Lockout Shuts Down Five Toronto Child‑Care Centres
Workers at five Toronto child‑care centres were locked out on Oct. 8 after failed negotiations, prompting picket lines. The action affects hundreds of families as both sides could not reach a deal.
GMNA Toronto
On Oct. 8, 2026, staff at five child‑care centres in Toronto were locked out after negotiations with management failed, and they began picketing outside the sites. The lockout impacts hundreds of families who rely on the centres.
The dispute stems from an inability for the child‑care workers and management to reach an agreement, leading to the lockout and picket actions.
