“The Mayor’s unnecessary statement reeks of desperation”: Striking Black River-Matheson workers call out Mayor Bender

Black River-Matheson, ON – Full of mistruths and unnecessary insults, the statement issued today by the Mayor of Black River-Matheson reeks of desperation and does little more than prove that striking workers are in the right, says CUPE Local 1490. “We’re out on the picket line to call attention to our legitimate demands and calling…

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – CUPE Ontario statement, March 21, 2024

CUPE Ontario recognizes and honours March 21 as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD). The day was proclaimed by the United Nations to commemorate the Sharpeville massacre in South Africa where, in 1960, police opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful anti-apartheid demonstration. The theme this year is “A…

“We won’t let them distract and misinform the residents”: Striking Black River-Matheson workers call out Chris Wray

Black River-Matheson, ON – After the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) filed for a judicial review to the Superior Court of Justice of the Township of Black River-Matheson, the Township’s attempt at framing striking workers as intimidating is an intentional attempt to distract and misinform, says CUPE Local 1490. “I can’t tell you how…

Hospital workers protest “cuts and chaos” at Lakeridge Health, blame Ford government for underfunding

OSHAWA, ON – CUPE 6364 workers at Lakeridge Health rallied in Oshawa today, protesting “cuts and chaos” in response to provincial underfunding of hospitals. According to the union, hospital management has been eliminating full-time housekeeping and clerical positions, and overloading other workers with additional responsibilities. “This is shameful behavior by hospital management, to cut staff…

To mark International Women’s Day, Maison d’amitié women’s shelter calls for a “no board,” risking women’s safety and punishing women workers

OTTAWA – When Francophone women in the Ottawa area are looking for safety from domestic violence, there’s only one shelter for them: Maison d’amitié. Those doors may soon be closed to women in need as management chose International Women’s Day to request a “no board” report and set the clock ticking towards a lock-out in…

“We’ll take on this fight at the picket line and in court”: CUPE files legal application to the Superior Court of Justice against Black River-Matheson

Black River-Matheson, ON – The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) has filed for a judicial review to the Superior Court of Justice of the Township of Black River-Matheson over the municipality’s heavy-handed escalation in its treatment of striking municipal workers, said the union. “CUPE Local 1490 is engaged in a legal strike and they’re…

“The opioid crisis in Belleville isn’t going away, so let’s fund services properly”: CUPE Local 1842 calls on governments to escalate the response.

Belleville, ON – With a state of emergency declared in Belleville due to the opioid crisis, the city’s paramedics are sounding the alarm and calling for much more to be done. “We’re seeing an incredible explosion in calls to respond to overdoses and we’re doing our best, but this isn’t sustainable,” said Rob Cunningham, President…