You have likely heard a lot about Bill 124 and its effect on Units 1 and 3’s bargaining. We at CUPE 3906 want to make sure our members are informed about the challenges that we and public sector workers across Ontario face. What is Bill 124? Bill 124 was proposed by Doug Ford’s government on June 5, 2019 to the … Read More
“Right-to-Work” Legislation is Bad News
Sure, paying union dues would become optional, but at what cost?
CUPE 3906 Supports Hamilton Take Back the Night
CUPE 3906, and our semi-autonomous Political Action Committee (PAC), are proud to be involved in the upcoming Take Back the Night event in Hamilton. Take Back the Night, an annual event organised by SACHA — Sexual Assault Centre (Hamilton & Area) — is a powerful opportunity for all woman-identified individuals to actively build connections, assertively reclaim our right to safety, … Read More
Weekly Mobilizing Update from CUPE Ontario
May 14 – May 18 Mobilizing Mondays – Week Seven One section of the Ontario budget bill will wipe out public services as we know them. We must mobilize immediately to get Schedule 28 removed! This section, called the Government Services and Service Providers Act, 2012, opens the door for government to privatize any public service. This would be done … Read More
Weekly Mobilizing Info from CUPE Ontario
Mobilizing Mondays – Week Six With about two weeks until the final budget vote, this is one of our last chances to get changes made to protect the vital public services that support our communities. Over the last week, voters in France, Greece and the United Kingdom soundly rejected their governments’ austerity programs. We too can reject the cuts and … Read More
Weekly Mobilizing Information from CUPE Ontario
Mobilizing Mondays – Week Five Last week, the Ontario Liberals swung a deal that allowed the budget to pass a key vote. One important change introduced a new 2% surtax for people making more than $500,000 a year. That’s something almost every Ontarian agreed is an important step in preserving the vital public services on which our communities rely. But … Read More
Weekly Mobilizing Message from Cupe Ontario
Whack ‘Em Wednesday – Week Four On Monday, the Ontario Liberals swung a deal that allowed the budget to pass a key vote. Because so much was changing, CUPE Ontario decided to delay our weekly Mobilizing Mondays email until today. As a result, here is Whack ‘Em Wednesday. We need to whack the MPPs with the message that the budget … Read More
International Womens’ Day Events in Hamilton
Thursday, March 8th: 11:30 – 12:30 pm, Rally at City Hall, then 12:30 – 2:30 pm, March to YWCA. Entertainment and refreshments. Presented by the International Women’s Day Committee coordinated by SACHA. Click here for more info. 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Michael DeGroote Centre for Learning (MDCL) room 3024, McMaster University “The BIAS FREE Framework – How to Avoid Biases Deriving from Social … Read More
Rally & March for International Womens’ Day
The annual rally and march to commemorate International Womens’ Day will be taking place in Toronto on March 3rd (see details below). This year’s theme will be “Reclaim the City: Good Jobs, Services, Dignity – Together we are Stronger” The rally will take place: Saturday, March 3, 2012 11:00am OISE (252 Bloor St W) The rally will be followed by … Read More