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Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board’s plans to close 11 schools will severely impact vital school services to students: CUPE 1022

School BoardsBy ddadgari May 12, 2017

BELLEVILLE, ON – Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board workers, represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), are raising the alarm over the school board’s plans to close or consolidate 11 schools, including 9 elementary and 2 high schools in Belleville, Centre Hastings and Prince Edward County. In reports posted on their…

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CUPE 1600 on legal strike for fair contract with Toronto Zoo

1600-strike2017, Municipal, Strike SupportBy ddadgari May 11, 2017

TORONTO, ON – More than 400 zookeepers, horticulturists, trades people, maintenance, administration and public relations staff, concession and ride operators at Canada’s largest zoo have commenced strike action against their employer, the Toronto Zoo. “We are incredibly disappointed to have to take strike action, but the Toronto Zoo’s refusal to move on job security left…

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CUPE 1600 to update media on Toronto Zoo bargaining at 4 p.m.

1600-strike2017, Municipal, Strike SupportBy Liam Bedard May 10, 2017

TORONTO, ON – The President of Local 1600 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees will update the media on the status of collective bargaining with the Toronto Zoo today, Wednesday, May 10, at 4:00 p.m. The media update will be held at the front entrance of the Delta Toronto East Hotel, located just north…

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Bargaining to resume today between CUPE 1600 and Toronto Zoo

1600-strike2017, Municipal, Strike SupportBy ddadgari May 10, 2017

TORONTO, ON – Following a marathon day of bargaining in which some progress was made, negotiators for Local 1600 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE 1600) will return to the table this morning in an effort to conclude negotiations with the Toronto Zoo before a midnight lockout or strike deadline. “While we have…

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Sell-off of more Hydro One shares is a slap in the face to every Ontarian

Campaigns, Keep Hydro PublicBy Liam Bedard May 8, 2017

TORONTO, ON – Today’s announcement that Ontario’s Liberal government is selling off yet another block of Hydro One shares, is a slap in the face to the people of this province. It makes it very clear they do not care what voters want, says Fred Hahn, president of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE Ontario)…

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Tentative settlement in labour dispute between CUPE 2073 and Canadian Hearing Society

2073-strike2017, Social Services, Strike SupportBy ddadgari May 8, 2017

TORONTO – The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 2073, representing 227 striking workers at the Canadian Hearing Society (CHS), has reached a tentative settlement with the CHS. The tentative deal, if ratified by both parties, ends a nine-week-old strike that started March 6th. Mediated talks were facilitated by third-party mediator John Stout over…

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Mediated talks will continue May 5th, 6th and 7th in labour dispute between CUPE and CHS

2073-strike2017, Social Services, Strike SupportBy ddadgari May 5, 2017

TORONTO – The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 2073, representing 227 striking workers at the Canadian Hearing Society (CHS), will continue mediated talks with CHS on May 5th, 6th and 7th, in an effort to reach a resolution to the eight-week old labour dispute. The talks commenced today, May 4th, and are facilitated…

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As zoo negotiations move into high gear, CUPE 1600 to hold afternoon information session at Toronto City Hall

MunicipalBy Liam Bedard May 4, 2017

TORONTO, ON – With contract negotiations with the Toronto Zoo about to kick into high gear, members of Local 1600 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE 1600) will today hold an information session in front of Toronto City Hall. The information picket will take place as negotiators for both sides prepare for collective…

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Give us something “meaningful” for Nursing Week, Kingston nurses call on MPP for help to end violence against health care staff

Health CareBy Liam Bedard May 4, 2017

KINGSTON, ON — The problem of patient and family member violence against nurses and other health care staff is widespread and Kingston area nurses who are members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) 1974 want something done. Violent assaults occur against 1 out of 2 nurses each year. “A health care…

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On May 5, Kingston labour and community allies will rally in support of striking Canadian Hearing Society workers

2073-strike2017, Social Services, Strike SupportBy ddadgari May 4, 2017

KINGSTON, ON – Striking workers at the Canadian Hearing Society (CHS), members of Local 2073 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE 2073), will be joined tomorrow by their allies in the community and in the Labour movement for a rally in front of the office of local MPP Sophie Kiwala. Beginning at 11:00…

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