Poverty
HEU’s Living Wage Campaign gaining community support in B.C.
Dec 6, 2010 02:26 PM The Living Wage Campaign—an organized effort to raise awareness of poverty and the cost of living in B.C.—is gaining momentum in local communities, thanks to the support of the Hospital Employees’ Union (HEU), CUPE’s health services division in the province. more »
Moist adds his voice at Regina Welfare Rights rally
Jan 28, 2011 05:07 PM Speaking at a rally in downtown Regina, Theresa Poness said she and her co-workers, members of CUPE 4973, are worried about how Regina’s most vulnerable citizens will manage when the Centre’s doors close next month. more »
McGuinty government must take meaningful action to address poverty - CUPE Ontario
Dec 2, 2010 02:08 PM In light of reports showing that Canada is becoming more and more polarized between the ‘haves’ and the ‘have nots’, CUPE Ontario President Fred Hahn is renewing his call for the McGuinty government to take meaningful action to address poverty. more »
Moist addresses HEU convention in Vancouver
Oct 28, 2010 11:36 AM Moist thanks delegates for their activism to address poverty issues for all workers through the union’s living wage campaign. He also pressed home the importance of supporting the national call to expand Canada Pension Plan benefits. more »
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