Rally of striking city workers delivers strong message to the City of Cornwall: “Come back to the table and negotiate a fair deal”

  CORNWALL, ON – Hundreds rallied at Cornwall City Hall today, in support of the now four Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) locals who are on strike. Inside workers joined the three other locals (paramedics, outside workers and library workers) who have been out on strike for nearly a week. As of this morning,…

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Cornwall city workers take strike action

  CORNWALL, ON – Picket lines have gone up and more than 230 Cornwall city workers have commenced strike action this morning after Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and the City of Cornwall failed to reach an agreement in contract negotiations. Paramedics, outside workers, and library workers are now on strike. “It certainly didn’t…

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High turnout and support as CUPE members at Kingston Health Sciences Centre ratify new 4-year contract

KINGSTON, ON – 98 per cent of staff represented by Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) have voted for a new four-year collective agreement. The vote turnout and percentage of ratification is the highest in the local union’s history. The 1,400 members at Kingston Health Sciences Centre are among…

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