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Federal anti-scab legislation passes in the House of Commons - thanks to workers and the NDP

Federal anti-scab legislation passed 3rd reading today, clearing its final hurdle in the House of Commons, and significantly levelling the playing field for workers’ rights in federally-regulated sectors like communications and transportation.

Temporary foreign workers in our union: A solidarity and action guide

Temporary foreign workers in our union: A solidarity and action guide is designed to help CUPE bargaining teams and local executives support members who are TFWs at the bargaining table and in the workplace.

May Day International Workers' Day

May Day – International Workers’ Day

On International Workers’ Day we celebrate the union movement’s victories and recognize the importance of continuing our global fight for workers’ rights, equity and economic justice.

Resist attacks that divide us: CUPE stands with trans people

Conservative politicians and far-right groups are trying to divide us as workers by spreading disinformation about 2SLGBTQI+ youth. They are targeting trans youth to distract us from their anti-worker policies, spreading hate about vulnerable people for political gain. Right-wing governments benefit from workers being divided instead of united against cuts to public services, the cost of living crisis, and more.

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60 years of worker-to-worker solidarity around the globe at the heart of CUPE’s work

Since CUPE’s founding in 1963, our union has been a member of the global union federation Public Services International (PSI). Over the last 60 years, we have supported countless international struggles. And to this day, CUPE members have organized for peace and justice, and have backed workers and social movements fighting for their rights and defending vital public services.

Retirement security is key to solving housing crisis

The affordable housing crisis in Canada means that home ownership is out of reach for many workers. It is also becoming more difficult to find safe, clean, and comfortable rental housing. One surprising obstacle to housing affordability? Canada’s inadequate public pensions. Too many people must rely on the value of their home going up – worsening affordability for future generations – in order to retire.

CUPE statement on violence in Palestine and Israel

CUPE grieves the loss of life brought by the recent escalation of violence in Israel and Palestine. We are horrified by the Hamas attack on Israel and the retribution by the State of Israel on the people of Palestine, and condemn all acts of violence against innocent civilians. We recognize that many Canadians are terrified for their loved ones and we offer heartfelt condolences to all affected families and communities.

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International Solidarity Report 2022-2023

On CUPE’s 60th anniversary, we’re looking back at the importance and impact of our international solidarity work. From day one, building alliances with labour and social movements in other countries has been a priority for our union.

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A hand in the rebuilding of Haiti

On January 12, 2010, Haiti was rocked by an earthquake that devastated many buildings and infrastructure. This was an event that the country, already the poorest in the Americas, could certainly have done without.

CUPE 500 members at a 1996 rally//Les membres du SCFP 500 lors d'une manifestation en 1996

Video: A deal is a deal

“A deal is a deal, and we will do everything in our power to hold you to this deal.” This is the promise future CUPE national president Paul Moist made to Winnipeg City Council in 1996, when they announced they planned to open up the CUPE 500 collective agreement to roll back city worker wages. Watch the video “A Deal is a Deal” to find out how members forced the city to back down.