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National Post
02-06-2025
- General
- National Post
CUPE Calls for Urgent Support to Combat Wildfires
Article content OTTAWA, Ontario — As Prime Minister Carney meets with first ministers in Saskatoon, CUPE is calling on the federal government to take urgent action to support communities impacted by wildfires that are ravaging northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Article content Article content 'We commend the incredible effort of first responders and wildfire crews working to combat these wildfires and support the communities under threat,' said CUPE National President Mark Hancock. 'CUPE members are on the front lines, working tirelessly in health care centres and community facilities to support those in need.' Article content 'These fires are a stark reminder that the climate crisis is not a distant threat – it is here now,' said CUPE National Secretary-Treasurer Candace Rennick. 'We need strong action and coordination – not just to see us through this emergency but to build a more resilient future for all.' Article content CUPE is calling on the federal government to take the lead and coordinate urgent action to support evacuations and defend communities. The government must provide immediate emergency funding and resources to communities and First Nations, guarantee access to shelter and other supports for all displaced residents, and ensure Indigenous leadership has a seat at the table throughout this process. The federal government must also invest in public services and climate adaptation measures to reduce the risks to communities in the future. Article content 'This is the fourth-largest evacuation in Manitoba history, and Indigenous communities are being hit the hardest, being forced to evacuate without timely or adequate support,' said Gina McKay, CUPE Manitoba President and General Vice-President for the Prairie Region. 'The federal government needs to step up right now in a major way.' Article content 'Wildfires are threatening lives, displacing families, destroying property and stretching local response efforts,' said CUPE Saskatchewan President Kent Peterson. 'We need the support of our federal government right away.' Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
CUPE Calls for Urgent Support to Combat Wildfires
OTTAWA, Ontario, June 02, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As Prime Minister Carney meets with first ministers in Saskatoon, CUPE is calling on the federal government to take urgent action to support communities impacted by wildfires that are ravaging northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan. "We commend the incredible effort of first responders and wildfire crews working to combat these wildfires and support the communities under threat," said CUPE National President Mark Hancock. "CUPE members are on the front lines, working tirelessly in health care centres and community facilities to support those in need." "These fires are a stark reminder that the climate crisis is not a distant threat – it is here now," said CUPE National Secretary-Treasurer Candace Rennick. "We need strong action and coordination – not just to see us through this emergency but to build a more resilient future for all." CUPE is calling on the federal government to take the lead and coordinate urgent action to support evacuations and defend communities. The government must provide immediate emergency funding and resources to communities and First Nations, guarantee access to shelter and other supports for all displaced residents, and ensure Indigenous leadership has a seat at the table throughout this process. The federal government must also invest in public services and climate adaptation measures to reduce the risks to communities in the future. "This is the fourth-largest evacuation in Manitoba history, and Indigenous communities are being hit the hardest, being forced to evacuate without timely or adequate support," said Gina McKay, CUPE Manitoba President and General Vice-President for the Prairie Region. "The federal government needs to step up right now in a major way." "Wildfires are threatening lives, displacing families, destroying property and stretching local response efforts," said CUPE Saskatchewan President Kent Peterson. "We need the support of our federal government right away." View source version on Contacts Hugh PouliotCUPE Communications613-818-0067hpouliot@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
02-06-2025
- Politics
- Business Wire
CUPE Calls for Urgent Support to Combat Wildfires
OTTAWA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As Prime Minister Carney meets with first ministers in Saskatoon, CUPE is calling on the federal government to take urgent action to support communities impacted by wildfires that are ravaging northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan. 'We commend the incredible effort of first responders and wildfire crews working to combat these wildfires and support the communities under threat,' said CUPE National President Mark Hancock. 'CUPE members are on the front lines, working tirelessly in health care centres and community facilities to support those in need.' 'These fires are a stark reminder that the climate crisis is not a distant threat – it is here now,' said CUPE National Secretary-Treasurer Candace Rennick. 'We need strong action and coordination – not just to see us through this emergency but to build a more resilient future for all.' CUPE is calling on the federal government to take the lead and coordinate urgent action to support evacuations and defend communities. The government must provide immediate emergency funding and resources to communities and First Nations, guarantee access to shelter and other supports for all displaced residents, and ensure Indigenous leadership has a seat at the table throughout this process. The federal government must also invest in public services and climate adaptation measures to reduce the risks to communities in the future. 'This is the fourth-largest evacuation in Manitoba history, and Indigenous communities are being hit the hardest, being forced to evacuate without timely or adequate support,' said Gina McKay, CUPE Manitoba President and General Vice-President for the Prairie Region. 'The federal government needs to step up right now in a major way.' 'Wildfires are threatening lives, displacing families, destroying property and stretching local response efforts,' said CUPE Saskatchewan President Kent Peterson. 'We need the support of our federal government right away.'
National Post
08-05-2025
- Business
- National Post
CUPE National Officers to Join Striking Canadian Hearing Services Workers on Toronto Line
Article content TORONTO — Workers, allies, and the CUPE National officers will swell the Toronto picket line of CUPE 2073 on Friday. These members work at Canadian Hearing Services as sign language interpreters, employment consultants, counsellors, and in other critical roles that remove barriers for Deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing Ontarians. They have been on strike since April 28. Article content Article content CUPE National President Mark Hancock and CUPE National Secretary-Treasurer Candace Rennick will join the strike line to deliver a message – that these 206 workers have the full support of CUPE's 750,000 members across the country. Article content Hancock and Rennick have a history with this group, having joined their lines during their 10-week long strike in 2017. Article content Quotes: Article content 'We have a long history as a union protecting workers' rights, ensuring that no members are targeted or punished for exercising their fundamental right to strike or speak out. These workers have our complete support, and we will fight to drag Canadian Hearing Services back to the bargaining table – and then keep fighting alongside them until every single member is back delivering the services that Deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing Ontarians need.' Article content – Mark Hancock Article content 'We've dealt with challenging employers before, with employers that don't want to bargain or treat workers fairly. These workers are going to win because they are fighting not only for themselves but for the people they serve. That's why they have such support across the province, from other labour unions, from community groups, and from their clients. These workers and their services are absolutely critical to a fair and equitable province.' Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
Business Wire
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Wire
CUPE National Officers to Join Striking Canadian Hearing Services Workers on Toronto Line
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Workers, allies, and the CUPE National officers will swell the Toronto picket line of CUPE 2073 on Friday. These members work at Canadian Hearing Services as sign language interpreters, employment consultants, counsellors, and in other critical roles that remove barriers for Deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing Ontarians. They have been on strike since April 28. CUPE National President Mark Hancock and CUPE National Secretary-Treasurer Candace Rennick will join the strike line to deliver a message - that these 206 workers have the full support of CUPE's 750,000 members across the country. Hancock and Rennick have a history with this group, having joined their lines during their 10-week long strike in 2017. Quotes: "We have a long history as a union protecting workers' rights, ensuring that no members are targeted or punished for exercising their fundamental right to strike or speak out. These workers have our complete support, and we will fight to drag Canadian Hearing Services back to the bargaining table - and then keep fighting alongside them until every single member is back delivering the services that Deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing Ontarians need." - Mark Hancock "We've dealt with challenging employers before, with employers that don't want to bargain or treat workers fairly. These workers are going to win because they are fighting not only for themselves but for the people they serve. That's why they have such support across the province, from other labour unions, from community groups, and from their clients. These workers and their services are absolutely critical to a fair and equitable province." - Candace Rennick JM:od/COPE491
