Academic Contract Workers at Brock University
Watch your personal and Brock email for the first round of voting in the CUPE 4207 election. Check out the voting tab here tomorrow for candidate biographies and speeches. Voting opens March 19th about 5:30 and will end 48 hours later. After the votes are counted, another round of voting will commence for new positions.
Everyone is welcomed to join all the unions across campus in a luncheon and discussion. Far too often we are separated by jobs and departments, and we all want the same thing, strong working conditions and respect. CUPE 4207, 1295, OSSTF, IATSE and other unions on campus are offering a free luncheon in the Pond Inlet April 1st, 2025 between 12pm – 1:30pm.
All members are welcomed to learn the results of the bargaining survey. Presentations will be at 11am and at 5pm in Welch Hall 325. A discussion will follow where executive and bargaining team members will answer questions.
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!
