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Join CUPE’s National President Mark Hancock and CLC President Bea Bruske at a rally for federal     anti-scab legislation on Tuesday, September 19, at 11:30AM on Parliament Hill. Generations of labour activists have fought for federal anti-scab legislation, to give power back to workers during labour disputes. Join us on September 19th to tell the federal government […]

As summer draws to an end, on behalf of all 715,000 CUPE members nationwide, we want to wish a safe and restorative Labour Day to our members, activists, staff, and retirees. Labour Day marks a moment of reflection on the calendar – an opportunity for us to take stock of our wins, the lessons learned along

Below is a list of questions for Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce as he prepares to avoid students, workers, and real classrooms for another year As Premier Doug Ford’s most reliable minister of spin and selfies announced his first photo-op for the 2023-2024 school year, frontline education workers are sharing a back-to-school review list for the

Instead of returning to the bargaining table with an offer that would address underlying concerns at the Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library, the town on Friday chose to pursue a lengthy legal proceeding that will not resolve the issues, says CUPE 905, which represents library workers. “The Mayor and Council will do anything to avoid giving these

With 100% of the votes in support, 325 teaching assistants (TAs) at Saint Mary’s University (SMU) have now joined CUPE 3912. “The unanimous voting result is a testament to the passion of our unified community of TAs,” said Jonathan Mansvelt, a member of the SMU TA Organizing Committee. “We are only just getting started and I am

CUPE strongly condemns the Government of Saskatchewan’s attempt to force education workers to out trans kids.   Building on the wave of anti-2SLGBTQI+ hate we are seeing across the country; Saskatchewan Minister of Education, Dustin Duncan, announced last week that parents will be notified when a young person uses a new name or pronoun at school. This

Longshore workers at the Port of Quebec, who have been locked out for close to a year, will provide frisbees and treats at the family celebration to be held at the Port of Quebec as a reminder of their presence in the community. “Longshore workers know full well that time spent with the family is precious.

Downtown of Drummondville, rue Lindsay. Photo Wikimedia Commons / Jeangagnon The union representing outside workers in Drummondville were shocked to learn of the upcoming reinstatement of a public works foreman who had been cited for harassment, incivility and discrimination. In October 2022, more than 25 outside workers complained of the unacceptable behaviours by the person in question,

Multiple roles, skill set required go far beyond customer service duties, says union Despite having the highest visibility among employees of BC Rapid Transit Company (BCRTC), SkyTrain Attendants and the work they do remain a mystery for much of the riding public who depend on the service they provide every day. That perception is about to

Administrative and Support Staff at Cape Breton University (CBU), represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike on August 21st, 2023, with 93.5% of the entire membership voting to authorize a strike. CUPE 3131 represents approximately 90 members who work in administrative and support roles in departments that