Black History Month Celebration
On Friday, February 28, 2020, Local 79 held its annual Black History Month celebration.
We were joined by ...
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Local 79 joins Social Planning’s call for City Council to end decade of austerity
On Friday, February 7, 2020, Social Planning Toronto released an open letter to Mayor Tory and all Councillors asking for ...
CUPE Local 79 Files for Conciliation in Negotiations with City of Toronto
TORONTO,
ON – Local 79 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE Local 79) has
filed for conciliation in ...
Mitchell says 2020 City Budget leaves services under-resourced
On January 20, 2020 — CUPE Local 79 President Dave Mitchell attended the City of Toronto's Budget Committee ...
Local 79 members overwhelmingly vote for strike mandate (Media Release)
Members of CUPE Local 79, which represents over 20,000 City workers, turned out in historic numbers on Friday ...
Introducing Bob Cutz, the face of our new campaign
We all know
of the cuts-at-all-costs politician. Or the cranky relative who believes that public
services are a waste.
But ...
Local 79 and OCHU sign solidarity pact
The leaders of CUPE Local 79 and the Ontario Council of
Hospital Unions/CUPE signed a solidarity pact today, committing ...
Local 79 members celebrate at our Holiday Party
On Saturday, December 14, 2019, Local 79 held its second holiday party at the Sheraton Hotel. The night ...
Local 79 President comments on E&Y Value-Based Outcomes Review
On December 11, 2019 — Local 79 President Dave Mitchell offered his feedback to the City of Toronto's ...
Local 79 seeking members’ input on TCHC restructuring plans
In September, TCHC announced its intentions to restructure. Since then, Local 79 has met with management and attended ...
Bargaining Proposal Ratification
Local 79's Bargaining Committee has finished reviewing members’ bargaining survey responses and has drafted its bargaining proposals. These ...
CUPE Local 79 signs letter urging transparency over dealings with Sidewalk Labs
Local 79 President Dave Mitchell has joined a group of academics, business leaders and experts in signing an ...