BLACK RIVER-MATHESON, ON – A labour disruption has been averted in the Township of Black River-Matheson, after members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 1490 and their employer agreed to take outstanding disputes to binding arbitration. The agreement to go to binding arbitration follows several months of negotiation, and a final…
NORTH BAY, ON – Members of Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 122, representing municipal and library workers with the City of North Bay, are highlighting their work and their commitment to the North Bay community in a new advertising campaign. The transit shelter, bus, and billboard ads feature the work of several…
BLACK RIVER-MATHESON, ON – In a continuing effort to secure a negotiated settlement, members of CUPE Local 1490 with the Township of Black River-Matheson have agreed to extend their strike/lockout deadline by 48 hours. The deadline will be extended to Friday, October 28th at 12:01 a.m. The union will offer no further comment for the…
BLACK RIVER-MATHESON, ON – In an effort to secure a negotiated settlement, members of CUPE Local 1490 with the Township of Black River-Matheson have agreed to extend their Monday strike/lockout deadline by 48 hours. The deadline will be extended to Wednesday, October 26th at 12:01 a.m. A mediator from the Ministry of Labour has…
THUNDER BAY, ON – Members of Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 87, who work for the City of Thunder Bay, will hold a rally on Monday in advance of City Council meeting. “Our members are sending a clear message to City Council that we need a willing partner to get a fair…
TORONTO, ON – Workers from the Toronto Public Library, members of Local 4948 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE 4948), today celebrated Ontario Public Library Week with sweet treats and a message that great libraries have great patrons and great people working for them. “It’s always great to see how much people in…
ESSEX, ON – For the first time since the strike began on June 25, Lori Wightman, unit chair of CUPE 2974, will speak at the Essex County council meeting tonight, Wednesday, October 19. Wightman will be urging the elected members of council to respect democracy and listen to their constituents, says the Canadian Union of…
TORONTO, ON – Across Ontario, library workers are extending a cordial invitation to the public to join them tomorrow for a celebration of Ontario Public Library Week. Library workers, represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), will hold Library Week celebrations in communities across Ontario, highlighting the important role libraries play in…
FORT ERIE – Workers from the Fort Erie Public Library (FEPL), members of Local 2023 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE 2023) today celebrated Ontario Public Library Week with sweet treats and a message that great libraries have great patrons and great people working for them. “It’s always great to see how…
KINGSTON – Workers from the Kingston and Frontenac Public Library (KFPL), members of Local 2202 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE 2202) today celebrated Ontario Public Library Week with sweet treats and a message that great libraries have great patrons and great people working for them. “It’s always great to see how…
