N.B. moves to reclassify paramedics as medical science professionals
The change means they will move from their current bargaining unit that classifies paramedics as unskilled labour, to one that represents medical professionals. Continue reading
Canadian Union Of Public Employees
Workers in 3 N.B. nursing homes vote against government final offer
According to CUPE, Villa Sormany Inc. in Robertville, N.B., voted 90 per cent against the offer and 93.4 per cent of workers at Foyer Notre Dame de Lourdes in Bathurst, N.B., voted no. Continue reading
Ontario government passes bill to cap public sector wage increases at 1 per cent
Ontario’s teachers are preparing to challenge the government in court over a new law that caps all public sector wage increases. Continue reading
79 per cent of Ontario education workers vote in favour of new deal, CUPE says
The Canadian Union of Public Employees’ bargaining team said 79 per cent of its 55,000 members voted in favour of the new deal. Continue reading
Ontario CUPE education workers to announce result of ratification vote
The 55,000 members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees and the Ontario government reached a tentative central agreement a month ago. Continue reading
N.B. Court of Appeal upholds nursing home workers’ right to strike
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Premier Blaine Higgs said he was “disappointed by the decision” and that his government is “prepared to appeal this to the Supreme Court, if necessary to do so.” Continue reading
CUPE rallies outside Saint John Laundry over workplace bullying
The rally comes after workers staged a walkout over concerns about workplace bullying and harassment. Continue reading
London schools remain open as CUPE strike averted
With the exception of Conseil scolaire Viamonde, all London-area school boards announced last week that schools would be closed Monday in the event of a strike. Continue reading
CUPE education workers, Ontario government reach tentative deal to avoid strike
Dozens of school boards intended to close Monday as the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and the Ontario government were stuck in contract negotiations. Continue reading
Simcoe, Muskoka Catholic schools to close if CUPE education workers strike
The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board said it’s in the “best interest of student safety” to cancel classes on Monday if CUPE workers strike. Continue reading