CUPE Local 416

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[CUPE Local 416 @Local416]

Toronto’s water belongs to the people of Toronto.

New polling shows 60% of Torontonians are concerned about the potential privatization of Toronto Water.

Our members work around the clock to deliver safe, clean drinking water to our city. That responsibility should never be put at risk.

Public water. Public accountability. Public trust.

Toronto’s water is not for sale. 💧

#KeepTorontoWaterPublic #CUPE416 #Toronto

@cupenat @cupelocal79

[CUPE Local 416 @Local416]

Nick Mantas emphasizes strong public services, in-house procurement, fair wages, adequate staffing and respect for the workers who keep Toronto running. Nick’s willingness to engage in dialogue with Local 416 on service delivery, workforce planning, and budget decisions is contributing to improved frontline service delivery.

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[CUPE Local 416 @Local416]

Michael Thompson is committed to delivering city services that meet the needs of our communities. Michael emphasizes cleaner neighbourhoods, safer streets, affordable housing, and economic development, and is an advocate for the collaboration, coordination and responsiveness needed to ensure and maintain the highest municipal service levels.

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[CUPE Local 416 @Local416]

Neethan Shan places particular value on reliable public services, community investment, equity, and a worker-oriented approach to municipal government. His background in youth work, education, social services, racial-equity advocacy and the labour movement informs how he approaches governance at City Hall.

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[CUPE Local 416 @Local416]

Jamaal Myers pays strong attention to frontline municipal service delivery and public infrastructure. Jamaal prioritizes roads, parks, waste collection, transit reliability, facility maintenance and neighbourhood infrastructure, and recognizes that municipal workers themselves are an important part of the public-safety infrastructure.

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[CUPE Local 416 @Local416]

Jon Burnside brings valuable experience in neighbourhood safety, community service, and effective municipal operations to City Hall. His strong commitment to constituent service and genuine engagement with communities give him a practical understanding of the challenges faced by frontline workers and emergency services personnel. 

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[CUPE Local 416 @Local416]

Anthony Perruzza understands that the City’s workforce is a strategic asset. Perruzza's support for bringing internal expertise back into City government, strengthening contractor accountability, protecting municipal control of transit, and investing in public infrastructure ensures public services are delivered efficiently, accountably, and affordably. 

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[CUPE Local 416 @Local416]

Ausma Malik demonstrates strong support for municipal workers, public services, transit, local decision-making and public investment. Ausma advocates for decent work and a fair economy for Local 416 members and is working to strengthen City internal capacity and control rather than automatically relying on external resources. 

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[CUPE Local 416 @Local416]

A pragmatic, experienced municipalist, Paul Ainslie has demonstrated meaningful support for public delivery, municipal services and unionized workers.  Paul understands the importance of the City's relationship with its workforce and supports initiatives that strengthen municipal governance, transparency, and operational efficiency. 

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[CUPE Local 416 @Local416]

Alejandra Bravo practices progressive municipal governance. Her fight to bring more winter servicing in-house demonstrates commitment to Local 416 members and better outcomes for residents. She explicitly talks about good jobs, strong public services, public investment, municipal control and greater accountability for contractors.

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[CUPE Local 416 @Local416]

Rachel Chernos Lin recognizes the importance and power of people in delivering vital public services. Rachel has shown support for Local 416 members at City Hall and demonstrates commitment to investing in public infrastructure, parks, recreation facilities and essential services to foster strong communities. 

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[CUPE Local 416 @Local416]

Parthi Kandavel works across the political spectrum to support several key initiatives important to Local 416 members including strong public service delivery, responsible infrastructure investment, and protecting municipal capacity. Parthi understands the value of a strong municipal workforce to deliver essential services in our communities.

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[CUPE Local 416 @Local416]

Mayor Chow’s response to inheriting a $1.8 billion operating budget deficit upon taking office was not to simply cut services. Instead, her administration has advanced affordable housing, public transit, community safety and infrastructure renewal projects while investing in the City’s internal capacity and protecting public services. 

Her new deal with the province has secured structural changes to the City’s financial position, creating the room needed to properly fund and maintain municipal services and infrastructure while improving Toronto’s credit rating.

Toronto Civic Employees Union CUPE Local 416 is proud to endorse Mayor Olivia Chow for re-election on October 26.  We encourage all residents of the City of Toronto to join us in helping make Toronto a cleaner, safer, more caring and connected city.  

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[CUPE Local 416 @Local416]

Remembering and honouring the children who never returned home from residential schools, as well as survivors and their families.  

#Truth #Reconciliation 
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[CUPE Local 416 @Local416]

The people of Toronto deserve strong public services they can count on.

Brad Bradford’s water scheme will put the health and safety of our drinking water at risk.

We’re calling on Bradford to withdraw his shortsighted plan and commit to keeping Toronto Water inside the city, accountable to council and to the people of Toronto.

Read the full article here: https://t.co/eOCjsUQZqk

#TOpoli #TorontoVotes

[CUPE Local 416 @Local416]

Lily Cheng has been a vocal advocate for strengthening frontline services and improving internal municipal infrastructure. An effective community organizer, Lily prioritizes public safety, prevention, seniors’ support, food insecurity and public transportation while supporting neighbourhood participation and robust service delivery.

Local 416 looks forward to continuing to work with Lily to deliver improved and sustained public services in Toronto.

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[CUPE Local 416 @Local416]

Shelley Carroll understands municipal government and has worked constructively to support public services. She has supported Local 416 at the bargaining table, supports service stability and good jobs. Shelley continues to demonstrate interest in City operational capacity and responsible procurement.  

Local 416 is proud to endorse Shelley Carroll for re-election in Ward 17.

@shelleycarroll

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[CUPE Local 416 @Local416]

Local 416 is pleased to endorse Vincent Crisanti for Toronto City Council.  Vincent has maintained a positive and respectful working relationship with Local 416 and has always been willing to keep the lines of communication open on issues affecting our members.  

We appreciate that relationship and look forward to continuing to work together to deliver the services Toronto residents rely on.

@vcrisanti

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[CUPE Local 416 @Local416]

Mike Colle has been explicit about using public purchasing power to support local employment, higher wages and better conditions for workers while improving public services. His efforts to accelerate local procurement is helping to boost the local economy, strengthen local businesses and protect local jobs.

TCEU Local 416 is proud to endorse Mike Colle for re-election in Ward 8.

@MikeColleTo

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[CUPE Local 416 @Local416]

@JoshMatlow has been an outspoken advocate for public-sector capacity and against contracting-out.  Matlow’s approach has been to maintain public accountability, prioritize internal expertise, and improve public services while fighting for affordable housing and vulnerable residents.

TCEU Local 416 is proud to endorse Josh Matlow for re-election in Ward 12.

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