What CUPE 416?

CUPE 416 members at Toronto Parking Authority ensure the safety, accessibility, cleanliness, and maintenance of municipal parking infrastructure that provides the most affordable parking options in the city.

What is included in a collective agreement?

The kinds of terms and conditions covered by a collective agreement typically include wages and benefits, as well as terms and conditions of employment that relate to e.g., job postings; obligations and responsibilities of the employer, the employee and the union; and a dispute resolution process (usually a grievance …

Is the City of Toronto unionized?

The Canadian Union of Public Employees – CUPE Local 79, represents the City’s inside workers. The Toronto Civic employees’ Union – Local 416 represent the Cities outdoor workers.

Are collective agreements binding?

Once a tentative agreement is reached between the employer and the union representatives, every union member has an opportunity to vote to accept or reject it. If at least 50% of the union members, who actually vote, accept the agreement, it then becomes legally binding.

What is CUPE 416?

CUPE 416 – TORONTO CIVIC EMPLOYEES’ UNION (Outside Workers and Paramedics) All CUPE members work under the protection of a contract called a collective agreement. Your local union bargains the terms of the agreement. Elected local union leaders also work with the employer to resolve problems in the workplace.

What are my rights as a CUPE member?

All CUPE members work under the protection of a contract called a collective agreement. Your local union bargains the terms of the agreement. Elected local union leaders also work with the employer to resolve problems in the workplace. If you have questions about your rights at work, the best person to talk to is your steward or local executive.

When will the Local 416 office resume holding in person meetings?

Please be advised that the Local 416 office will resume holding in person meetings, effective Monday, July 19th, weekdays from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Strict Covid-19 measures will be in place to ensure everyone’s safety, and numbers will be limited.

How does the local union work with employers?

Your local union bargains the terms of the agreement. Elected local union leaders also work with the employer to resolve problems in the workplace. If you have questions about your rights at work, the best person to talk to is your steward or local executive. They will know the specific details of your agreement.