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Emancipation Day is a day to pause, reflect and celebrate those that paved a way to freedom and liberation for so many enslaved people. On March 24, 2021, Members of Parliament voted unanimously to officially recognize August 1 as Emancipation Day in Canada. August 1 is significant because it marks the day in 1834 when the […]

The union representing the majority of long-term care workers in the province, CUPE Nova Scotia, says that conciliation efforts have failed, and negotiations with the provincial government have reached an impasse. The conciliation officer’s report to the Minister of Labour will be filed on July 8, setting in motion possible job action. CUPE long-term care locals

Sisters, Brothers, and Friends: Since my last report in March, CUPE members across the country have continued to rise to the challenges as we slowly recover from the global pandemic and the impact it has had on our communities, our workplaces, and our union. Our membership continues to grow, even though not all of our members have

Front-line education workers and concerned community members have been calling and emailing Toronto District School Board (TDSB) trustees in advance of the board’s meeting on Wednesday afternoon, urging trustees to pass a no-cuts budget. On June 8, the TDSB’s Finance, Budget, and Enrolment Committee rejected a proposed budget containing cuts that was presented by senior management. At

CUPE 118, representing municipal workers in Tofino, and the District of Tofino reached a tentative agreement Tuesday after two days of mediation. “We are confident that the agreement reached responds to the mandate from our members,” said CUPE 118 President Stacy Watton. “It was the hard work and dedication of members that enabled us to reach

Photo credit: Jennifer Ricard. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license. Public library workers and the organizers of Drag Story Time events are being harassed and threatened by right-wing extremists. And to make matters worse, this surge of hate is taking place during annual Pride Celebrations. Drag Story Time events

Every year, 2SLGBTQ+ CUPE members and our allies come together to celebrate Pride and demand an end to homophobia, transphobia and oppression. We once again call on governments and employers to prioritize safety for Two-Spirit, queer, and trans workers. Too often, 2SLGBTQ+ workers are subjected to violence, harassment and exclusion at work. Two-Spirit, trans, and non-binary workers are especially vulnerable to workplace discrimination

Frontline education workers demonstrated outside and attended inside at the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB) meeting on last night. Despite rising enrollment and this school board’s own projection that funding will increase for the 2022-2023 school year starting in September, trustees are cutting 11 frontline workers: custodians, maintenance, and clerical staff. “There is an

Over 175 workers at Brightwater Senior Living of Capital Crossing in Regina are the latest members to join the Canadian Union of Public Employees. Brightwater Senior Living of Capital Crossing is a retirement community offering housing with healthcare services.  Staff members include charge nurses, medication assistants, housekeepers, receptionists, engagement specialists, kitchen staff, and resident assistants. The newest

We applaud the courage and commitment of our members, who have been on the front lines throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The past two years have shown how vital our public services are, and the consequences of decades of underfunding and austerity at all levels of government. CUPE members and public service workers around the world continue