University of Toronto staff reach tentative agreement after strike vote
University of Toronto strike risk eased with a tentative staff agreement See what the deal means for wages, job security, and next steps
Thousands of administrative and technical staff at the University of Toronto have reached a tentative agreement, easing the risk of a strike just days after workers voted overwhelmingly in favour of job action.
The staff are represented by United Steelworkers Local 1998, which said 96% of members had backed strike action as contract talks continued. The union said concerns included job security, wages, remote work, and protections related to artificial intelligence.
Union president John Ankenman said the university’s savings plans could increase workload pressure if vacancies are left unfilled. The university later confirmed that a deal had been reached, and said the agreement still needs ratification by members before it takes effect.