Support Striking CUPE Long-Term Care Workers in Nova Scotia

Over 30 CUPE locals representing long-term care workers in Nova Scotia have been on the picket lines in a strike that began on April 13, 2026. These locals have over 3,000 active members who have been without a contract since October 31, 2023. More locals are joining the picket lines this week.

We are appealing to CUPE chartered organizations across the country to step up by making financial contributions where possible and by sending letters of support.

E-transfers can be sent to sectreasurer@cupens.ca. Please put “LTC Strike Support Fund” in the subject line to ensure your donation is directed appropriately.

Letters of support for the striking locals can be sent to Christa Sweeney, Chair of the NSLTCCC, at ltcns@icloud.com, with cc to Kim Cail, Staff Coordinator, at kcail@cupe.ca.

 

For information please click on the link below

 

Support CUPE long term care workers in Nova Scotia

Kidney Walk 2026

The Kidney Walk is more than just a fundraiser; it’s a powerful movement that brings people together. Across the province, we come together to celebrate, connect, and show the strength of our kidney community. Supporting the Kidney Walk brings hope and help to Canadians affected by kidney failure.

This year, we are excited to be holding our walk on Sunday, September 27th at Kiwanis Park, Kitchener. Join us as we walk 5km in support of friends, loved ones, and all those affected by kidney disease.

If you have any questions or would like to explore sponsorship opportunities, please contact the following:

Leigh-Anne Quinn  – Mail: leigh-anne.quinn@kidney.ca

Natalie Bounket – Mail: Natalie.bounket@kidney.ca

 

Kidney Walk 2026

 

Purple Wave: Strong Schools, Safe Schools Rally – Saturday, May 23, 2026

CUPE Locals 4186, 4222, and 7575 represent Education Workers in the London Area.Locals 4222 and 7575 represent workers in the Thames Valley District School Board and Local 4186 represents workers in the London District Catholic School Board.  On Saturday, May 23, 2026, they will be hosting a child-friendly rally – Purple Wave, Stronger Schools, Safer Schools.  We need supporters to attend this rally to show the Ford government that education workers and students deserve better. Please join us for this event, and don’t forget to wear your purple to support the “Purple Wave.”

 

Purple Wave Rally Flyer

 

 

CUPW Needs Our Support!

Canada Post has been given the go-ahead from the Federal government to begin sweeping cuts to the postal system such as ending door-to-door delivery and the closure of rural post-offices. CUPW through the CLC asking for assistance with their campaign to fight back against this attack. Below is a letter from CUPW President as well as a cite to send a message to the government to stop these cuts, demand a fully public and transparent mandate review of Canada Post and protect this vital public service for future generations.

 

Letter from CUPW President

www.cupw.ca/take-action

Support striking CUPE 1281-33 members

TO ALL CUPE CHARTERED ORGANIZATIONS

Dear Sisters, Brothers, and Friends:

Members of CUPE 1281-33 have been on strike since October 27, 2025. Their employer, the York University Faculty Association, came to the table with more than 100 concessions.

While many of the concessions were eventually withdrawn, these CUPE members are still fighting for key proposals that involve job security, health and safety, and harassment and discrimination.

We are appealing to CUPE chartered organizations across the country to send letters of support, and to give a financial contribution to CUPE 1281-33 members. Financial support can be sent to CUPE 1281-33, c/o Gavin Nowlan, Secretary-Treasurer, 25 Wood Street, Suite 102, Toronto, Ontario M4Y 2P9. Electronic funds can be sent to secretarytreasurer@cupe1281.ca.

In solidarity,

Mark Hancock
MARK HANCOCK
National President		 Image
CANDACE RENNICK
National Secretary-Treasurer

Attacks to Municipal Water Services

Hi everyone,

My name is Krista Laing and I am the Chair of the CUPE Ontario Municipal Workers Committee, I am reaching out because Bill 60 is moving quickly, and we all need to be on the same page about what it means for our water and wastewater systems. Bill 60 opens the door for private operators (Municipal Service Corporations) to take over municipal water and wastewater services, shifting control away from municipalities and potentially putting public safety, quality standards, and long-term costs at risk. This bill could have major impacts on staffing, workloads, and accountability in our communities.

If you’re receiving this email, it’s because our records indicate your local includes water and/or wastewater workers. If this isn’t accurate, please reply and let me know so we can update our information.

To support locals as we push back, we’re hosting an important webinar.

Please share the link below with all of your members — everyone benefits from understanding what Bill 60 means for public services:

Webinar Registration:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vQ5BfTwcSnWpRGTfOKNLTA#/registration

We’re also encouraging workers to stay connected and support each other — especially as Peel is being used as a testing ground for water privatization.
Please share this link for workers to join the Waste App space so we can organize together, protect our jobs, and keep our water systems public:

Waste App Link (paste here):

https://chat.whatsapp.com/KMX1DbkI3mC5GjOnrZacsK

Thanks in advance for helping us get this information out widely. Protecting public water is going to take all of us working together.

Learn more about Peel here; https://cupe.on.ca/campaigns/keeppeelpublic/

Please stay tuned for more information to come.

In solidarity,

Krista