Image shows Yoland and Fred, their hands raised in fists for labour union solidarity, against a backdrop with the CUPE ON Convention 2022 logo in English. It reads "Demand Better, Vote Together: The Ontario WE Deserve"

“We made history”: CUPE Ontario re-elects President Fred Hahn and elects Secretary-Treasurer Yolanda McClean

TORONTO, ON – With CUPE Ontario’s second virtual convention, and 58th in its history, still underway, delegates re-elected Fred Hahn as President and elected Yolanda McClean as Secretary-Treasurer, making history. “I’m so thankful and humbled that the hard-working front-line workers and members of CUPE Ontario have entrusted me yet again with this position,” said Fred…

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Image shows Yolanda McClean, Candace Rennick, Mark Hancock, and Fred Hahn standing together, shoulder to shoulder, against a CUPE Pink background with the Convention 2022 logos in English and French.

Day 2 Convention Newsletter

“Demand better, vote together: The Ontario we deserve”: CUPE Ontario Convention 2022 “We are not alone,” said Fred Hahn, CUPE Ontario president, during the convention video that kicked off our virtual convention. “We are part of a growing majority. Now is the time to be hopeful and not let up. Let’s demand better and vote…

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Cornwall city workers call on municipal government to incorporate stronger public services in “healthy communities” vision

Cornwall, ON — City of Cornwall workers are calling on the municipality to incorporate decent working conditions and stronger public services in its vision of being a “welcoming and healthy community.” “City workers are also part of the community and we want Cornwall to be a great place to live. That requires strong public services…

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National Day of Mourning solemn reminder of the consequences of diminished health and safety spending

Toronto, ON — Leading up to the COVID-19 pandemic, funding to Ontario’s health and safety associations declined by approximately 17 per cent between 2013 to 2020. On April 28, National Workers’ Day of Mourning for those who lost their lives on the job, CUPE calls on all political parties to commit to improved spending on…

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