Canadian Union of Public Employees

Keeping Toronto's transit safe. Standing up for those who do.

CUPE Local 5089 represents nearly 300 Special Constables, Provincial Offences Officers and Protective Services Guards working across the TTC system.

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Who We Represent

Three departments, one union. Our members are on the system every day, responding to calls, supporting vulnerable riders and protecting TTC property.

Special Constables

Appointed by the Toronto Police Service Board, TTC Special Constables are uniformed officers with enforcement powers on TTC property. They patrol in pairs, around the clock, responding to calls across the subway, bus and streetcar network.

Arrest powers under the Criminal Code, and enforcement of the Mental Health Act, Trespass to Property Act and Liquor Licence and Control Act
Trained in crisis intervention and de-escalation; carry naloxone and give first aid
Work with City of Toronto crisis teams and Streets to Homes to connect vulnerable riders with help
Do this work without firearms or tasers

Provincial Offences Officers

Provincial Offences Officers keep the system fair for the 1.3 million rides taken on the TTC every weekday. They are the TTC's fare inspection and enforcement team, working on board vehicles and in stations across the city.

Inspect proof of payment on subways, streetcars and buses
Enforce fare and TTC by-law rules and issue provincial offences tickets
Are often the first uniformed presence riders turn to for help or information
Handle tense situations every day, frequently on their own

Protective Services Guards

Protective Services Guards protect the places that keep the TTC running: its yards, garages and facilities. A small team covers sites across the city, guarding the vehicles, equipment and infrastructure that riders depend on.