Toronto Cleaners: The Hidden Cost of Budget Cuts
You probably don’t have the same emotional connection with cleaners that you might have with librarians, firefighters or police. Read More Read More
Supporter of public services sends Local 79 Rob Ford cartoon parody
An enterprising supporter of public services sent the union office some fun caricatures of Rob Ford as a comment on his governing style. Take a look! Read More
Ferris wheels and sports teams will not make this a world class city
This letter was submitted to Mayor Rob Ford and the members of the Executive Committee by Local 79 President Ann Dembinski about the flawed direction the Mayor is taking the City. Read More Read More
Rally for Respect: Demand a Toronto for Everyone
On Monday, September 26th, we joined thousands of Torontonians outside City Hall to call for the protection of Toronto’s Public Services. Read More Read More
Massive Toronto poll shows city residents overwhelmingly against Ford cuts
Want councillors to break with mayor to protect services Read More Read More
‘Respecting the taxpayer’ is not about selling off city services
This letter was presented to the Community Development and Recreation Committee by Ann Dembinski, who says Mayor Ford’s attempts to cut city services have all been publicly and soundly discredited by the experts and by the people who call Toronto home. Read More Read More
City Manager’s Core Service Review Recommendations, ‘A Betrayal of Voters’ Trust’ – Ann Dembinski
If Approved, ‘Thousands of Children and the Elderly Will Pay the Price for the Mayor’s Actions,’ Warns CUPE Local 79 President TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – Sept. 13, 2011) – Thousands of Toronto’s most vulnerable people and communities will pay the price if City Manager Joseph Pennachetti’s Core Service Review recommendations go forward, the President of Canada’s largest local union warned today. “What we saw emerging... Read More
September 2011 President’s Report
Dear Fellow Local 79 Member After much thought, and with a mixture of emotions, I announced recently that I would not be seeking re-election later this year as the President of Local 79. I will be leaving the Presidency with great pride and confidence in the Local’s future. Throughout my 36-year career as a municipal employee and a Local 79 member, I have been honoured to hold numerous Executive positions within the Local. None of these roles has been more fulfilling – or... Read More