In May, Local 79 will mark Asian Heritage Month, Jewish Heritage Month, and the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. Please read more about these days to learn more
On Saturday, March 28th, hundreds of kids got to enjoy a great day of ball hockey, pizza and fun at the 2nd Annual City Ball Hockey Tournament, held at the
On March 12, 2015, CUPE Local 79 members wore red as part of CUPE Ontario’s call to implement a CODE RED on the Province’s Social Assistance Management System (SAMS). Ever
Brigette DePape was the Parliamentary Page who disrupted the Senate Throne speech with a “Stop Harper” sign. Today, Brigette is a campaigner for the Council of Canadians and is embarking
On February 25th, 2015, as part of CUPE Local 79’s celebrations for Black History Month 2015, an event was held to honour and reflect on the extraordinary life of Muriel
Toronto’s 2015 Budget spares Toronto some of the deep cuts to services we have seen since amalgamation, but Local 79 does have concerns in a few key areas. For example:
In December 1995, the Parliament of Canada officially recognized February as Black History Month, following a motion introduced by the first Black Canadian Woman elected to Parliament, the Honourable Jean
In 2015, Lunar New Year begins on Thursday, February 19th and is the Year of the Sheep. It is sometimes referred to as the Year of the Ram or Goat,
Salu-Salo is a Filipino word that means gathering, coming together. The Filipino Workers Network and the Toronto & York Region Labour Council invites you to an evening of networking and
What are the good aspects of this City Budget, and where does it fall short? Read Local 79 President Tim Maguire’s deputation to the City’s Budget Committee to find out.
