CUPE Local 79’s Human Rights Committee has had a busy December, and we’d like to acknowledge their great work. At a recent Human Rights Committee meeting, members opted to donate
Local 79 attended the Toronto Public Service Employee Campaign for United Way Greater Toronto kickoff in Nathan Philips Square today. We were represented by Full-Time Unit Officer Lily Chang, who
Thank you to everyone who was able to join us at the 2018 Labour Day parade. Despite not attending the CNE, due to our decision to stand in solidarity with
After Doug Ford announced his intention last week to cut City Council seats in half, many people across Toronto are asking why, especially after there was no mention of such
On Wednesday, June 6, 2018, Local 79 members voted to ratify a new Collective Agreement with the Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC). The new contract applies from January 1, 2016
On June 4th, Local 79 and the City of Toronto co-hosted the 11th Annual Equity Symposium: #TimesUp – Working together to end workplace sexual harassment. The annual symposium aims to
On April 26th, 2018 – the City’s Auditor General released a report titled Children’s Services Division Opportunities to Achieve Greater Value from Public Funds. The report contained some good recommendations
We regret to report that fellow CUPE members were amongst those injured and killed on Monday in the horrendous attack that took place on Yonge Street. Our very own Local
On March 19, 2018 — Toronto city manager Peter Wallace released his report on the City’s longterm financial plan. The report made a shocking revelation: that Toronto will face a
Labour Council and the Urban Alliance on Race Relations are holding a special “Unite to Stop the Hate: Access to Justice” event in the Council Chamber of Toronto City Hall
