Possible TTC disruptions weeks before the start of the FIFA World Cup have been averted as the transit agency reached a tentative agreement with the union representing its electrical and signal workers on Monday.<\/p>\n
The agreement, which TTC CEO Mandeep Lali called a \u201cone-year bridge deal,\u201d came after both parties agreed to two deadline extensions over the weekend.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis allows the TTC to attract, retain, and compensate these workers with wage levels that are more in line with market comparators,\u201d Lali said in a statement.<\/p>\n
He added that the deal will also provide \u201cimmediate certainty for our employees, our customers, and the city\u201d and \u201cstability we need to continue delivering service today, including providing world-class service during the FIFA World Cup 2026.\u201d<\/p>\n
Statement from #TTC<\/a> CEO Mandeep S. Lali on reaching a tentative agreement with CUPE Local 2.<\/p>\n \u201cThis afternoon, the TTC and CUPE Local 2 reached a negotiated tentative agreement.<\/p>\n From the outset, our priority has been to reach an agreement that is fair to employees, aligned with\u2026<\/p>\n \u2014 TTC Media Relations \ud83d\udcf0\ud83d\ude8c\ud83d\ude8b\ud83d\ude88 (@TTCNewsroom) May 18, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n CUPE Local 2, which represents 700 communications, electrical, and signal workers who maintain and repair critical TTC infrastructure, said in a statement that it was pleased that a deal had been reached.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re proud of what our members achieved at the bargaining table and grateful for the support we received from riders and the public throughout negotiations,\u201d CUPE Local 2 president Sumit Guleria said.<\/p>\n He noted in his statement that the TTC told the union it would lock out its members if no deal was reached by the May 16, 12 a.m. deadline.<\/p>\n The deadline was initially extended to 6 p.m. on Saturday before both parties agreed to keep bargaining beyond that time.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cThis collective agreement reflects the hard work and solidarity of nearly 700 skilled workers who keep Toronto\u2019s transit system running every day,\u201d said Guleria, praising his members for staying \u201cstrong and united\u201d during the negotiations.<\/p>\n Neither party is releasing details of the deal, as it needs to be ratified by the TTC board and union members.<\/p>\n Last week, the union said the main issues at the bargaining table were wages and scheduling.<\/p>\n