Apparently, mere conversations are now evidence of progress in the city labour dispute

Negotiations between city hall and CUPE Local 416 are dragging on continuing this week, as the city creeps slowly toward an ever more likely labour stoppage on February 5. Doug Holyday says the fact that talks are even happening is proof that progress is being made—but we’re pretty sure sure both sides are more concerned with looking favourable in the public eye than they are with reaching an agreement. Also, in the event of a work stoppage, garbage pickup would stop everywhere except Etobicoke, where a private contractor provides the service. So perhaps Rob Ford is even thinking a municipal workers’ strike redux would give him a little political ammo on the privatization front. Then again, he’s not really in a position to make any bold political moves these days. Read the entire story [Toronto Sun] »