Established in 1963, CUPE is Canada’s largest union with over 628,000 members and more than 70 offices across the country. It represents workers in health care, emergency services, education, early learning and child care, municipalities, social services, libraries, utilities, transportation, airlines and more. CUPE is completely democratic at all levels from, local meetings to national conventions. Rank-and-file members determine what it does, how it operates, where it stands on issues, and the objectives it sets for the future.

We Take Care Of Kingston

From our city’s most vulnerable neighbors to its most valuable resources, Local 109 members are out there helping in countless ways. Because care doesn’t just happen on its own. It takes people with the right skills, experience and empathy to bring it to life. Every day, our members work hard to make Kingston the city we love!

City of Kingston workers

County of Frontenac -Marine Workers

Kingston & Frontenac Housing Corporation