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University of Toronto Reaches Tentative Deal With Union

9/9/2026

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University of Toronto and United Steelworkers Local 1998 reached a tentative agreement on Tuesday.
Staff voted 96 percent in favour of strike action as classes resumed.
Union president John Ankenman said the university will save $20 million next year by not replacing departing employees.
Ratification awaits approval from the 6,100-member staff appointed unit.
Vice-president Kenneth Corts thanked both bargaining teams for their professionalism.

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University of Toronto and United Steelworkers Local 1998 reached a tentative agreement on Tuesday.
Staff voted 96 percent in favour of strike action as classes resumed.
Union president John Ankenman said the university will save $20 million next year by not replacing departing employees.
Ratification awaits approval from the 6,100-member staff appointed unit.
Vice-president Kenneth Corts thanked both bargaining teams for their professionalism.