Workers Health and Safety Centre – Free Instructor Training Opportunities
The Workers Health and Safety Centre (WHSC)1 needs qualified instructors to deliver labour-based training and education in all areas of the province. To meet these needs, they are offering free training (non-scholarship) opportunities for union members to become WHSC instructors on the following fall dates:
Hamilton: Oct. 13 – Oct. 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM*
London: Oct. 19 – Oct. 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM*
Markham: Oct. 19 – Oct. 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM*
Ottawa: Dec. 7 – Dec. 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, and
Dec. 14 – Dec.17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sudbury: Oct. 13 – Oct. 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM*
Duration: 8 days
Cost: Free to approved applicants (lost time, meals, accommodations and mileage are not included)
The courses are ideal for participants in the region who will travel daily to the training, thereby minimizing associated expenses. Union may choose to cover these expenses and book-offs. Contact your local prior to registering.
Prerequisite for Instructor Training:
- WHSC Level I
or
- WHSC Certification Part I and II
Spaces are limited to 12 participants.
Please see the attached flyer for more information on how locals or members can register for these opportunities.
Do not hesitate to reach out if you have additional questions about this training or the possibility of similar training opportunities.
In solidarity,
Andréane Chénier, Jean-Louis Hébert & Paul Sylvestre
Ontario Health & Safety Representatives
Get on the Solidarity Bus for the Extendicare Central Table
Dear Sisters, Brothers, and Friends,
On Monday, June 29th, members from locals participating in the Extendicare Central Bargaining table will be boarding buses in Ottawa, Sudbury, and the GTA to attend a solidarity rally being held outside the Extendicare’s head office, located at 3000 Steeles Avenue East in Markham, ON from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. As Long-Term Care workers, the members of these eight locals do not have the right to strike in Ontario. Their employer is using that fact to disengage from bargaining, relying on the flawed Interest Arbitration process in hopes they can break CUPE’s pattern of strong wage increases in the sector.
The Extendicare Central Table agreement has, for the past eight years, set the precedent for collective bargaining within the sector. For-profit employers like Extendicare are trying to break this pattern so they can once again flatten wages and weaken working conditions in the sector.
These members aren’t just fighting for themselves; they are fighting for all long-term care and retirement home workers in Ontario. We need to show up and support. Due to high workloads, high-demands, and low wages, many members in these locals are unable to take the day off to attend the rally. There are currently seats available on the following buses:
Sudbury: https://actionnetwork.org/events/care-cant-wait-solidarity-rally-at-extendicare-head-office/
Ottawa (east pick up location): https://actionnetwork.org/events/care-cant-wait-solidarity-rally-at-extendicare-head-office-4/
Ottawa (west pick up location): https://actionnetwork.org/events/care-cant-wait-solidarity-rally-at-extendicare-head-office-5/
Durham: https://actionnetwork.org/events/care-cant-wait-solidarity-rally-at-extendicare-head-office-2/
Your support is greatly appreciated.
Get on the Solidarity Bus for the Extendicare Central Table – 06-22-2026
Support Striking CUPE5490 Members
For more than six months, since October 28, 2025, the 20 members of CUPE Local 5490, Pascan Aviation’s flight attendants, have been on strike. Let us ensure that the members of CUPE 5490 know that they have not been forgotten. While all striking locals need solidarity, smaller locals such as CUPE 5490 rely especially heavily on the support of our entire union.
We are therefore renewing the call for solidarity issued last fall and asking all CUPE locals and chartered organizations across the country to send letters of support and make financial contributions to CUPE Local 5490.
Letters of support can be sent to president5490@srcaq.ca.
Electronic funds transfers (EFTs) can be sent to cgirard@cupe.ca. Please indicate “Support 5490” to ensure your donation is directed appropriately.
For More information please click on the link below
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
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
Equal Pay Day Rally – April 14th
Equal Pay Day is a global event to raise awareness about the gender pay gap. There will be speakers and allies will deliver messages as well as music and solidarity (i.e. bring flags, signs, wear red).
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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.”
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.