On December 3, we draw attention to discrimination and barriers in our workplaces and communities, and we recommit to a disability rights agenda. People with disabilities experience higher rates of poverty, unemployment, discrimination, incarceration, harassment and violence. Those marginalized by racism, sexism, homophobia or transphobia face additional barriers and harm. Disability is created by barriers [...]
CUPE’s National Executive Board has approved a $1 million interest-free loan to support Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) in their efforts to secure a fair collective agreement. In recent weeks, postal workers have faced attacks on their rights not just from their employer, but from the federal government as well, which used a [...]
On December 1, World AIDS Day, CUPE renews its commitment to breaking down barriers for people with AIDS and HIV. Our union continues to support the global AIDS movement that struggles against discrimination and fights for improvements in public treatment programs. Poverty, violence and other forms of marginalization mean the impacts of this ongoing epidemic are not shared equally. Women, people with disabilities, [...]
“You’re invited!” Hi, I’m Nick Milanovic, and I’m seeking the federal nomination as the NDP's candidate for Hamilton East-Stoney Creek in 2019. Right now I’m trying to meet all the NDP supporters in our riding, so please accept this as my personal invitation to, Meet-The-Candidate Night on Wednesday, Dec 5, 6:00 - 9:00 [...]
CUPE welcomes the federal government’s consultations on racism and systemic discrimination and encourages members to take part. These consultations will inform the development of a national anti-racism strategy, which was announced in the federal government’s 2018 Budget. Racism is deeply embedded in cultural norms, attitudes and institutions in Canada. The impact is real and devastating [...]
The Canadian Union of Public Employees is sending solidarity and sympathies to the workers and families impacted by GM’s decision to shutter its plant in Oshawa. “This decision is devastating for the workers, their families, and so many communities around Oshawa and the Durham region who have built General Motors into what it is today,” [...]
Statement by Mark Hancock and Charles Fleury on the Liberal government's back-to-work legislation Canada’s striking postal workers have the full support of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and its 665,000 members nationwide. During the 2015 election campaign, Justin Trudeau called out the Harper government for “rolling back many fundamental labour rights that [...]
Please be advised that the Membership Officer position on the Executive Board has fallen permanently vacant, and as a result, nominations for this office will be received at the last Administration Update meeting scheduled for December 4th at the Royal Canadian Legion, 435 Limeridge Rd. East, right across from Limeridge mall, starting at 7:30 p.m.
On November 20, we remember transgender people killed because of hatred and fear. We also renew our commitment to fighting against the harassment and discrimination experienced by trans people and stand in solidarity with all those fighting transphobic governments and policies. Despite ongoing oppression, trans people continue to be at the forefront of significant political [...]
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) recently hosted an annual public meeting that lasted just 17 minutes, provided no information about its privatization plans, and made little effort to engage Canadians. CUPE staff were among the 73 people nationwide who took part in the online webinar. The meeting was far from transparent about what infrastructure the [...]