On March 21, CUPE Ontario joins allies and supporters around the world in honouring the UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The day commemorates the tragic events 65 years ago in the township of Sharpeville, South Africa, when apartheid-era police murdered 69 peaceful protesters who were demonstrating against the system’s oppressive pass…
Fort Frances, ON – Residents of Fort Frances face significant cuts to library services in the year ahead, according to CUPE 65, which represents library workers in the northwestern Ontario town. “We have heard from management that there will be a significant cut in funding that will eliminate student positions and dramatically reduce children’s services…
WATERLOO, ON – While members of CUPE Local 1656 who work for the Region of Waterloo continue the third week of their strike fighting for a fair deal, the most recent data from Ontario’s Sunshine List shows management at the Region have enjoyed large salary increases over the past several years while continuing their refusal…
WATERLOO, ON – As they mark the third week of their strike, CUPE Local 1656 members at the Region of Waterloo remain committed to continuing the fight for a fair deal as the employer continues to demand workers accept a deal that is less that what they originally offered. The union and the employer met…
OTTAWA – A recent survey of Ontario education workers including Educational Assistants, Early Childhood Educators, Child and Youth workers, custodians, maintenance and trades workers, and school secretaries represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and the Ontario School Board Council of Unions (OSBCU) shows that a severe crisis in underfunding has led to…
PEEL, ON – With more Canadians struggling with mental health challenges and a cost of living crisis, jobs at Services and Housing in the Province (SHIP) have become increasingly difficult in recent years just as workers wages have stagnated. That was the resounding message delivered in yesterday’s strike vote by members of CUPE 966 who…
WATERLOO, ON – Marking one week since the start of their strike, CUPE Local 1656 members at the Region of Waterloo are determined to continue fighting for a fair deal as their employer continues to turn its back on workers after backtracking on proposals made during negotiations. “It’s upsetting that we are still on strike…
CUPE Ontario and the International Solidarity Committee (ISC) issued the following statement of support and solidarity with the Pinay Collection, a feminist social justice enterprise based in Canada and the Philippines: CUPE Ontario and the ISC stand in solidarity with the Pinay Collection and their mission to support the rights of Filipino workers both at…
On this International Women’s Day (IWD) we give special thanks and recognition to the women and women-identifying members in CUPE Ontario and across our labour movement – for their courage, resilience and continuing dedication to the cause of justice, equality and human rights for all. The worldwide theme for this year’s IWD is Accelerate Action,…
