Public Health Workers Forum – Feb 5th!

Correspondence Received from The Public Health Forum
Greetings public health locals,

The next Public Health Workers Forum is taking place on Thursday, February 5th 6:30PM to 8PM by Zoom, register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wOtAUfgJR1i9uKQOBrnxKw#/registration. 

All members working in public health units are welcome. Local leadership is strongly encouraged to attend to receive information that is critical for supporting your public health local.

Public health workers committee has made gains in connecting with MPPs about the importance of adequate funding for public health for prevention and health protection. At this forum, we are launching a member petition to show the province that public health workers are serious and united in their demands.

On a local level, you will learn about political action strategies to achieve wins in the upcoming municipal election. Learn why municipal elections matter and how to make a difference for public health in your community.

Whether you are on the local executive or just a member who wants to know what’s going on, whether your health unit is going through a merger or not, or if you are considering getting involved – this forum is for you. Let’s continue building capacity together.

In solidarity,
The Public Health Committee

Public Health Workers Forum

 

Updates from CUPE National

Correspondence from CUPE National to President Local 1528 on January 13th, 2026

The enclosed package contains important information for your members. A summary of the contents is provided for your guidance, along with suggested action.

Highlights of the December 2025 National Executive Board meeting

Distribute the information throughout your local to keep your members up-to-date on what’s happening within the union.

 

National President’s Report and National Secretary-Treasurer’s Report to the December 2025 National Executive Board meeting

Circulate the reports to members of the executive and make them available to interested members for their information.

 

2026 Global Justice Calendar

CUPE’s 2026 Global Justice Calendar is now available in our online store. Order copies for yourself and your local today. The calendar highlights international solidarity actions around the world.

This year’s calendar profiles workers and members of grassroots movements organizing for labour rights, gender justice and human rights, confronting the climate crisis, fighting privatization and challenging violence and oppression.

Many of the moments captured in the calendar feature the courageous activism of CUPE partners. Worker-to-worker connections are at the heart of CUPE’s international solidarity work.

Learn more about CUPE’s international solidarity work, and support CUPE’s Global Justice Fund, at cupe.ca/international-solidarity

 

Update your Local Unions or Organization’s List of Officers information.

A reminder to advise CUPE of any changes to the Executive Board of your Local Union or Organization as they happen.

The fillable List of Officers form can be found in the Member Resources Section/Resources for Locals on our website CUPE.ca.

Your completed information will be sent directly to your CUPE National Representative.

Virtual Info Session: Bill 60

The following correspondence was received this week from CUPE Ontario: 

Hi Cheryl,

Ontario’s public water services, and the municipal workers who keep them running, are facing a serious threat.

Join CUPE Ontario’s Municipal Workers for an urgent Virtual Information Session on Bill 60, Municipal Service Corporations, and the Future of Public Water Services.

📅 : December 9, 2025
⏰ : 6:30PM to 8PM
📍: Online via Zoom, https://us02web.zoom.us/s/83356146475?pwd=4iQEL1GPMtFYaawdILNBTLL4KU3dk1.1

The Ford government’s push toward municipal service corporations puts public water, wastewater operations, and core municipal services at risk. Bill 60 opens the door to privatization, weakened public oversight, higher costs for residents, and major impacts on Region and municipal workers across the province.

This session will break down what you need to know, and how we can organize together to protect public services.

We’ll cover:

  • What Bill 60 actually does, including the connection to the dissolution of Peel and why it threatens public water, wastewater systems, and municipal operations.
  • How municipal service corporations pave the way for privatization, reduced accountability, and cost increases for residents.
  • Real impacts for Region workers and water/wastewater staff: job security, training standards, health and safety, workforce planning, and collective bargaining.
  • What CUPE Ontario is doing to fight back, including political education, advocacy, and province-wide mobilization.
  • Concrete ways for locals and members to get involved, take action, and organize in your municipality.
Municipal workers know better than anyone:
💧 Public water is essential.
💧 Frontline workers are the first line of protection for public health.Your voice, experience, and leadership are critical in this moment. Together, we can push back against legislation that threatens our jobs, our communities, and the future of public water in Ontario.

Join us on December 9 at 6:30PM and be part of the fight to protect public services.

In solidarity,
CUPE Ontario