ESSEX, ON – In an effort to pave the way for striking library workers and management to return to the bargaining table, Lori Wightman, unit chair for CUPE 2974, issued an open letter to county council urging them to show leadership and do what it takes to settle this unnecessary strike that’s depriving residents of…
MISSISSAUGA, ON – Striking Mississauga Library System (MLS) workers, members of Local 1989 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE 1989), today got a high-profile morale boost on their picket lines, courtesy of their supporters and a few high-profile visitors. At 11:30 this morning, CUPE Ontario Secretary-Treasurer Candace Rennick hosted a solidarity barbecue in…
Union urges swift return to bargaining table, “so we can all get back to providing the services residents depend on,” says Laura Kaminker MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Following a breakdown in negotiations, workers at the Mississauga Library System (MLS), members of Local 1989 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE 1989) today commenced strike action…
SUDBURY, ON – The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 4705, representing roughly 1500 inside and outside workers, has ratified a tentative agreement that was reached with the City of Greater Sudbury last week. “We think this new contract represents fairness for our members, and is responsible to the citizens of Sudbury too,” said…
SUDBURY, ON – The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 4705, representing roughly 1500 inside and outside workers, has ratified a tentative agreement that was reached with the City of Greater Sudbury last week. “We think this new contract represents fairness for our members, and is responsible to the citizens of Sudbury too,” said…
ESSEX, ON – Frontline library workers with the Essex County Library went on strike Saturday, June 25, after management refused to back away from contract claw-backs being pushed by Essex County Council, says the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). “Management and the county created a phantom issue to push workers out on the…
SUDBURY, ON – The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 4705, representing roughly 1500 inside and outside workers, has reached a tentative agreement with the City of Greater Sudbury. The deal was reached late last night. “It’s been a long road to get here,” said Darryl Taylor, president of Local 4705. “We’ve had more…
County Council dictating terms over phantom issue, setting stage for shutdown of libraries Saturday, June 25 ESSEX, ON – Bargaining talks between Essex County Library and its workers ended this evening when management refused to move off their position over a phantom issue that is being pushed by the Essex County Council, the funder of…
ESSEX, ON – Essex County Library workers, represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), are urging management and Essex County to keep libraries open as both parties prepare to meet on Wednesday to try and avert a lockout or strike as early as June 25. “Our libraries are on the verge of being…
TORONTO, ON – Etobicoke residents teamed up with the Keep Hydro Public coalition today to engage their neighbours in the fight to stop the sell-off of one of our most critical public assets. “The vast majority of Etobicoke residents strongly oppose the sell-off of both Hydro One and Toronto Hydro. They know it means their…
