Image Open image in modal The federal government’s Spring Economic Update announced that Canada Pension Plan base contribution rates will drop from 9.9% (split between workers and employers) to 9.5% starting in 2027. They estimate this will mean a savings of about $133 per year for a worker making $70,000. CPP contribution rates are set by […]
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Each year, the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia is recognized on May 17 worldwide to fight discrimination and violence towards 2SLGBTQI+ people. Hate directed towards Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer and intersex people is on the rise in Canada. Some right-wing provincial governments have introduced regressive, transphobic policies and legislation that put
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CUPE says the rosier-than-expected financial picture painted in Tuesday’s Spring Economic Update means the federal government can – and should – be investing in public services and the workers who deliver them. In particular, CUPE says while the $6 billion recruitment initiative for the trades is welcome news, it is disappointing to see the initiative leaves
Image Open image in modal Front-line health care workers gathered at the Saskatchewan Legislature today to highlight new research showing that Continuing Care Assistants (CCAs) in Saskatchewan are among the lowest paid in the country, intensifying concerns about staffing shortages and the stability of the province’s health system. Members of CUPE 5430’s Continuing Care Assistant Committee
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Image Open image in modal Flight attendants at WestJet, represented by CUPE 8125, have issued a formal notice of dispute following more than seven months of ongoing negotiations that have not produced sufficient progress on key issues. CUPE 8125 represents approximately 4,400 cabin personnel at WestJet mainline. Since serving notice to bargain last September, the union
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Image Open image in modal Delegates from across Newfoundland and Labrador will gather this week for the CUPE NL Convention, bringing together workers from across sectors to set priorities for the year ahead and strengthen the collective voice of public service workers in the province. This year’s convention is being held during the “Year of Health
Long-term care workers represented by CUPE at 24 homes across the province are now on strike, with more expected to follow in the coming days. For picket line locations please visit: https://ltcc-ns.cupe.ca/
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Image Open image in modal For National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, held April 12–18, 2026, CUPE is celebrating the work of emergency dispatchers. Thanks to the dedication and fortitude of these professionals, thousands of people receive help in the most critical moments of their lives. “These men and women demonstrate exemplary professionalism,” said Isabelle Beaudoin the
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Artificial intelligence is spreading fast without any rules governing this powerful new technology. Workers need strong laws that protect their jobs and human rights. CUPE has shared that call with members of a Senate committee studying the impacts of AI. When employers and governments bring in new technology, they often don’t consult or consider us as
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CUPE’s National Environment policy calls on us to cut emissions that cause climate change, fight for environmental justice, eliminate plastic waste and other steps. We know what our environmental problems and challenges are. Enough talk has happened on issues like climate change and water quality. Clear steps will move us forward. As citizens, as workers and