TORONTO, ON – Rather than fixing their misguided plan to privatize Ontario’s electricity system the government has opted to throw good money after bad, said Fred Hahn, president of CUPE Ontario. “Today’s Throne Speech was little more than a rehash of their previous budget speech and shows how clearly disconnected the Premier is from what…
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TORONTO, ON – Prorogation of the Legislature will not provide Premier Wynne and her government with the reboot they desire unless the Throne Speech includes a clear commitment to stop any further sell-off of shares in our electricity system, says Fred Hahn, president of CUPE Ontario. “From the beginning the vast majority of Ontarians have…
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ESSEX, ON – On day 75 of the ongoing Essex County Library strike, library workers from CUPE 2974 will present a petition with more than 3,000 signatures to Essex County Council at tonight’s council meeting in Essex. The petition, signed by concerned residents and library patrons from the community, urges their elected councillors and mayors…
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With September 17 lockout/strike deadline fast approaching, CUPE 4914 president calls on employer to move from ‘dictate to negotiate’ MISSISSAUGA, ON – The Children’s Aid Society of the Region of Peel (Peel CAS) is putting vital services to residents of Peel Region at risk by refusing to negotiate seriously, the president of the union…
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A message from CUPE Ontario President Fred Hahn and Secretary-Treasurer Candace Rennick Labour Day is the time of year when working people can take stock our achievements, reflect on our struggles, and evaluate what is required to improve the everyday life everyone in our communities. We have come through an era of corporate domination, where…
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HAMILTON, ON – Allies and employees of St. Matthew’s House warn that a decision by Hamilton City Council to move funding for services for children with special needs to another agency could sound the death knell for other vital services in North Hamilton – and an end to St. Matthew’s itself. On August 12,…
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NORTH BAY, BURK’S FALLS and PARRY SOUND, ON – On Labour Day, child protection workers from the Children’s Aid Society (CAS) of the District of Nipissing and Parry Sound will launch a series of autumn “actions” designed to build public support and awareness of the importance of defending high-quality child protection services in the region.…
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