SUDBURY, ON — With increasing scrutiny on the outcome of shared hospital services, questions are being raised about the “integrity of the process” used in awarding the hospital laundry contract to an out-of-Sudbury provider. Aside from what Health Sciences North (HSN) has publicly said about the new contract, there is “very little disclosure about the ‘request…
DetailsTHUNDER BAY, ON – Members of Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 87, who work for the City of Thunder Bay, will hold a rally on Monday in advance of City Council meeting. “Our members are sending a clear message to City Council that we need a willing partner to get a fair…
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TORONTO, ON – Workers from the Toronto Public Library, members of Local 4948 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE 4948), today celebrated Ontario Public Library Week with sweet treats and a message that great libraries have great patrons and great people working for them. “It’s always great to see how much people in…
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ESSEX, ON – For the first time since the strike began on June 25, Lori Wightman, unit chair of CUPE 2974, will speak at the Essex County council meeting tonight, Wednesday, October 19. Wightman will be urging the elected members of council to respect democracy and listen to their constituents, says the Canadian Union of…
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TORONTO, ON – Across Ontario, library workers are extending a cordial invitation to the public to join them tomorrow for a celebration of Ontario Public Library Week. Library workers, represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), will hold Library Week celebrations in communities across Ontario, highlighting the important role libraries play in…
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PARRY SOUND, Ont. – On Tuesday evening, child protection workers from the Children’s Aid Society (CAS) of the District of Nipissing and Parry Sound will hold an information picket at Parry Sound Municipal Office. Their goal is to alert councillors to the ways that cuts to child protection services are hurting people and communities…
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FORT ERIE – Workers from the Fort Erie Public Library (FEPL), members of Local 2023 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE 2023) today celebrated Ontario Public Library Week with sweet treats and a message that great libraries have great patrons and great people working for them. “It’s always great to see how…
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KINGSTON – Workers from the Kingston and Frontenac Public Library (KFPL), members of Local 2202 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE 2202) today celebrated Ontario Public Library Week with sweet treats and a message that great libraries have great patrons and great people working for them. “It’s always great to see how…
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SUDBURY, ON — Sudbury laundry workers who received layoff notices last week and local jobs, “are collateral damage” of the Ontario Liberals’ continuing plan to underfund hospitals, says Michael Hurley the president of the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU). Hurley will be among others from the community out to support the laundry workers…
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PETAWAWA, ON – Strengthening library services in Petawawa and ensuring good jobs stay in the community are only two of the reasons that seven workers at the Petawawa Public Library voted last week to join the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). Fittingly, the decision took place in the lead-up to this year’s Ontario…
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