The union representing more than 20,000 city of Toronto inside workers has asked for help from a provincial conciliator in contract talks. The city, which started negotiations with Local 416 before Local 79, asked the province this week for a no-board in those talks. Local 79 president Dave Mitchell said he hopes a conciliator can help reach a deal with the city so the inside workers don’t have to face a work stoppage countdown. “We’re looking for a contract that protects public services, provides job security and a fair compensation package,” Mitchell said in a written statement. Permanent city staff have more job security than many private-sector workers, “fair” pay and benefits, and good pensions, Tory said.

Source: thestar February 07, 2020 19:18 UTC