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Webinar: “Beyond the Books” (Federation of Canadian Municipalities Workshop, 2021
Hosted by CUPE National President Mark Hancock, a panel of speakers share their stories and insights about the role of public libraries, and their workers, throughout the pandemic. Speakers Include: Christine Boyle,Vancouver City Councillor She Discusses: Public libraries as “Palaces for the...
OMERS Administrators Stonewall CUPE Request to Investigate Underperformance
In 2020, OMERS (Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System), which manages the pensions of 500,000+ active and retired municipal employees, had a loss of 2.7% - approximately $3 billion). In comparison, HOOP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan) returned +11.4% over the same period. For more...
Paid Sick Days Save Lives
From CUPE Ontario: Please fill out this petition and share! On January 12, 2021, the Ontario government announced a second State of Emergency and instituted a stay-at-home policy. A growing chorus of advocates, experts, and workers responded by pointing out a glaring omission: the Ford...
Stop Anti-Asian Hate Rally on Sunday March 28
The Toronto Public Library Workers Union calls out anti-Asian racism in Canada and around the world. We stand in solidarity with Asian communities everywhere as we mourn both recent and past acts of horrific violence and hate. We commit to recognize and fight white supremacy and fight...
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@4948president: Congrats to our very own Jinkie David for her appointment as Treasurer this evening at the @torontolabour delegates’ meeting.
Jinkie is a dedicated activist and will serve well as a representative for workers in Toronto and York region. #librarywarrior https://t.co/nliwiqFrHD
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@MJWadden: @4948president @CUPEOntario @Local4948 Great article! Unfortunately, this experience of harassment extends to all library workers, including some very young pages shelving books in remote areas of our libraries.
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@4948president: Powerful words from Nancy, Cameron, and Eila as they share their frontline experiences of rising levels of violence and harassment.
Thank you for bravely coming forward to speak. Libraries in Ontario should be safe spaces. @CUPEOntario @local4948 https://t.co/4izPtEfybO
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@Viveca_G: Sexual harassment, intimidation and violence on the job for #libraryworkers No one should have to face this at work. @Local4948 #healthandsafety #topoli https://t.co/2qh1wZpEsr
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@4948president: Attending the Filipino Youth Fellowship graduation. This important project links Filipina/x/o youth w civic action at @cityoftoronto to build skills and leadership to make change.
Congrats to all the graduates! @UARRToronto @NeethanShan @shelleycarroll @McKelvieWard25 @JohnTory