On August 21, 2025, Charlottetown’s water and sewer workers of CUPE Local 830 held a press conference at City Hall. With the City refusing to bargain, the workers brought the table to them.
CUPE Local 830 – Support From Coast to Coast to Coast
Hear powerful words from CUPE 830 President Rob Howatt on the incredible support from locals and the community, along with messages from CUPE PEI President Ashley Clark and a passionate speech by CUPE National President Mark Hancock. Filmed at a CUPE PEI BBQ, this video captures the strength and solidarity of our union family.
For more info visit: Local 830 Job Action Info – CUPE PEI
NATIONAL AND REGIONAL CUPE LEADERS STAND IN SOLIDARITY WITH PEI WORKERS
On August 09, 2025, CUPE National Secretary-Treasurer Candace Rennick and CUPE National President Mark Hancock visited Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island to show national support for local workers, their families, and the broader community. Their presence brought a message of solidarity from CUPE’s more than 770,000 members across Canada, underscoring the importance of collective action and unity in the face of ongoing challenges.
Representatives from several Atlantic CUPE divisions were also in attendance, including Ashley Clark (CUPE PEI), Iris Lloyd (CUPE NS), Sherry Hillier (CUPE Newfoundland and Labrador), and Alan Linkletter (CUPE NB). Each brought remarks on behalf of their respective divisions and expressed continued support through both advocacy and financial contributions.
From New Brunswick, Will Thibodeau, President of Local 1253, transported the CUPE NB RV to the event. He was joined by Chris Curran (President, Local 1251), Jamie Agnew (President, Local 963), Kathy Wilkins, and Bob Keays, all of whom participated to show regional solidarity.
The event served as a powerful demonstration of the strength and unity within the CUPE network across Atlantic Canada and the country as a whole.
For more information on CUPE 830 and the strike visit: Local 830 Job Action Info – CUPE PEI
Charlottetown’s Water and Sewer Workers urges residents to contact their City Council to come back to the bargaining table
“We are CUPE Local 830, City of Charlottetown water and sewer workers and we have been forced out on strike by the city bargaining team. We are extremely sorry for the inconvenience this may cause. For over 60 years, we have provided quality award-winning water for our residents. We deserve fairness and respect at the bargaining table.
We need the City Council to act immediately. Contact your city councillor today to demand they fix this now.”
A message from CUPE LOCAL 830
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More info: Local 830 Job Action Info – CUPE PEI
CHARLOTTETOWN’S WATER AND SEWER WORKERS OF CUPE 830 LOOKING FOR YOUR SUPPORT
“Employees of the City of Charlottetown Water and Sewer Corporation have worked for over 60 years providing quality award winning water for our citizens. Workers of the CUPE Local 830 deserve fairness and respect at the bargaining table.
For the First time in history, the local is forced to take a strike vote, and the members have overwhelmingly voted in favor of job action
Islanders believe a hard day’s work should receive a fair day’s pay. Being treated with fairness and respect are our core values.
We support your water needs; we are asking you for your support.
A message from CUPE Local 830.”
More info will be available here: Local 830 Job Action Info – CUPE PEI