CUPE Newfoundland Labrador

  Thanks to CUPE 4937 for hosting us in Port aux Basques yesterday, so we could chat with healthcare workers about protecting public services in our province!

Ask your local executive when we’ll be in your community! Come see us and help us name the new CUPE NL trailer—the winner receives a $150 Best Buy gift card!

Learn more here: nl.cupe.ca/see-things-clearly

Thanks to all those who who joined us for another beautiful evening on Corner Brook’s Majestic Lawn for BBQ, music, and great conversations about the important contribution public service workers make to communities across our province.

See you tomorrow in Port aux Basques! Come see us and help us name the new CUPE NL trailer—the winner receives a $150 Best Buy gift card! Learn more here: nl.cupe.ca/see-things-clearly

Find more pictures on the CUPE Newfoundland & Labrador Facebook page!

What a great afternoon we spent talking to members in Corner Brook yesterday! Thanks to all who joined us! If you missed yesterday’s BBQ, join us today on the Majestic Lawn from 4:30-6:30pm today for food, fun and solidarity!

Come talk to us about demanding high-quality public services and protecting good jobs in the public sector. And don’t forget we are holding a contest to name the new CUPE NL trailer—the winner receives a $150 Best Buy gift card! Learn more here: nl.cupe.ca/see-things-clearly

Find more pictures on the CUPE Newfoundland & Labrador Facebook page!

Thank you to Local 1349 in Grand Falls-Windsor for having us for a BBQ in the park! What a great start to our summer events talking about the importance of public services with members all across Newfoundland!

Ask your local executive when we’ll be in your community! And don’t forget we are holding a contest to name the new CUPE NL trailer—the winner received a $150 Best Buy gift card! Learn more here: nl.cupe.ca/see-things-clearly

Find more pictures on the CUPE Newfoundland & Labrador Facebook page!

We had a great time marching, dancing, singing, and celebrating Pride and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, within and without of our union! #SolidarityInPride

We are committed to continuing the fight for safe and inclusive workplaces for all, and an end to homophobia, transphobia and oppression. Find resources, educational materials, and more: cupe.ca/cupe-celebrates-solidarity-pride

Find more pictures from St. John’s Pride 2024 on the CUPE Newfoundland & Labrador Facebook page!

CUPE NL is looking for members to consider participating in the work of the Standing Committees with CUPE NL.   Below are brief descriptions of the Committees and attached is the Application Form.  Please submit the application no later than September 3, 2024.

Contracting Out and Privatization Committee

The Contracting Out and Privatization committee works in conjunction with our national committee to educate CUPE members in combatting contracting out and privatization in all its forms.

Global Justice Committee

The Global Justice Committee works to provide focus to CUPE’s global justice initiatives. The Committee works with provincial, national and international partners to help build a global movement to oppose corporate privatization, trade, deregulation, and increased threats to security, peace and human rights.

Human Rights Committee

The Human Rights Committee advises CUPE NL on issues related to women; workers of colour; Indigenous workers; people with disabilities; and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and transsexual (LGBTQ2+) members.

Occupational Health and Safety Committee

The Occupational Health and Safety Committee provides a leadership role by recommending measures, programs and campaigns that focus on prevention of occupational illnesses and accidents. They pursue opportunities to integrate occupational health and safety with the work of other committees and in all regions and sectors of CUPE.

Pensions Committee

To complete an application, click Standing Committee

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Support and service staff employed by Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services and represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) have gathered over 1,400 signatures on a petition demanding that the Furey government meet to discuss ongoing recruitment and retention issues.

“The simple truth is that we don’t get paid well and people are leaving to find better pay elsewhere,” said Melissa Osmond, a housekeeper working at Corner Brook Long Term Care Centre. “People can’t support themselves on so little, and, as the sole provider of two special needs children, I’m even more aware of that. I shouldn’t have to make decisions between groceries and paying my bills while working full-time, but I am.”

Last year, the Furey government met with several health care unions and offered one time wage increases for select classifications based on increases bargained by the Registered Nurses Union (RNU) and Allied Health. These increases were a first step in better acknowledging the impact these workers have on our health care system and the rapidly increasing cost of living. Health care support and service workers were not invited to these discussions.

“Our health care doesn’t run without all its workers, and that includes support and service staff,” said Rowena Bourgeois, an accounting clerk working at Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre. “A hospital can’t help patients if the floors aren’t clean, if the linens aren’t washed, and if the medical records aren’t up to date. We’re just as important as nurses and doctors, but for some reason, we’ve been left out of these discussions.”

On June 20^th and 21^st, CUPE members throughout Newfoundland and Labrador presented the completed petitions to every MHA and the Premier, demanding that their elected officials take their concerns seriously and confirm a meeting before the deadline: Friday, June 28^th.

“As a LPN, I’ve seen firsthand how pivotal support and service staff are to the running of our hospitals and health care facilities,” said CUPE Newfoundland and Labrador President Sherry Hillier. “It’s time that the Furey government sits down with us for a frank discussion about the recruitment and retention of support and service workers, starting with proper compensation.”

Check out a few photos of our members dropping of the petition below!

Registration for the Atlantic Weeklong School is now open! For more information, see our brochure!

To register, visit: https://cupe.ca/mrm-union-education/event/7830

National Indigenous Peoples Day is an occasion to celebrate Indigenous history, culture, diversity and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples.

June 21st is the longest day of the year, also called, the summer solstice, which holds a deep cultural, historical, and spiritual significance for many Indigenous peoples and communities.

In addition to celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day, this day serves to address the challenges and issues Indigenous Peoples face on Turtle Island. It is a platform to raise awareness about the importance of reconciliation, promoting understanding, and working towards a more equitable and inclusive society.

In the spirit of learning and moving toward reconciliation, we welcome you to make employment equity a priority and to read or order copies of the CUPE National Truth and Reconciliation Bargaining Guide, and to consider how to incorporate this into your next round of bargaining.

The CUPE Atlantic Maritime Indigenous Council (CAMIC) encourages all locals to take the time to attend Indigenous cultural celebrations and events, support an Indigenous-owned business, participate in a Pride event in your region and take part in any other activities that celebrates Indigenous culture in your community.

If you have any questions on how we can work with you, your local or your leaders, please send us an email at: cupe.atl.mar.indigenous.council@gmail.com.

In Solidarity,
CAMIC members,
Brandice Blanchard, Vice-Chair for the CUPE Atlantic Maritime Indigenous Council

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