Our solidarity with education workers is succeeding
This morning, we witnessed an incredible example of what happens when we utilize our union solidarity.In the face ...
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Casey Barnett elected Local 79 President
Casey Barnett has been elected in the June 7 by-election for the vacant office of President.Casey has ...
Feb 28: Black History Month celebration
February is Black History Month, a month in which we celebrate Black excellence while also reflecting upon the ...
Women’s Committee hosts financial planning seminar
On December 1, 2021, Local 79's Women’s Committee and Alterna Savings co-hosted a virtual financial planning workshop. We ...
Tentative Agreement reached between Local 79 and TCHC
Early Friday morning (August 20, 2021), after an intense day of negotiations with a mediator, Local 79 reached a ...
No Board received in negotiations with TCHC
On Friday, August 6, 2021 - the Ontario Ministry of Labour issued a No Board Report for the ...
Media release: Toronto Community Housing Workers Trigger Countdown to Legal Job Action to Enhance Services for Residents
Workers at the Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC), represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local ...
Remembering Sydney Allan Martin
On Wednesday, June 9, 2021, Local 79 member Sydney Allan Martin passed away unexpectedly. Sydney was a loving ...
Labour Council: 150 years of working for justice
This year – 2021 – marks the 150th anniversary of the Toronto & York Region Labour Council, of which ...
MEDIA RELEASE: CUPE Local 79 files for conciliation in negotiations with Toronto Community Housing
TORONTO, ON – Local 79 of the Canadian
Union of Public Employees (CUPE Local 79) inside workers, has filed ...
Local 79 turns 79!
We are celebrating a special anniversary this year. On March 23, 2021, CUPE Local 79 turns 79!One ...
Local 79 calls out Anti-Asian racism
The murder of six Asian women in Georgia spas by a white gunman last week has only highlighted ...