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Changing of the guard at the Syndicat des cols bleus regroupés de Montréal

Following the triennial election, members of the Syndicat des cols bleus regroupés de Montréal (CUPE 301) voted for a change in leadership. The president-elect, Nicolas De Ciccio, will be replacing Jean-Pierre Lauzon, who has been in this role for three years.

Unions urge City of Edmonton to keep recreational services public and affordable

Unions representing thousands of City of Edmonton workers are warning that any attempt to introduce profits or public-private partnerships into city recreational services will come out of the pockets of Edmontonians using these services.

Water and Wastewater workers in Saskatoon deliver strong strike mandate

Members of CUPE 47 have delivered an overwhelming strike mandate, with nearly 90% voting in favour of strike action.

CUPE Saskatchewan Municipal Employees' Committee connects with municipal leaders at SUMA Convention

Members of the CUPE Saskatchewan Municipal Employees’ Committee (SMEC) sponsored registration and hosted an engaging booth at this year’s SUMA Convention and Tradeshow held April 12 to 15 in Regina.

Grève Strike Ville de Montréal City

Ville de Montréal outside workers on strike

The outside workers at the Ville de Montréal launched a second strike this morning. The three-day action will run from 6:00 a.m. on April 15 to 6:00 a.m. on April 18. Workers picketed in front of all municipal garages on the first day.

CUPE 3 efforts lead Sault Ste. Marie council to side with workers in rejecting garbage privatization

On the same day that hundreds of Algoma Steel employees worked their last shift, Sault Ste. Marie city council took an important stand for unionized workers and public services in the city, voting down a motion to privatize municipal garbage services.

Village of Montrose workers ratify new collective agreement

CUPE 2087 members who work for the Village of Montrose in southern BC have voted in favour of a new collective agreement, concluding this round of negotiations.

Immigration cuts hurt workers, worsen child care staffing crisis

A CUPE child care worker is speaking out about the unfolding crisis caused by drastic federal immigration cuts. CUPE 5575 President Mehak Kapoor says cuts to immigration levels are forcing her to leave her job, and are hurting workers, families and communities.

CUPE SMEC Conference brings municipal workers together in Saskatoon

Today, delegates from municipal locals across Saskatchewan are gathering in Saskatoon at the annual CUPE Saskatchewan Municipal Employees Committee Conference.

CUPE 1287 condemns lockout threat at John Howard Society of Niagara

CUPE 1287 is speaking out after members at the John Howard Society of Niagara were served with a “no board” notice by the employer, needlessly escalating bargaining tensions and paving the way for a potential lockout of workers by their employer.