Research, Job Evaluation, Health & Safety Branch
CUPE has the largest research capacity of any union in Canada, providing expert analysis and advice on a wide range of issues facing our members. The goal of Job Evaluation is to achieve fair and equitable wages now and in the future for all CUPE member. Health and Safety provides members with resources to prevent and eliminate workplace hazards.
Tabletalk - Spring 2009
November 4, 2009 10:42 AM Bargaining in the recession is tough, read how investing in the public sector can help the economic recovery. Good news about EI – your local may be eligible for a EI rebate – check it out! Casual employees are often the employers’ answer to cheap labour, but this issue describes CUPE’s victory in protecting casual workers in New Brunswick – where they are also fighting back against government imposed wage controls. This issue announces CUPE’s Guide to negotiating privatization protection – to assist locals fight back at the bargaining table. more »
Tabletalk - Winter 2009
November 2, 2009 10:42 AM In the Winter Issue of Tabletalk you can read about how Toronto library workers won pay equity. Check out how Saskatchewan school board workers made gains while merging locals. What are TFSAs? Read about the latest savings tool available. BC Health Care workers finally get some justice after the BC Liberals plundered their collective agreement-here’s some good news! Collective agreement language can help smooth the return to work transition, this issue provides collective agreement language designed to accommodate employees with disabilities return to work. And …announcing CUPE’s new Green Bargaining Guide to help locals negotiate green language in their workplaces more »
Residential long-term care in Canada: our vision for better seniors’ care
October 21, 2009 04:19 PM This 101 page research paper starts by defining residential long-term care, shows that coverage is inadequate and uneven, shows the link between working conditions and caring, that non-profit ownership and delivery improve access and quality, and makes recommendations. Also available is a shorter summary more »
Global day of action on climate change
October 19, 2009 09:41 AM Oct. 24 is the International Day of Action on Climate Change. CUPE urges members to take part either at the main event in Ottawa or at any of dozens of events across Canada. more »
- Job Evaluation Information 12/03/09
- Cooking Up A Storm: Shared food services in the health care sector 11/25/09
- New Bicycling Bargaining Language 11/02/09
- CUPE Gender-neutral Job Evaluation Plan 10/30/09
- What is PPP Canada Inc.? 10/14/09
- Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA): A Plan for Privatization of Public Services 10/14/09
- CUPE 2009 long-term care tour 09/23/09
- Bargaining Benefits – Vehicle Allowances 09/10/09
- Bargaining Benefits – Cellular Phones/Pagers 09/10/09
- Generic Speaking Notes re: P3s in Water For: Atlantic Water Tour 06/18/09
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