Apr 14, 2021 The second Wednesday in April is the Day of Pink. By wearing pink, we challenge harassment and discrimination of LGBTQ2+ people, and show solidarity with survivors. On April 14, wear pink in solidarity with LGBTQ2+ people Exclusion and violence against marginalized communities are ongoing problems that are amplified in crises like pandemics. LGBTQ2+ workers may experience homophobia and transphobia [...]
Apr 28, 2020 National Day of Mourning for workers killed or injured on the job Past Event On April 28, the National Day of Mourning for Workers Killed or Injured on the Job, we remember all the workers we have lost, and we vow to keep fighting for safe and healthy workplaces for everyone. Every year in [...]
Hello, Hope everyone is safe and well during these trying times. Although time times are quite unnormal to say the least, we have been quite busy in the background. Committees are meeting to resolve outstanding issues with the employer and progress has been made. Grievances have been filed and resolved - some at Arb. Many [...]
Greetings. It has been a while since I have posted an update. We have been busy in the background working and making progress on different fronts. The Bargaining Unit Resolution Committee (BURC) has been meeting with the employer and hopefully soon in the New Year we will wrap up this work. We have also been [...]
Hello, I hope you are well during these trying times. It was tragic to recently hear the news of a workplace fatality in Hamilton. Please take some time to reflect on workplace safety whether at home or at work. Also take a moment to think about all workers that have been injured or killed in [...]
Hello, I hope you are all well during this challenging time. It has been some time since I have provided an update to the membership so I took this time to do so. I will start with the new CBA. It has been proofread and we should have printed copies shortly. I have uploaded the [...]
During these trying times of covid19 and social distancing. Please take a moment to reflect on all those that have been injured or have lost their life in the workplace. Thank you to our health care workers and all essential workers at this time. Stay safe all. CUPE1041. https://youtu.be/HXCxyu7IwVo