CUPE Talk In The Maritimes Episode 27

Tonight on The Members’ Voice, we bring viewers a full slate of important updates from across the labour movement in Atlantic Canada. We begin with the ACORN New Brunswick Press Conference, highlighting the voices of tenants, advocates, and community organizers pushing for stronger protections and meaningful change. We then turn to today’s Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 4386 media release, where workers at the Corner Brook Civic Centre continue their fight for fair wages and respect on the job. Members have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action, citing low pay and rising living costs, and are now in a legal strike position as conciliation efforts continue. We’re also joined by Ann Marie Danch, Regional Vice President for CUPE Nova Scotia (Central Area), who shares insight on current issues facing CUPE members across the province. To close the show, we revisit the October 15, 2026 rally, where CUPE members and supporters gathered to raise their voices for fairness, solidarity, and the rights of workers throughout the region. All this and more on tonight’s episode of The Members’ Voice.

Tonight, The Members’ Voice goes live on a much bigger scale as we bring full coverage of the Canadian Labour Congress National Town Hall to workers across the country. For those who can’t attend or may miss the event, we’re opening the doors wide — ensuring every worker has access to the conversations shaping our future. This town hall is entirely focused on Bill C‑39 and the growing national movement to defend our fundamental right to strike. Labour leaders, activists, and workers from coast to coast are coming together to speak out, organize, and push back against legislation that threatens the core of free collective bargaining. We’ll be broadcasting live throughout the evening with updates, reactions, and key moments as they happen — amplifying the voices of CUPE, the CLC, and all unions standing united in this fight. Tonight, solidarity goes national. Tonight, we defend the rights generations before us fought to win. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ce soir, La Voix des Membres diffuse en direct, à grande échelle, l’Assemblée publique nationale du Congrès du travail du Canada afin de permettre à toutes celles et ceux qui ne peuvent pas y assister d’entendre les discussions essentielles qui touchent l’avenir du mouvement syndical. Cette assemblée est entièrement consacrée au projet de loi C‑39 et à la mobilisation nationale pour défendre notre droit fondamental de faire la grève. Des dirigeant(e)s syndicaux, des militant(e)s et des travailleuses et travailleurs de partout au pays se rassemblent pour s’exprimer, s’organiser et résister à une législation qui menace le cœur même de la négociation collective libre. Nous serons en direct tout au long de la soirée avec des mises à jour, des réactions et les moments clés — amplifiant la voix du CTC, de la FPC, de la SCFP et de toutes les organisations syndicales unies dans cette lutte. Ce soir, la solidarité devient nationale.

Tonight on The Members’ Voice, Nick returns from the Canadian Labour Congress Labour Council Conference with a full update on the discussions, priorities, and national strategies shaping the labour movement across Canada. He breaks down what councils are focusing on, the challenges ahead, and the momentum building across the country. We also look back at the Women in Leadership Gala, held this past Saturday — a truly beautiful and inspiring event celebrating strength, leadership, and the incredible women driving change in our communities and workplaces. As always, we continue our deep dive into Bill C‑39 and the serious impact it can have on workers from coast to coast. Tonight’s episode includes major headlines from both CUPE and the CLC, along with details on upcoming rallies and actions being organized to show the federal government that workers will not accept such a shameful bill. It’s time for us to come together, stand united, and defend the rights that generations before us fought to secure.

Tonight on The Members’ Voice, we welcome Avi Lewis, Leader of the New Democratic Party, for an in‑depth conversation about New Brunswick, his visit to the province, and the issues shaping workers’ lives across our communities. Avi shares his perspective on the challenges facing New Brunswickers and the importance of strong, principled leadership in uncertain times. We’re also joined by Lily Chang, Secretary‑Treasurer of the Canadian Labour Congress, for a special interview with Chris. Lily brings a national lens to the ongoing fight against Bill C‑39, reinforcing why this legislation poses serious risks to workers’ rights, collective bargaining, and the future of Canada’s labour movement. As always, The Members’ Voice continues to highlight the urgency and impact of Bill C‑39 — and why standing together matters now more than ever. Ce soir à La Voix des Membres, nous accueillons Avi Lewis, chef du Nouveau Parti démocratique, pour une discussion approfondie sur le Nouveau‑Brunswick, sa visite dans la province et les enjeux qui touchent les travailleuses et travailleurs de nos communautés. Avi partage son point de vue sur les défis auxquels font face les Néo‑Brunswickois et l’importance d’un leadership fort et principiel en période d’incertitude. Nous recevons également Lily Chang, secrétaire‑trésorière du Congrès du travail du Canada, pour une entrevue spéciale avec Chris. Lily apporte une perspective nationale à la lutte contre le projet de loi C‑39, soulignant les risques sérieux que cette législation pose aux droits des travailleurs, à la négociation collective et à l’avenir du mouvement syndical au Canada. La Voix des Membres continue de mettre en lumière l’urgence et l’impact du projet de loi C‑39 — et pourquoi il est essentiel de rester unis plus que jamais.

Tonight on The Members’ Voice, we’re covering a packed lineup of major updates from across the labour movement. We begin with Mark and Candace, who provide an important update on CUPE’s stance on Bill C‑39 and what members need to know as discussions continue at the federal level. We’re joined by PSAC Regional Executive Vice President Chris Diliberatore, who shares the latest developments affecting PSAC 71250 and offers insight into ongoing issues impacting federal public service workers. Later in the show, Jillian Watt sits down for an in‑depth interview to discuss a major headline from cupe.ca: CUPE is fighting 413 job cuts at Hamilton Health Sciences and calling on the province to fully fund hospital operational costs. Jillian breaks down what’s at stake for workers, patients, and the broader health‑care system. We also welcome New Brunswick Federation of Labour President Chris Watson, who joins us to discuss Bill C‑39 from a provincial labour perspective and what it means for workers across New Brunswick. There’s a lot happening in the labour movement — and we’re covering it all tonight. Be sure to follow us on all our social media pages to stay updated on these stories and so much more.