Bargaining Updates

Teams from the TTC and ATU Local 113 are back at the bargaining table today as the deadline for a labour disruption approaches (midnight tonight).

We remain optimistic that with talks progressing well, we can reach a fair deal that avoids service interruptions and inconvenience for our customers.

However, in the event of a labour disruption, the TTC and ATU Local 113 last night reached an agreement that operators would continue to operate until subway service ends between 2 and 3 a.m. tomorrow Friday, June 7. This agreement is in place should a labour disruption occur on or near tonight’s midnight deadline.

The TTC advises that if customers need to travel after midnight, they should be prepared to make alternative plans to complete their journey.

Real-time updates will be posted at www.ttc.ca/bargaining as well as on our social media channels - @TTCNotices and @TTCHelps on X (Twitter), Facebook and Instagram (@taketheTTC).

A previous agreement also ensures that all Wheel-Trans services will continue uninterrupted in the event of job action, including contracted Accessible Taxis and Sedan Taxis.

The TTC values the important work that all our employees do every day to deliver safe and reliable service – the employees in ATU Local 113 are an integral part of our operations.

We remain committed to keeping everyone updated on negotiations as they progress. We encourage both our employees and customers to check our website at www.ttc.ca/bargaining for the most current updates

This past weekend, the TTC and ATU Local 113 reached an agreement to ensure that all Wheel-Trans services will continue uninterrupted in the event of job action.

All Wheel-Trans contracted accessible taxis, and sedan taxis will operate without disruption for our customers who are able to use these vehicles. We understand the importance of reliable, accessible transit, especially for those who rely on Wheel-Trans, and we will increase the number of contracted vehicles in service if required to meet customer demand.

The TTC remains optimistic that a new collective bargaining agreement will be reached, however, members of ATU Local 113 will be in a position to take labour action, including a strike, starting this Friday, June 7 at 12:01 a.m.

The TTC values the important work that all our employees do every day to deliver safe and reliable service – the employees in ATU Local 113 are an integral part of our operations.

We remain committed to keeping everyone updated on negotiations as they progress. We encourage both our employees and customers to check our website at www.ttc.ca/bargaining for the most current updates.

Contract talks between the TTC and ATU Local 113 that began in February continue this week.

The negotiations have been productive and professional with both sides committed to reaching a settlement that avoids service disruption.

As with any labour talks, there are numerous issues to work through, and negotiators are systematically addressing all of them at the bargaining table.

However, we are encouraged by recent settlements we reached with three of our other union partners. 

We remain committed to keeping customers and employees informed of any major developments as we approach the Friday 12:01 am strike deadline.

This page and the TTC’s various social media channels will all transmit any important information in real time.

We appreciate everyone’s patience.

Since February, bargaining teams from the TTC and ATU Local 113 have been working hard to reach a fair, negotiated collective agreement. ATU Local 113 represents approximately 11,500 operators, collectors, maintenance workers, station staff, and other frontline employees.

The TTC values the important work that all our employees do every day to deliver safe and reliable service – the employees in ATU Local 113 are an integral part of our operations.

Currently, bargaining teams from ATU Local 113 and the TTC remain at the table, where we continue to negotiate a new collective agreement to replace the one that expired on March 31, 2024. We remain optimistic that we can reach a deal at the bargaining table.

We remain committed to keeping everyone updated on negotiations as they progress. We encourage both our employees and customers to check our website at www.ttc.ca/bargaining for the most current updates.

Rick Leary
TTC CEO

Since February, bargaining teams from the TTC and ATU Local 113 have been working hard to reach a fair, negotiated collective agreement. ATU Local 113 is our largest union partner, representing approximately 11,500 operators, collectors, maintenance workers, station staff, and other frontline employees.

Today, the provincially appointed conciliator issued a no-board report. A no-board report starts a 17-day countdown to a potential labour disruption such as a strike. In this case, it means that as of June 7 at 12:00 a.m., members of ATU Local 113 will be in a position to move forward with some form of labour disruption.

It's important to note that this does not mean there will automatically be a labour disruption; it only indicates the earliest date such a disruption could begin.

Currently, bargaining teams from ATU and the TTC remain at the table, where we continue to negotiate a new collective agreement to replace the one that expired on March 31, 2024.

Since January, the TTC has successfully renewed agreements with three of our six bargaining units - CUPE Local 5089 (Special Constables and Fare Inspectors), IAMAW Lodge 235 (millwrights, machinists, and other skilled shop employees) and CUPE Local 2 (electrical skilled trades).

However, we need to be honest with all our employees and customers. Past experience tells us that if there is a labour disruption with ATU Local 113, there will be service impacts. What exactly those impacts could be will depend on the extent and nature of the disruption and are not yet known.

The TTC values the important work that all our employees do every day to deliver safe and reliable service – the employees in ATU Local 113 are an integral part of our operations.

We remain committed to keeping everyone updated on negotiations as they progress. We encourage both our employees and customers to check our website at www.ttc.ca/bargaining for the most current updates.

Stay safe,

Rick Leary
TTC CEO

Since February, bargaining teams from the TTC and ATU Local 113 have been working hard to reach a fair negotiated collective agreement. ATU Local 113 is our largest union partner, representing approximately 11,500 operators, collectors, maintenance workers, stations staff and other frontline employees.

The TTC is aware of the strike vote taken by ATU Local 113 today.

It’s important to note that seeking support for a strike is a common part of the bargaining process. However, the vote does not mean a strike is imminent, and no strike deadline has been set at this time.

The bargaining teams from ATU and the TTC remain at the table where they continue to negotiate a new collective agreement to replace the one that expired on March 31, 2024.

The TTC values the important and challenging work that all our employees do every day to deliver safe and reliable service – the employees in ATU Local 113 are an integral part of our operations.

We are heartened by the fact the TTC recently ratified agreements with CUPE Local 5089 (Special Constables and Fare Inspectors), and IAMAW Lodge 235 (millwrights, machinists, and other skilled shop employees). This past weekend, we reached a tentative agreement with CUPE Local 2 (electrical skilled trades) which we hope will be ratified fairly soon.

Between 2011 and 2023, unionized TTC employees were deemed an essential service by provincial law and were not allowed to strike. That was overturned in 2023 by an Ontario Superior Court ruling that restored TTC employees’ right to strike.

We know from past experience that job action by ATU Local 113 would almost certainly lead to service disruptions for our customers which is why both sides are focused on reaching a new collective agreement as soon as possible.

We remain committed to keeping everyone updated on negotiations as they progress. We encourage both our employees and customers to check our website at www.ttc.ca/bargaining for the most current updates.

Stay safe,

Rick Leary
TTC CEO