Respect Us, Protect Us, Pay Us Launch Dear Brothers, Sisters and friends, On March 8, CUPE, SEIU, and Unifor health and long-term care workers launched their campaign to demand respect, protection, and adequate compensation for all health care workers: Respect Us, Protect Us, Pay Us. Following the overstress of health care resources and [...]
CUPE Local 786 Gives Back to the Community
URGENT LEADERSHIP CALL Dear sisters, brothers, and friends, OCHU will be hosting a town hall call with CUPE Ontario on March 4 @ 6:30 pm EST for the leadership. Dial-in number: 877-229-8493 Pin: 114211# The call will be about a day of action on March 8th. On this day of action will be [...]
WHEN CAN I REQUEST AN N95 RESPIRATOR/MASK?
Join CUPE frontline workers and experts for a panel discussion on the systematic undervaluation of work predominantly performed by women in this special episode taking place on International Women’s Day. Get more info and register to join the webisode by clicking the button below. Register here
ON ELECTION DAY CUPE 786 Election will be held on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. You can vote between the hours of 0600 – 1800hrs (6am to 6pm). To VOTE – Simply login to the member portal and cast your vote. We highly recommend you login into the members portal in advance of election day to ensure there are no issues.
CUPE Local 786 Virtual General Membership Meeting - Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021 @7:30pm. View the agenda and get the virtual access link here.
Racial Justice Committee Film Screening: Sòl Join the CUPE Ontario Racial Justice Committee at 6pm next Wednesday, March 3, for a special screening of Sòl: a short film that examines the experiences of Black, racialized, and immigrant women as healthcare providers before, during, and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. The screening will take place on Zoom and [...]
Working from home? This tax credit could apply to you! The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many Canadians having to work from home. CUPE members are working in their basements, kitchens, and bedrooms, and are having to pay for expenses related to their employment. Find out if you qualify for a new tax [...]
OCHU February 2021 Newsletter