CUPE NL members gather for convention focused on health, fairness, stronger public services
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JOHN’S, NL — Delegates from across Newfoundland and Labrador will gather this week for the Canadian Union of Public Employees Newfoundland and Labrador (CUPE NL) Division Convention, bringing together workers from across sectors to set priorities for the year ahead and strengthen the collective voice of public service workers in the province.Sign In or Create an AccountEmail AddressContinueor View more offersArticle contentThis year’s convention is being held during the “Year of Health and Safety,” with a strong focus on protecting workers on the job and ensuring that safe workplaces are treated as a fundamental right—not an afterthought.Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Article contentArticle contentDelegates will also take up key issues facing workers and communities across Newfoundland and Labrador, including:Article contentTop StoriesGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.There was an error, please provide a valid email address.Sign UpBy signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.Thanks for signing up!A welcome email is on its way. 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Browse here.Article contentStrengthening public healthcare, with an urgent focus on recruitment and retention challenges that continue to strain the system and the workers who sustain itAdvancing workers’ rights and fair wages, as the cost of living rises and workers demand respect at the bargaining tablePromoting equity, inclusion, and anti-racism, to ensure that workplaces reflect the dignity and diversity of the communities they serveBuilding stronger communities through public services, recognizing that well-funded, accessible public services are essential to the province’s social and economic well-beingArticle content“Workers across this province are showing up every day in increasingly difficult conditions—and they’re doing it because they care about the people and communities they serve,” said Sherry Hillier, President of CUPE Newfoundland and Labrador. “This convention is about turning that commitment into action—setting clear priorities and building the strength we need to win safer workplaces, fair wages, and the public services our communities depend on.”Article contentThe convention will feature policy debates, workshops, and guest speakers, as well as opportunities for members to share their experiences from the front lines of public service work.Article content“At a time when public services are under pressure, this convention is about more than internal business—it’s about sending a clear message,” said Hillier. “Investing in workers is investing in communities. You can’t have strong public services without the people who deliver them.”Article contentThe CUPE Newfoundland and Labrador Division represents more than 6000 workers across the province in healthcare, education, municipalities, social services, and more.Article content:so/cope491Article contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentView source version on businesswire.com: Article content https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260421291742/en/Article contentArticle contentContactsArticle contentMedia Contact: Article contentArticle contentMary-Dan JohnstonArticle contentArticle contentCUPE Atlantic Communications RepresentativeArticle contentArticle content1 902-536-0584Article contentArticle contentmjohnston@cupe.caArticle contentTrending Canadian telecom Rogers goes into tailspin as price war heats up Telecom Solomon says U.S. recession risk could be 'one tweet away' PMN Business Toronto's condo market 'hits bottom' with some developers looking at selling units below cost Real Estate From where the deals are to where prices dropped most, 5 key things to know about the spring real estate market Real Estate Latest inflation data reinforce rate cuts would be on the table if not for Iran, says economist Economy Share this article in your social networkCommentsYou must be logged in to join the discussion or read more comments.Create an AccountSign in Join the Conversation Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. 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