This week, Telus Quebec offered voluntary departure bonuses to 1,100 employees, nearly 200 of whom are members of CUPE. On the pretext of rationalization and reorganization, the employer is making major cuts in its staff by relocating good jobs abroad.
Ford’s scheme to invoke notwithstanding clause reveals depths of his fear and desperation
Unifor is appalled by Premier Doug Ford’s insistence on denying the people of Ontario their Charter rights by invoking the Notwithstanding clause to trample on voter’s rights.
Canadian stars urge all federal parties to modernize Canada’s Broadcasting Act
ACTRA National President David Sparrow along with a group of some of Canada’s best-known performers and creators are calling on the federal government to move forward and pass legislation to amend the Broadcasting Act.
Cuts to staff at Saskatoon community schools devastating to staff and students
Saskatoon’s community schools are facing staffing cuts, which will negatively impact some of the city’s most vulnerable, warns CUPE 8443.
Uber recognizes union in UK; should do the same in Canada
Toronto – May 28, 2021 – Uber has recognized UK trade union GMB, fresh off the UK Supreme Court decision that ruled gig and app-based workers are employees and should be entitled to basic employment rights like a minimum wage, holidays, a pension, and income security.
CUPE mourns discovery of Kamloops mass grave site, calls for stronger federal action
CUPE stands in solidarity with Indigenous communities across Canada as they mourn the recent discovery of 215 Indigenous children buried at a mass grave site at the Kamloops Indian Residential School in BC.
Health and safety workers at IHSA target systemic sexism in collective agreement negotiations, trigger countdown to possible job action
Ontario’s construction, infrastructure, and transportation industries may come to a grinding halt by mid-June, reports the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU)/ CUPE 1750, whose employer rejected several proposals to address workplace barriers that prevent women from advancement, skill development, and participation in the organization, reports the union.
Food prices see 3% increase as inflation hits the consumer price index – Industry Snapshots
Kevin Grier Market Analysis and Consulting Inc. has provided a glimpse of what the latest numbers from Statscan mean for your grocery bill.
United Steelworkers Win Eight-Week Strike at Magellan Aerospace
RENFREW, Ont. – More than 300 members of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 4820 have voted to end an eight-week strike against global company Magellan Aerospace at its foundry near Renfrew, Ont., an hour west of Ottawa.
Women and Racialized Leaders Institute inspires inclusive leadership
UFCW Canada’s groundbreaking diversity and inclusion initiative, the Women and Racialized Leaders Institute, recently concluded its ten-week program having engaged nearly 40 participants across UFCW Canada local unions.