“When communities stand together and demand change anything is possible”: CUPE Ontario’s Labour Day Statement

Solidarity

Normally we’d be spending Labour Day at events with hundreds of union activists, allies, and community members. There would be hugs, smiling faces, and group pictures. We’d celebrate our victories and look ahead to building our solidarity for the challenges ahead. But this year is different. Our Labour Day events are digital. Our group photos are physically distanced ones. And building…

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Education workers are the first line of defence against spread of COVID-19 in schools

COVID-19, School Boards

In response to the announcement of additional federal funding for Ontario’s latest back-to-school plans, Laura Walton, president of CUPE’s Ontario School Board Council of Unions gave the following statement: CUPE members welcome any new funding that will help re-open schools safely. But we need to make sure it’s going to be spent on the things…

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“Solidarity with Port of Montreal longshore workers”: CUPE Ontario salutes the announcement of a truce

Solidarity

CUPE Ontario’s 280,000 members salute the announcement of a truce agreed to today between striking longshore workers at the Port of Montreal, members of CUPE Local 375, and the Maritime Employers Association (MEA). Both parties announced during a joint press conference that they believe they can come to a negotiated collective agreement during the truce…

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