University of Toronto workers back strike mandate
University of Toronto strike mandate raises campus tensions as talks continue 6,100+ staff may act over wages, job security and AI protections—see the latest
More than 6,100 University of Toronto staffappointed workers have voted in favour of a strike mandate, setting up the possibility of job action at the start of classes.
The workers, represented by United Steelworkers, include program coordinators, academic advisors, lab assistants and IT staff. The union said 96 per cent of ballots cast supported the mandate, and contract talks are set to continue through the weekend.
The union says the main issues include job security, workload, wages, health benefits, remote work and protections related to artificial intelligence. The university said it values the employees and hopes for constructive discussions as bargaining continues.