History
CUPE was formed in 1963 by merging the National Union of Public Employees and the National Union of Public Service Employees. It has grown to become Canada's largest union, providing a strong voice in support of workers' rights, equality and top quality public services.Important dates in CUPE's history
May 6, 2003 12:00 PM From collective begging, to wage and price controls, through Reaganomics, CUPE has come a long way. This timeline illustrates important moments on that journey. more »
A history of standing up for jobs and services
Apr 23, 2002 08:47 PM In thousands of workplaces and communities across Canada, public sector workers know what it means to have control over their working lives. They are the 570,000 members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Canada’s biggest and fastest growing union. more »
A Worker’s Guide to doing a Local Union’s History
Apr 30, 2003 12:58 PM Union history is a crucial part of our country’s history. It recounts the struggles of working people and their unions and shows the major role unions played in the building of our country. more »
- AFL gears up to celebrate centennial in 2012 06/10/11
- Labour Day message from CUPE Ontario 09/03/10
- Fred Hahn unanimously elected president of CUPE Ontario – Historic selection by CUPE Ontario Executive Board to replace Sid Ryan 12/08/09
- CUPE mourns the loss of Tom O’Leary 08/08/06
- Patrick Lenihan: from Irish rebel to founder of Canadian public service unionism 07/11/03
- Lofty McMillan: the boy from Port Hood 07/07/03
- Grace Hartman, National President, 1975-1983 04/30/03
- Stan Little, National President, 1963-1975 08/31/00