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Saskatchewan’s largest union lays out plan to get Scott Moe’s budget deficit under control

With Scott Moe set to deliver another big debt budget on March 18, CUPE Saskatchewan, which represents 31,000 frontline workers across the province, has put forward its plan to get Scott Moe’s budget deficit under control.

How many times can Alberta conservatives make the same mistake building schools?

That’s a question posed by CUPE Alberta as the Alberta government announces it will again use public-private partnerships, P3s, to build schools. The government has twice abandoned this model in the past.

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.

Provincial budget leaves workers cold, Nova Scotians vulnerable

Yesterday’s provincial budget revealed the disconnect between the Houston PCs and average Nova Scotians, says CUPE Nova Scotia President Alan Linkletter.

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CUPE members remind parliamentarians that public services are what build Canada's strength and sovereignty

CUPE members from across Canada descended on Parliament Hill on Tuesday to bring a clear message to parliamentarians: public services are what build Canada’s strength and sovereignty. Hundreds of CUPE members met with MPs, Senators, and parliamentary staff from all parties as part of CUPE’s first annual lobby day on Parliament Hill.

Long-term care in Nova scotia is dying, and Premier Houston is letting it happen

President of CUPE Nova Scotia Alan Linkletter sent a letter to Premier Houston last week calling on this conservative government to stop ignoring the hardworking long-term care workers of this province and offer them a fair deal instead of lining the pockets of private companies.

Carney government offloading health care costs to vulnerable refugees

The first federal budget delivered by the Carney government announced significant cuts to services provided by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Starting in May of this year, resettled refugees and asylum claimants will have to pay part of the costs of services like emergency dental care, prescription drugs, and incontinence and diabetic supplies.

Health care workers protest outside MPP Dave Smith’s office as funding cuts take toll on staff, patients

Health care workers represented by CUPE held a rally outside local Ontario PC MPP Dave Smith’s office in Peterborough in response to funding cuts by the provincial government.

CUPE optimistic that improved benefits plan will increase retention and recruitment initiatives

Manitoba’s largest health care union says a newly improved benefits plan for healthcare workers–funded equally by employers and employees–will help make Manitoba a more competitive option for healthcare workers across Canada.

CUPE Alberta calls for an election, says Smith’s referendum is a dangerous distraction from government’s mismanagement of public services

CUPE Alberta is condemning Premier Danielle Smith’s announcement of an anti-immigrant referendum that seeks permission for her government to make it harder for Albertans to vote.