Nearly 700 TTC workers could walk off the job in less than two weeks following months of fruitless negotiations with TTC management, their union said Thursday.
A Toronto Transit Commission sign is shown at a downtown Toronto subway stop Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy
“None of us desire a strike, yet we’re left with no choice,” CUPE Local 2 President Sumit Guleria said in a statement. “Our services are critical for public safety and directly impact customer well-being. Fair recognition and treatment of our members’ invaluable contributions are imperative.” If a strike were to go ahead, it would be the first time that unionized TTC workers take job action in nearly 13 years after a court ruling last year struck down Ontario's designation of the TTC as an essential service. Ontario couple missed 2 days of their week-long vacation due to a flight delay and cancellation. Here's why they were denied compensationRainy conditions expected in Toronto until at least Saturday morningO.J.
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