TTC Confirms No Board Report Issued in Collective Bargaining with CUPE Local 2
As Toronto prepares to host the world during the FIFA World Cup 2026TM, the TTC is resolute in its commitment to do everything possible to provide uninterrupted transit service for the millions of people in this city and region who rely on us every day, and for everyone visiting for this event.
Yesterday, the TTC was granted a no‑board report by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development as part of the ongoing collective bargaining process between the TTC and CUPE Local 2, which represents approximately 700 employees in electrical skilled trades.
A no‑board report is a step under the Ontario Labour Relations Act that allows for job action following a 17-day period. If an agreement is not reached by May 16 at 12:01 a.m., the TTC is prepared to lock out employees represented by CUPE Local 2.
The no-board report creates the structural foundation to reach an agreement before the tournament kicks off in Toronto on June 12.
There will be no immediate impact to TTC service, which continues to operate as normal. The TTC is available to meet CUPE Local 2 at the bargaining table 24/7 over the next 17 days to reach a negotiated agreement.
CUPE Local 2’s current position on wages exceeds current inflation projections, and recent comparable deals in the transportation industry. Agreeing to the union’s current package of proposals would result in cost increases to the TTC of approximately $86,000 per employee for compensation (i.e., vacation, wages, etc.) over a three-year agreement. This is not in line with what the TTC perceives to be a fair and fiscally responsible agreement.
Our priority continues to be delivering safe, reliable service to the people of Toronto while respecting the collective bargaining process. The TTC continues to plan responsibly for all scenarios while remaining committed to reaching an agreement at the table.
What customers need to know:
- A no‑board report means job action is legally possible after 17 days, but negotiations continue during this period.
- There will be no immediate impact to TTC service as a result of the no-board report.
- The TTC is committed to keeping customers informed and will share updates or any changes that could affect service at ttc.ca/bargaining and through official TTC channels.
The TTC will continue to provide updates as negotiations progress ahead of any labour action.
Mandeep S. Lali
Chief Executive Officer
TTC