CUPE

CUPE 4500 Serves 72-hour Strike Notice to Coast Mountain Bus Company as No Progress Made During Mediation

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

CUPE Local 4500, representing more than 180 Lower Mainland transit workers employed by the Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC), has served 72-hour strike notice, effective at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, following a long day of mediation with no progress.

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  • CUPE Local 4500, representing more than 180 Lower Mainland transit workers employed by the Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC), has served 72-hour strike notice, effective at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, following a long day of mediation with no progress.
  • Job action will begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday (January 6) with an overtime ban, which will affect all operations in the Coast Mountain system.
  • We hope the employer shows the same willingness,” said CUPE 4500 President Chris Gindhu, commenting on today’s talks with mediator Vince Ready.
  • In a strike vote held on December 12, CUPE 4500 members voted 100 per cent in favour.

Laura Walton, Ahmad Gaied, Jackie Taylor elected to lead the Ontario Federation of Labour on platform of worker power, political education, and organizing to win

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

“Workers are ready to meet this moment with positive solutions and building a movement with the resolve to win.

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  • “Workers are ready to meet this moment with positive solutions and building a movement with the resolve to win.
  • Laura has served as the president of the Canadian Union of Public Employees’ Ontario School Boards Council of Unions (OSBCU) since 2019.
  • In addition to her role with OSBCU, Laura also serves on the CUPE Ontario Executive Board.
  • Jackie is committed to continuing the work and mission of the OFL and its affiliates and to a united labour movement, especially on the political front.

Minister O'Regan announces the appointment of Angela Talic and the reappointment of Paul Moist to the Canada Industrial Relations Board

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Today, Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan Jr., announced the appointment of Angela Talic and the reappointment of Paul Moist to the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) as members representing employees.

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  • Today, Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan Jr., announced the appointment of Angela Talic and the reappointment of Paul Moist to the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) as members representing employees.
  • From 2012 to 2014, she served as the Vice-President at Large of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Canada.
  • "The Canada Industrial Relations Board is trusted and respected by employers and unions right across this country.
  • Angela and Paul's appointment and reappointment to the Board will serve it well in the years to come."

Child care advocates and Toronto City Councillors to hold press conference

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Toronto Community for Better Child Care, Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care, CUPE 2484 Toronto Child Care Workers, City Councillors.

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  • Toronto Community for Better Child Care, Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care, CUPE 2484 Toronto Child Care Workers, City Councillors.
  • Now we need to focus on solutions,” said Carolyn Ferns, Policy Coordinator for the Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care.
  • “It costs more to build child care spaces in Toronto.
  • Those hurdles can’t stop us from increasing the supply of quality, public and non-profit child care services that families deserve.

Air Transat reaches agreement in principle with flight attendant union

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

MONTREAL, Dec. 14, 2023 /CNW/ - Air Transat and the union representing its flight attendants, CUPE, have reached an agreement in principle for the renewal of the collective agreement.

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  • MONTREAL, Dec. 14, 2023 /CNW/ - Air Transat and the union representing its flight attendants, CUPE, have reached an agreement in principle for the renewal of the collective agreement.
  • Details of the agreement, subject to a vote, will be presented to members in the coming days.
  • Travellers can enjoy their travel plans with peace of mind.

David Suzuki, Labour, Health, Refugee and Climate Organizations Unite to Call for Status for All

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Friday, September 15, 2023

The groups are calling on Prime Minister Trudeau to deliver on his promise to provide permanent status and equal rights for all migrants in Canada.

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  • The groups are calling on Prime Minister Trudeau to deliver on his promise to provide permanent status and equal rights for all migrants in Canada.
  • It has been twenty months since Prime Minister Trudeau gave mandate letter instructions to provide permanent resident status for undocumented people, migrant workers, students, and families.
  • Hundreds of thousands of people in Canada suffer from poverty, fear, and exploitation because they are denied permanent resident status.
  • The moment to act on a historic and pragmatic opportunity to better thousands of lives is now."

OCEU and IHSA to work together to ensure inclusive workplace

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Monday, August 21, 2023

"The agreement reached with the IHSA, represents a major step towards a more inclusive workplace," says Harry Goslin, president of OCEU/CUPE 1750.

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  • "The agreement reached with the IHSA, represents a major step towards a more inclusive workplace," says Harry Goslin, president of OCEU/CUPE 1750.
  • "Through the independent assessment, we will work together to address any identified gaps that will provide opportunities for professional development and advancement."
  • OCEU and IHSA are committed to fostering a workplace culture that supports equity, diversity, and inclusivity at IHSA, which includes ensuring there are no systemic barriers in recruitment, retention, development, and mentorship, and have embarked upon joint efforts to address equity, diversity, and inclusivity in the workplace.
  • OCEU members at IHSA deliver training and other services that control and eliminate safety hazards in work environments involving high-risk activities.

Government reaches a tentative agreement for the Police Operations Support Group

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, May 11, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Government of Canada announced that it has reached a tentative agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 104 for the Police Operations Support (PO) group.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, May 11, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Government of Canada announced that it has reached a tentative agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 104 for the Police Operations Support (PO) group.
  • The tentative agreement would provide general economic increases as well as group-specific increases for employees, until the end of 2025.
  • "Both parties came to the table willing to work on key priorities for the Police Operations Support group, and we have reached a tentative agreement that is fair to employees and reasonable for Canadians.
  • They are primarily engaged in planning, developing, conducting or managing telecommunications operations in support of police operations.

Quality of education in decline at the University of Ottawa amid a climate of confusion

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

Ottawa, May 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Students, academic staff, support staff, teaching assistants, and research assistants are all alarmed by the closing of the University of Ottawa’s Academic GPS.

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  • Ottawa, May 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Students, academic staff, support staff, teaching assistants, and research assistants are all alarmed by the closing of the University of Ottawa’s Academic GPS.
  • Home to some 90 student mentors, the Academic GPS was a vital hub for academic support to undergraduate and graduate students.
  • This, despite the university reporting financial surpluses for most of the intervening eight years.
  • The Central Administration’s continuing failure to engage seriously with the campus community and to leverage its perspectives, experience, and knowledge in budgetary decision-making is hastening a stark decline in the quality of education on offer at the University.

Workers Responsible for Supporting Injured Ontarians Vote to Strike as WSIB Seeks Cuts

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Monday, May 8, 2023

After three months of bargaining, workers at the Workplace Safety and Insurance board (WSIB) have voted 97.3% in favour of strike action as bargaining reaches a critical point.

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  • After three months of bargaining, workers at the Workplace Safety and Insurance board (WSIB) have voted 97.3% in favour of strike action as bargaining reaches a critical point.
  • “With a participation rate of over 87%, my co-workers have sent a powerful message to our employer.
  • “Our proposals would make services better for Ontarians and employers while improving the lives of our members,” said Goslin.
  • That’s why CUPE has campaigned to expand WSIB coverage to all workers in the province,” said Fred Hahn, CUPE Ontario President.