TTC service disruptions possible on Monday if strike moves ahead: CEO [Video]

The head of the TTC is warning of possible impacts to service on Monday if the union representing a group of more than 650 electrical and trades workers moves ahead with a strike.

CUPE Local 2, which represents 661 communications, electrical and signal workers at the TTC, has set a strike deadline of 12:01 a.m. on April 22.

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In a statement released Friday, the transit agency said teams from the TTC and CUPE Local 2 will continue negotiating over the weekend in an effort to reach an agreement that will “avoid job action and potential service disruptions.”

“Talks have been productive and professional and I’m pleased that we are still at the table,” TTC CEO Rick Leary said in a written statement.

“While I remain optimistic we can reach an agreement at the table that prevents a strike, we also need to be honest and let our employees know there …