Lunch and Learn; What does a CUPE steward do?

Cupe Local 1882 has openings on the Steward Committee.

What does a Steward do? They assist the Chief Steward by:

Serving as liaison between members and the executive.
Ensuring good communication between the members and the executive.
Help solve problems outside the grievance procedure.
Help educate members about the CA, and the union’s role in the workplace.
Help advocate appropriate resolutions to employee/management disputes

Learn more about this role at our Lunch and Learn on Wed. June 14, 12:05 – 12:55 pm.  Your zoom  invite will be sent to your personal email.

Represent members and to protect the rights we have won in the collective agreement!

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Happy New Year Local 1882 Member, Friends, and Families!

As we start off 2023, your Local 1882 Executive hopes that you were able to enjoy a break over the holiday season. Reflecting on the year that just passed, it has been a busy one! Being that Covid is still something that is top of mind for some; the Local 1882 Executive decided not to host any indoor social events for 2022 as we were unsure of what would happen as we moved back in doors with the fall/winter. Hopefully in 2023 these events can return!

Some highlights of the past year: Local 1882 sponsored Cambridge Celebrates Winterfest and had a display during Unsilent Night, donated money to the Cambridge Foodbank as well as the remainder of the progressive winnings from General Membership meetings to Cambridge’s Haven House. We awarded a $500 scholarship to a child of a member who is entering post secondary school; hosted an outdoor picnic event in August; launched eight (8) grievances on behalf of members to name a few.

This past year was also an extraordinary year for welcoming several new members to our Union as well as leaving the city as they started their next adventure in retirement. ‘Welcome’ and ‘Congratulations’ to you all!

In the fall we had Executive Officer elections where we said thank you to two (2) officers who stepped down from the Executive board and welcomed two (2) new officers to our ranks. We are still looking to fill the Chief Steward role – so if you are curious or interested, please reach out!

And lastly, thank-you to all the members who volunteer their time on joint committees with the employer. It is not always an easy task to balance the workload, but you have done a great job representing your fellow members on these joint initiatives.

As we get under way planning for 2023, we are looking forward to what the New Year brings.

Your Executive board wishes you all the best for 2023.

In Solidarity,
Jennifer

Read the rest of the newsletter! Go to 1882_December2022

CUPE 1882 Reminder To Submit Your Vaccine Question

Members,

With the recent announcements that the provincial and local regional government have announced with regards to the rollout of vaccination and clinic locations, we all will be able to move another step forwards in keeping us and our loved ones safe from COVID-19.

You may have some questions in terms of the vaccine and how that affects you and your working environment when you eventually return to work (for those who are still working from home and who have been working in the office all this time).

Any and all questions are important to ask so that you are informed.
We are using a form (link was sent to your personal email address on the weekend) to track your questions.  Your questions will remain anonymous and will be submitted on the membership’s behalf. This is a reminder to submit any questions by Tuesday, March 16th, 2021.

As always, if you have any questions or comments in general never hesitate to reach out to the Executive.
Stay Safe!
In Solidarity
Your 1882 Executive

CUPE LOCAL 1882 members ratify four-year agreement with City of Cambridge

Monday, December 7, 2020 — Members of Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 1882 (CUPE Local 1882) ratified a 4-year collective agreement today for its City of Cambridge Inside workers bargaining unit.

“Our bargaining committee went through a process of intense negotiations and many hours of personal time. We couldn’t have gone through this without the tremendous support that we received from our members,” said Jennifer Wrzala, President of CUPE Local 1882.

I’d like to thank both sides of the bargaining teams who worked cooperatively to ensure we could continue to safely deliver efficient services and quality programs to our community. I’m proud to say our members voted overwhelmingly in favour of ratifying a new collective agreement.”

The four-year collective agreements between CUPE Local 1882 and the City of Cambridge cover the period from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2023.
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CUPE Local 1882 represents 141 Full-Time and 31 Part-Time City of Cambridge employees working in all City divisions, including administrative and professional staff, building inspectors, bylaw officers, customer service, and technical services workers.

CUPE 1882 gift to the CSHFB

On Tuesday, November 24, CUPE Local 1882 presented a cheque to the Cambridge Self Help Food Bank. After this challenging year, many of the families in our community need our help.

Does someone you know need a little extra help this holiday season? The Cambridge Self Help Food Bank https://cambridgefoodbank.org/ is here for them.

