Citing ‘dishonest communications,’ CUPE 3903 files three unfair labour practices complaints against York University

  TORONTO, ON – The Union representing striking academic workers at York University has filed an unfair labour practices complaint with the Ontario Labour Relations Board against their employer. The complaint, filed late yesterday afternoon by Local 3903 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE 3903), alleges that York University violated three sections (Sections…

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World Water Day Statement 2018

  Today, March 22, is World Water Day. Public drinking water and wastewater services are fundamental human rights. Yet these rights are currently denied to many Ontarians. That’s why CUPE Ontario is working with labour and community allies to secure clean and safe public water services for all. Contaminated water and a lack of adequate…

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Strike by 3,000 CUPE 3903 academic workers to continue after York University refuses to continue bargaining

TORONTO, ON – A strike at York University by 3,000 academic workers will continue after the University’s bargaining team today issued an ultimatum and refused requests by Local 3903 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE 3903) to continue bargaining. “We had hoped that York University was serious about finishing the job and kept…

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Chaplains and Spiritual Care Practitioners from three Toronto Hospitals vote to unionize

  TORONTO, ON – Chaplains and spiritual Care Practitioners from St. Joseph’s Health Centre, Providence Health Centre and St. Michael’s Hospitals have joined the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) in a certification vote held Monday afternoon. The thirty-two person unit consists of hospital chaplains and spiritual care practitioners from different religious denominations across the…

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