Skip to main content

Featured

Russian Strikes Intensify Ahead of Zelenskiy–Trump Meeting

People shelter at a metro station during a Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv. Russia unleashed a large wave of drones and missiles across Ukraine on Saturday, striking Kyiv and several regions only hours before President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida. The overnight barrage triggered air‑raid alerts nationwide, damaged infrastructure, and caused temporary power outages in parts of the capital. Ukrainian officials reported that the attack involved hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles, marking one of the most intense assaults in recent months. At least one person was killed and multiple others were injured as emergency crews worked through the night to contain fires and restore essential services. The timing of the strikes adds pressure to the upcoming Zelenskiy–Trump talks, where discussions are expected to focus on potential steps toward ending the war and addressing Ukraine’s security needs. The escalation underscor...
Post a Comment
Read more

article

Labels

TTC Strike Averted: Framework Agreement Reached Between Union and Management

 

In a last-minute development, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 113 have reached a “framework settlement,” effectively averting a planned strike. The agreement comes after intense negotiations and addresses critical issues such as job security, protections against job outsourcing, and benefits for active members and pensioners.

The TTC’s buses, streetcars, subways, and Wheel-Trans vehicles will operate normally on Friday, providing relief to the city’s 1.3 million transit users. However, the finalized details of the framework remain undisclosed, pending further work and ratification by union members. The mood at the bargaining table has been one of frustration, with the union emphasizing the need for progress and alignment with transit delivery goals.

While the strike has been averted, the TTC’s role in delaying the framework agreement has drawn criticism. Transit riders can breathe a sigh of relief, but the focus now shifts to ensuring a fair and reasonable contract for all parties involved.



Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment