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Under the guise of boosting the Canadian economy and eliminating interprovincial trade barriers, the Carney Liberals are attempting to ram through legislation that poses serious threats to workers’ rights, environmental protections, and Indigenous sovereignty. CUPE is calling on the federal government to reconsider Bill C-5, the so-called “One Canadian Economy” Act. The bill would allow the […]

Health PEI and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) are pleased to announce a tentative three-year collective agreement covering the period from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2026. CUPE members in health care (locals 805, 1051, 1778, and 1779) will vote on the agreement on Tuesday, June 24. The tentative agreement represents a shared

As the strike by Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) workers stretches into its fourth week, Harry Goslin, President of the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750), joined the picket line in Barrie on Wednesday, June 18, to support members in their fight for a fair contract, safer working conditions, and respect on the job. Goslin

Following the lead of two Hydro-Québec unions, one representing specialists and professionals and the other onsite nurses, a third HQ union representing grid employees (SERHQ-CUPE 5735) has issued a strike notice, announcing that they will refuse to work overtime from June 16 to 20, 2025. This group consists of 205 employees who perform critical tasks. They

CUPE 998, the union representing Manitoba Hydro support workers has received a strong strike mandate from its members following a bargaining stalemate. CUPE has filed for conciliation support in an attempt to reach a fair deal. No strike date has been set. The strike vote comes as Hydro’s mismanagement by the previous PC government has not

CUPE 829, representing approximately 350 education support workers in the Medicine Hat Public School Division, ratified a new four-year collective agreement on May 13 that will be in place until August 31, 2028. The previous agreement expired in 2024. Almost 90% of voting members supported the new contract.  This new deal comes after a forced vote

Okanagan wildfire burns in 2023. Photo: Getty As Prime Minister Carney meets with first ministers in Saskatoon, CUPE is calling on the federal government to take urgent action to support communities impacted by wildfires that are ravaging northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan. “We commend the incredible effort of first responders and wildfire crews working to combat these wildfires

CUPE President Mark Hancock greets prize draw winner and County Grey Councillor Dane Nielsen, along with FCM president and Vancouver City Councillor Rebecca Bligh, and NEB members Karen Ranalletta and Sherry Hillier. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities held its annual convention and trade show  May 29 to June 1 in Ottawa, convening municipal officials from across

Personal Care Workers at Villa Colombo Homes for the Aged Inc. are on strike as of Wednesday, May 28. CUPE 5525 members in the Supportive Housing Unit have been negotiating with Villa Colombo for over a year and have reached an impasse with the employer. “Throughout the pandemic, Villa Colombo staff worked tirelessly to keep residents

Home support workers represented by CUPE 3953 from the Victorian Order of Nurses of Cumberland County voted in favour of a strike mandate, with 100% of those who voted authorizing a strike. “We’re proud to join the rest of the CUPE home support workers by voting in favour of the strike, but we’re disappointed it’s come