TORONTO, ON – The union representing striking academic workers at York University today called on its members to send a clear message to their employer and the Provincial government by voting down a contract offer they are being forced to vote on. “We have said throughout this dispute that the path forward goes through…
DetailsMATTAWA, ON – Workers with the Town of Mattawa are entering the next phase of their effort to secure a new collective agreement, with conciliation talks scheduled for Tuesday, April 10th. The talks between the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 1465-01 and the Town will be assisted by a mediator from the Ministry…
DetailsTORONTO, ON – PortsToronto and the Union representing 91 of its hourly and salaried employees have reached a tentative agreement. In a joint statement issued today, the Toronto Civic Employees Union (TCEU), Local 416 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE 416), and PortsToronto stated: “PortsToronto and CUPE 416 are pleased to announce the…
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Ottawa, ON – A tentative settlement on a new collective agreement for Carleton University’s administrative, technical and library staff was reached tonight between negotiating teams for Local 2424 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and the university. CUPE 2424 will hold a ratification vote tomorrow (Tuesday), when approximately 850 members will vote…
DetailsTORONTO, ON – It is no secret that the Ontario Liberals are not in robust shape as an election looms and that their Budget was designed to shore up their credentials as the progressive alternative to Doug Ford’s Tories. This being so, a wretched 3% increase for those living in deep poverty on social assistance…
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TORONTO, ON – While today’s budget was definitely a good sales pitch it won’t heal the broken bond of trust between the Liberals and the people of Ontario, says CUPE Ontario President Fred Hahn. “After decades of cuts and ignoring people’s needs, eleventh hour promises only feed voter cynicism and that is really sad,”…
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TORONTO, ON – A big thank you goes to child care advocates for today’s child care government announcement that promises free child care for up to a little more than a year prior to the start of junior kindergarten. “There is no question that parents in Ontario desperately need access to more affordable child…
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Hanover, ON – Demonstrating their commitment to the communities they call home, members of Local 255 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees recently donated $10,000 to various worthwhile causes across the County of Bruce, as well as Grey, Huron and Wellington Counties. “Our members are extremely proud to live and work in and…
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TORONTO, ON – Three of Canada’s largest unions today announced an alliance that kicks off an escalating campaign of membership mobilization to push Ontario hospitals to return to bargaining and treat their staff with respect. This is the first time the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (OCHU/CUPE), SEIU…
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