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The National President’s Report outlines the political work and campaigns undertaken by CUPE, regionally, nationally and globally. The report also provides an update on current CUPE strikes and lockouts, and newly organized locals.

Our National Executive Board met June 20-22, 2017 in Ottawa. These are the highlights of their deliberations and decisions.

Precarious work deeply impacts people’s lives, health and well-being, and ultimately, their communities. That’s the number one thing CUPE heard in a series of town halls on precarious work in the post-secondary sector held earlier this year.

Over the years, provincial auditors across the country have questioned the financial rationale for using public-private partnerships (P3s) to build public infrastructure.

The Canadian Union of Public Employees has published a booklet on its perspective and position on the important issue of post-secondary education.

Social Impact Bonds (SIBs) are a new form of social program privatization that are being promoted in many areas of Canada. This case study explores some of the drawbacks of SIBs, using the example of Chicago Child-Parent Centres, the largest municipal SIB worldwide.

Our National Executive Board met March 21-23, 2017 in Ottawa. These are the highlights of their deliberations and decisions

The National Secretary-Treasurer’s Reports outline the current financial situation of CUPE, including updated balances for the National Defence Fund and National Strike Fund. As well, it provides an update on current CUPE strikes and lockouts, and provides information on recent settlements.