Marriage

Good and bad decision on equal benefits

Mar 3, 2007 11:25 AM CUPE President Paul Moist congratulated the Supreme of Canada today for their decision in support of same-sex spousal Canada Pension Plan (CPP) benefits, but chided them on their refusal to make this payment retroactive.

Protect Equal Marriage - Take Action Now!

May 8, 2006 03:24 PM Prime Minister Harper has confirmed that his government will introduce a motion to vote on re-opening equal marriage – that is to take-away the right for same sex marriage.

Passage of Bill C-38 a victory for human rights says CUPE

Jun 29, 2005 01:18 PM OTTAWA – The passage of Bill C-38, legislation that will extend marriage rights to all lesbian and gay Canadians, is a victory for human rights says the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE).

CUPE calls on all its members to lobby MPs in favour of equal marriage

Jun 24, 2005 12:38 PM Canada’s largest union is urging its members to lobby their MPs in favour of equal marriage.

Lobby battle heats up over same-sex marriage bill

Feb 4, 2005 09:36 AM Federal Justice Minister Irwin Cotler announced legislation this week that would entrench equal marriage for lesbian and gay couples, while lobbying for and against the principal of equal marriage heated up. Tell your MP where you stand.