CUPE Ontario sponsoring ‘Hands off Iran’ rally outside U.S. consulate this Sunday / National Post

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CUPE Ontario is under fire after sponsoring a “Hands off Iran” rally outside the U.S. consulate, sparking fierce debate over the union’s venture into international political issues. Critics question whether a public service union should dabble in foreign policy, as observers note the irony of a labour organization taking sides amidst global tensions.

CUPE Ontario sponsoring ‘Hands off Iran’ rally outside U.S. consulate this Sunday

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CUPE Ontario’s sponsorship of pro-Iranian protest raises eyebrows

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