Winnipeg union weighs in on City Hall safety concerns
The Canadian Union for Public Employees Local 500, is weighing in on the conversation about safety concerns at Winnipeg’s City Hall and will file a grievance with the city.
Jan 31
Business Matters: Air Transat strike looms after flight attendants reject tentative deal
Flight attendants at Air Transat have voted overwhelmingly to reject a tentative deal with the Canadian leisure carrier, raising the possibility of a disruptive strike. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents the 2,100 flight attendants at the airline, says more than 98 per cent of workers voted against the tentative contract reached...
Jan 3
WestJet to review policy after Poilievre’s plane speech criticized
WestJet says it is reviewing its policies after a video showing Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre using a plane’s public address (PA) system drew criticism on social media and from the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). On Monday, Poilievre posted a video on X, formerly known as Twitter, showing him addressing a plane full of...
Canada
Sep 13, 2023
Global National: May 4
As excitement builds on the eve of the coronation of King Charles III, some Canadians are pumped to be participating in the procession. Their excitement; some of the notable Canadian figures who will be attending the coronation; and Royal commentator Dickie Arbiter’s thoughts on the challenges facing the king, and what the monarchy needs to...
Global National
May 4, 2023
Poll says 62% of RPNs considering leaving profession in Ontario
New polling released by Nanos Research on behalf of the Canadian Union of Public Employees and SEIU Healthcare says 60 per cent of registered practical nurses are either considering or somewhat considering leaving the profession. Erica Vella speaks with frontline workers.
Global News at 5:30 Toronto
Apr 25, 2023
Global National: May 1
The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) has reached a tentative deal with the federal government, ending 12 days of strike action for 120,000 workers. The terms of the agreement, how it compares to what the union originally asked for, why 35,000 Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) employees are still on the picket line, and how...
Global National
May 1, 2023
CUPE defends representation of licensed practical nurses in New Brunswick
The Canadian Union of Public Employees and the 2,000 licensed practical nurses it represents were back in the spotlight on Monday. As Andrew Cromwell reports CUPE blamed the government for issues that have gone unresolved for years.
Canada
Jan 25, 2021
CUPE failed to make ‘substantial concessions’ during negotiations: Lecce
Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce spoke Monday after tabling legislation at Queen’s Park that would impose a contract on education workers represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). He said the government made the decision to introduce back-to-work legislation after CUPE “failed to make any substantial concessions” during negotiations.
Canada
Oct 31, 2022
Peterborough school boards prepare for strike by support workers next Monday
The support workers, members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, have said they will escalate their work to rule program to a walkout on Monday. School Boards have the option of keeping schools closed if that happens to ensure student safety
Oct 2, 2019
Some health services impacted as CUPE NB strike continues
Thousands have walked off the job in New Brunswick on the second day of strike action for the Canadian Union of Public Employees. This time, it hit the health-care sector just one day after the education sector shut down Friday. Nathalie Sturgeon reports.
Global News at 6 New Brunswick
Oct 30, 2021
Ontario premier vows to repeal strike law, CUPE to end education walkout
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he will repeal the legislation banning more than 55,000 education workers from striking, leading to the Canadian Union of Public Employees to end its walkout. Colin D’Mello reports on the possible reason Ford backed down, and where this leaves contract negotiations.
Global National
Nov 7, 2022
Ontario education workers’ union president thinks deal ‘falls short’ after agreement reached, strike averted
Laura Walton, the president of Ontario School Board Council of Unions (OSBCU), representing 55000 Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) education workers, reacted Sunday evening to the union and the government reaching a tentative deal to avert a strike. “As a mom, I don’t like this deal; as a worker I don’t like this deal;...
Nov 20, 2022
Lecce says he doesn’t ‘believe’ government could have met CUPE’s demands
Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce said Monday, after tabling back-to-work legislation in Queen’s Park, that he doesn’t believe there was “any way for the government to get to the demands” from the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). The union has requested an 11 per cent increase in wages per year, citing the high cost...
Canada
Oct 31, 2022
Ontario negotiations with CUPE won’t proceed unless strike cancelled: Lecce
Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce says he won’t negotiate the details of a counteroffer from the Canadian Union of Public Employees’ (CUPE) education workers unless they cancel plans to walk off the job on Friday. “Take the threat off the table and let’s talk,” he said in a news conference on Wednesday.
Nov 2, 2022
School support workers begin work to rule campaign
School custodians, office staff and educational assistants, members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, began working to rule Monday after negotiations on a new contract collapsed over the weekend.
Sep 30, 2019
Jagmeet Singh tries to shore up support from Canada’s largest union
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is trying to shore up support by appealing to the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), the largest union in the country. While the NDP has been seen as the party of unions, the party may not get that vital support. Mike Le Couteur explains.
Global National
Oct 9, 2019
CUPE holds rally at Foothills Medical Centre
Members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees held a rally in front of the Foothills Medical Centre on Thursday. As Sarah Offin reports, they’re hoping to show their support for Alberta’s health care workers.
Global News Morning Calgary
Nov 5, 2020
Ontario education workers intend to strike as negotiations stall
Talks have broken down between the Ontario government and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, which represents 55,000 education workers. The union says its members intend to walk off the job Friday, while the government is using legislation to ban a strike. Colin D’Mello looks at what mediators said, and the potential repercussions for CUPE...
Global National
Nov 3, 2022
Global National: Nov. 7
China is being accused of interfering in Canada’s 2019 federal election, sources tell Global News. In an exclusive investigation, we look at what intelligence officials have told Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the fight against foreign influence, and the demands to better defend democracy. The critical U.S. midterm elections are expected to come down to the...
Global National
Nov 7, 2022
Labour dispute between CUPE and Ontario government heats up
Negotiations between the Canadian Union of Public Employees and the Ford government continue even as the government is expected to pass legislation to block a strike. Ahmar Khan reports.
Global News at Noon Toronto
Nov 3, 2022