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CUPE recognizes that housing is a fundamental human right and has called on the government to prioritize non-market housing solutions by making significant investments in social housing. CUPE has also urged the federal government to make sure the National Housing Strategy is on track to secure adequate housing for all people living in Canada. Unfortunately, homeless encampments (tents and non-permanent structures) have become common in communities across Canada as the housing crisis has continued to worsen over the last few years. Many CUPE members are now being required to dismantle and remove the material that is left behind once the residents have been removed.

Budget 2024 makes small tweaks to address big issues facing the country. Many of the changes announced are moving in the right direction, but some still reflect an over-reliance on market-led approaches that have failed in the past. There are also some promising proposals that will need more details before we can fully evaluate them.

Procedures and circumstances around the right to refuse vary from province to province. Find the steps you should take to refuse unsafe work in your jurisdiction.

The right to refuse unsafe work is one of the three basic health and safety rights achieved by the labour movement, along with the right to know about the hazards in your workplace, and the right to participate in workplace health and safety decisions. Learn more.

What is workplace violence?

Many workers are placed at risk because they are required to work alone.