Category: News

Local 79 has debuted a new video media spotlight on members in the workplace. Meet our first member spotlight: Brenda, a Client Service Worker at Seaton House in the Toronto

Local 79 Vice President Brigett Coleman is planning an exciting celebration for this year’s annual Black History Month celebration, featuring keynote speakers, entertainment and light refreshments. Members are encouraged to

In a united front, the leadership of CUPE Local 79, ATU Local 113 and the Toronto Public Library Workers’ Union – CUPE Local 4948 came together this morning to urge

On Monday, January 22, 2024, Local 79 President Nas Yadollahi attended the City of Toronto’s Budget Committee to comment on the 2024 City Budget. In her deputation, Nas commended the

In today’s Toronto Star, Local 79 President Nas Yadollahi has written an OpEd marking the 20 year anniversary of her brother Soroush’s murder. She details the impacts of his death,

Local 79’s newly elected Executive has taken office for the 2024-2026 term. “I want to start the year off by thanking all the members who have spent the holidays at

This morning, we witnessed an incredible example of what happens when we utilize our union solidarity. In the face of a rallies across Ontario and the threat of province-wide general

February is Black History Month, a month in which we celebrate Black excellence while also reflecting upon the systemic barriers and implicit biases that Black Canadians still face.  On Monday, February

On December 1, 2021, Local 79’s Women’s Committee and Alterna Savings co-hosted a virtual financial planning workshop. We had an outstanding turn out, with over 100 people attending. Congratulations to

Early Friday morning (August 20, 2021), after an intense day of negotiations with a mediator, Local 79 reached a tentative agreement with TCHC. Local 79 was able to push off major