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School library funding uncertainty leaving students and schools in limbo

Concerns are growing over continued uncertainty surrounding whether city council will maintain funding for school librarians in the upcoming school year. CUPE 5047 President Shelley McNeil is calling on Halifax city councillors to publicly clarify their position before staffing and school planning decisions are affected.

NS school support workers set strike deadline as government fails to reach deal

School support workers across Nova Scotia are preparing for a province-wide strike on Monday, November 2, unless the provincial government and school board employers come forward with an offer that delivers at least $3.50 an hour in wage increases for every worker by 2029.

Regional Centres for Education cutting supports to students with exceptionalities to save money: parents, union

Shelley McNeil, president of CUPE Local 5047, Halifax Regional Centre for Education, says more than 50 educational program assistants were laid off this fall after being told there was no work for them to do.

Wages remain key issue in CUPE 650, Regina Public Schools bargaining

Bargaining between CUPE 650 and Regina Public Schools has stalled, with the two sides remaining apart on monetary issues. CUPE 650 represents nearly 200 caretaking and maintenance staff in Regina Public Schools.

Possible labour dispute at the Commission des services électriques de Montréal (CSEM): Will your new home be without electricity or internet?

Workers at the Electrical Services Commission of Montréal (CSEM) are launching a mass public awareness campaign today entitled “Rebranchons Montréal” (Reconnect Montréal), to urge Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada to unblock two collective agreements that were duly negotiated and approved by their unions and the employer.

Over 70 people rally in support of Thunder Bay library workers: “If you have to strike, we’ll be with you on the picket line”

Over 70 people joined a solidarity rally on Thursday evening, October 8, in support of Thunder Bay Public Library (TBPL) workers one week ahead of a looming strike deadline.

CUPE Manitoba applauds Gillingham’s emerging technology committee, calls on Manitoba government to follow suit

CUPE Manitoba supports incumbent mayoral candidate Scott Gillingham’s proposal to establish a committee to proactively address artificial intelligence (AI) technology and data centre policy.

Valley View Villa to return to picket lines over council’s continued demand for concessions

Workers at Valley View Villa, represented by CUPE 2330, have issued notice to resume their strike following a breakdown in negotiations with their employer over demanded concessions, which would mean accepting terms worse than their current contract.

Smithers municipal workers deliver strong strike mandate

Municipal workers in Smithers, represented by CUPE 1570, have voted 90% in favour of strike action.

Region of Waterloo delayed bargaining for more than a month, leaving just four days to reach a deal

CUPE 1883 and the Regional Municipality of Waterloo will return to the bargaining table tomorrow with just four days remaining to reach a deal before a strike deadline of 12:01 a.m. Saturday.