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CUPE 1328 to Hold Coffee Truck Event to Mobilize Education Workers and Build Support for Better Schools

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Wednesday, CUPE 1328, joined by supporters from the Ontario School Board Council of Unions (OSBCU), the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL), education union allies, elected representatives, and community supporters, will hold a coffee truck event outside Pope Francis Catholic School. The event will engage the community about the realities facing Ontario’s publicly funded education system and raise awareness on how the Ford government’s chronic underfunding is affecting children’s education and the services and supports available in schools.

OSBCU President Joe Tigani will join CUPE 1328 members at the event. Confirmed attendees also include Ontario Federation of Labour President Laura Walton, Secretary-Treasurer Ahmad Gaied, and Executive Vice-President Michael Hamilton; OPSEU/SEFPO President JP Hornick; Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles; University-Rosedale MPP Jessica Bell; and Toronto City Councillor Alejandra Bravo.

CUPE 1328 represents education workers across the Toronto Catholic District School Board. Members are already facing serious challenges caused by chronic understaffing and underfunding, which are increasing workloads, leaving students’ needs unmet and making it more difficult for education workers to provide the safe, reliable supports students depend on.

CUPE 1328 members will have petitions, campaign information, lawn signs and flyers available. The event will also provide an opportunity for parents, community members and labour allies to speak directly with education workers about the realities inside Ontario schools.

Who: Joe Tigani, President, Ontario School Board Council of Unions
Sharron Flynn, President, CUPE Local 1328

What: CUPE 1328 Coffee Truck and Community Outreach Event

Where: Outside of Pope Francis Catholic School
319 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 3A6

When: Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

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Contacts

For more information, please contact:
Chitra Kunnath, CUPE Communications, ckunnath@cupe.ca, 416-317-0285

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Canadian Union of Public Employees

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Contacts

For more information, please contact:
Chitra Kunnath, CUPE Communications, ckunnath@cupe.ca, 416-317-0285

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