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Forbes top employer list validates what CUPE 4900 members already know: York Regional Municipality no longer an employer of choice

This time last year, York Region was celebrating being named one of Canada’s best employers by Forbes. This year, the region didn’t crack the top 300, validating what CUPE 4900 members have long known: York Regional Municipality is no longer an employer of choice.

Outside workers protest in front of the Ville de Montréal’s administrative offices over deteriorating bargaining climate

At 6:30am this morning, Ville de Montréal outside workers gathered for a protest organized by the Syndicat des cols bleus regroupés de Montréal (CUPE 301). They denounced the toxic environment the employer has created at the bargaining table, which is stalling progress and eroding trust between the parties.

CUPE 2380 warns Penetanguishene Council’s water plan risks higher costs, job losses, and reduced local control

CUPE 2380 members are warning that Town Council’s plan to restructure Penetanguishene’s water and wastewater operations will lead to higher costs for residents and a loss of local control over the community’s most critical services.

Short-sighted City of Regina cuts weaken services and hurt workers

On Friday, the City of Regina approved its 2026 budget – a budget that hurts workers and weakens public services.

A new collective agreement ushers in changes for firefighters in Bois-des-Filion

Representing firefighters in Bois-des-Filion, CUPE 7139 signed a new collective agreement yesterday afternoon. It brings significant gains not only for firefighters, but for all town residents, thanks to the creation of a firefighting service that will be on call 24/7.

Proposed budget cuts threaten safety, affordability, and quality of life for Regina residents

CUPE locals 7 and 21, representing nearly 2,000 inside and outside workers at the City of Regina, are calling on the city to protect public services and jobs as proposed budget cuts put the city’s future at risk.

Conducting psychosocial hazard surveys in your workplace

Workplace surveys are powerful tools that help to gather evidence about the psychological health and safety conditions that our members face daily. When done properly, these assessments reveal both risk factors and organizational strengths we can build upon. These assessments are frequently performed using psychosocial hazard assessment survey tools.

Working in an unsafe consumption site: A library perspective

It is impossible not to know there is an overdose crisis in Canada. You might think that no one is more aware of it than nurses, paramedics and social service workers – tens of thousands of whom are CUPE members. But what fewer people realize is how deeply social and medical crises in Canada affect public libraries.

CUPE forum launches mental health toolkit for worker safety

CUPE’s biannual Health and Safety Forum brought together activists and members to focus on building healthier, safer workplaces with a special emphasis on psychological health and mental well-being.

CUPE honours Jason Ramsey with 2025 National Health and Safety Award

CUPE proudly presented the 2025 National Health and Safety Award to Jason Ramsey of CUPE 4400, recognizing over a decade of outstanding leadership in making workplaces safer for tens of thousands of education workers in his local and across the sector.