Friends and comrades,
In this week’s Dispatch, we are covering the June GMM, upcoming contract/strike votes, resolution writing drop-in sessions, upcoming social events, and upcoming committee meetings.
Just one reminder before getting to that. CUPW is currently accepting applications for the Megan Whitfield Bursary. There are two $2,500 bursaries available to CUPW members in good standing or their dependents who are from equity-seeking groups and are pursuing studies in Human Rights or Labour Studies at a public post-secondary institution in Canada. The deadline to apply is June 29th, 2026. For more information, click HERE.
Solidarity,
Kyle Turner, Communications Officer
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June GMM
Our next GMM is scheduled for Saturday, June 6th at 10 am. This is a hybrid meeting, so you can attend in person (18121 107 Ave NW) or online via Zoom. If you would like to attend online, the deadline to register is June 5th at noon. For more information and to register to attend online, click HERE.
Contract/Strike Votes
The final days to participate in the contract and strike vote are quickly approaching. In the city, there are still opportunities to vote at Ritchie Community League (7727 98 St), Londonderry Community League (14224 74 St), and the union office (18121 107 Ave NW). Outside of Edmonton, there are new dates for Onoway, Wainwright, Whitecourt, Vermilion, Vegreville, Hinton, Athabasca, Edson, and Lac La Biche. For the most recent schedule that has the least amount of typos, please check the website HERE.
For more information about both the Urban and RSMC tentative agreements, click HERE.
Resolution Writing Drop-In Sessions
There are two remaining resolution writing drop-in sessions. While we host these to prepare for making changes to our National Constitution, the same principles apply when it comes to writing motions for a Local GMM or even making contract demands.
The next session is Thursday, May 21st at 6 pm, and there is one more on Saturday, May 30th at 10 am.
Upcoming Social Events
The next Local social event is bowling, which is happening Friday, May 22nd from 7 pm to 9 pm at Plaza Bowling (10418 118 Ave). The cost of this event is $10 for 2-hours and it is family-friendly. Please RSVP at Socials730@gmail.com
Other upcoming events:
- Movie Showing: Norma Rae: Sunday, May 31st, at 3:30 pm at the Garneau Theatre (8712 109 St NW). Event is free, but seating is limited to 500.
- Drop-In Baseball: Sunday, June 14th, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Airway Field Park Diamond #3 (1101 Kingsway NW). Family-friendly event. $5 for 4 hours of games and entertainment.
- River Rafting: Saturday, Jun 27th, at 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at 9100 Walterdale Hill. $10 for 3-hours of rafting. RSVP required, contact Socials730@gmail.com.
Upcoming Committee Meetings
For full details, click HERE.
- Temp Rights Committee: Tuesday, May 26th at 7:30 pm via Zoom.
Community Events
- Movie Showing: Union: Public Interest Alberta will be screening the documentary Union, which is about the Amazon Labor Union’s unionization drive in Staten Island, NY. This is happening at Metro Cinema/Garneau Theatre (8712 109 St) at 6:30 pm on Sunday, May 31st. Cost of admission is $10.
Reminders
- Slo-Pitch Survey: Interested in playing slo-pitch once it warms up? Help the Social Committee by filling out the survey HERE.
- Staying Connected: Sign up for the text service or email list HERE.
- Special Assessment: The Local’s Special Assessment is suspended for the fiscal year (July 2025-June 2026), but will return in July 2026. So you should see a decrease in dues payments by slightly less than $15/month.
- Disability Supports: To access the Disability Supports portal, which provides a list of programs and services in your community, click HERE.
- Union Savings: To take part in these savings, you can register at unionsavings.ca/.
- Buy Union: Looking for a list of union-made goods and services? Click HERE.