CUPE Local 1764 became a chartered union on October 3, 1974.

We are an inclusive union, mindful that all persons deserve dignity, quality, and respect. 

Over 2000 members across the Region of Durham make up our Union, including Non-Profit Housing in our 1764-03 sub-unit. 

ALL IN FOR OUR COMMUNITY.

The work we do matters.

Every day, CUPE 1764 members do work that helps Durham Region communities and families thrive.

We provide essential services, support residents, maintain the infrastructure that people rely on, respond in medical emergencies, care for the youngest Durham residents, and keep the Region running.

Durham Region is growing. But service levels and our workforce haven’t pace. Now Durham Region has invited KPMG to conduct a Core Services Review.

We know what KPMG is going to say. We’ve seen this play out in York Region, Toronto, Peterborough, Chatham-Kent and elsewhere.

Core Services Review typically result in the same thing: recommendations for deep spending cuts, asset sales, and service privatization.

Our members are not line items that can be cut. And Durham Region residents deserve investments in service levels.

We have a short window to mobilize members, educate the public, and run a campaign to defend workers and services.

What is a Core Services Review?

A Core Services Review is a process to examine how services are delivered, what they cost, and whether there are opportunities to improve services. On the face, these are good goals. In practice, these reviews provide cover for municipal counsellors looking for an excuse to restructure, outsource, and privatize.

Core Services Review focus on services that are legally mandated or operationally necessary. Anything beyond those is typically considered “discretionary” – and this is where they focus their cuts.

But discretionary doesn’t mean unnecessary.

What Are We Doing About It?

Residents need and deserve more than the bare minimum. The answer to budget challenges can’t be to strip back services, outsource to the lowest cost provider, erode good public jobs, or meet the need with fewer workers.

That’s why CUPE 1764 is running a public campaign to defend the services residents need.

Our campaign will involve video and radio ads, a public petition, events, and information pickets.

We need to make sure residents know what’s at stake and members are prepared to take action.

The work we do matters. We’re all in for Durham. If you want to play an active role in the campaign, reach out to vp@cupe1764.ca.

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