The City of Toronto has reached a tentative settlement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 2998 representing the Association of Community Centres. Once the union has ratified this deal, it will be reviewed at a subsequent Toronto City Council meeting for employer ratification.
The tentative settlement was reached through ongoing negotiations, with the goal of maintaining a positive workplace and providing the best service delivery for residents. The union has a combined 270 members and most of these staff are part-time employees. Members of Local 2998 work at 10 community centres, which as a group are members of the Association of Community Centres (AOCCs). The centres are:
• 519 Church Street Community Centre
• Applegrove Community Complex
• Cecil Street Community Centre
• Central Eglinton Community Centre
• Community Centre 55
• Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre
• Harbourfront Community Centre
• Ralph Thornton Community Centre
• Scadding Court Community Centre
• Swansea Town Hall
Details of the agreement will be shared once the agreement is ratified by the union and Toronto City Council.
Quotes:
“I’m pleased that our bargaining teams have continued to meet to work out a deal, even during these difficult times. I appreciate their hard work in coming to a fair agreement, as well as the commitment and dedication of our staff who continue to serve our residents every day.”
– Mayor John Tory
“This tentative agreement is an important step in our work with our union partners. Together we have developed a fair outcome for our valued employees and for the City of Toronto. I look forward to continuing to work together in the future.”
– Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Chair of the Collective Bargaining Subcommittee
SOURCE City of Toronto
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