CUPE Ontario strongly supports an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing war between Israel and Palestine, particularly in Gaza. We have taken decisive actions to demonstrate our commitment to peace, justice, and human rights. Both CUPE National and CUPE Ontario have officially endorsed the Ceasefire Now statement, signifying our unequivocal support for efforts to end the…
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…
Solidarity with Quebec’s Common Front: CUPE Ontario statement (La version française suit) Over the last few years, we’ve seen mass movements of labour power in Canada’s public sectors. In 2021, it was 20,000 CUPE public sector members striking in New Brunswick. Last year, it was 55,000 CUPE Ontario education workers and OSBCU staring down…
(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…
Windsor, ON – Tonight, as children around Windsor and Essex are being tucked into beds in their homes, at least five in the care of Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Society (WECAS) will be sleeping in hotels. These arrangements are unsafe, represent a dereliction of care, and are often illegal as they rely on unlicensed and Ministry…
(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…
Toronto, ON – For years, workers at Jewish Family and Child Service (JF&CS) of Greater Toronto watched their counterparts at other child protection agencies leapfrog them in terms of wages and workload protections. Now, with an overwhelming show of solidarity, they are prepared to fight back. Eighty-eight members – 88% of the membership – voted…
