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After mounting pressure from labour and community groups, the Ontario Liberals finally responded by announcing they'd raise the minimum wage to $15 over the next 18 months. Local 79 has worked alongside groups like Fight for $15 & Fairness, CUPE Ontario, the Toronto and York Region Labour Council and the Ontario Federation of Labour ...

For the first time since Local 79 members voted at the May 2015 General Membership Meeting to affiliate with the New Democratic Party, a delegation of 17 Local 79 members participated in the 2017 Ontario NDP Convention. Our delegation watched as the Ontario NDP launched a 'Vision for Ontario' that promised new money for health care, education, ...

Join us for one the best celebrations of the year! Come dance through the streets of Toronto on June 25th as we show pride in our diversity. Get your dancing shoes and sunscreen ready, but don't forget to register. Click here to sign in to the Members' Portal and claim your spot!

CUPE Local 79’s Annual Golf Tournament is on Wednesday, June 21st, 2017 at the Richmond Hill Golf and Country Club. Don't miss this fun day of golf, prizes and dinner. To register, contact Local 79 Equity Vice President Ainsworth Hamilton at EquityVP@cupelocal79.org, or fill out this registration form.