Running On Fumes Report 2025

Every day, school board workers across the province are experiencing growing levels of violence, in large part due to the underfunding and understaffing crises in public education.
A new report, Running on Fumes: Violence, Austerity, and Institutional Neglect in Ontario Schools, chronicles the increase in workplace violence incidents among school board workers across Ontario. CUPE school board workers made up 52 percent of the sample size of those interviewed.
The report and research were carried out by Dr. Chris Bruckert, Professor of Criminology at the University of Ottawa and Dr. Darcy Santor, Clinical Psychologist and Professor of Psychology at the University of Ottawa (along with PhD students Darby Mallory and Hanya Ismail). Please click on the link to read the Final Report!!

Running on Fumes, Ontario 2025 Report, Final

CHECK YOUR EMAIL !!!!

Hello members,

Please check your email to see if you were one of the randomly selected recipients given the task to collect “Swag” for your 5200 members at your school site!

When the swag comes to your school site please fill out the BARGAINING SURVEY – Just use the QR code and take the time to fill it out. This is your chance to share what matters to you!!!! We are trying to reach every member and have everyone complete the survey 🙂

If you recieved the email you will have all the information regarding how you can pick up of the “Swag” from our office!

PETITION: Support a fair deal for Residence Life workers at McMaster University (CUPE 3906 Unit 4)

PETITION: Support a fair deal for Residence Life workers at McMaster University (CUPE 3906 Unit 4)
This petition is intended to be signed by students, families, alumni, and employees of McMaster University. Please read below for the full language of the petition, click the link and add your signature.
The employees of the Department of Residence Life (CUPE Local 3906 Unit 4) are the backbone of the First-Year Experience at McMaster University. These workers are essential to creating the safe, supportive, and inclusive living environments that parents, families, and students trust when they invest in the residence experience.
Despite the essential nature of their work, these employees are subject to a number of harmful practices, including but not limited to:
  • Hazardous working conditions, including mould, bed bug and insect infestations, among other environmental hazards;
  • Frequent incidents of workplace harassment and sexual violence, posing significant risks to the health and well-being of Residence Life workers; and
  • Below average compensation compared to similar roles at other Ontario institutions.

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