CUPE Strike

• Striking long-term care workers’ union, N.S. government return to bargaining

  The two sides reached an impasse on March 24, and members have been on strike since April 13.

  Canada

  May 7
  
• Thousands of Alberta school support workers could soon return to classrooms: union

  Thousands of striking education support workers in Alberta could be back on the job later this week, if they vote in favour of tentative contract settlements.

  Education

  Mar 18, 2025
  
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• Alberta school support workers reach tentative deal to end two-month strike

  Alberta school support workers reach tentative deal to end strike, with contracts covering Edmonton and Fort McMurray staff. Other districts remain without agreements.

  Education

  Mar 16, 2025
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• Parkland, Black Gold school divisions support staff could join CUPE strike

  CUPE says about 900 support staffers from the Parkland School Division and the Black Gold School Division could join strike action after having reached a bargaining impasse.

  Education

  Jan 24, 2025
• Strike action looming at York University with teaching assistants set to walk out

  The union representing roughly 3,000 contract instructors, teaching assistants and graduate assistants at York University confirmed Friday it was preparing for a walkout.

  Education

  Feb 23, 2024
• Sask. union files unfair labour practice application against City of Prince Albert

  CUPE 882 has filed an unfair labour practice application with the Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board regarding the City of Prince Albert's conduct during bargaining.

  Canada

  Oct 3, 2023
• CUPE health-care workers in Hastings Prince Edward join nurses on the pick line

  CUPE public health workers at Hastings Prince Edward Public Health are joining Ontario Nurses’ Association members in walking off the job on Friday.

  Health

  Sep 22, 2023
• City of Hamilton reaches tentative deal with workers on the verge of strike

  The deal means any strike action will be called off while the union allows its members to vote on whether or not to accept the agreement.

  Politics

  Aug 19, 2023
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• ‘No transparency’: Premier Doug Ford faces questions over use of personal phone

  Doug Ford made accessibility part of his brand, handing his personal number to voters and CEOs. Now, questions are being raised about him using the device for government work.

  Politics

  Aug 15, 2023
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• Halifax school support staff say strike may be done, but fight is not over

  A parent who joined them on the picket lines says she'll also carry on the fight for them and the students who could not go to class.

  Canada

  Jun 19, 2023