Toronto on strike: Council approves deal with both unions to end strike (The National Post)

Reprinted from The National Post Blog, July 31st, 2009:

"Councillor Mike Del Grande (Scarborough Agincourt) said he got 500 emails from angry constituents saying vote no.

'I have to represent them,' he said."

See full article for a list of how councillors voted.
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Councillors to vote on CUPE settlement this Friday

Update from Councillor Del Grande:
I received over 500 e-mail responses and also from door knocking feedback. The vast majority told me to vote NO.

As I represent the majority's desire I did as you instructed me to do.

Dear Neighbour:
Based on recent Media Reports:
1) What are your views on the City settlement between the Mayor and the Unions?
2) Would you entertain more taxes and costs to all Toronto residents to pay for this settlement?
I look forward to your reply by July 30th as Council will be voting on the settlement on July 31st.

Thank you.

Mike Del Grande
Councillor - Ward 39 - Scarborough-Agincourt
City of Toronto
councillor_delgrande@toronto.ca

Pending ratification by CUPE members, council will be meeting this Friday, July 31st, to vote on the labour deal which was reached on Monday. The councillor would like to know your opinion, so please take your time to leave your comments under this post.

City reaches tentative deal with CUPE local 416

As of 8:30 this morning, the City of Toronto and CUPE local 416 reached a tentative agreement. The city has withheld details of this agreement until negotiations with CUPE local 79 end, but CUPE representatives have stated that they have not backed down on concessions which the City recommended. The strike will continue until a deal is reached with local 79, and it is estimated that work could resume by Wednesday.

We'll keep you posted as to the details of the negotations as we hear them, please stayed tuned for further updates