In preparation for next falls’ negotiations…

Help us negotiate for you!  We are looking for three members from 1882 membership to join the survey/pre-bargaining committee in preparation for next falls’ negotiations.
Commitment is approx 10 meetings over the next 6 months to set up questions to present to the membership and then compile the results for the bargaining committee. Meetings would be after work in the union office.  For more information, please contact Jennifer Wrzala 1882atlarge1@gmail.com

Presentation: CUPE Inside Workers Survey Results

Results are in! Presentation of the Cambridge CUPE Inside Workers 2017 Survey Results at the 1882 General Membership Meeting this Tues., 4:45 pm, Young Rm, 2nd fl, City Hall. All members welcome!

Day of Mourning

Join us on April 28 as we pay our respects to, and remember, the thousands of workers who have been killed, injured or suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents.

When: Saturday April 28th 10:30-11:30am
Where: Riverside Park (Workers’ Memorial in Riverside Park beside King Street in Preston)
49 King St W,
Cambridge (Preston), ON N3H

Note: If interested in helping out please send email to: 1882cs@gmail.co

The People Plan working group

Nicole Walker and Lisa Chominiec are our 1882 volunteer reps on the People Plan, a new joint employer-employee project. This committee is examining the employer’s feedback initiatives and the employee’s surveys. Thank you Nicole and Lisa; we’re looking forward to hearing about this project’s outcomes.

NEW! The Local 1882 Scholarship program!

This Award offers financial assistance for the advancement of education though scholarship, to eligible members in good standing of CUPE Local 1882 and their families, presented annually.

Eligibility: Family of current members in good standing for at least two (2) continuous years of CUPE Local 1882.
Type and Amount of Award: up to two (2) Scholarships of $500.00 awarded yearly.
Selection method: the Selection Committee will review all submissions and reserve the right to conduct interviews if deemed necessary.
How to Apply: download a form from the resources page, or pick one up from a member of your CUPE 1882 executive.
Deadline: submissions must be received at the Local by July 31, 2018.
Notification & payment: successful recipients will be notified in September of 2018. Award is paid directly to the beneficiary.

Respect in the Workplace Commitee

Respect in the Workplace: is a commitment to providing and maintaining a working environment based on respect for the dignity & rights of everyone, and to provide a healthy & safe environment free of any harassment, discrimination or violence.
Cupe1882 advisor position available.  Advisors are advocates for a respectful workplace, act as a resource, and answer inquiries. To avoid any potential conflicts of interest, advisors do not conduct investigations.

You will receive specific training for this advocacy role.

Interested in helping keep Respect in the Workplace? Looking to beef up your resume? Email Vice-Pres. Johanne Simpson at 1882vp@email.com

We have a new committee!

New:  Joint employer and Cupe1882 Performance Appraisal Committee.  Cupe1882 members are Jessie VanRoboys, Harpreet Sumra and Johanne Simpson (co-chair).  Thank you for your leadership in guiding this brand new committee!

Cupe1882 sponsoring Candy Land ~ Christmas in Cambridge!

Let’s give the kids the best time ever and volunteer at Candy Land!
When: Saturday December 2, 2017, 10 am to 5 pm
Where: Central Park, 615 King Street East
What: help with the ice slide and/or painting event for an hour
Who: anyone 13 years or up (Note: We will sign community Involvement Hour sheets for students).
If interested please email Jason at 1882atlarge3@gmail.com

Free Family Movie Night!

Special free family event for members and their families on the evening of Wed. Oct 18th at the Cambridge Arts Theater, 47 Water St S, Cambridge ON, N1R 3C8. Movie: Cars 3. See your 1882 executive member for tickets