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
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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
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
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
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
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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
Do you want to see changes made in your neighbourhood? Are you passionate about making your community a better place to live in? Do you want to learn more about
Local 79 and the City’s Transportation Services Division are undertaking joint Labour-Management Committee meetings. These meetings provide a forum for management and the union to discuss and resolve workplace issues
