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Our solidarity with education workers is succeeding

07 November 2022Uncategorized

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 strike, the Ontario Conservative government vowed to repeal its Bill 28 legislation, which imposed a contract on education workers and removed ...

Casey Barnett elected Local 79 President

08 June 2022Uncategorized

Casey Barnett has been elected in the June 7 by-election for the vacant office of President.Casey has been serving as Local 79's Vice-President Chief Steward since 2018, where she has guided our union's workplace Stewards, helped members though hundreds of grievances, and negotiated enhanced contracts as a lead in the collective ...

Feb 28: Black History Month celebration

04 February 2022Uncategorized

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 28, 2022 at 6 p.m., please join us for our annual Black History Month celebration as we turn our focus on ...

Women’s Committee hosts financial planning seminar

07 January 2022Uncategorized

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 Committee Co-Chairs Claudia White and Valerie Joseph for organizing such a successful event. View a recording of the presentation below. ...

Tentative Agreement reached between Local 79 and TCHC

20 August 2021Uncategorized

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 concessions sought by TCHC thanks to the solidarity demonstrated amongst Local 79 members and the support received from the public.Details of the ...

No Board received in negotiations with TCHC

06 August 2021Uncategorized

On Friday, August 6, 2021 - the Ontario Ministry of Labour issued a No Board Report for the negotiations between CUPE Local 79 and the Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC).Local 79 requested the No Board Report from the Ministry in response to TCHC's unproductive approach to negotiations. ...

Media release: Toronto Community Housing Workers Trigger Countdown to Legal Job Action to Enhance Services for Residents

30 July 2021Latest News, Uncategorized

Workers at the Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC), represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 79, are bargaining to enhance safety, improve quality, and ensure affordability for Torontonians who rely on social housing. The union has requested a “no-board” report from the Ministry of Labour, following TCHC’s ...

Remembering Sydney Allan Martin

09 July 2021Uncategorized

On Wednesday, June 9, 2021, Local 79 member Sydney Allan Martin passed away unexpectedly. Sydney was a loving and dedicated father to his 5 children, beloved partner, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Sydney was an employee in the City of Toronto's Shelter, Support & Housing Administration division, and will be ...

Local 79 turns 79!

23 March 2021Uncategorized

We are celebrating a special anniversary this year. On March 23, 2021, CUPE Local 79 turns 79!One year after our founders first organized, the Trades and Labour Congress issued a Charter to the Toronto Municipal Association Local 79 (now CUPE Local 79) on March 23, 1942. Our goals have ...

Local 79 calls out Anti-Asian racism

19 March 2021Uncategorized

The murder of six Asian women in Georgia spas by a white gunman last week has only highlighted what is an alarming increase in horrifying xenophobic violence towards Asian Americans across the United States.We recognize and stand alongside our fellow Asian Canadian members as we collectively mourn the pain from ...

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