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July 21, 2010

Water is a human right: Push for Canadian action

On July 28, the United Nations General Assembly will take a landmark vote on recognizing the human right to water and sanitation. CUPE members can help push Canadian representatives to support this vital resolution.» Read more

July 8, 2010

Transition of employees to Assiniboine Park Conservancy (APC)

A Joint Union/City/Conservancy Management Committee has been meeting to work on the processes, questions and agreements for the transfer of employees of the Community Services Department to the Assiniboine Park Conservancy planned for October 1. A separate process for the transfer of staff and operations from the Parks and Open Space Division planned for January 1, 2012, will occur in 2011. » Read more

July 7, 2010

CUPE partners with the Métis Nation to celebrate Back to Batoche

On July 21, CUPE Saskatchewan and CUPE National are forging ahead to sign a partnership agreement with the Métis Nation. This historic event will take place during Back to Batoche Days.» Read more

June 30, 2010

CUPE calls for public inquiry on G20

CUPE is adding its voice to a growing list of organizations calling for a public inquiry into the traumatic and excessive use of force by police and government officials during the G20 summit.. » Read more

June 25, 2010

Bargaining committee ready with a plan for upcoming negotiations with the City of Winnipeg

The Collective Agreement between CUPE Local 500 and the City of Winnipeg is set to expire on December 31, 2010. On June 23, the Union’s negotiating committee met to begin preparations and develop a plan for this round of bargaining. » Read more

June 25, 2010

Water and Waste Department "White Cap" Tours

A series of Joint City/CUPE workplace meetings have been taking place in the Water and Waste Department to discuss the City's upcoming sewage treatment plant upgrades at the South and North End sewage treatment plants. » Read more

 

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