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CUPE members rally at Ontario legislature as part of national child care day of action

CUPE child care workers were busy this week, offering deputations at Toronto City Hall on Tuesday and holding a rally outside of Queen’s Park on Thursday to mark the fifth annual day of action for child care.

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New Brunswick government threatens to break signed collective agreements

Last week, the provincial government delivered a message to the two education locals, signaling the provinces’ intent to breach the contract that concluded the 2021 public sector strike. They issued an ultimatum to the locals: abandon the hard-fought agreement on pensions established in November 2021 and March 2022, or face the imposition of a new pension plan through legislation this week.

Workers at Buffalo Trail schools smash Alberta government's wage guidelines

After eight years without wage increases, the 230-support staff at Buffalo Trail School Division have ratified a contract with wage increases well above the provincial government ‘mandate’ of 2.75% over three years.

Laurentian University Sign

Fall economic statement includes important win for university workers and students

Tuesday’s federal fall economic statement included an important win for university workers that will avoid the kind of devastation seen at Laurentian University in Sudbury last year, says the main union representing university workers in Ontario.

November 19, 2024

Trans Day of Remembrance

On November 20, we remember and honour Two-Spirit, trans, and non-binary people killed around the world because of hatred and oppression, in and outside of work. CUPE renews its commitment to fighting transphobia in all its forms.

CUPE reaches deal with the City of Chestermere

After seventeen months of bargaining, CUPE and the City of Chestermere have reached a settlement for a first contract covering 130 employees.

Grace Hartman

VIDEO: Grace Hartman: The first woman to lead a major union in Canada

Have a look at this video titled Grace Hartman: The first woman to lead a major union in Canada, produced in 1997, a few years after she passed away. It helps us learn more about important moments in her career, including the events surrounding the 1981 illegal hospital workers’ strike in Ontario that led to her imprisonment.

Solidarity in uncertain times: Strategic Directions 2025-2027

Member profiles

Haidee O’Brien, Librarian

I have been a librarian at Richmond Public Library since 1995. I’ve worked across various branches and departments over the years, eventually returning to the Steveston branch in June, where I first started my career, to assume the role of branch librarian. I light up when I walk into a bookstore because words, ideas, and information are my wheelhouse and have led me to this career.

Town of Whitby Sign

“We’re not going anywhere”: Striking Town of Whitby municipal workers start their third week on strike

With Town of Whitby municipal workers starting their third week on strike today, it’s time for Council to meet with them to find a resolution, said CUPE 53.