Every year, the City approves its staff complement to meet the needs of communities and ensure the provision of essential City services by all of its Divisions. Every year, the
The City continues to push forward on contracting out services provided by our members. As we bargain new Collective Agreements for City of Toronto members, we are pushing for stronger
Gapping is the amount Divisions are expected to save each year because positions are left vacant either intentionally or through unanticipated staff turnover. The problem is that, although City Council
Every year City Council approves the staff complement it believes Divisions need to deliver high quality services to Toronto’s communities. Every year, the City also reports vacancy rates, which represent
A thoughtful conversation about the budget depends on comprehensive and detailed information. Budget 2016’s Analyst Notes provide a great deal of information but also leave major gaps. Local 79 encourages
In December 2015, the City Manager and Chief Financial Officer presented the staff-recommended 2016 City Budget. That’s the Budget that gets discussed, revised and approved by City Council. This year,
Toronto is a dynamic city with the potential to be the best city to in which to live, work, play and raise a family, but the truth is we face
When Local 79 talks about good jobs and the important protections contained in our Collective Agreements, we tend to focus on things like employment security, predictability, and living wages (check
Advanced voting polls opened today and will stay open through Monday, Oct. 12 from noon to 8 p.m. daily. Advanced polling often happens at a different location from where ballots are cast on
This week, City Council’s Government Management and Community Development and Recreation Committees looked at how to implement the Interim Toronto Poverty Reduction Strategy. Tim Maguire highlighted the importance of quality
