Candace Rennick, Secretary-Treasurer of CUPE Ontario and a former PSW, said the long-term care system desperately needs a real staffing plan from the province. Read more here.
Toronto, ON — The bankruptcy of Laurentian University is an indictment of the policy failures of the Ford Conservatives, who are failing in their responsibility to ensure Ontarians have access to high-quality post-secondary education, says the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). “The chronic underfunding of post-secondary institutions has led to universities’ relying on revenues…
Black History Month is a time to reflect on the contributions and legacy of Black people in our communities, across the province, as well as in our union. It is a time to recognize the importance of resistance in the struggle for racial justice. It is also a time to be mindful of the deadly perils…
Infectious disease expert Dr. Tara Moriarty invites CUPE members to participate in the following vaccine education initiatives: 1) If you’re a Canadian who would like to ATTEND a nightly Zoom sessions about COVID-19 vaccine safety, please sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrp0-GkyZS1Oe4cu4T7F6t1xdumCr9HmWo5dUwAYaRaw0AWw/viewform 2) If you’d like to request a special session for your organization, union etc, please contact Grace Kim at [email protected]. First…
Please use the form on this page to order Black History Month posters for your Local. Your Full Name (required) Your Email (required) Your Phone Number Are you a CUPE member? YesNo Would you like to be contacted by CUPE Ontario regarding this campaign and others? Yes How many posters would you like? (40 maximum)…
Toronto, ON — The City of Toronto’s failure to negotiate a fair contract has forced members of CUPE Local 2998 to vote overwhelming in favor of a strike if the city continues to demand harmful concessions from frontline community centre workers. “CUPE members who work at our community centers are pivotal to our collective COVID-19…
