CUPE Ontario, the Ontario Municipal Workers committee, and CUPE library and municipal workers across the province were appalled to learn of the Islamophobic attack on a library patron in the Ajax public library. That the attack was committed in the last days of the holy month of Ramadan makes it all the more horrific. We…
VAUGHAN, ON – More than 600 municipal workers for the City of Vaughan, represented by CUPE 905, could be on strike as early as January 31st after the Ministry of Labour issued a “No Board” report. “Municipal workers provide the services that keep Vaughan running,” said Matthew Evangelista, Chair of CUPE 905’s Vaughan Unit. “But…
TORONTO – In response to the report “Municipalities under pressure: The human and financial cost of Ontario’s homelessness crisis,” released by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, CUPE Ontario and its Ontario Municipal Workers committee (OMW) issued the following statement: With both a federal and provincial election in the offing, CUPE Ontario and OMW recognize…
PEEL REGION – CUPE Ontario has criticized the Ford Conservatives for interfering in municipalities’ business through the recently introduced Peel Transition Implementation Act. The bill downloads some services currently handled by Peel Region to the municipalities of Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon, while doing nothing – still – to meet residents’ housing and other needs. “Premier…
SIMCOE COUNTY, ON – Members of CUPE Local 5820 who work for the County of Simcoe could be on strike by next week, leading to an interruption of certain county services if the employer fails to negotiate a fair deal. “This is about fairness for our members,” said Wendy Monsinger, president of CUPE Local 5820.…
PETERBOROUGH, ON – For years, young people languishing on waitlists have known that all is not right at Kinark Child and Family Services; workers, too, have felt the burden of growing caseloads and shrinking resources. Now, with a resounding strike vote, everyone who cares about the well-being of children and families in Peterborough and Northumberland…
LONDON, ON – Western University students may find picket lines on move-in day, after negotiations between the institution and its caretaking, landscape services and trades workers were unable to reach an agreement. Following a frustrating day of negotiations aided by a ministry-appointed conciliation officer, the workers, represented by CUPE Local 2361, filed for a “no…
Details of the tentative agreement will be released following a ratification vote. BETHESDA, ON – CUPE 2977 is pleased to announce that a tentative agreement with the employer, Bethesda Community Services, has been reached. The local represents more than 200 workers employed as Developmental Support Workers, Recreation, Maintenance and Cleaning staff at the Fly Road…
NEWMARKET, ON – On Wednesday July 31, York Region long-term care workers will continue with their weekly midday pickets to oppose a planned schedule change. The Region is introducing a new schedule this fall that includes rotating and 12-hour shifts. CUPE 905 represents over 550 LTC workers employed at Newmarket Health Centre and Maple Health…
Local president Tracy Fabbricino is thankful for community support. SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – CUPE 894 is pleased to announce that its members have ratified its tentative agreement with the Group Health Centre. 64% of members voted in favour of accepting the agreement. “While negotiating with this employer has been challenging, we are confident…
