Bargaining Updates:
CUPE 503 Members in the City of Ottawa Inside/Outside Collective Agreement:
The arbitration date will be held October 6th 2026 to deal with General Wage increases for the Collective Agreement that expired December 31st 2024. This is the only outstanding item remaining for this round of negotiations.
Sandfield Place Long Term Care:
The Union has filed for a No Board and the parties have agreed to October 26th 2026 as an Interest Arbitration date and your Bargaining Team remains ready to return to the table to continue negotiations. The Union has also commenced the legal process with the Ministry of Labour regarding representation rights for Ted Laurier Place.
Forest Hill Long Term Care:
A communication was sent to Forest Hill members of the details of the Arbitration Award for the Collective Agreement covering May 2nd 2024 to May 1 2026. The Union has now served Notice to Bargain and has filed for conciliation with the Ministry of Labour to start the process for the next round of bargaining. Members can expect to receive communications in the coming months for engagement for this next round.
Embassy West Retirement Residence:
Notice to Bargain has been served to the Employer to commence the bargaining process for the 4-year Collective Agreement that expired August 8th 2026. Members can expect to receive communications in the coming months for engagement for this next round.
Ottawa Humane Society:
Bargaining dates were held with the Employer June 18th, 24th, 25th and July 6th,13th and August 5th. We have another date scheduled for September 2nd. A Conciliation Officer has been appointed by the Ministry of Labour to help the parties reach a Collective Agreement and that date is scheduled for October 27th. We also have received written confirmation from the Employer that OHS members are permitted to wear their CUPE 503 lanyards in the work place during this time of bargaining.
Save the Date:
Our Next Hybrid General Membership Meeting is Tuesday, September 15th at 7pm.
Your CUPE 503 Executive