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The entire education sector breathed a sigh of relief when Minister Drainville announced he would not proceed with the cuts planned in June. “We welcome the minister’s decision, but with caution. Let’s not forget that the damage has already been done in some school boards. Some workers have already been shown the door, and services for […]

CUPE 5513, representing nearly 250 workers at Brightwater Senior Living of Capital Crossing in Regina, signed their first collective agreement this week. Brightwater Senior Living of Capital Crossing is a retirement community offering housing with health care services. Staff members include charge nurses, medication assistants, housekeepers, receptionists, engagement specialists, kitchen staff, and resident assistants. “We are proud

CUPE recognizes that housing is a fundamental human right and has called on the government to prioritize non-market housing solutions by making significant investments in social housing. CUPE has also urged the federal government to make sure the National Housing Strategy is on track to secure adequate housing for all people living in Canada.  

Today is the eighth week of picketing for CUPE 5525. To mark the occasion, the 24 racialized personal care workers of CUPE 5525 welcomed NDP shadow minister for labour, Jamie West, and president of CUPE 1734, Michelle Campbell, to their picket line. The workers have been on the picket line since May 28, after the

At a general meeting, members of CUPE 5564 voted in favour of a truce, which means that the unlimited general strike underway will be suspended starting tomorrow morning until October 31.   In return, Shawinigan bus drivers will receive an immediate wage increase along with retroactive pay dating back to November 1, 2024, which will

Outside workers with the City of Laval (CUPE 4545) began a strike to last three consecutive days starting at 2pm today. Talks have broken down, primarily on the issue of wages. Workers have not had an increase to their wages in four years now, and this marks the second work stoppage since last spring. “Times are

The Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750) is calling out the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) and the Ford government after confirmation that 26 document management jobs will be eliminated and handed to Iron Mountain, a private company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The workers provide essential support to Ontario’s workplace safety system. The layoff notices

To all CUPE chartered organizations: Dear Sisters, Brothers and Friends, In preparation for the Thirty-second Biennial CUPE Convention, please find enclosed: The OFFICIAL CONVENTION CALL Information about using PRONOUNS A letter explaining how DELEGATE REPRESENTATION at convention is determined CUTTING CONVENTION CARBON leaflet TRAVEL NOTICE contact information for booking travel with reduced fares to the convention. Early booking will ensure the best possible savings

Just as Canada was set to make major tech companies like Google, Amazon, and Meta pay their fair share of tax for operating in the Canadian market, the Carney Liberals capitulated to Trump – scrapping the Digital Services Tax and leaving an estimated $7 billion in revenue on the table over the next five years.

The federal government has introduced Bill C-2, the so-called Strong Borders Act, which is an attack on human rights, migrant and refugee rights, and the privacy rights of everyone who lives in Canada. With this bill, the Carney Liberals are letting Donald Trump write Canadian domestic policy, allowing for mass public surveillance without warrants, create