Toronto – After two months of collective bargaining, the City of Toronto and the Toronto Civic Employees Union (TCEU) Local 416 – CUPE have reached a tentative four-year agreement. This milestone represents a true partnership as both sides came to the bargaining table and achieved an agreement, two weeks before the current collective agreement is set to expire.
TCEU Local 416 – CUPE represents close to 5,600 outside workers. The agreement is fair and reflects the important work of City employees while also providing value for money for Toronto residents and businesses. 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, both of which are planned for later this week.
“TCEU Local 416 – CUPE employees play a critical role in keeping Toronto running, and this agreement pays respect to their contributions, while also providing value for money for Torontonians. This tentative agreement demonstrates that the best outcomes are reached at the bargaining table. Thank you everyone who put in the work to get a fair and equitable deal.” – Mayor Olivia Chow
“After hard work from our bargaining committee, we are pleased to have reached a tentative agreement that balances fairness for our members and taxpayers. This deal takes meaningful steps to address retention, recruitment and ongoing staffing shortages. We are happy to continue to serve the residents of Toronto that rely on our services.” – Eddie Mariconda, President, TCEU Local 416 – CUPE