Academic Contract Workers at Brock University
Unit 4 Clinical Nurse Instructors met over lunch with CUPE 4207 and Outreach Officer Dan Barnowski August 19 & 20th to discuss upcoming bargaining. Unit 4 ratified their first ever collective agreement in 2024 and will be bargaining again at the end of this year.
| Hello members, The 2025-26 school year is almost upon us, and that means it’s time to fill some backpacks with the United Way! We are looking for 15 volunteers to help us with the NRLC’s day to fill backpacks. It would be great to have a variety of locals come out and support the kids who need our help. 1200 backpacks await us, and if you would like to help out, please fill out the attached form. The first 15 volunteers will be selected, and anyone signing up after will be an alternate in case we need extra help. Thank you, and hope to see you there! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqFIu0ksxOPuTr_0uOC0hl_UwCbczEwebXe1JAvem_fB DOcQ/viewform?usp=dialog Date: Tuesday, August 26th Time: 1:30-5:00 pm Location: Beatties Warehouse 399 Vansickle Road, St Catharines Spots are first come, first served. |
The Equity committee recommends this CUPE event to all members. Register here by August 28th.
“Let’s get together to talk about how we keep building an anti-racist union. This online meeting takes place Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 1-4 pm EDT. Our hosts are Debra Merrier, CUPE National diversity vice-president representing Indigenous workers, and Aubrey Gonsalves, CUPE National diversity vice-president representing Black and racialized workers.”
Attention all Unit 1 instructors! CPI is hosting a three day workshop on course design. Tuesday, August 19 2025 at 9:00 AM EDT to Thursday, August 21 2025 at 4:00 PM EDT.
The Course (re)Design Institute is designed for Brock instructors including faculty members, part-time and sessional instructors who will be teaching a course(s) in the 2025/26 academic year.
Instructors will have the opportunity to engage in workshops on learning outcomes and alignment, assessment and activity design, using Brightspace, and accessible pedagogy. Time will also be dedicated to working on designing or redesigning elements of your course (e.g. syllabus, Brightspace course site, assessment design).
Click on the link to RVSP for the workshop: https://experiencebu.brocku.ca/event/292340
Did you know that CPI offers an Instructor Certificate Program in University Teaching and Learning? Click HERE for more details and information.
All members are welcomed to come out and march in the Labour Day Parade. Plan to meet a little before 9am on Sept 1st as we organize. Wear your 4207 shirts or request one to be there on the day. For any details please email our union here.
The ESL Coordinators (Unit 2) and ESL Instructors (Unit 3) got together at the Cats Caboose for a social outside of the workplace. Thanks to all those who came out. Everyone had a great time and great food at Cats Caboose
We received this appeal from Brock’s Outreach Officer. Let’s come together and show this group CUPE4207/Brock hospitality.
Hi Badgers! We need your help!
The team at Hadiya’dagenhahs have been working hard to organize supports for the many Manitoba wildfire evacuees still stuck in Niagara Falls. Brock will be hosting groups of Indigenous youth on campus 4-8 pm on Thursdays throughout August. Volunteers are needed to help facilitate activities.
Starting Thursday July 31st, Brock will be hosting groups of Indigenous youth (ages 12-17) who are evacuees from the fires in northern Manitoba for fun activities and sports.
We urgently need volunteers to help watch and guide these wonderful young people during their activities.
Volunteers are needed Thursday evenings until the end of August from 4:30-8:00pm on campus at the Ian Beddis Gym.
If you enjoy spending time with youth, want to learn about Indigenous culture, or just want to help some people in need, please consider RSVPing today!
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Volunteer info: https://experiencebu.brocku.ca/event/297397
Additionally, a link to a recent CBC article about the evacuees’ situation: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/pukatawagan-evacuees-two-month-1.7593106
Hello Unit 1 and Unit 5 members but all members generally,
The Bargaining Committee is posting updates to our website. Follow along with these updates on our page for Unit 1 here. Click on the unit 5 tab above to learn more about the formation of this unit and their work in bargaining. Remember than anyone can sign up for CAT training to help rally our members! See the below post or our social media for information and sign up for CAT training here.
Hello members! We are looking for CUPE 4207 members who are leaders in their department to take the C.A.T Training. A Contract Action Team (CAT) is a group of union members who work together to engage and activate members during contract negotiations. CATs amplify the work of the Negotiations Committee and support the bargaining team. It is up to all members to help keep one another informed and help reach our goals during bargaining. Sign up for any one of the three dates by email us here.
Sign up July 18th Friday 12-3 OR 6-9pm OR Sat July 19th 9am – 12pm. Snacks will be provided. The training is located at CUPE Regional headquarters on Hannover Drive.
Today, on Multiculturalism Day in Canada, CUPE 4207 proudly recognizes and celebrates
the diverse cultural communities that enrich our campuses and strengthen our union.
Within the university sector, our members reflect a wide range of languages, traditions, and
lived experiences. From administrative and academic support staff to maintenance, food
services, and technical workers, it is this diversity that helps make our universities vibrant,
inclusive places to work, learn, and grow.
Multiculturalism is not just part of our national identity—it is a foundational value in our
union. We believe that equity, inclusion, and respect for cultural diversity are essential to the
fight for fair workplaces and just communities. Today, we honour the contributions of
Indigenous Peoples, newcomers, racialized workers, and all those who bring different
perspectives to our collective work and strengthen our solidarity.
As we celebrate Multiculturalism Day, let us also recommit ourselves to challenging racism,
discrimination, and systemic barriers wherever they exist—on our campuses, in our
communities, and within our own union structures.
Together, through unity in diversity, we continue to build a stronger, more equitable future for
all.
In solidarity,
Kay Waboso.
Equity Officer CUPE Local 4207
Brock University