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CUPE 4625 and Alberta’s Sturgeon School Division have reached a tentative settlement in the strike that has been ongoing since January 13. Voting will open later this morning for over 200 education support workers to ratify the settlement. We expect a result tomorrow by mid-day. If the members approve the agreement, they will return to work […]

CUPE 520 has reached a tentative agreement with the Calgary Catholic School District. The deal, like others reached this week, is a four-year agreement ending in August 2028. The wage settlement is higher than the provincial government mandate. CUPE 520 will hold its ratification meeting on Thursday. If members agree to the settlement, employees will return to

The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Unifor, the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) and the Interprovincial EI Working Group are demanding urgent improvements to Canada’s Employment Insurance (EI) system, as workers face economic hardship due to tariffs from the United States. This EI roadmap has been endorsed by over 100 organizations and unions across the country.

CUPE National President Mark Hancock wrote to Canada’s new Prime Minister Mark Carney today, congratulating him on winning the Liberal leadership race. Hancock affirmed CUPE’s Montreal Declaration and CUPE’s commitment to putting workers and communities first in the fight against Donald Trump’s assault on Canada. “Privatization is a race to the bottom, Prime Minister,” wrote

With more Canadians struggling with mental health challenges and a cost of living crisis, jobs at Services and Housing in the Province (SHIP) have become increasingly difficult in recent years just as workers wages have stagnated. That was the resounding message delivered in yesterday’s strike vote by members of CUPE 966 who work at the

Almost a full year into bargaining their first contract, employees at The Gathering Place are moving to conciliation. The Gathering Place is a community health centre serving vulnerable groups in St. John’s, including those needing physical and mental health support, low-income earners or people experiencing homelessness or food insecurity.   “We know that the goal of providing

Workers are already seeing the impact of chaotic trade threats being issued from the US. A strong social safety net with a robust employment insurance (EI) system is critical to support workers in these tough times. With a federal election looming, workers need to know which candidates and which parties will institute concrete measures to

Marking one week since the start of their strike, CUPE 1656 members at the Region of Waterloo are determined to continue fighting for a fair deal as their employer continues to turn its back on workers after backtracking on proposals made during negotiations. “It’s upsetting that we are still on strike as Council Chair Karen Redman

CUPE 456 and the City of Melville in eastern Saskatchewan are pleased to announce that a tentative agreement has been reached. “We are pleased that we have concluded this round of bargaining and look forward to continuing to provide quality public services for the residents of Melville, “said Kevin Schick, president of CUPE 456. The deal still

The future of $10-a-day child care in Saskatchewan is uncertain once the current agreement expires on March 31, 2026. The federal government has announced an additional $36.8 billion over five years, starting in 2026-27 but Saskatchewan is one of only two provinces who has not signed a renewal agreement. “Scott Moe is leaving approximately 1 billion