The City of Toronto and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 79 have reached a tentative four-year agreement. Local 79 represents the City’s 27,000 inside workers.
The agreement reflects the important work of City employees like personal support workers and nurses who care for vulnerable seniors, child care workers who work with the city’s youngest residents and recreation workers who provide invaluable programming to thousands of residents.
Details of the tentative agreement will remain confidential until the union membership and Toronto City Council have had the opportunity to review and ratify the terms.
Media availability
Mayor Olivia Chow and City Manager Paul Johnson will provide an update on collective bargaining with Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 79.
Date: Saturday, March 8
Time: 1:45 a.m.
Location: Members’ Lounge, Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St. W.
Notes: Media is asked to buzz in at the intercom at the front of City Hall on Nathan Phillips Square. Media without security card access to City Hall will be required to pass through security screening. All media will be escorted via the East Council elevator.
A livestream will be available on the City’s YouTube channel.
Quotes:
“City workers serve hundreds of thousands of Torontonians daily and help build a caring city. I am immensely grateful to the hard work of both the union and the City in reaching an agreement that recognizes and respects the work of the members of CUPE Local 79.”
– Mayor Olivia Chow
“I want to extend my sincere gratitude to our team for their hard work and dedication throughout this process. Reaching an agreement with CUPE Local 79 is a testament to the commitment, collaboration and professionalism of everyone involved. Thanks to everyone for their efforts in ensuring the agreement invests in the important work of City employees who provide so many critical services to Torontonians.”
– Paul Johnson, City Manager
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