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Statement from TTC CEO Mandeep S. Lali on negotiations between the TTC and CUPE Local 2
April 24, 2026
\"Today, the TTC requested a no-board report from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development as part of ongoing collective bargaining with CUPE Local 2, representing the TTC’s approximately 700 skilled electrical workers.
With Toronto preparing to host the world during the FIFA World Cup 2026TM, we are resolute in our commitment to ensure we’re doing 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 prestigious event. Requesting a no-board report creates the structural foundation to reach an agreement before the event kicks off in Toronto on June 12.
CUPE Local 2’s website indicates members have voted in favour of a strike mandate. Following this vote, the TTC decided that requesting the no-board report was the best way to encourage meaningful, good-faith negotiations. Neither the strike vote nor the application for a no-board report will have any impact on TTC service. Both are steps in the collective bargaining process and do not automatically lead to job action.
After the Ministry issues a no-board report early next week, the earliest possible date for labour disruption would be the 17th day following the date of issuance.
We remain fully committed to reaching a new collective agreement as we have been since January 2026, and we are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to negotiate with CUPE, working to ensure we do not have a labour disruption. However, if required, we have robust contingency plans in place and are prepared to act.
Any updates on bargaining and potential impacts to service will be communicated to customers and employees in due course.\"
Mandeep S. Lali
TTC CEO
April 24, 2026
\"Today, the TTC requested a no-board report from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development as part of ongoing collective bargaining with CUPE Local 2, representing the TTC’s approximately 700 skilled electrical workers.
With Toronto preparing to host the world during the FIFA World Cup 2026TM, we are resolute in our commitment to ensure we’re doing 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 prestigious event. Requesting a no-board report creates the structural foundation to reach an agreement before the event kicks off in Toronto on June 12.
CUPE Local 2’s website indicates members have voted in favour of a strike mandate. Following this vote, the TTC decided that requesting the no-board report was the best way to encourage meaningful, good-faith negotiations. Neither the strike vote nor the application for a no-board report will have any impact on TTC service. Both are steps in the collective bargaining process and do not automatically lead to job action.
After the Ministry issues a no-board report early next week, the earliest possible date for labour disruption would be the 17th day following the date of issuance.
We remain fully committed to reaching a new collective agreement as we have been since January 2026, and we are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to negotiate with CUPE, working to ensure we do not have a labour disruption. However, if required, we have robust contingency plans in place and are prepared to act.
Any updates on bargaining and potential impacts to service will be communicated to customers and employees in due course.\"
Mandeep S. Lali
TTC CEO