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Section 107 is an unconstitutional attack on bargaining rights

Ever since workers and their unions won legal recognition in Canada, governments have looked for ways to limit our right to strike. For decades, federal and provincial governments relied on back-to-work legislation to break strikes, but in recent months the federal government has embraced an even less democratic approach: Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code.

Bargaining

Workers are at the heart of what we do at CUPE. That means fighting to win a fair deal for members and ensuring they have a strong voice at the bargaining table. Our job is to deliver better wages, safer working conditions, and the respect our members deserve—in every region and sector.

Liberals reward Air Canada's refusal to bargain fairly by crushing flight attendants' Charter rights

Air Canada asked the government to crush underpaid flight attendants’ Charter rights, and Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu only waited a few hours to deliver. The Liberal government has invoked Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code to end a strike by Air Canada flight attendants fighting to end unpaid work and poverty wages.

Cuts by the City of Montreal show a lack of vision according to the union

The union representing amalgamated outside workers in Montreal (CUPE 301) deplores the lack of vision by the City of Montreal, which announced cuts earlier today.

Contract ratification, bittersweet win for Nova Scotia caseworkers after service agreement terminated

Workers at Halifax’s Community Justice Society, CJS, have voted to accept their tentative agreement. While the gains made in this round of negotiations are being celebrated, the win is bittersweet.

Bargaining Forward: The story of a strike that sparked a global movement

The far-reaching impact of the New Brunswick strike highlights how the courage of one group of workers can empower others. Festival screenings continue to amplify CUPE members’ story for broader audiences and harness the power of our solidarity to strengthen global movements for workers’ rights.

Pension plans benefit retirees, their communities and the economy

On February 20, CUPE is marking Pension Awareness Day by calling attention to the benefits of workplace pension plans for Canadian workers, local communities and the economy as a whole.

Work to rule starts today at Parkland School Division

The employees voted 91% in favour of job action last week. The workers join 4,000 striking employees in Edmonton, Sturgeon County and Fort McMurray who are already on strike.

No more amalgamations of bargaining units in the health care sector

CUPE salutes Sonia Lebel, president of the Conseil du trésor, who wants to table a bill that would avoid raiding or amalgamations of bargaining units in the health and social services network.

Why I will strike again: A message from Nova Scotia’s school support staff

But I ask you, which would you choose: Supporting workers now, to ensure a safer, healthier, and more effective learning environment for kids in the future or opposing job action to keep kids in schools, knowing the standard of public education declines every year because the Department of Education chooses to ignore the pleas of workers who want to ensure our education ecosystems are thriving and that our kids are safe.