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CUPE Ontario Convention delegates showed up at the Ministry of Labour in full force to support the striking workers of CUPE 1750 (WSIB employees). CUPE 1750 also stike in St. Catharines with support from NDP Jennie Stevens. One member was working late last Thursday when the employer closed access to email and work tools and locked them out. We support these members having their issues addressed such as overwork and a much needed wage increase. See CUPE’s write up here.

CUPE 4207 recognizes and celebrates National Nursing Week and thanks all those nurses who dedicate themselves to their patients and to health care. The system would never work without you. We also want to single out Unit 4: Clinical Nursing Instructors for their hard work especially in training the next generation of nurses. See the full CUPE article here

CUPE 4207 is looking for a Unit 1 member to serve on the Marilyn I. Walker Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) from May until the end of April.

Union training will be provided with respect to serving on a Joint Health & Safety Committee.

To serve on this committee, you must hold a current CUPE 4207 contract (TA, Course Coordinator, Marker-Grader or Instructor) at the Downtown Campus or expect to hold a contract at the Downtown Campus in September.

If you would like more information, send an email here

A Special General Membership Meeting is being held to discuss a Cost Share with CUPE National for a Unit 1 Mobilizing Campaign for the upcoming round of Bargaining. The current collective agreement expires on September 6. Gains at the Bargaining Table are made with a mobilized membership.

CUPE National supports Locals by offering Locals the opportunity to apply for 50% funded Cost Shares for eligible campaigns. We will be seeking a mid-range cost share. Register for the meeting using the QR code or go to the calendar section of the CUPE 4207 website.

This May day there are several ongoing events one being the screening of the great Documentary Union at the Public library. This is a free event but tickets are needed for attendance. Use the QR code below for information and tickets.

The event is free for Brock staff and Brock graduate students, but you must register in advance to receive admission. 

If you have any questions, please refer to the website: www.antisemitismsymposium.com

Brock News article: https://brocku.ca/brock-news/2025/04/symposium-to-address-contemporary-historical-antisemitism/

Updates for day one of bargaining are now live on the Unit 2/3 tab. Look there to keep up to date on all matters of bargaining for Unit 2

Hello members. The election results are posted to the Election Tab on this website. Congratulations to those holding office and thank you to all who ran as candidates.Everyone can remain active in your union for the coming year by participating in committees, volunteering as stewards, and attending events and meetings.

All members should come out to our AGM, either in person or online. Please register 24 hours in advance for voting. We will officially announce the elections results and establish the our plan for the coming year. A light dinner will be served for those in attendance. Register via the QR code or from the calendar section on the website.

Hello all! We bet all of you could use a break. The union is holding an end of term mixer Wed April 23rd 6:30 – 9:30 at Manhatten Bar and Grill. The union will order a variety of food for all the members and provide pop. We also have access to darts and, perhaps, we can start some team games. We look forward to seeing all members out for this fun event!