September 2025

A statement from CUPE’s National Officers on the Worth Fighting For campaign

For months, CUPE members have been doing the tireless, behind the scenes organizing work required to right a historic injustice that’s impacted workers and communities across Ontario. Today that work goes public as members of CUPE and OPSEU/SEFPO launch the Worth Fighting For campaign to get the remedy that workers in social services and Ontario […]

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Air Canada flight attendants reject Air Canada's wage offer

Flight attendants at Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge have voted 99.1% against ratifying the company’s wage offer. Voter turnout was 94.6%. Even with the proposed increase, Air Canada flight attendants would still earn less than federal minimum wage, which is $17.75 per hour or $2,840 per month on a 40-hour workweek. By contrast, a full-time

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Workers from across province gather to address privatization “crisis” in Newfoundland & Labrador

Public sector workers from across the province are gathering this weekend to exchange ideas and develop strategies to defend against privatization of public services in Newfoundland & Labrador. CUPE is hosting a three-day conference at the Greenwood Inn & Suites in Corner Brook, where workers will hear from experts, activists, and each other on the increased use

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CUPE Manitoba launches We Work for Manitoba – a children’s activity book celebrating public sector workers

CUPE Manitoba, the province’s largest union, is excited to announce the launch of a new educational initiative designed to help kids better understand the important roles public sector workers play in their communities: We Work for Manitoba: A Kids’ Activity Book on Public Workers. The children’s book highlights the wide array of public services that sustain

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Air Canada evacuation in Denver highlights flight attendants’ most critical safety work remains unpaid

The union representing 20,000 flight attendants across Canada says Sunday’s emergency evacuation of an Air Canada flight in Denver is just the latest example of how flight attendants are not compensated for their most important safety duties. The flight was evacuated by the dedicated (and unpaid) crew after an electrical burning smell was identified onboard. “Airlines

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