World Pride 2014
21 July 2014
On June 29, 2014, Toronto welcomed over a million people for World Pride. Local 79 was proud to participate in this international celebration of diversity and equality.
On June 29, 2014, Toronto welcomed over a million people for World Pride. Local 79 was proud to participate in this international celebration of diversity and equality.
On Saturday, June 21, 2014, Local 79 members attended a fun-filled day in High Park, replete with prizes, games, music and shows.
Toronto has long been recognized as a leader in creating effective multicultural communities.
Congratulations! Local 79 member Norman Rivera received the Emergency Medical Dispatcher of the Year Award today from Toronto EMS Chief Paul Raftis at the annual Toronto EMS awards event.
Although pay equity is the law in Ontario, women, on average, earn 31% less than men. This pay gap affects women of all ages and education levels.
NURSING: A LEADING FORCE FOR CHANGE Canada’s National Nursing Week for 2014 is May 12 – 18. The theme – “Nursing: A Leading Force For Change” recognizes the vital role
The Union representing 20,000 City of Toronto ‘Inside’ workers wants the ‘best-est’ ball hockey tournament in Toronto to be the biggest.
This year’s International Women’s Day Rally and March was a huge success as thousands of women, and men, marched to celebrate in solidarity with women all around the world.
As part of CUPE Local 79’s celebrations for Black History Month 2014, we held an event in partnership with CUPE Local 4400 and the City of Toronto
Take a look at Local 79 President Tim Maguire’s video commentary on the highs and lows of the 2014 City Budget.