1,200 Brampton City Workers Go On Strike, Affecting Key Services Across the City Including Transit
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Approximately 1,200 City of Brampton employees, represented by CUPE Local 831, began a strike early Thursday after months of unresolved negotiations over wage increases, potentially disrupting multiple city services, including recreation and transit.
The union, which has been working to renew contracts since March 31, pushed negotiations to last-minute deadlines early Thursday but was unable to reach a satisfactory deal. “We extended the strike deadline twice to 1 a.m. and 2 a.m., but we’re just not there,” said Fabio Gazzola, President of CUPE Local 831, as workers gathered outside Brampton City Hall. “Our needs, our proposals are reasonable,” he added, emphasizing that wage disparities remain the primary obstacle.
Gazzola pointed out that while non-unionized city employees received pay adjustments, union members have fallen behind. “The cost of inflation, the Consumer Price Index has skyrocketed over the last five years. When we were locked in for a five-year deal, you know, we fell behind. All we’re trying to do is catch up,” he explained.
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