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Here are the members of CUPE Local 79’s bargaining and organizing teams for Toronto Community Housing Corporation and Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation! This team is grounded in their workplaces, bringing first-hand knowledge of the challenges members face. Local 79 is committed to the same transparent and inclusive approach that guided our recent negotiations with the City of Toronto. Every member has a role to play in shaping our demands and strengthening our solidarity. We are counting on all of us to stay engaged, connected, and active — communicating directly with our bargaining team members and workplace organizers. All our voices matter and will shape our fight for fairness.
Second Harvest dropped by to recognise us for supporting their truck pull fundraising event and their critical work to eliminate food insecurity across Canada. Food insecurity is a growing crisis, especially in Toronto, where approximately 1 in 4 residents live in food-insecure households, with demand at food banks reaching historic highs. Frontline public service workers see this firsthand. Whether in shelters, child care centres, or community health programs, Local 79 members regularly witness how families across the city are struggling to put food on the table.
Today, CUPE Local 79 members headed to Queen’s Park to protest Ontario’s Bill 5 — legislation that threatens workers’ rights, environmental protections, and Indigenous sovereignty through the creation of so-called “special economic zones.” Bill 5 will allow the government to exempt corporations and projects from basic labour standards, health and safety laws, and environmental oversight.
Local 79 members joined the Pride Flag raising at City Hall to celebrate 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and affirm our commitment to equity and inclusion. We’ll be showing up with pride at all three parades later this month—the Trans March, Dyke March, and Pride Parade. See you there!
Yesterday, Palma Clarke was named as the recipient of the CUPE Ontario Sisters in Solidarity Award. Palma is a personal support worker at Kipling Acres Long-Term Care Home. Her leadership helped expose unsafe working conditions, chronic understaffing, and managerial intimidation at a home where most workers are women and racialized. By organizing her coworkers, speaking to major media outlets, and refusing to be silenced, Palma broke through a culture of fear and inspired her fellow workers to raise their voices. Her activism has had a ripple effect across Toronto’s long-term care division, strengthening CUPE’s fight for equity and justice. Congratulations, Palma — you are an example of what courage and solidarity looks like!
Here are the members of CUPE Local 79’s bargaining and organizing teams for Toronto Community Housing Corporation and Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation! This team is grounded in their workplaces, bringing first-hand knowledge of the challenges members face. Local 79 is committed to the same transparent and inclusive approach that guided our recent negotiations with the City of Toronto. Every member has a role to play in shaping our demands and strengthening our solidarity. We are counting on all of us to stay engaged, connected, and active — communicating directly with our bargaining team members and workplace organizers. All our voices matter and will shape our fight for fairness.
Second Harvest dropped by to recognise us for supporting their truck pull fundraising event and their critical work to eliminate food insecurity across Canada. Food insecurity is a growing crisis, especially in Toronto, where approximately 1 in 4 residents live in food-insecure households, with demand at food banks reaching historic highs. Frontline public service workers see this firsthand. Whether in shelters, child care centres, or community health programs, Local 79 members regularly witness how families across the city are struggling to put food on the table.
Today, CUPE Local 79 members headed to Queen’s Park to protest Ontario’s Bill 5 — legislation that threatens workers’ rights, environmental protections, and Indigenous sovereignty through the creation of so-called “special economic zones.” Bill 5 will allow the government to exempt corporations and projects from basic labour standards, health and safety laws, and environmental oversight.

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