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Please join us for Local 79's online Black History Month event taking place this Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.  The event will feature live performances by Shi Wisdom and Krystle Chance, and a keynote presentation on COVID-19 and its impact on Black communities featuring Dr. Akwatu Khenti, Aina-Nia Ayo'dele Grant and Hamud Mbarak.A Local ...

Saturday, June 27, 2020 — Members of Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 79 (CUPE Local 79) ratified a 5-year collective agreement today for its four City of Toronto bargaining units: Full-Time, Part-Time Recreation Workers, Unit B Part-Time and Long-Term Care Homes & Services.“Our bargaining committee worked diligently to negotiate a deal ...

On June 10, 2020, CUPE Local 79's Human Rights Committee hosted a virtual discussion about confronting anti-Black racism, featuring Black community leaders Louis March, Akilah Haneef-Jabari and Desmond Cole.If you missed the event, you can watch our recordings of it below. Watch the event's organizer, Local 79 Equity ...

Local 79 is working to support members as the City of Toronto, Bridgepoint and Toronto Community Housing keeps critical public services operating during the COVID-19 pandemic. The health and safety of our members is paramount. Our members at Toronto Public Health are keeping the best and most up-to-date resources on ...

TORONTO – With a global pandemic here and the deadline for labour disruption just around the corner, the leader of Canada’s largest local union today urged the City of Toronto to reach a settlement.“The whole city is watching. The actions we all take in the coming days will be incredibly consequential. We have ...

We all know of the cuts-at-all-costs politician. Or the cranky relative who believes that public services are a waste.But what would happen if these characters came face-to-face with the people who deliver these services and had the chance to see and experience firsthand the value they bring to our communities? Our ...

On Saturday, December 14, 2019, Local 79 held its second holiday party at the Sheraton Hotel. The night was full of good eats, dancing and huge prize giveaways. Thanks to all the members who attended and danced the night away, we had a fabulous time celebrating with you!Click here to ...

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This week, CUPE Local 79 President Tim Maguire and other union activists attended CUPE Ontario's first political action conference. Conference participants (pictured above) are coming away from their discussions to push two immediate actions.To make a care standard for nursing home residents.  Ontario funds long-term care at a lower level than just about ...