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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.  

It has been a hard 5 months for CUPE 2974 Essex County Library Workers. They have been on the picket lines since June 25, and their employer has shown no sign of moving to end the strike. We are collecting donations to help carry these workers through the holidays.  Any amount is appreciated. Let's ...

  What is the Campaign About? The services that Local 79 members provide are the foundation of our city, helping build better lives across Toronto. But years of budget cuts mean that the workload of our members has increased while their jobs have become less stable. That needs to change. We need good stable jobs and healthy workplaces at ...

Did you know your power is at risk? Toronto Hydro is 100% publicly owned, giving us the electricity we rely on to power our lives. Now Toronto City Council is considering selling it, which means private investors will be in charge. We will lose public control, resulting in higher rates and less ...

Do you deserve respect at work? Do you want to see a $15 minimum wage? Do you agree that all of us need at least 7 paid sick days? Do you believe in fair scheduling? Do you want to stop wage theft? (more…)

Come enjoy a rockin' band, DJ, entertainment, door prizes, spot dances, & reasonably priced cash bar! (more…)