ATTENTION MEMBERS!
There will be a general membership meeting on Thursday, December 1 at 4:35 pm in the Community Room. Please plan to attend.
Successful Mediation – Work of the Bargaining Unit
ATTENTION MEMBERS:
Your grievance committee is pleased to announce that the Union has been successful at mediation regarding a grievance for work of the bargaining unit performed by a person as a student that did not meet the definition of a student. Your Collective Agreement sets out that persons whose jobs are not in the bargaining unit shall not work on any jobs, which are included in the bargaining unit except in emergencies affecting life and property or in cases mutually agreed upon in writing by the Union Executive and the Corporation. This is a fundamental component of the Collective Agreement (Article 2), and defines who can do what jobs, and under what circumstances. Please take the time to review your Collective Agreement, and as always, contact a member of the executive or your steward should you have any questions or concerns.
General Membership Meeting – April 6
ATTENTION MEMBERS!
There will be a general membership meeting on Wednesday April 6 at 6:30 pm via Zoom. This meeting will include the voting of funds. Please plan to attend.
General Membership Meeting February 2, 2022
ATTENTION MEMBERS!
There is a general membership meeting tomorrow Feb. 2 at 6:30 pm via Zoom. You will receive the link by email. Please plan to attend.
New section added to website – Ministry of Labour reports
ATTENTION MEMBERS:
A new section has been added to the website for reports from Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development. Check it out here: https://1115.cupe.ca/resources/health-and-safety/reports/
City department closures due to inclement weather
City of Welland departments are now in full closure today due to excessive and poor weather conditions across Niagara Region. Public Works staff will address the current storm and continue with operations. Welland Transit will continue to operate and provide service. Some delays might occur due to the weather.
Click here for more info: https://www.welland.ca/hottopics/Emergency.asp
Niagara District CUPE Council Delegates
ATTENTION MEMBERS: 2022 is a municipal election year in Ontario. At our next general membership meeting on Wednesday January 5 we will be electing delegates to attend the Niagara District CUPE Council political action committee. Help make a difference and get involved!
Click here for more info: https://niagara.cupe.ca/committees/
2021 Community Christmas Toy Project and food drive a huge success at Welland Optimist Club
The Community Christmas Toy Project and food drive was a huge success this year at the Welland Optimist Club. The community showed their generosity by donating new, unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items during the drive-thru drop-off events hosted by the Club on Patterson Avenue in Welland on December 5 and 11. Over 215 pounds of food, and a large quantity of toys were collected, all going towards making the Christmas season a little bit brighter for those in need in our community. This year the food is being donated to the Welland Open Arms Mission. Thank you to the members of the Welland Optimist Club, and our CUPE Local 1115 members who came out and volunteered during the events.