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New books chart public path for municipal services

May 22, 2012 09:24 PM The Municipal Services Project is launching two books that make the case for health, water and electricity services to be publicly delivered.

CUPE offers support to Quebec student protesters

May 22, 2012 05:12 PM CUPE leaders offered their support to student protesters in Quebec taking a strong stand against tuition fee hikes and the recently imposed Special Bill 78, which represents a disturbing violation of basic rights to freedom of assembly.

Video: CUPE 966 members on the picket line fighting concessions and inequality

May 22, 2012 11:32 AM Over 500 employees of the Region of Peel, Ontario Works unit of CUPE Local 966 have been on the picket line since May 3, fighting concessions and inequality in the workplace.

CUPE marching in rally against Quebec’s Bill 78 on May 22

May 21, 2012 08:44 PM CUPE is inviting all members to join the Fédération des travailleurs et travailleuses du Québec (FTQ) and its affiliates to a rally on May 22 in Montreal. CUPE will be participating under the banner of the Alliance sociale. Given recent events and the adoption of Bill 78 in Quebec, it is important to be present at the event.

Strong strike votes at UBC and Uvic

May 18, 2012 05:41 PM CUPE Locals 116 and 2278 have secured strong strike votes from their members. The members of local 116 voted 89 per cent in favour of a strike mandate for their bargaining team while 2278 members provided an 81 per cent vote in favour.

CUPE Local 5050 to hold Walk of Concern to highlight cuts to services and jobs

May 18, 2012 12:25 PM The union representing more than 1,300 school board workers at the Cape Breton Victoria Regional School Board will be holding a "Walk of Concern" to highlight the second year in a row of cuts to services and jobs.

CUPE members meet with Swaziland trade unionist and HIV activist

May 18, 2012 12:02 PM In her inspiring life, trade unionist Siphiwe Hlophe has been on the frontlines of Swaziland’s labour, women’s rights and HIV movements. This week, CUPE members and staff had the opportunity to meet her and learn firsthand about the grassroots struggle against HIV in Swaziland.

Transhelp Unit of CUPE Local 966 files for "no board"

May 18, 2012 10:21 AM Employees of the Region of Peel, Transhelp Unit, members of CUPE Local 966, filed for a "no board" on May 17 with the Ministry of Labour, putting them in a legal strike or lockout position in the second week of June.

New collective agreement for members of the Société Immobilière du Québec

May 17, 2012 03:25 PM The members of Société Immobilière du Québec (SESIQ, CUPE 2929) have signed a new collective agreement with the employer. The agreement runs from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2015.

More than 1,100 front-line public service workers coming to Windsor

May 17, 2012 02:20 PM Members of Canada’s largest and most progressive union are coming to the City of Roses next week to plan the next steps in their fight to protect the quality public services and good jobs that support communities like Windsor.