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Release: CUPE Local 79 serves notice to bargain with City of Toronto

Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 79, the union which represents workers in over 70 City of Toronto divisions, has provided notice to bargain a new collective agreement.The union represents City workers across sectors like public health, emergency services, childcare, social services, long-term care and recreation. The union’s current ...

Local 79 hosts 2024 Equity Symposium

On Thursday, September 26, 2024, Local 79 hosted its 2024 Equity Symposium.Members from the City of Toronto, Toronto Community Housing Corporation, Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation, and Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital to explore this year’s theme: “Confronting Systems of Oppression,” and were invited to reflect on the ways we are all ...

Ice cream recreation centre tour!

From September 3-16, look out for the Local 79 ice cream truck making visits to recreation centres across the City. Come get a free ice cream, meet a member of the Executive, and let your union know if you have any issues or concerns about your workplace. See the schedule ...

Local 79 calls on Ford government to reverse policy that will close supervised consumption sites

Today, front-line workers from Toronto’s supervised consumption sites, alongside union representatives, held a press conference at Queen’s Park to address the devastating impact of the provincial government’s new policy. This policy, which prohibits Supervised Consumption Sites from operating within 200 meters of schools and child care centers, will force the ...

Ensuring an ethical FIFA World Cup

On March 19, 2024, CUPE Local 79 teamed up with the Toronto Environmental Alliance, the Toronto Community Benefits Network, TTCriders, Progress Toronto, Social Planning Toronto and Toronto & York Region Labour Council, in order to write a letter to Toronto City Council about concerns we shared over labour and environmental ...

Black History Month: Reflections on “Origin”

This is a personal reflection on the film "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents," by Local 79 President Nas Yadollahi. It is part of an effort to further explore equity issues and prolong our focus on equity issues beyond Black History Month.A few weeks ago, in honour of Black History ...

Featuring our new member spotlight

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 Shelter and Support Services (TSSS) division.In sharing her experience and perspectives on being a frontline worker for the City ...

Local 79 celebrates Black History Month

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 find more details and register for the event in our Members’ Portal.Our distinguished keynote speakers for for our Black History ...
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