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
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).
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
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,
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
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
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,
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
