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October 23, 2026The union representing 2,700 workers who provide essential public services backs Mayor Brown, recognizing his engagement with workers and respect for the role municipal employees play in serving residents.
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BRAMPTON, ON — CUPE Local 966, representing 2,700 workers who provide essential public services, has endorsed Patrick Brown for re-election as Mayor of Brampton, recognizing his engagement with workers and respect for the role municipal employees play in serving residents.
“Mayor Brown has demonstrated a willingness to engage with workers and listen to the concerns of our members. We value his engagement with CUPE Local 966, and his recognition of the important role municipal employees play in delivering the services that residents rely on every day.”
Salil Arya, President, CUPE Local 966
The union emphasized the importance of protecting public services, promoting fairness and working collaboratively with workers and their unions to build strong, inclusive and equitable communities.
“I am grateful for the support of CUPE Local 966 and its members. Frontline workers deliver essential services that Brampton residents rely on every day. I value our relationship and look forward to continuing to work together to support workers, strengthen public services and build an even stronger city for everyone.”
Mayor Patrick Brown
Read the endorsement letter from CUPE Local 966 (PDF)
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