Tentative agreement between city and striking CUPE members
Unions to take new contract to vote as soon as July 29
Photo by Francis Crescia/Town Crier.
The city reached a settlement today to end the 36-day strike, Mayor David Miller announced this afternoon.
“Without question this has been a difficult period for everyone,” Miller said at a 3:30 p.m. press conference.
“It’s good news for the 30,000 women and men who can now get back to doing the jobs they do so well. It’s especially good news for the residents and businesses that count on city services especially the families and children who have been struggling without access to city run daycares, camps and pools.”
Miller thanked Torontonians for their patience and co-operation “under very difficult circumstances.” Continue reading
“Without question this has been a difficult period for everyone,” Miller said at a 3:30 p.m. press conference.
“It’s good news for the 30,000 women and men who can now get back to doing the jobs they do so well. It’s especially good news for the residents and businesses that count on city services especially the families and children who have been struggling without access to city run daycares, camps and pools.”
Miller thanked Torontonians for their patience and co-operation “under very difficult circumstances.” Continue reading
Kris Scheuer 