October 2023

Mark Hancock and Candace Rennick were re-elected in their respective roles of National President and National Secretary-Treasurer on Wednesday, and stand ready to lead CUPE in the fights ahead. “We’ve seen over the course of our history that workers’ rights, strong public services, and social justice are union-made, and I’m excited and energized to keep fighting […]

On Wednesday, delegates attended caucuses to elect the two diversity vice-presidents and their alternates, five general vice-presidents, and 14 regional vice-presidents. Along with the two national officers, these vice-presidents comprise CUPE’s National Executive Board, which takes the action needed to carry out the direction set by convention delegates. On Thursday, delegates chose two national trustees

Today Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew released mandate letters to four Cabinet Ministers, outlining the expectations of the government to deal with health care, families, the environment, and labour & immigration. “Manitoba’s workers are feeling hopeful with Premier Kinew’s vision for government,” said Gina McKay, President of CUPE Manitoba. “It has been too long since the government has

October 29th, 2023 marks the first annual International Day of Care and Support, a United Nations day of observance to recognize the important contributions of workers in the care economy. Unions in Canada and around the world lobbied for this important observance through the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC).  Care work encompasses direct, relational care

CUPE is firmly committed to creating union spaces where everyone feels safe and included. Worker power depends on unity. If even one union member is unsafe, we become weaker. Through respect, understanding and advocacy, we can support the rights of all workers—together.

CUPE members have a new resource to help them bring jobs and services in house where they belong. Stop contracting out: A CUPE guide for bringing jobs and services back in house gives CUPE members the tools they need to end privatization. It covers the benefits of in-house services, gives tips on engaging members and developing

The affordable housing crisis in Canada means that home ownership is out of reach for many workers. It is also becoming more difficult to find safe, clean, and comfortable rental housing. One surprising obstacle to housing affordability? Canada’s inadequate public pensions. Too many people must rely on the value of their home going up – worsening

The Parliamentary Budget Officer, who is responsible for providing economic and financial analysis to Parliament, has released a report on the cost estimates of a pharmacare program. This report measures the costs of creating a pharmacare program, but also calculates the savings. The report has some important information for workers and allies of pharmacare. The officer

North Vancouver Canada by Flying Penguin used under Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 CUPE 389 members who work for the District of North Vancouver have ratified a new three-year collective agreement. The agreement is a significant step forward in addressing both affordability challenges workers face and recruitment and retention issues.   “We believe that a well supported workforce

On Friday, CUPE workers from across the province held a rally at the Regency Park Long-Term Care home in solidarity with seven long-term care staff who received layoff notices from the for-profit home operated by Universal Care.  The seven staff include two dietary aides, three personal support workers, one registered nurse, and one registered practical nurse.