On June 21, CUPE Ontario and the Indigenous Council mark National Indigenous Peoples Day, a time to celebrate the strength, history, and powerful resilience of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Turtle Island. The day falls in National Indigenous History Month, when we learn about and honour the unique cultures, traditions, and experiences of…
Toronto – The long awaited federal anti-scab legislation, comes into force today, making it illegal for federally regulated employers to employ replacement workers, also known as scabs during a strike or lock out. While this milestone is a great step in the right direction for workers in Canada, it is cold comfort for the 25…
Nearly three in four Ontarians want provincial government to prioritize spending on public hospitals instead of private clinics: new poll Niagara Falls, ON – The Ford government’s signature policy initiative of privatizing hospital services has resulted in longer wait-times, unequal access based on wealth, and negative public opinion, says a new report by CUPE’s Ontario…
