Local Dispatch (25/02/12)
Friends and comrades,
This week's Dispatch is mostly reminders, including encouraging applications for our Local media campaign as well as for the position of 2nd alternate for the Differently Abled Working Group as a part of our union's National Human Rights Committee.
Before getting to that, I would like to congratulate Ryan Theriault on his election to 1st Vice-President (Organizing) at our last GMM and Ryan Malmo-Harper for his appointment as acting 3rd Vice-President. Both of these positions will be up for re-election in April, along with the positions of Secretary-Treasurer, Grievance Officer, and 5th Vice-President (Garage, Maintenance, Registration, and Wickets).
For more information about these elections, including how to qualify for these positions and how to be nominated, see our past Dispatch HERE. Deadline for nominations is Friday, February 28th at 5 pm.
Solidarity,
Kyle Turner, Communications Officer
Local Media Campaign
In last week's Dispatch, we announced a deadline of February 11th to apply to be considered for the local media campaign that was passed at the February GMM. For a description, please see the previous Dispatch HERE.
We are looking for members of CUPW Local 730 who have media training or experience and we are extending the deadline for applications until Tuesday, February 18th. If you are interested, please send an email with the subject line Media Committee Application to Communications730@gmail.com with your name, work location, and details of your relevant experience/training.
CUPE 3550 Support
Our Local has been hosting a picket pantry to support the members of CUPE Local 3550, who have been on strike since January 13th, 2025. If you would like to donate to this pantry, you can drop off items Monday through Friday at 18121 107 Ave NW, from 9 am until 5 pm.
If you can support CUPE Local 3550 by attending a picket line, there are currently three locations: M.E. LaZerte (6804 144 Ave NW), Ross Sheppard (13546 111 Ave NW), and Elder Dr. Francis Whiskeyjack (2410 17 St NW). Picket times are from 8 am until 1 pm.
National Human Rights Committee: Differently Abled Working Group, 2nd Alternate
Our Regional office is currently looking for members who are interested in being the 2nd Alternate to the Differently Abled Working Group on the National Human Rights Committee. If you are interested in applying, please forward a short writeup (250 word maximum) regarding your Human Rights background and why you would like to participate on this committee, to lsmidt@cupw-sttp.org or by mail to 407-275 Broadway, Winnipeg MB R3C 4M6.
The deadline to apply is February 20th, 2025. For more information about the National Human Rights Committee, you can read Articles 4.07 to 4.10 of our National Constitution HERE.
Reminders
- Strike Relief Fund Merch: For more information, see prior Dispatch HERE.
- GoFundMe for Member of Edmonton Local: To donate or share, click HERE.
- Community Resources Information Sheet: For a list of community resources, click HERE.
- Teamsters Canada Rail Petition: To read and sign this petition, click HERE.
- Union Education Program: Deadline is March 1st, 2025, for information and to apply, click HERE.
- Upcoming Executive Elections: See prior Dispatch HERE.
- 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/