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Chlorine gas leak at water treatment plant put thousands of Waterloo Region residents at risk

A chlorine gas leak at a water treatment plant currently being operated without oversight from experienced plant operators due to the CUPE 1656 strike could have led to serious harm for residents in the area and to the drinking water system relied on by over 700,000 residents in the Region.

Staying ahead of the risk with CUPE’s guide to workplace infection control

CUPE is proud to introduce our Health and safety guidelines: Controlling infectious agents in the workplace, a new health and safety resource for members and locals. This guide provides workers with information on how to identify and manage these hazards effectively. 

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Rushed AI use in Quebec health care: yet another makeshift solution

The council representing CUPE health care workers in Quebec is sharing its concerns about health minister Christian Dubé’s plans to use artificial intelligence, AI, to guide patients.

Work uniforms

The right uniform can improve worker safety, comfort and productivity. But the wrong choice can create health and safety hazards.

Community members rally for CUPE 2361

Western community rallies at London city hall

Western workers, students and community supporters packed the square outside city hall in London, Ontario, last Friday for a rally in support of CUPE 2361 members as they begin the third week of their strike.

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Mpox

Mpox (previously referred to as monkeypox) is a viral infectious disease caused by a family of viruses called orthopoxviruses. This family of viruses includes smallpox and cowpox. These viruses can be spread from animals to people and between people.

Peer support programs

Peer support programs are a way for individuals with shared experiences to help each other. They are based on the idea that people who have faced similar traumatic events can understand and support each other without too much effort or explanation. Peer support programs are used in many settings, including workplaces.

How to have difficult conversations at work

Avian influenza A(H5N1)

Avian influenza A(H5N1) is a subtype of avian influenza virus that mainly infects birds. It has also been identified in other animals and occasionally has infected humans.

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New collective agreement language to improve library worker health and safety

Workers should never be expected or required to accept violence and harassment as a normal part of their job. All workers have the right to a safe workplace, free from all forms of violence and harassment.