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June 09, 2017 15:12 ET | Source: Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)

Municipal union leaders to councillors: residents deserve the full picture before decision about the fate of city's arena

SUDBURY, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - June 9, 2017) - Local representatives of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) are raising concerns that city councillors are about to decide the...
June 09, 2017 14:28 ET | Source: Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) - Ontario

Media Advisory: Lawsuit against Premier and Ministers goes to court Monday

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - June 9, 2017) - The lawsuit against the Premier and Ministers of Energy and Finance, for misfeasance over the sale of shares in Hydro One, will begin...
June 08, 2017 16:41 ET | Source: Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)

CUPE welcomes interest from WestJet flight attendants looking for representation by Canada's largest union

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - June 8, 2017) - The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Canada's leading airline union representing 11,500 flight attendants with several airlines,...
June 08, 2017 16:41 ET | Source: Syndicat canadien de la fonction publique (SCFP)

Le SCFP accueille favorablement la demande des agents de bord de WestJet qui souhaitent être représentés par le plus grand syndicat au Canada

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - 8 juin 2017) - Le Syndicat canadien de la fonction publique (SCFP) est présentement en discussion avec des agents de bord de WestJet qui souhaitent se...
June 08, 2017 12:00 ET | Source: Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE);Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU)

Senior's death without dignity: legacy of Liberal funding cuts, Sudbury health care rally told

SUDBURY, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - June 8, 2017) - Health care staff at a provincial rally calling for increased funding for hospitals heard the sad story of a senior who was denied...
June 08, 2017 09:26 ET | Source: Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)

CUPE 1600 reaches tentative agreement with Toronto Zoo

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - June 8, 2017) - Negotiators for Local 1600 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE 1600) have reached a tentative agreement with the Toronto Zoo. ...
June 08, 2017 07:00 ET | Source: Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)

Cogeco workers get the support of major unions in campaign for respect, fairness at work

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - June 8, 2017) - The United Steelworkers (USW) and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) are working together to build a stronger voice for Cogeco...
June 07, 2017 22:31 ET | Source: Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE);Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU)

Health care staff travel province for 'stop the cuts' rally in Sudbury Thursday

SUDBURY, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - June 7, 2017) - Hospital and long-term care staff who are dealing with the impacts of years of funding cuts to staff and patient care are making the trek...
June 07, 2017 15:46 ET | Source: Keep Hydro Public

Hydro One rate increase just the beginning thanks to privatization scheme

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - June 7, 2017) - Hydro One's proposed rate increase is just the tip of the iceberg now that profit-driven shareholders own the majority of Ontario's...
June 07, 2017 12:11 ET | Source: Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)

Cumberland municipal workers ratify new contract

CUMBERLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - June 7, 2017) - Municipal workers in Cumberland, represented by CUPE 556, met Monday to ratify a new tentative agreement with the Village of...