ST. CATHARINES, ON – Food service workers at Brock University, members of Local 1295 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE 1295), yesterday ratified a new three-year collective agreement with their employer, Sodexo. “It wasn’t easy and there were certainly some difficult moments along the way but our members demonstrated that you can make…
Saving untold lives; recognition for EMS communications officers The vital work ambulance communication officers (ACOs) do every day with dedication and expertise, saves untold lives yearly. On behalf of CUPE’s 240,000 members in Ontario, we want to thank you this Communication Officer Recognition Week (April 11 – 18, 2016) for all your calm professionalism at…
The northern Ontario First Nation of Attawapiskat has declared a state of emergency amidst a suicide epidemic which has seen over 100 suicide attempts in the community since last September. 11 suicide attempts were made this past Saturday alone. And on Monday night, 13 youths, including a 9-year-old child, were detained by police in an…
