CUPE Local 4900 York Region

05/24/2026

Paramedic Services Week 2026 in York Region and across Canada is coming to a close. This year's theme, Better Care Starts Here, recognizes the dedication, skill, compassion, and teamwork that defines the qualities Canadian paramedics exhibit every day in providing care to our communities. CUPE 4900 is proud to represent the paramedics who care for over 1.2 million residents across York Region.

Better Care Starts Here also means recognizing that the health and wellbeing of frontline workers is directly connected to the care they provide their communities. Every day, paramedics face intense physical demands, traumatic incidents, and high-pressure environments that can take a lasting toll on both mental and physical health. Supporting safer workplaces, adequate staffing, mental health resources, injury prevention, and respectful return-to-work practices ensures paramedics can continue providing compassionate, high-quality care. CUPE 4900 steadfastly supports and will always advocate that better care starts with caring for the workers who are there for people on their worst days.

05/13/2026

CUPE Local 4900 is proud to take part in this year’s Family Fun Day as part of National Public Works Week. Our members work hard every day to support safe, healthy, thriving communities; and we’d love to show you what we do.
Bring the family, enjoy the activities, and come say hello at our booth!

05/04/2026

04/28/2026

On April 28th, CUPE members gather across Canada to honour our workers who lost their lives at work and to inspire members to keep fighting for safer workplaces.

We remember:
Miguel Escalante Ledesma, CUPE 1000, Ontario
Nabil El-Ahmed, CUPE 5167, Ontario
Kulbir Kalia, CUPE 3338, British Columbia
Jose Castillo, CUPE 416, Ontario
Richard Anstett, CUPE 79, Ontario
Neil Harris, CUPE 54, Ontario

In 2026, CUPE and CUPE 4900 is dedicating the year to health and safety, with a focus on strengthening our committees that play a vital role in identifying hazards, preventing injuries, and saving lives.

We encourage our members to support one another, engage in worker participation, and take action to improve health and safety in every workplace across York Region.