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After serving the City of Toronto notice to bargain, Local 79 President Nastaran Yadollahi spoke to Global News

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In a united front, the leadership of CUPE Local 79, ATU Local 113 and the Toronto Public Library Workers’ Union – CUPE Local 4948 came together this morning to urge