Mayor Elizabeth Roy's Statement on the Tentative Agreement

I am very pleased that the Town of Whitby and CUPE Local 53 FT have reached a tentative agreement.

Our employees play a vital role in providing the day-to-day services that residents rely on and shaping the overall success of our town.

The three-year tentative agreement is competitive and fair. It balances respect for Town of Whitby employees, with respect for the needs of our residents.

As a next step, both parties will vote to ratify the tentative agreement. Until that time, the details remain...

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Town of Whitby and CUPE Local 53 Full-time Reach Tentative Agreement

After nearly one month of labour disruption and over eight months of collective bargaining, the Town of Whitby and CUPE Local 53 Full-time have reached a tentative agreement.

The three-year agreement is fair and balances the needs of CUPE Local 53 workers and Whitby residents. As a next step, both parties will vote to ratify the tentative agreement. Until that time, the details remain confidential. Updates will continue to be shared through whitby.ca/2023labourdisruption and the Town’s social...

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Statement From Chief Administrative Officer Matt Gaskell on CUPE Local 53 Strike

Whitby Chief Administrative Officer Matt Gaskell has issued the following statement:

As the strike by CUPE Local 53 continues, I am hearing that CUPE has ramped up its tactics, including instances of intimidation towards our workers, our contractors, and the public. These tactics are unwelcome, disappointing, and unsafe. The safety of our staff, residents, and everyone working to deliver services to our community is our top priority. While it’s our full-time employees’ right to strike, bullying,...

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Gradual Reopening of Town Services and Facilities During CUPE Local 53 Strike

While the CUPE Local 53 Full-time strike action continues, the Town is working to expand its service delivery further to meet the needs of the community. This includes gradually reopening recreational facilities, including for organized sports; resuming Council meetings; and offering yard waste drop-off and yard waste curbside collection.  

The Town is gradually reopening its recreational facilities and programs. As a first step, figure skating...

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Mayor Elizabeth Roy's Statement on CUPE 53 Labour Disruption Update

Yesterday Whitby Council met to receive a status update on bargaining between the Town of Whitby and CUPE 53.

The two sides will be meeting Nov. 10 and 11 with support from an expert mediator.

I am optimistic that this will move us closer to an agreement, and that this can be achieved without political interference from Council.

The Town’s bargaining team recently made additional changes to the Town’s offer in an attempt to get a resolution.

This includes grandfathering all current employees who...

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