York University strike

Workers at Toronto Parking Authority vote to authorize strike action

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, July 20, 2021

CUPE Local 416 members at Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) have voted overwhelmingly in favor of strike action, if necessary, as both parties await the appointment of a conciliation offer to help resolve differences at the bargaining table.

Key Points: 
  • CUPE Local 416 members at Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) have voted overwhelmingly in favor of strike action, if necessary, as both parties await the appointment of a conciliation offer to help resolve differences at the bargaining table.
  • CUPE Local 416 applied for conciliation on July 9.
  • Our strong strike mandate shows TPA how serious we are about protecting city services and enhancing working conditions for all.
  • CUPE Local 416 members at Toronto Parking Authority ensure the safety, accessibility, cleanliness, and maintenance of municipal parking spaces, that are the most affordable parking options in the city.

Media Advisory: Education Workers to Rally in Front of Lagrange’s Office

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Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and other concerned Albertans will hold a protest in front of the constituency office of Education Minister Adriana Lagrange.

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Members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and other concerned Albertans will hold a protest in front of the constituency office of Education Minister Adriana Lagrange.

Seven Months After Unanimous “yes” Vote, University of Toronto Instructor Group Joins CUPE

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Tuesday, June 23, 2020

This has been a long road, and were glad to focus on our students again.

Key Points: 
  • This has been a long road, and were glad to focus on our students again.
  • The university used a series of technical and procedural objections to delay the Ontario Labour Relations Board decision for seven months, despite a unanimous yes vote in October 2019.
  • The unanimous vote and ultimate decision show what can happen when people stick together and organize, said Kristy Davidson, a CUPE representative who has been working with the group.
  • CUPE has the strongest collective agreements for university workers in Canada and represents 70,400 workers spanning 233 collective agreements in the post-secondary education sector.

CUPE Local 79 Reaches Tentative Agreement With City of Toronto

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Saturday, March 14, 2020

A tentative agreement has been reached between Local 79 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE Local 79) and the City of Toronto.

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  • A tentative agreement has been reached between Local 79 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE Local 79) and the City of Toronto.
  • Negotiators reached the tentative agreement following several days of round-the-clock bargaining ahead of a deadline of 12:01 a.m. this morning.
  • If approved by CUPE Local 79 members and Toronto City Council, the tentative agreement will be in effect for five years.
  • Until members have had an opportunity to review and vote on whether to accept the tentative agreement, no details will be released and CUPE Local 79 will not be commenting on the contents of the agreement.