Ensuring an ethical FIFA World Cup
On March 19, 2024, CUPE Local 79 teamed up with the Toronto Environmental Alliance, the Toronto Community Benefits ...
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Black History Month: Reflections on “Origin”
This is a personal reflection on the film "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents," by Local 79 President ...
Featuring our new member spotlight
Local 79 has debuted a new video media spotlight on members in the workplace.Meet our first member ...
Local 79 celebrates Black History Month
Local 79 Vice President Brigett Coleman is planning an exciting celebration for this year's annual Black History Month ...
City workers’ unions urge Mayor to keep critical investments in Budget
In a united front, the leadership of CUPE Local 79, ATU Local 113 and the Toronto Public Library ...
President Nas Yadollahi comments on City Budget
On Monday, January 22, 2024, Local 79 President Nas Yadollahi attended the City of Toronto's Budget Committee to ...
Local 79 President Nas Yadollahi pens Toronto Star OpEd
In today's Toronto Star, Local 79 President Nas Yadollahi has written an OpEd marking the 20 year anniversary ...
Executive for 2024-2026 term take office
Local 79's newly elected Executive has taken office for the 2024-2026 term."I want to start the year ...
Our solidarity with education workers is succeeding
This morning, we witnessed an incredible example of what happens when we utilize our union solidarity.In the face ...
Feb 28: Black History Month celebration
February is Black History Month, a month in which we celebrate Black excellence while also reflecting upon the ...
Women’s Committee hosts financial planning seminar
On December 1, 2021, Local 79's Women’s Committee and Alterna Savings co-hosted a virtual financial planning workshop. We ...
Tentative Agreement reached between Local 79 and TCHC
Early Friday morning (August 20, 2021), after an intense day of negotiations with a mediator, Local 79 reached a ...