Toronto is facing a major disruption as nearly 30,000 municipal workers could go on strike next week. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 79, which represents workers in essential city services like public health, child care, court services, and long-term care, has received a “no-board” report from the Ontario Ministry of Labour. This means that by March 8, both the city and the union will be in a legal position to either strike or impose a lockout.
The strike could have serious consequences, affecting critical services such as ambulance dispatch, food inspection, and shelters. Negotiations between the union and the city are ongoing, with wages being a major sticking point. The union argues that workers have endured stagnant wages despite rising inflation, while the city claims it remains committed to bargaining.
If a deal is not reached, Toronto could see widespread service disruptions, leaving parents scrambling for child care and residents concerned about public health and safety. Contingency plans are reportedly in place to maintain essential services, but uncertainty remains over how the situation will unfo
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