April 2026

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/

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

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

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

Image Open image in modal After nearly three months of collective bargaining, members of CUPE 1600 at the Toronto Zoo have reached a tentative agreement.  “We’re pleased to have reached a tentative agreement that reflects the needs of our entire membership, including both permanent and seasonal workers,” said Lynda Bongelli, president of CUPE 1600. “Our bargaining

Early childhood educators, ECEs, across Nova Scotia are calling out ongoing delays in receiving back pay they are owed. Employers have confirmed that required paperwork has been submitted, and that government is the source of the months-long delay. Workers say the issue is no longer administrative—it is about respect. “Workers have done everything required. Our employers have

Long-term care workers at Valley View Villa, in Halifax, Nova Scotia represented by CUPE 2330, joined the picket line this morning, along with 24 other long-term care homes province wide. “Even 4 days into a province-wide strike, Minister Adams is insistent that their offer is strong and competitive. I think over 2,000 striking workers, with more

CUPE 5335 and the Conseil des syndicats des conseils scolaires de l’Ontario (CSCSO) strongly condemn the Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario’s (CEPEO’s) intention to cut 24 full-time equivalent positions, affecting approximately 45 CUPE-member education workers by the end of the school year.  “These cuts are a direct assault on the frontline workers who, day in

Members of the CUPE Saskatchewan Municipal Employees’ Committee, SMEC, sponsored registration and hosted an engaging booth at this year’s SUMA Convention and Tradeshow held from April 12 to 15 in Regina. SMEC’s booth featured a “look book” highlighting the wide range of vital services CUPE municipal members provide in communities across Saskatchewan, along with a prize