CUPE

Ontario at the Bottom of the Pack for Spending on Services Since 2011: CUPE Ontario

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022

When Ontario should be making historic investments in our public services, reports show that its actually spent less per person than any other province in 2020, says the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Ontario.

Key Points: 
  • When Ontario should be making historic investments in our public services, reports show that its actually spent less per person than any other province in 2020, says the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Ontario.
  • We were undeniably unprepared for this unprecedented health crisis because governments, culminating in the Ford Conservatives, failed to spend on the public services that are known to keep us safe.
  • Public services save lives, said Fred Hahn, President of CUPE Ontario.
  • Additionally, including the FAOs latest report comparing spending for 2020/21, Ontario has spent either the least or second least per person in every year since 2011.

Union Raises Alarm on Eliminating Daytime Custodial Services in Victoria Schools

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Eliminating daytime custodial services is an ill-conceived plan that will leave Victoria schools less clean and healthy, lead to increased spread of common illnesses, and more student and staff absences due to illness, says Victoria school support workers.

Key Points: 
  • Eliminating daytime custodial services is an ill-conceived plan that will leave Victoria schools less clean and healthy, lead to increased spread of common illnesses, and more student and staff absences due to illness, says Victoria school support workers.
  • The Canadian Union of Public Employees local 382 is calling on Victoria School District 61 to reverse its decision to cut these critical services.
  • Eliminating these services to cut budgets is a step backwards increased absences will mean little to no cost savings for schools.
  • Unlike many school districts across the province that cut daytime custodial services in the early 2000s, the Victoria School District 61 has maintained the services for decades.

“Will You Stand With Us and Call for the Repeal of Bill 124?” Ask Ottawa Area Health Care Workers Protesting Monday 11 a.m. at MPP Lisa MacLeod’s Office

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Sunday, March 13, 2022

On Monday March 14 they will be at MacLeods Nepean office, protesting and asking her to stand with them, not against them and to help push her government to repeal Bill 124.

Key Points: 
  • On Monday March 14 they will be at MacLeods Nepean office, protesting and asking her to stand with them, not against them and to help push her government to repeal Bill 124.
  • We think most Ontarians are on the side of health care workers.
  • Since March 1, 1,600 health care workers have contracted COVID-19 at work, one of the highest rates of infection during the pandemic.
  • WHO: Ottawa hospital and long-term care workers including registered practical nurses, personal support workers (PSWs), trades, administrative and cleaners
    WHERE: MPP Lisa MacLeods Constituency Office - 250B Greenbank Rd., Nepean

CUPE 2010 Village of Pemberton Employees Ratify New Collective Agreement

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Thursday, March 3, 2022

Employees of the Village of Pemberton ratified a new Collective Agreement.

Key Points: 
  • Employees of the Village of Pemberton ratified a new Collective Agreement.
  • The agreement provided general wage increases of 2% on January 1, 2022, 2.5% on January 1, 2023, and 2.75% on January 1, 2024.
  • Im very proud of the uninterrupted services our members have provided our community throughout the pandemic, said CUPE 2010 President Pete Rozsa.
  • Village of Pemberton employees provide vital public services to residents and visitors, as well as build and maintain critical municipal infrastructure.

Labour leaders join Toronto solidarity action to oppose extremism and support Ottawa residents

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Sunday, February 20, 2022

TORONTO, Feb. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leaders from the Ontario Federation of Labour attended the Community Solidarity Rally and March organized by labour and community organizations in Toronto.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Feb. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leaders from the Ontario Federation of Labour attended the Community Solidarity Rally and March organized by labour and community organizations in Toronto.
  • The action was held in solidarity with Ottawa residents who have been subjected to over three weeks of hate and harassment during the occupation of their city.
  • The action also vowed to keep Toronto residents, workers, and neighbourhoods safe from extremism.
  • Over the past three weeks workers have faced harassment and bullying for trying to stay safe while doing their job.

Media Advisory - New Toronto Coalition Holding Rally Against Far-Right Extremism

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Friday, February 18, 2022

TORONTO, Feb. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A number of labour organizations and community groups have come together to form Community Solidarity TO.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Feb. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A number of labour organizations and community groups have come together to form Community Solidarity TO.
  • We are speaking out against far-right fringe leaders of the convoy who have manipulated COVID anxieties, concerns and hardships to create deeply troubling divisions in society.
  • Community Solidarity TO is holding a non-confrontational rally and march on Sunday, February 20th, beginning at 1 p.m. at Toronto City Hall.
  • Community Solidarity TO will hold a news conference at 2 p.m. this Friday, February 18, 2022 in the Boardroom of CUPE Local 79, 34 St Patrick Street, Toronto (Queen and University).

Ontario unions say, “Ontario is in crisis. The Ford government must act now.”

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Thursday, January 20, 2022

TORONTO, Jan. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ontario workers have come together to sound the alarm and issue an emergency appeal for the Ford government to take action to address the Omicron crisis.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Jan. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ontario workers have come together to sound the alarm and issue an emergency appeal for the Ford government to take action to address the Omicron crisis.
  • Ontario workers plan to keep up the pressure for urgent action on the demands released today.
  • On Saturday, January 22 at 1:00 p.m. EST, the Ontario Federation of Labour is hosting a Phone Zap to urge Fords Conservative government to act on workers demands.
  • The Ontario Federation of Labour represents 54 unions and one million workers in Ontario.

REPEAT – MEDIA ADVISORY: Ontario unions to hold press conference on emergency appeal for action from Ford government on Omicron crisis

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Thursday, January 20, 2022

TORONTO, Jan. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ontario workers are sounding the alarm with an emergency appeal for the Ford government to take action to address the Omicron crisis.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Jan. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ontario workers are sounding the alarm with an emergency appeal for the Ford government to take action to address the Omicron crisis.
  • On Thursday, January 20 at 9:30 a.m., labour leaders from the Ontario Federation of Labour, including the Ontario Nurses Association, Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario, and CUPE Ontario will hold a virtual press conference to raise six key demands that workers urgently need action on from the Ford government.
  • The demands that will be addressed have been endorsed by organizations representing over a million workers.
  • They will be released as part of a joint statement following tomorrows press conference.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Ontario unions to hold press conference on emergency appeal for action from Ford government on Omicron crisis

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

TORONTO, Jan. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ontario workers are sounding the alarm with an emergency appeal for the Ford government to take action to address the Omicron crisis.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Jan. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ontario workers are sounding the alarm with an emergency appeal for the Ford government to take action to address the Omicron crisis.
  • On Thursday, January 20 at 9:30 a.m., labour leaders from the Ontario Federation of Labour, including the Ontario Nurses Association, Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario, and CUPE Ontario will hold a virtual press conference to raise six key demands that workers urgently need action on from the Ford government.
  • The demands that will be addressed have been endorsed by organizations representing over a million workers.
  • They will be released as part of a joint statement following tomorrows press conference.

WestJet Cabin Crew Union: Travel Advisory Won’t Work

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Friday, December 17, 2021

Local President Chris Rauenbusch says the travel advisory failed in the past and will not enhance inflight safety.

Key Points: 
  • Local President Chris Rauenbusch says the travel advisory failed in the past and will not enhance inflight safety.
  • CUPE Local 4070 Members across WestJet have supported safe cabin and travel environments since the pandemic began, says Rauenbusch.
  • CUPE 4070 represents 4,100 cabin crew members at the WestJet group of companies.
  • Chris Rauenbusch, President CUPE Local 4070, WestJet, WestJet Encore & Swoop Cabin Personnel