TORONTO, ON – Two locals of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) in contract negotiations with the City of Toronto today withdrew dozens of their proposals to clear the way for the two sides to come to an agreement.
CUPE Local 79 and TCEU – Local 416 both presented the city with what they see as the five key pillars leading to a settlement:
- Job stability to address precarious employment
- Protecting workers’ health and wellness
- Gender equity in the workplace
- A modest wage increase
- No concessions
“We have eliminated proposals which, though of importance to our membership, would distract the two sides from focusing on using this time productively to reach an agreement,” said Tim Maguire, President of Local 79. “Now we need the city to withdraw its demands for cuts and get down to business.”
Local 416 spokesperson Matt Alloway said, “It is our hope the city realizes the significance of what we’ve tabled today, and stops talking about service disruption. We need both sides to focus on what’s important to everyone – a negotiated agreement that provides good jobs and protects the great services Toronto residents expect and deserve.”
Details of the five key pillars are attached.
For more information, please contact:
Katrina Miller
647-272-5024
Cim Nunn
416-627-7695
Kevin Wilson
416-821-6641
