Employers can be jailed or fined by the courts if they don't comply. This is the law You have the right to join in confidence and are protected. Click here for questions and answers on joining a union. CUPE doesn't represent every sector of the economy. That's why we do such a good job.
Public workplaces are different.
They focus on providing a valuable service our neighbours depend on. And with CUPE's experience in the public sector , we have the knowledge to give front-line workers a say in how those services are provided. Our concentration in the public sector gives us expertise in these areas. And our size lets us lobby government employers to ensure public services remain strong. When CUPE members speak, people listen.