Everyone in our community deserves a meal to remember this year.🎄  People can register for the Christmas Hamper program, and registration is available until November 30th.
To register, call 519-742-5860.  The phone line is open from Monday-Friday between 9:30 am-4:00 pm. If the line is busy please call back.
For more information on the Hamper program, or to volunteer, click on www.christmashampers.ca  

CUPE LOCAL 1882 General Membership and Nominations Virtual Zoom Meeting  

When: Tuesday, Sept 15, 2020.  The meeting opens at 4:30 pm to read the minutes.

Your Zoom meeting link was sent to your personal email.  Don’t see it? Email us and we will re-send: 1882exec@gmail.com

Nominations Etiquette:

  • Rename your zoom name to your first and last name; nicknames or initials are not acceptable. We need to be able to identify who every CUPE 1882 member is in attendance.
  • Members will not be allowed to dial in (phone) the meeting.
  • After you have renamed your zoom name, sign in by typing your first and last name into the chat for quorum requirements; this is mandatory as this information may be required by CUPE Auditors.
  • Keep your device in the “Mute” position unless you are advised it is your turn to speak.
  • Please keep comments respectful.
  • Ask questions at the appropriate time just like you would do at a regular in-person meeting.
  • If you have a question, please type the word “QUESTION’ in the chat. Someone will be monitoring the chatbox. When you are acknowledged by the Chair you will be asked to unmute and ask your question.

Virtual Nomination Process

Matt Blevins is your Returning Officer and is running the Nomination Process. Due to the technological requirements of hosting this meeting, we are unable to name a co-host that still allows them to have a vote, therefore there will be two profiles during the meeting for this member (there will also be another computer titled “CUPE Cambridge” that is assigned as the “Host Computer” and there will be no voting permitted from this device).

As per Article 12(a) of Local 1882 Bylaws:

To be eligible for nomination, a member shall have attended at least fifty percent of the membership meetings held in the previous twelve months, unless a valid reason, acceptable to the Local, has been given for non-attendance. No nomination shall be accepted unless the member is in attendance at the meeting or has allowed to be filed at the meeting with his consent in writing, duly witnessed by another member. No member shall be eligible for nomination if he is in arrears of dues and/or assessments.

Note: Due to COVID-19 meeting cancellations the CUPE National President, Mark Hancock, has directed locals to count all canceled meetings as having been attended by all members.

Prior to each nomination, Matt will make the following announcement: “We will now be accepting nominations for the position of XX”

A Nominator will need to raise their hand using the feature located on the bottom menu or type into the chat ‘NOMINATE’ and Matt will recognize and unmute you. Once unmuted you can state the name of the person you would like to nominate.

Members that are unable to attend the September General Membership meeting but would like to allow their name to stand should they be nominated to a position are required to send an email to 1882exec@gmail.com stating your intentions.

For Example, I, Jane Doe, will accept a nomination to the position of XX.

Matt will then ask the following:

  • 1st Call for Nominees
  • 2nd Call for Nominees
  • 3rd and Final call for Nominees

The calling for nominees for “Position XX” is now closed. In reverse order, the Returning Officer will ask the nominees if they wish to allow their name to stand for the position of XX.

Nominees must clearly voice their intentions by stating if they are accepting or declining the nomination.

The vote for all positions will occur at the October General Membership meeting.

If any position has only one nomination, there will be no need to have a vote at the October meeting – that person will be acclaimed.

If someone is nominated for more than one position, that person’s name will stand for each vote. If/when that person is successful and elected to a position, their name will be removed from any subsequent position(s) and not available to be voted on.

And as always if you have any questions – drop us a line a 1882exec@gmail.com

In Solidarity,

1882 Executive

Lunch & Learn: All About the Union Positions

Your Local 1882 is holding its Union Executive Elections this year.   What does your Union Executive do? Join us for our 2nd Lunch & Learn: All About the Union Positions
Thurs, Sept.10, 2020, 12:00pm – 1:00pm.
Your hosts: Jennifer W. & Nicole W.
Your zoom meeting link will be sent to you after registering.
Nominations meeting for all Local 1882 Executive positions: Tues. Sept 15.
The floor will open for nominations after the general membership meeting.

General Membership Meeting:  Tues. Sept 15.  The Meeting will open at 4:30 to read minutes. Members, your meeting link will be sent to your personal email. Please use your personal device to join the meeting.

Interested in running for an executive position? Ensure you have a member nominate you. All positions are available to eligible members (members who have attended 50% of the General membership meetings in the past year), in good standing (Executive Nominations will proceed after the General Membership meeting on Sept 15).