News Releases
When important events take place that the broader public should be made aware, Local 79 issues News Releases to the media.
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’s budget plan a ‘litany of broken promises and attacks on Toronto’s most vulnerable,’ CUPE Presidents say
TORONTO, ON– The leaders of three Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Locals representing City of Toronto Employees warned that the city’s most vulnerable people will suffer the most if Council does not step in and stop a budget that guts the services all Torontonians rely on. “No one who cares about this City can [...]
City Stonewalling to blame for bargaining delays, says CUPE 79 President Ann Dembinski
“We have repeatedly asked them to provide us with necessary financial information. Time and again, the Employer has refused to do so” TORONTO, ON—The City of Toronto’s decision yesterday to file a frivolous labour practices complaint “does nothing to move bargaining forward and is not helpful in any way,” the President of the City’s largest [...]
Massive Toronto poll shows city residents overwhelmingly against Ford cuts
Want councillors to break with mayor to protect services
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 [...]
Ann Dembinski announces she will not seek re-election as president of CUPE Local 79
After 11 years, President of Canada’s largest local union to ‘progress into a new chapter’
Toronto’s Residents and Reputation Will Suffer Under Ford’s Cuts
Women and low income families will bear the brunt Toronto – Ann Dembinski, President of CUPE Local 79, presented at Toronto’s Executive Committee today calling on Mayor Ford to keep his promise not to make major cuts to city services. “Mayor Ford guaranteed during last year’s municipal election that he would not make major cuts [...]
Cleaners Confront City Hall
Dealing with Hepatitis, scabies, urine, HIV and blood are part of the job (Toronto) – Police Station Heavy Duty Cleaners made an impassioned and very personal appeal today at the Government Management Committee to save the services they provide. “We have difficult and dirty jobs. We clean cells at police stations, and this often brings [...]
Mayor Ford Needs to Recant Misleading Statement
”Public has a Right to Know the Truth” TORONTO, ONTARIO— CUPE 79 President, Ann Dembinski, calls on Mayor Ford to recant his statement that labour costs make up 80% of City budget. “The public has a right to know the truth. Mr. Ford needs to correct the record immediately,” stated Dembinski, whose union represents the [...]
Rob Ford’s Toronto Doesn’t Include Child Care and Long Term Care
TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – July 14, 2011) – The latest Report by the City’s outside ‘consultants’ wants Councillors to consider transferring 57 City-operated child care centres to private operators and selling off 9 of the 10 City-run Long Term Care Homes to private sector operators. The Report even suggests that the sale of Long Term Care [...]