Local 79 attends International Women’s Day March
Today we marched for International Women’s Day under the powerful theme “Rise and Resist: Uniting for a New World.” The rally reflected the strength and diversity of the feminist movement,
Today we marched for International Women’s Day under the powerful theme “Rise and Resist: Uniting for a New World.” The rally reflected the strength and diversity of the feminist movement,
After meeting with leadership candidates and hearing their visions, CUPE Local 79’s Board has unanimously endorsed Avi Lewis for Leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party. Every candidate we interviewed was
This week is Toronto Public Service Week — a time to recognize and celebrate the vital work that we all do in service of Toronto and its communities every day.
CUPE Local 79, CUPE-Ontario, OCHU-CUPE stand firmly opposed to the City’s proposed by-law that would prohibit protests and picketing within designated “bubble zones.” Any version of this by-law is unnecessary, unconstitutional,
Local 79 Vice-President Keith Fiering, accompanied by Local 79 President Nas Yadollahi, attended the City of Toronto’s March 19 Executive Committee to depute on the Toronto ferry service operations and
The Ontario Labour Relations Board has issued CUPE Local 79 a No Board Report, setting the clock toward a possible strike or lockout as early as Saturday, March 8, 2025.
Last week, the City misled the public by releasing manipulative wage proposal details. It’s time to set the record straight. Why do we contend that the City’s 3.95%, 3.9%, 3.8%
CUPE Local 79, representing 30,000 City workers, has officially requested a No Board Report in its ongoing negotiations with the City of Toronto, moving closer to a potential strike or
Workers at the Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC), represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 79, are bargaining to enhance safety, improve quality, and ensure affordability for
This year – 2021 – marks the 150th anniversary of the Toronto & York Region Labour Council, of which CUPE Local 79 is a proud and active member. For a century