Global Justice
CUPE, CFOB, Cuso International deliver postcards calling for release of Burmese political prisoners
Feb 2, 2012 04:31 PM Representatives of CUPE, the Canadian Friends of Burma (CFOB), and Cuso International delivered over 800 postcards to the Embassy of Myanmar today, as well as a letter from CUPE National President Paul Moist. more »
CUPE supports Attawapiskat, marks Human Rights Day
Dec 9, 2011 10:17 AM Charlie Angus, NDP MP for Timmins-James Bay, expressed his disgust at the lack of response from the federal government, since Attawapiskat First Nation declared a state of emergency due to a housing crisis more than four weeks ago. Many members of the reserve are living in tents or houses badly in need of repair, as temperatures have reached 34C below zero and continue to drop. more »
UPDATE: Iran re-arrests unionist Ebrahim Madadi just one week after granting him freedom
Dec 9, 2011 06:48 AM Iranian authorities have re-arrested Ebrahim Madadi, a board member of the Tehran bus drivers' union, the Vahed Syndicate who had been released from prison just days ago. Ebrahim has been unjustly held on false charges of endangering national security. more »
UK’s largest union launches nationwide strike
Nov 29, 2011 04:44 PM On the eve of what could be the largest strike in the U.K. since the general strike of 1926, CUPE National President Paul Moist and National Secretary-Treasurer Charles Fleury have sent this strong message of solidarity to our brothers and sisters in UNISON. more »
Justice: CUPE's international solidarity report 2010-2011
Jun 28, 2011 03:32 PM CUPE's international solidarity report captures our work defending human rights and labour rights across the globe. more »
- Wisconsin workers fight back: recall of Gov. Walker expected 01/18/12
- Iran: Imprisoned trade unionist Ebrahim Madadi is freed 12/01/11
- Arbitrary dismissals in the Ecuadorian public sector 11/29/11
- Three points of convergence on global justice, democracy 11/02/11
- Solidarity in Action: Reconstruction in Haiti 10/31/11
- Join the campaign to free all political prisoners in Burma 10/24/11
- Mexican Electrical Workers finally win recognition and settlement 09/19/11
- CUPE signs letter calling for action on murder of activist priest in Colombia 09/19/11
- Trade unions in Fiji under attack– take action! 08/31/11
- CUPE representatives attend Caribbean Canadian Emerged Leadership Dialogue 2011 08/31/11