Canadian Union of Public Employees

CUPE Ontario president demands MPPs stops school bullying by passing Bill 13 immediately

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:57:00 -0400

MPPs must pass legislation now to guarantee students the right to form gay-straight alliances, the president of Ontario’s largest union said at a rally supporting anti-bullying legislation on May 14. The anti-bullying bill mandates school boards support students who want to set up anti-bullying organizations, including gay-straight alliances.

Ontario Works employees at the Region of Peel have tentative agreement

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:45:00 -0400

A tentative agreement was reached late last night between Ontario Works employees who have been on strike for 13 days and the Region of Peel.

Canadian North Airlines employees get first contract

Tue, 15 May 2012 17:29:00 -0400

Approximately 150 flight attendants with Canadian North Airlines have ratified a first collective agreement with their employer.

People take power at Regina Public School Board meeting

Sat, 12 May 2012 18:41:00 -0400

Community support and group action led to an historic meeting at Regina Public School Board AGM. The public sent a strong message to the school board by electing their choice for meeting chair. The Board is asked many questions on fairness in bargaining, school closures and the impact on community, and how they chose names for schools.

Halifax Regional School board cuts to affect 31 instructional support staff

Fri, 11 May 2012 13:46:00 -0400

The union representing instructional support staff at the HRSB says 27 library positions and four educational program positions will be affected by the cuts announced this week.

Child welfare staff donate to new Smiths Falls school playground

Fri, 11 May 2012 11:03:00 -0400

Growing better futures for at-risk children is a priority for staff at Family and Children's Services of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville, members CUPE 2577.That’s why they’ve decided to make a donation toward a much-needed new playground for Duncan J. Schoular School in Smiths Falls.

Green Economy Network goes public in Windsor May 24

Fri, 11 May 2012 09:01:00 -0400

The Green Economy Network will be hosting its first public event in Windsor to introduce GEN’s main ideas to citizens in that community who are interested in steering the Canadian economy in a greener, more sustainable and equitable direction.