April 2026

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 committee worked hard throughout negotiations, […]

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  K-12 provincial bargaining committee in BC is pleased to announce  a tentative provincial framework agreement with the British Columbia Public School Employers’ Association, BCPSEA. “This was a tough round of bargaining, but our committee worked hard and was determined to get a fair deal for our members that was in line with other provincial public

Education workers in southwestern Ontario represented by CUPE 4299 and the Ontario School Board Council of Unions, OSBCU, strongly condemn the Conseil scolaire catholique Providence’s, CSC Providence, plan to lay off between 40 and 50 CUPE education workers by the end of this school year in August. “These cuts are a direct attack on the frontline

The outside workers at the Ville de Montréal launched a second strike this morning. The three-day action will run from 6:00 a.m. on April 15 to 6 a.m. on April 18. Workers picketed in front of all municipal garages on the first day. At a press conference earlier today, Jean‑Pierre Lauzon, president of the Syndicat des cols bleus regroupés de Montréal (CUPE 301),

Saskatchewan’s largest union is sounding the alarm on for-profit cash-for-blood schemes that present a clear and present danger to Saskatchewan residents. Following the shocking revelation that two people in Manitoba died after donating plasma at two separate, for-profit Grifols plasma collection clinics, Health Canada has pla­ced terms and con­di­tions on Gri­fols’ blood estab­lish­ment licence. Health Canada’s

Dax Law, CUPE 70 Library Director, spoke to reporters on how Bill 28 will impact library workers who will have to make sense of the confusing, vague, and problematic legislation.  Bill 28 will require the physical segregation of library materials the government deems “explicit” and will make those materials inaccessible to the public unless they go

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/

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 president of the CUPE 9-1-1

April 1, 2026 marks four full years since CUPE 5430 members last received a wage increase – an unfortunate milestone that underscores the urgency to reach a fair deal for Saskatchewan’s frontline health care workers. For thousands of workers who keep the health care system running every day, this anniversary is no cause for celebration. It represents