Croupiers at the Casino de Montréal are preparing for a long conflict. In a full-page ad appearing this morning in the Journal de Montréal, CUPE 3939 extols the quality of these customer service professionals. In doing so, the union has begun acting as a de facto job placement agency! “We’re determined! We’re ready. We’ll help our […]
On Tuesday, the House of Commons Finance Committee voted to remove clauses in the budget implementation act, Bill C-19, that were harmful to workers in the employment insurance appeals process. The removal of these clauses is a critical first step in undoing the damage done by Stephen Harper. This win is the result of worker advocacy.
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Earlier this week, representatives of CUPE’s Conseil provincial du secteur des communications (CPSC) presented their position before the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage regarding Bill C-11, to amend the Broadcasting Act to add online companies who transmit or retransmit shows over the Internet. Tulsa Valin-Landry, President of the CPSC pointed out that, for starters, amendments must
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On June 1, the Bank of Canada is expected to increase interest rates again, from 1.0% to 1.5%. Progressive economists argue that this won’t address the root causes behind current inflationary pressures and may harm our economy. There’s much more that governments could be doing to better address rising prices and avoid the pain of
Raising interest rates won’t solve inflation. Here’s why. Read More »
May 31 is International Flight Attendant Day, a day to recognize the spirit and the efforts of flight attendants around the world. The last couple of years have been particularly challenging for flight attendants. Many have worked through the pandemic, bringing Canadians home and keeping essential travel operating. As things return to normal and travel resumes,
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Workers at the City of Chestermere have joined CUPE after an overwhelming majority voted in favour of certification. CUPE Alberta President Rory Gill welcomed the group into CUPE. “We welcome these workers into the CUPE family,” says CUPE Alberta President Rory Gill. “These workers decided they wanted to have the protection of Canada’s largest union, better
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