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

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

While the employer bears the primary responsibility for providing a safe place to work, learn, and live, our local unions can and should be partners in prevention. This means doing what we can to prevent and address sexual violence and harassment in our union spaces, in our workplaces, and wherever we encounter it.

Health and Safety rights Unions have fought hard to protect workers on the job. As a result, the law provides the following rights for all workers:

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.

The National Secretary-Treasurer’s Report outlines the current financial situation of CUPE, including updated balances for the National Defence Fund and National Strike Fund. Updates current CUPE strikes and lockouts, and provides information on recent settlements. Provides current status of CUPE assets, such as IT and office properties. Updates newly hired staff and retirements.

Inspiring Indigenous, Black and racialized members to participate in union meetings, conferences, and activities is critical in building a strong, informed, and diverse CUPE. Check out this tip sheet to find out how you can boost equity deserving members’ participation in your local.

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CUPE represents approximately 37,900 members in the transportation sector, including workers in airlines, airports, ferries, port authorities, rail, roads and highways, and public and private transit systems.