April 2026

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

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),