In November, the provincial government passed Bill 23, a legislation that will starve municipalities of funding, harm our environment, and worsen the housing crisis. The stated purpose of Bill 23, Build Homes Faster Act is to make housing more attainable by increasing supply. However, the legislation serves for-profit developers’ interests by redefining “affordable housing,” making it easier…
(Markham, ON) – Markham Public Library workers, members of CUPE Local 905, are preparing to walk off the job on February 10th. The 163 librarians, library services associates, digital library specialists, and borrow services staff at Markham Public Library overwhelmingly voted against a proposed deal from the City of Markham, primarily due to insufficient wages…
CUPE Ontario is pleased to join Canadians everywhere in marking the start of Black History Month, four weeks devoted to recognizing and reflecting on the tremendous achievements of Black Canadians and Black people living in Canada. In a special tribute this year, Canada Post has issued a stamp commemorating Chloe Cooley, an enslaved Black woman…
