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We won’t be forced to accept an offer that only takes us backwards”: Locked out Black River-Matheson municipal workers

In the 14th week of a strike, the township of Black River-Matheson is effectively bargaining backwards with the 14 municipal workers who keep the roads safe, the arena operating, and the town running smoothly, says CUPE 1490.

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“We’re not going anywhere”: Striking Town of Whitby municipal workers start their third week on strike

With Town of Whitby municipal workers starting their third week on strike today, it’s time for Council to meet with them to find a resolution, said CUPE 53.

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.

Refusing to sell out young workers at the heart of one CUPE local's strike

When municipal workers at the City of Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador’s second-largest city, walked off the job in early July, they didn’t expect their job action would stretch out over the long hot summer. As the weeks went by, there was little relief at the bargaining table, but a whole lot was happening on the CUPE 2099 picket line.

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Asking the right questions: A guide for municipalities considering P3s

This newly-updated second edition of Asking the right questions is co-authored by the late John Loxley and his son, researcher Salim Loxley. The guide reviews the latest evidence and experiences from across Canada and around the world, taking a critical look at the case for and against using public-private partnerships (P3s) for municipal infrastructure. This online text is adapted from the print version of the guide.

Municipalities and affordable housing

An estimated 235,000 people experience homelessness every year in Canada, mostly in our municipalities. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has determined that far more – over 1.7 million households – are in core housing need, meaning their housing is unsafe, unsuitable, or unaffordable.

Fair taxes and municipal revenues

Local governments in Canada continue to face growing demand for services that outstrips their ability to raise revenues. Federal support for infrastructure investments helps, but it only goes so far. Ultimately, other sustainable and permanent progressive revenue sources are needed.

Clean, safe and public water services

The vast majority of Canadian water and wastewater services are publicly provided by municipal governments. Most cities and towns have been delivering safe drinking water and high-quality sanitation services for decades. Municipalities have developed unprecedented experience and expertise providing these services.

Create clean, green cities

Municipal solid waste services are fundamental to the quality of life in our communities, our health and our environmental future.

Public infrastructure builds a sustainable, equitable future

Public infrastructure is an excellent investment. It provides valuable public services that improve the quality of life in our communities, and also has important short-term and long‑term economic impacts.