The Town Resumes Additional Programs & Services

Animal Services, Planning Applications, Marriage Licences, and more...

Following the announcement about the successful three-year agreement between the Town of Whitby and CUPE Local 53 Full-Time, and the reopening of recreational facilities and programs, starting today, the Town is bringing back more programs and services for both residents and businesses.

The Whitby Animal Services Centre, located at 4680 Thickson Road North, is now open. All services...

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Mayor Elizabeth Roy's Statement on Town and CUPE Local 53 Agreement Ratification

I am pleased that an agreement between Town of Whitby and CUPE Local 53 FT has been ratified, bringing an end to the labour disruption.

Whitby Council extends sincere appreciation to the Town of Whitby’s bargaining team and CUPE Local 53 for reaching a deal that balances respect for our employees, with the needs of our residents.

The three-year agreement is competitive and fair, with zero impact on any current employee in their current position.

It includes National Day for Truth and...

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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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