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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. Sign up to our electronic newsletter (to the right) to get the latest news instantly delivered to your inbox.
Local 79 wins two Telly awards for TV spots
CUPE Local 79′s Fall “Taking Care of Toronto” television spots won two Bronze Awards at the International Telly Awards. Pretty amazing given the 11,000 entries from 5 continents.
CUPE runs ads promoting civic employees
CUPE has launched a TV ad profiling just a small portion of all the important work that its members do to keep Toronto a strong and vibrant city.
Toronto residents want services preserved, think Ford is on “wrong track:” poll
TORONTO, ON -A majority of Toronto residents want city services maintained, even if it means increased fees or taxes, says a new poll by Environics research. The poll shows 64 per cent in favour of continued funding for public services.
City has *not* requested No-Board in talks with Local 79
Various media reports have stated that the City has requested a no-board report in its talks with the City’s “unions.” To clarify: The City has NOT requested a no-board report in its talks with Local 79.
Huge turnout at the Rally for Toronto!
On Tuesday, January 17, at 5:30pm, Local 79 joined hundreds of others to rally outside City Hall against the proposed public services cuts in the Budget.
5th Annual Equity Symposium
Imagine Acceptance Through Understanding and Respect On January 9th, 2012, the 5th Annual Equity Symposium, held at the St. Lawrence Great Hall, continued from previous years with the theme “Imagine Acceptance, Through Understanding and Respect”.
Ann hosts final tele town hall as President
On Thursday, December 29th, CUPE Local 79 held its second union telephone town hall meeting for City of Toronto members. The purpose of the meeting was to talk about the union’s contract negotiations with the City. The meeting was hosted by outgoing Local 79 President Ann Dembinski and incoming Local 79 President Tim Maguire. The [...]
Study dispels myths about public sector pay
Who gets paid more, public or private sector workers? The recession and resulting public deficits have put a spotlight on the pay of workers in the public sector.
Dembinski to Budget Committee: Budget is reckless and irresponsible
The following was delivered by Local 79 President Ann Dembinski on December 7, 2011 as a deputation to the Budget Committee Special Meeting.
Local 79 Election Results
On November 22nd, the results of the CUPE Local 79 Election (for the 2012-2014 term) were announced at the General Membership Meeting.