On Thursday, November 3rd, Ontario CUPE and the Ford government were unable to come up with a new deal after mediation. Ontario CUPE members walked off their jobs on Friday, November 3rd while the Ontario government utilized Bill 28 (back-to-work legislation) to prevent a strike action. Ontario Public Service Employees Union participated the protest to repeal Bill-28 and also provide solidarity with Ontario CUPE members. On Monday, November 7, the Ford government announced to rescind Bill 28 immediately if CUPE ends their strike and return to work the next day (Tuesday, November 8). After receiving in formal writing that the Ontario government would rescind Bill 28, Ontario CUPE agreed to work the next day (Tuesday). The process to formally revoke Bill 28 within the government legislation will be on a tentative date: Monday, November 14. The Ford government is bargaining again with Ontario CUPE. We extend our solidarity to CUPE in Ontario. |
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CUPE 2278 is organizing Research Assistants, Work Learn students, and more!
Some very exciting news out of our sibling local over at CUPE 2278: they have begun a campaign to have the remaining student workers who aren’t covered by a collective agreement to join their union! The campaign officially began at the start of the month, but the kick-off was on Imagine Day and the reception has been incredible – with some nice coverage by the Ubyssey. If you want to learn more, head on over to their website, sign up to help, or give them a follow on social media.
Do you know a student worker?
Send them HERE to sign a card
Let’s cook club!
FiCUPE 2950 members Hema Ratnasami and Chloe Martin-Cabanne invite you to register for the University Neighbourhood Association’s community cooking workshop. There’s a potluck after each class!
The event is held on the last Tuesday of every month starting in September. For more information on location, dates and time, click and register now via UNA.
UBC Spelling Bee
Join our CUPE 2950 Spelling Bee Team
CUPE 2950 is taking part in the 11th Annual UBC Library United Way Spelling Bee! We are looking for members to join our team.
This is an event for UBC students, staff, faculty and emeritus – words vary in difficulty and may include some Musqueam words found around campus.
Important to note: This is not a traditional Spelling Bee – this is a group spelling challenge with no individual spellers. Teams work together at their tables to come up with the correct answer and then marks their sheet together. Only in the event of a tie-breaker will one player be asked to come forward in a traditional spell-off.
Once again we are offering an exciting opportunity for teams to earn points. If a team has three or more members who have signed up for payroll donation to the United Way please email proof to Stacy Campbell and your team will earn 2 bonus points – this may give you edge that you need!
Date: Thursday, October 13th, 2022
Time: 12:30 – 1:30 PM
Location: Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (1961 East Mall) – Golden Jubilee Room (4th floor)
Email office@cupe2950.ca by October 6th to join our team. Registration is based on a first come, first serve basis and we only have room for 10 in the team.
Want to form your own team?
To register your team fill out the form at the link below by October 7th. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis and there is only room for 20 teams in the spelling bee, so don’t delay!
https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_39FJiWKg5iDcBPE
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