A probe by the federal government into the abuse of unpaid work in the airline sector has concluded, without a concrete plan to tackle the issue and ensure fairness for flight attendants in Canada. It’s clear now more than ever that Parliament must pass interim NDP leader Don Davies’s Bill C-250, a private member’s bill to […]
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The federal government’s probe into unpaid work has delivered underwhelming results, and CUPE’s Airline Division, the union representing 20,000 flight attendants at 11 different airlines, is concerned by the government’s proposal to continue letting the industry police itself. “Flight attendants know unpaid work exists in the airline industry,” said Wesley Lesosky, President of the Airline Division
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CUPE, which represents more than 1,330 employees at the Société québécoise des infrastructures (SQI), strongly denounces the SQI’s handling of work environment issues. In 2025, the union repeatedly reported the toxic work environment to the agreements and contractual compliance division (DGCCC) at the SQI. The situation had already led to high staff turnover and numerous work
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Representing more than 120 members, the Syndicat des cols bleus de la Ville de Châteauguay (CUPE 1299) is launching a campaign on the ABCs of Châteauguay city management, as part of collective agreement bargaining. The campaign informs citizens that the employer is demanding a blank cheque for contracting out work and wants to completely eliminate minimum employee
CUPE Ontario is condemning the Ford Conservatives after the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing sent a letter to more than 200 strong mayors, directing them not to use their legislated powers to limit or challenge police budget estimates. A letter, first reported by Sarnia Journal, suggests mayors cannot use their authority to disagree with spending
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A new alliance of telecommunications workers is denouncing the offshoring of thousands of Canadian jobs by major telecommuncations corporations. The Canadian Telecommunications Workers Alliance – a coalition of CUPE, Unifor and the United Steelworkers – is sounding the alarm about this growing crisis and demanding legislation from the federal government to protect Canadians’ jobs, privacy, and
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CUPE is sending its deepest condolences to the families, friends, and community members affected by the tragic violence yesterday in Tumbler Ridge, BC. In moments like these, the pain felt by a small, close-knit community can be overwhelming. CUPE members across Canada stand in solidarity with the people of Tumbler Ridge as they mourn, support each
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CUPE 7575 is condemning recent statements from Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) administration suggesting further cuts may be coming as the board faces a growing special education deficit. According to a London Free Press report, Education Director Bill Tucker warned that “every department will be under scrutiny” as TVDSB projects a $2.5 million special education shortfall for