Academic Contract Workers at Brock University
This Tuesday March 18th at 4:30pm, candidates for union positions will present their speeches and introduce themselves to the members. Meet the individuals eager to support the union before casting your vote. Voting rules will also be outlined. Register to attend here. Please register 24 hours in advance for any elections that take place in this meeting. All are welcomed and encouraged to attend.
The Union is proud to support International Women’s Day this Saturday. We recongnize and support all women in our union and community. We want to also take the time to celebrate the excellent work of the Woman’s Subcommittee and welcome all members to participate in the next meeting.
Have you ever wanted to help support the union and become an elected officer? The GMM March 13th at 4:30 is the time! Add your name to the ballot. See the Union Bylaws here for positions and responsibilities. We will also address elements of Bargaining from the Bargaining Team and support committee. If you have yet to attend a union meeting this year, this is one you should not miss. Use the calendar on the website or the below QR code to register via Zoom for both in person and online attendance. Please register as soon as possible and note that 24 hour advance noticed may be needed to vote. Come on out and help the union fight for your working conditions at Brock.
Register to attend the online Special GMM February 24 at 6pm. There will be an election to fill the vacancy for VP of Unit 1 until elections are held for executive positions. If you are interested in running for the position please reach out to via email, and for a detailed description of the job, see the Union Bylaws on the Resource tab of this website. We will also acknowledge and discuss the new, Unit 5.
CUPE is hosting some great events to honour Black History Month and are honouring Marjorie Villefranche, a community leader in Montreal’s Haitian community. To learn more click here. Brock is also offering an amazing line up of activities and educational experiences! Every department is involved. Cooking class, movie nights, Learning a Language, Carnival Workshops are all happening after reading week. See the List here in Brock’s interative calendar HERE. You can also sign up at ExperienceBU. Enjoy all these great experiences and get out and meet some new friends.
Come out to our ongoing Pizza Session. We are hosting Pizza in PL 410 this Monday Feb 13th from 11am to 1:50pm. Come and talk about your labour and help us fully understand all your concerns for this bargaining year. Come for a friendly chat and learn more about the union and come from some drinks and snacks! Hope to see everyone there!
Come out to our ongoing Coffee Session. We are hosting coffee and treats in the union office this Monday Feb 3rd from 11am to 2pm. Come and talk about your labour and help us fully understand all your concerns for this bargaining year. Come for a friendly chat and learn more about the union and come from some drinks and snacks. Hope to see everyone there!
Our first night was so well attended we decided to do it again! Come and join us for food, friends and fun as we play Jack Box and all sorts of board games, both traditional and new. Please reach out to request any games from Outreach Officer Dan here
Come and join our ongoing discussion of union issues and have some lunch with fellow union members. Jan 30th from 11 to 2pm in Plaza 410
January 15, 2025
As you probably know, the support staff at Brock (OSSTF 35) have been bargaining for a fair contract. Thus far, Brock has not offered fair compensation for the important work that OSSTF members do. OSSTF and Brock are still bargaining. That being said, OSSTF is in a legal position to go on strike as of Thursday.
If there is a strike, here is how you support OSSTF:
1. Join a picket line!
Picket lines would be set up at the three entrances to Brock University.
2. Don’t do any work that is OSSTF administrative work!
3. Contact Senior Leadership and the Board of Trustees
and demand that OSSTF be treated fairly.
Dr. Lesley Rigg (President of Brock University) – lrigg@brocku.ca
Josh Tonnos (Chief Financial Officer) – jtonnos@brocku.ca
(905) 688 – 5550 x6133
Mark Arthur (Chair, Brock Board of Trustees) – info@forstrong.com
linkedin.com/in/mark-arthur-a0280832
In Solidarity,
Phil Wachel, CUPE 4207 President