Rally for Bill 148: $15 & Fairness Now!

Come join us for a rally for workers’ rights in the Byward Market next Wednesday July 12th! The Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs is hosting a hearing on the The Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act (Bill 148). This Bill proposes important changes to labour laws that will advance workers’ rights in Ontario, including bringing in a $15 minimum …

First issue of the Ottawa CUPE Council Newsletter is out!

The Ottawa CUPE District Council has started a regular electronic newsletter! We know that many locals in Ottawa, and across the province and country, are facing attacks on our public services, jobs and working conditions. Strikes and lockouts are occurring, CUPE members are resisting major concessions and, in some cases, employer attempts to gut their collective agreements. Our capacity to …

General Members Meeting

Ottawa CUPE District Council General Members Meeting   Wednesday June 14th, 2017 6:30pm 251 Bank Street, 2nd floor   Agenda will include: *By-elections for two (2) table officers *CUPE 2073 Canadian Hearing Society strike report-back *Labour law reform and Fight for $15 & Fairness *CUPE OD and National Conventions Refreshments will be served. RSVP and share on Facebook.   All CUPE members welcome! …