Nobody likes a bully. In Canada, and increasingly around the world, the last Wednesday of February is recognized as Pink Shirt Day. This year, Pink Shirt Day is February 25th, 2026. The aim of Pink Shirt Day is to raise awareness and money to combat bullying. CUPE Ontario stands with anyone who has been targeted,…
Hamilton, ON – Health care workers represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees held a rally outside local Ontario PC MPP Neil Lumsden’s office in Hamilton in response to funding cuts by the provincial government. The government’s fall economic statement shows a plan to cut hospital funding by 10 per cent in real terms…
CUPE Ontario mourns the death of the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a towering voice for civil rights, economic justice and human dignity. A protégé of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and a two-time presidential candidate, Jackson spent his life organizing and building coalitions that challenged systems of oppression that treat working people as disposable.…
CUPE Ontario marks Pink Triangle Day, the first major legal victory for the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Rights movement. That victory was the acquittal of the officers of Pink Triangle Press (Xtra’s parent), who had been charged with obscenity. Since the court’s decision had been handed down on February 14th, it was decided to be…
TORONTO – The Ontario government made a funding announcement today that will continue deep staff cuts, rising tuition fees and increased student debt. “The minister was long on scapegoating, but short on funding. Ontario has the worst university funding in Canada, and he’s passing the blame for his own cuts to other levels of government,…
WINDSOR, ON – In a strong show of unity, members of CUPE Local 2974 voted 100% in favour of strike action, delivering an overwhelming mandate in response to chronic short-staffing and unsafe working conditions at Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services. The service is short roughly 50 paramedics to meet the needs of residents, a shortage that…
TORONTO – CUPE Ontario is condemning the Ford Conservatives after the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing sent a letter to more than 200 strong mayors, directing them not to use their legislated powers to limit or challenge police budget estimates. A letter, first reported by Sarnia Journal, suggests mayors cannot use their authority to…
TORONTO – CUPE 1328, representing more than 2,000 education workers at the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB), is raising serious concerns following reports that school administrators have been advised that schools are no longer required to maintain a Child and Youth Worker (CYW) in every school. According to CUPE 1328, principals have been informed…
Bobcaygeon, ON – The community showed up in support of the workers at Sienna Living’s Case Manor in Bobcaygeon after it was announced that job cuts and cuts to hours of work were being implemented in the spring. The employer is cutting 1300 hours per month from the care hours that should be going to…
TORONTO – CUPE Ontario condemns the firing of two educators and the suspension of six others at Bowmore Road Junior and Senior Public School, which will affect more than 200 students. “Firing and suspending education workers for raising legitimate concerns is outrageous, and frankly illegal” said Fred Hahn, president of CUPE Ontario. “While there are…
