Latest News
The Latest News section features the most recent announcements released from Local 79. If there’s a pressing matter that members should know about, you’ll find it here. .
City honours Local 79 members with Health & Safety Award
Congratulations to all Local 79 members working in the Shelter Support and Housing Administration Division, and the Facilities Management Division.
April 28, 2013: Day of Mourning
The following message was spoken at the Day of Mourning memorial by CUPE Local 79 First Vice-President Nancy Murphy on April 26th, 2013.
On Eve of Casino Decision, City Union Reminds Council That No Means No
The union president representing Toronto’s inside city workers is reminding Council today that City workers have said no to a new casino in Toronto.
Celebrating Peter Kormos (1952-2013)
In this note , CUPE Local 79 President Tim Maguire reflects on the life of Peter Kormos
Toronto Workers’ Union Opposes Casino
Toronto — The union representing Toronto’s inside city workers announced today its opposition to a new casino in Toronto.
Maguire gives welcome at CLC National Leaders Summit
The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) gave CUPE Local 79 President Tim Maguire the honour of welcoming more than 350 labour leaders to its one-day summit
Canada’s Economic Action Plan 2013 – A “Shell Game”
Tim Maguire responds to PM Harper’s budget – What’s missing in the Economic Action Plan 2013 is a plan for workers and needed services for communities. Dear Prime Minister: I am writing to you on behalf of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 79, the largest municipal union local in Canada, representing [...]
Against Road Tolls: The 407-ization of the daily commute
The following letter was written by CUPE Local 79 President Tim Maguire and sent to the City of Toronto’s Planning and Growth Management Committee. Modified versions were sent to the Chair of Metrolinx and the Premier of Ontario (posted subsequently). It expresses Tim’s views that road tolls are not a fair way to make up [...]
Countdown to a big start to Spring
With the cool weather lingering this week, you may be longing for warmer summer days.
Toronto Public Health wins Baby-Friendly Initiative designation
Congratulations to all Local 79 members working in Toronto Public Health (TPH)! Last month TPH received the prestigious Baby-Friendly Initiative (BFI) designation, a worldwide program of the World Health Organization and UNICEF. This designation ensures that Toronto residents continue to receive high quality infant feeding services from TPH staff. Read more from the City’s press [...]