Whitby, ON – The Whitby Library achieved a significant milestone last night by successfully securing their first tentative collective agreement with CUPE 53, which represents city workers employed by the Town of Whitby. This accomplishment follows closely on the heels of CUPE 53’s resolution of a strike that concluded on November 15, after lasting over…
Matheson, ON – Since October 15, the municipal workers in the Township of Black River-Matheson, members of CUPE Local 1490, have been locked out of their workplaces, leading to a dangerous suspension of essential services that directly affects the community, says the union. “Our members are eager to get back to work and resume delivering…
(Whitby, ON) 300 full-time members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 53, outside municipal workers in the Town of Whitby, ratified a new collective agreement, ending a strike that began on October 14. “It was a long strike where, day after day, we sent the employer a message that their initial offer…
(Oakville, ON) -Members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 136, outside municipal workers in the Town of Oakville, reached a tentative agreement, averting a strike that began on November 2. “I am proud of the bargaining team and of my coworkers for sending a powerful message and for the work we’ve done…
The Town of Whitby’s 300 full-time striking CUPE 53 members want to get back to work. But we’re not willing to accept the current terms being offered. In response to Mayor Elizabeth Roy’s November 7 statement: ‘This includes grandfathering all current employees who remain in their current roles so there is no change to their…
OAKVILLE, ON – Outside workers in the Town of Oakville remain on strike Monday after weekend talks ended with no deal. “The sides met on Friday afternoon and we remained at the table until 1:30 in the morning, when the employer went home. There were further discussions by email on the weekend, but the Town…
(Whitby, ON) – After two days of bargaining the Town of Whitby has only doubled down on unnecessary concessions but striking municipal workers are feeling more emboldened than ever, said CUPE Local 53. “We’re definitely surprised and disappointed by the employer’s behaviour at the table,” said Rob Radford, President of CUPE Local 53. “We’re disappointed…
Toronto, Ontario – Drawing on new data from Freedom of Information requests, financial and statistical analysis, and research, a new report raises red flags about the Ford government’s privatization of our public hospitals’ core services including diagnostics and surgeries. The report, At What Cost? Ontario hospital privatization and the threat to public health care published…
Oakville, ON – Outside workers for the Town of Oakville were joined by residents and labour allies today for a rally at Cross Avenue and Trafalgar Road. The workers are rallying in support of their negotiating team’s efforts to secure a fair contract that recognizes the rising cost of living. “The cost of housing, gas…
(Whitby, ON) – With Town of Whitby municipal workers starting their third week on strike today, it’s time for Council to meet with them to find a resolution, said CUPE Local 53. “It might be the start of our third week but we’re not going anywhere,” said Rob Radford, President of CUPE Local 53. “In…
