Whether we are cleaners, postal and delivery workers, medical dispatchers or in other important roles, CUPW members have been on the front lines performing vital services to the public during…
Are you grappling with how we are going to have to change our society, workplaces, and systems going forward post-pandemic? The Global Labour University is offering a free course, online,…
When COVID-19 abates, there will be a great struggle over what policies and ideas take centre-stage. The public is certainly grateful to frontline workers right now – whether they are…
Jan Simpson, National President, CUPW – Presentation to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates, House of Commons of Canada regarding COVID-19 – May 22, 2020 Thank you, Mr.…
Only one year ago, we had just finished our national convention and I wrote that I would follow through with “my commitment to build a united union, to fight the…
Red Flags in Calgary Last Friday in Calgary, the public health authority declared an outbreak at the mail processing plant. Six cases since April 20 have been confirmed so far.…
OTTAWA – On Monday, May 11th, Foodora Couriers will work their last day as the company will officially exit the Canadian market. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) is…
On April 17, 2020 the Ford Government announced an expansion of eligible workers able to access free emergency child care in Ontario. It was the right thing to do, even…
Ford gives with one hand and takes with the other! On April 17, 2020 the Ford Government announced an expansion of eligible workers able to access free emergency child care…
TORONTO – Today at 3 PM, Foodora Couriers and CUPW staged a safe, physically distanced protest at Foodora Canada’s headquarters. This protest comes as a response to Foodora abruptly announcing…
This May Day we continue the struggle for justice. No matter where we come from, what we look like, or what we do, we all deserve to have our health…
Everywhere workers are in a precarious landscape of pandemic, overwork, and uncertainty. It is clear that our members have stepped up to keep this society running. You deserve respect and…