CUPE members in B.C. and across Canada remember and honour John Horgan, a leader who stood by working people every step of the way. As Premier of British Columbia, he and his diverse team at the B.C. NDP fought tirelessly for affordable public services, worker rights, a fairer economy, and a sustainable future. He was seen […]
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Last night, workers with the Town of Val-d’Or, represented by CUPE 128, voted 91% in favour of accepting the tentative agreement reached with the town. The contract, which runs from December 1, 2022 to November 30, 2029, calls for a wage hike of no less than 21.5% along with the incorporation of a new salary scale to
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Over 1000 education support workers in CUPE 2559 and CUPE 2545 are on their second day of picketing as negotiations remain stalled by the Government of Alberta’s constrained bargaining directives to school divisions. “The provincial government is controlling what school divisions can agree to in wages at the bargaining table and restricting education budgets, effectively squeezing the
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Last week members of CUPE 5399, which represents over 120 health care workers at the South Riverdale Community Health Centre (SRCHC) in Toronto’s east end, were able to reach a deal after months of negotiations. CUPE 5399 was scheduled to hit the picket line early November if a deal had not been reached. Health and community
Why are workers working harder than ever before, but still struggling to get by? Will austerity policies make life more (or less) affordable for workers? As we head towards a federal election, how will the different parties’ make life more (or less) affordable for workers? Join CUPE Senior Economist Angella MacEwen and CUPE Senior Researcher Sylvain
Affordability vs. austerity: a webinar on politics and economics for CUPE members Read More »
CUPE members at the Port of Montreal have been locked out of work after rejecting the latest offer by the employer. The offer would have created a two-tier workplace, significantly impacting the job security of younger dock workers. The members at the Port of Montreal are fighting to get more stable schedules which will provide better
Longshore workers at the Port of Montreal deserve a fair deal Read More »