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VIDEO: Regina public surgery centre best way to expand capacity

Jan 24, 2012 05:29 PM The long-promised public day surgery centre in Regina would do far more to expand surgical capacity than the use of for-profit surgical clinics. That’s the message in CUPE Saskatchewan’s new television ad, Build it. The ad takes aim at the Wall government’s decision to invest in private for-profit clinics, instead of the long-awaited public day surgery centre.

CUPE members star in ads showing public services and the people who provide them

Jan 19, 2012 08:30 AM CUPE has launched a TV ad, profiling just a small portion of all the important work that its members do to keep Toronto strong and vibrant city. The ad campaign, featuring seven CUPE members, profiles just a few of the many important services that CUPE members provide in Toronto and underlines the need to support the city workers who provide them.

CUPE members lobby for renewed Health Accord

Dec 14, 2011 04:54 PM This video captures some of the thoughts of CUPE members who met with MPs in Ottawa to lobby for a renewed Health Accord that will provide provinces with renewed health care funding. The Health Accord will be negotiated soon between the Federal Government and the Provinces.

Privatization: the wrong direction for patients

Nov 20, 2011 03:21 PM A new television ad, which airs this week, takes aim at the Saskatchewan government's decision to contract-out surgeries in the Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region.

Equal pay for Equal Work – Montfort Hospital doesn’t get it

Nov 10, 2011 10:38 AM Management at Montfort hospital refuses to pay CUPE 4721 members a fair wage, compared to other Ontario hospital workers. Take action!

Video: CUPE Youth Council 2011

Nov 7, 2011 02:27 PM CUPE held its first ever national youth council during the 2011 National Convention in Vancouver. Children of delegates aged 9-14 were given an opportunity to witness first-hand the process of decision-making in Canada's largest union, learn about issues facing workers, and make links with issues facing young people at school and in the community.

VIDEO: CUPE stands with Occupy Vancouver

Nov 3, 2011 01:30 PM On Nov. 2, delegates at CUPE's national convention rallied in support of Occupy Vancouver, and the worldwide occupy movement. Speakers reinforced the deep connections workers have with the occupiers, and pledged to fight together to build a better, more equitable world.

Video: A tribute to Claude Généreux

Nov 2, 2011 01:54 PM After ten years as CUPE's national secretary-treasurer, Claude Généreux is taking a well-earned retirement. To mark his departure, CUPE has prepared a video tribute based on interviews with friends and colleagues. As well as highlighting his achievements, it also offers a lighter view of Brother Claude.

Committee Videos

Nov 1, 2011 09:22 PM CUPE's national committees are using short videos to report to convention on key achievements over the last two years. Watch them online.

Pension champions gather at convention forum

Nov 1, 2011 05:20 PM Pension activists from across the country drew energy and inspiration from the national convention pensions forum.