We are six weeks into 2021 and with the hard work of residents complying with public health measures in the National Capital Region we are starting to see the easing of some restrictions, including the Stay At Home order coming to an end. The CUPE 503 Executive wanted to take a moment and thank each and every one of our members for your contributions to our communities. Living and working during the COVID-19 pandemic has been very difficult. The added pressures each and every day are overwhelming at times, however your contributions do not go unnoticed. We thank you for your commitment to helping our communities run and we continue to work on behalf of our members to ensure workplaces and protocols maintain the health and safety of our membership.
CUPE 503 Office Operations
Our 503 Office Operations continue with staff working from home. Staff are available to provide services to members seamlessly and can be reached by calling our general office number at 613-230-2456 or you can email [email protected]. If you require a Shop Steward for representation meetings please contact Heather at our office and she can connect you with a steward.
City of Ottawa Inside Outside Collective Agreement Bargaining
On February 9,10, 11 2021 the CUPE 503 bargaining team and the employer met with the goal of reaching a negotiated settlement. On February 11th the CUPE 503 Bargaining Team informed the employer that the parties remain too far apart on key issues to the membership and the Union would take the next step of filing for Conciliation. The Ministry of Labour will appoint a Conciliator to meet with the parties to work toward a negotiated agreement and in the event an agreement can not be reached we will proceed to arbitration. The CUPE 503 Executive wants to recognize the hard work of the bargaining team over the last 6 months. Your leadership and commitment to the membership has been unwavering.
City of Clarence Rockland Collective Agreement Bargaining
The City of Clarence Rockland Bargaining Team met virtually with the employer for 5 days of bargaining the end of January. After having some progress at the table, the bargaining team offered two more days for the parties to continue to bargaining and these days have been set for next week with the goal of reaching a tentative agreement. With COVID-19 it is more important than ever for the Local to have your PERSONAL email address and we ask that members contact Heather at [email protected] to be added to our e-mail list.
Ottawa Public Library Collective Agreement Bargaining
The OPL Bargaining Team has been scheduled to meet the last week of February to review the results from the membership survey that concluded January 18th 2021. The Local and the Employer are currently working on establishing dates. With COVID-19 it is more important than ever for the Local to have your PERSONAL email address and we ask that members contact Heather at [email protected] to be added to our e-mail list.
City of Ottawa Part-time Recreation & Culture Collective Agreement Bargaining
Our Bargaining Team has been established and will be finalizing the membership survey to develop proposals. Given the number of transitions with this particular unit and COVID-19 it is more important than ever for the Local to have your PERSONAL email address and we ask that members contact Heather at [email protected] to be added to our e-mail list. We will be completing a mail out as well as an email blast with the survey link.
Forest Hill Long Term Care and Embassy West Retirement Residence
The membership surveys have been finalized and are underway for these units. Bargaining Dates have been scheduled with both Employers and the bargaining teams commence meeting before the end of February to prepare the Unions proposals. Dates have been scheduled for March and April for these bargaining teams to negotiate.
CUPE 503 Website & Membership Emails
We will continue to use the website for monthly membership updates on bargaining and office operations. As COVID-19 continues building our membership email reach is a key priority and we encourage all members to provide their PERSONAL email to Heather at [email protected]. This will ensure timely communications and also ensure our office operations are in compliance with public health recommendations.