CUPE National President joins striking Peel CAS workers on picket line for a show of solidarity

Social Services, Strike Support

MISSISSAUGA, ON – Mark Hancock, National President of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), today brought the support of CUPE members across the country to striking frontline, administrative and support staff at the Children’s Aid Society of the Region of Peel (Peel CAS).   “You are not alone,” Hancock told striking members of CUPE…

Essex County libraries now closed for three months – mayors must change their directive to library board for libraries to be opened again

Municipal, Strike Support

  ESSEX, ON – As the Essex County Library strike enters its fourth month, the union representing the 58 library workers are urging Essex County to change their directive to the library board so libraries can be opened for the community’s children, adults and seniors.   “Libraries help open minds, but our elected leaders are…