Talks between the city of London and its striking inside workers represented by CUPE 101 broke off Saturday with no agreement reached.

In media releases by CUPE and city spokesperson Rob Paynter, they confirmed talks broke off without a contract.

Both parties agree to remain in touch with the mediator and both sides will continue their self-imposed "media blackout."

Saturday's talks marked the first round of negotiations since June 9th.

It is unclear when new talks will take place.

The biggest stumbling blocks when it comes to a new contract seem to be wages, changes to retirement benefits for new hires, expanded work hours and changes to job evaluation and promotion policies.