helping our workers cope with increasing expenses and ensuring a fair standard of living for themselves and their families,” Guleria mentioned.
The union mentioned the particular particulars of the settlement is not going to be launched till the members evaluation and vote on it.
The TTC mentioned early Monday in a tweet {that a} tentative settlement was reached “avoiding labour and service disruptions.”
CEO Rick Leary mentioned in an announcement that the settlement is a “fair deal that is affordable for the TTC and respectful for the important work the 650 members of CUPE Local 2 do every day to keep our system safe and our service reliable.”
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TTC avoids strike after reaching tentative agreement with trades, electrical workers
