http://cupe.ca en The Canadian Union of Public Employees represents 600,000 working women and men across Canada http://cupe.ca/rallies/stands-solidarity-electro-motive Canada’s largest union is standing in support of the 465 members of CAW local 27, currently locked-out by Caterpillar from the Electro-Motive plant in London, ON. National President Paul Moist and CUPE Ontario President Fred Hahn made a donation to locked out workers during the mass day of action held on January 21. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:54:00 -0500 49082 at cupe.ca http://cupe.ca/political-action/demands-harper-government-disclose CUPE supports the call by CAW for the Harper government to disclose the terms and commitments made during the purchase of Electro-Motive by Caterpillar Inc., under the Investment Canada Act. Read the letter from Paul Moist, CUPE National President. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:13:00 -0500 48928 at cupe.ca http://cupe.ca/about/year-end-message-paul-moist-charles As 2011 winds down, we take the opportunity to thank all CUPE activists and staff for your hard work and dedication to our over 615,000 members throughout this past year. Best wishes to each of you for a peaceful holiday season and all the best in 2012, and thanks again for your incredible dedication to the important work of our union. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:31:00 -0500 48903 at cupe.ca http://cupe.ca/about/committee-applications CUPE is looking for experienced activists with expertise on the important issues our national committees deal with. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:58:00 -0500 29118 at cupe.ca http://cupe.ca/unions/remembrance-day-2011-honours-canadas All Canadians owe a great debt to our veterans, one that cannot truly be fully repaid. We can, however, ensure veterans who have been injured or disabled while defending this country have a financially secure future when they return to civilian life and to ensure that voice of veterans is strengthened and valued in our society. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:27:00 -0500 48431 at cupe.ca http://cupe.ca/political-action/canadian-labour-founding-continuing The upcoming campaign for leader of the federal New Democratic Party should not be hung up on ‘red herring’ issues says Paul Moist, national president of Canada’s largest union. Moist released a statement today in response to recent comments on the past and future role of unions in the NDP, the party founded by the Canadian labour movement, and in choosing the next federal leader. Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:07:00 -0400 47481 at cupe.ca http://cupe.ca/about/mourns-loss-brother-ed-blackman Brother Ed Blackman has passed away after a short illness. Brother Blackman was the President of Local 500, representing Winnipeg Civic Employees for 17 years. He also served as a General Vice-President on CUPE's National Executive Board. Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:35:00 -0400 47023 at cupe.ca http://cupe.ca/women/paul-moist-offers-support-save-nbs CUPE National President Paul Moist sent a letter to New Brunswick Premier David Alward protesting the NB government’s decision to cut funding for the advisory council on the status of women. Tue, 05 Apr 2011 10:34:00 -0400 45810 at cupe.ca http://cupe.ca/economics/paul-moists-statement-changes CUPE National President calls the existing legislation little more than "a large rubber stamp" that has allowed many damaging foreign takeovers that have often hurt communities and led to a weakening of Canada’s economy. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:53:00 -0400 45572 at cupe.ca http://cupe.ca/unions/stands-solidarity-british-workers Paul Moist has sent a letter offering CUPE's support and solidarity to British workers on the eve of a mass rally in London for public services. Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:18:00 -0400 45562 at cupe.ca http://cupe.ca/unions/national-president-promises-defend Paul Moist promises CUPE Saskatchewan convention delegates that CUPE will be vocal in defending the rights of public sector workers and the services they deliver. Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:23:00 -0500 45378 at cupe.ca http://cupe.ca/privatization/cant-shrink-greatness-moist-kingston Building mobilizing capacity in communities through broad-based local coalitions is the best way to defend public services and support local economies and jobs, CUPE President Paul Moist told more the 150 people gathered at a community lunch in Kingston recently. Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:02:00 -0500 45310 at cupe.ca http://cupe.ca/health-care/message-paul-moist-registered-practical On March 8, registered practical nurses met in North Bay at a regional conference focused on quality patient care, RPN skill utilization and sharing best practices. Watch the video message from Paul Moist to registered practical nurses. Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:21:00 -0500 45294 at cupe.ca http://cupe.ca/global-justice/national-president-paul-moist-appalled The recent shooting during a peaceful demonstration of South African Municipal Workers Union shop steward Petros Msiza by the South African Police is shocking. CUPE supports SAMWU’s call for a judicial inquiry into police violence. Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:03:00 -0500 45280 at cupe.ca http://cupe.ca/pensions/clc-retirement-security-leadership As part of the Retirement Security for Everyone Campaign, the CLC is holding a series of Leadership Assemblies across Canada. Tue, 01 Mar 2011 09:53:00 -0500 45091 at cupe.ca