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Image Open image in modal CUPE is warning the federal government against handing control of Canada’s major airports over to private investors, saying privatization will mean higher costs for passengers and more pressure on airport workers.  Canada’s airports are critical public infrastructure. They exist to serve passengers, workers and communities, not to be profit centres for […]

Image Open image in modal The Federal Court of Appeal has found that denying Employment Insurance (EI) supports to new parents who lose their jobs is discriminatory. The Liberals could have resolved this inequity years ago. Now the courts are forcing action.  Workers are being denied EI for not having enough qualifying hours after returning from

Image Open image in modal CUPE has submitted key priorities for Budget 2026 that include bold investments in public infrastructure and public services. This will help create good jobs, protect communities and lay the foundation for economic resilience in the face of Trump’s latest round of tariffs. This budget must prioritize people and public services

Over the past year, CUPE members have proven that together we can win higher wages and better working conditions. Our victories have come in the face of continued pressure on public services, collective bargaining rights and the ability of workers to stand up for themselves. These pressures are worsened by Donald Trump’s attacks on Canadian sovereignty,

Image Open image in modal While Canadians are worried about the economic impacts of Donald Trump’s trade war, Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting an Investment Summit with wealthy CEOs and foreign investors looking to sell off public infrastructure and Canada’s critical minerals. Canadians deserve more from their government, and on September 12-14, they will

Image Open image in modal Flight attendants at Canadian North have filed a Notice of Dispute under the Canada Labour Code, citing a lack of meaningful progress in negotiations with the airline.  Bargaining between the airline and nearly 200 flight attendants represented by CUPE 8111 has been ongoing since March, but key issues remain unresolved, including

Image Open image in modal WestJet flight attendants represented by CUPE 8125 have ratified their new collective agreement, with a 90.2% vote in favour of ratification.  “This is a strong mandate from our members and recognition of the meaningful gains we made at the bargaining table,” said Alia Hussain, president of CUPE 8125. “This is only

After months of scrutiny over its practices, the private company that Canadian Blood Services contracted to collect plasma has paused its Canadian operations. CUPE is calling on the federal government to finally put public safety ahead of corporate profits, make the pause permanent and end for-profit plasma collection in Canada. CUPE has opposed for-profit plasma collection for

Image Open image in modal After months of negotiations and finally reaching a tentative agreement with the airline Monday, CUPE 8125, representing WestJet flight attendants, has begun the ratification process with its members.  Details of the tentative agreement have been shared with members and will be reviewed during a series of meetings being scheduled for next week.

Image Open image in modal Canadians overwhelmingly support WestJet flight attendants in their fight for fair wages and an end to unpaid work, according to a new Abacus Data survey commissioned as flight attendants represented by CUPE 8125 prepare for potential strike action. The survey, conducted July 17 to 19 among 1,500 Canadian adults aged 18