Local Dispatch (25/03/26)
Friends and comrades,
In this week's Dispatch, we are covering the Local Executive election, the April GMM, double deductions for basic life and disability insurance, and an upcoming committee meeting.
I would also like to point out that we're going to do our best to be more active on social media. You can find the links below!
Solidarity,
Kyle Turner, Communications Officer
Local Executive Election
Today is the advanced poll to vote in our Local election for Grievance Officer. If you can make it to the office (18121 107 Ave), the poll closes at 7 pm. To see campaign materials for nominees, click HERE.
Mail-out ballots that were sent to the affiliates must be returned in the envelope provided and arrive at the Unity Square post office by April 4th.
The final day to vote is Saturday, April 5th from 11 am until 5 pm. The results will be announced at the GMM on April 5th at 6 pm.
April GMM
Our April GMM is happening on April 5th at 6 pm. The time has been changed from the usual 10 am to allow for the Executive election. This is a hybrid meeting, so you can attend in person at the office (18121 107 Ave NW) or online via Zoom. The deadline to register to attend online is April 4th at noon. For more information and to register to attend online, click HERE.
Double Deductions for Basic Life and Disability Insurance
It has come to the attention of the Local that there have been double deductions for basic life insurance and disability insurance in pay period 27 of 2024 and pay period 2 of 2025. For further details and to get involved in the Local grievance if you have been impacted by this, click HERE.
Upcoming Committee Meeting
The next Special Assessment Committee meeting is happening on April 1st at 7 pm via Zoom. You can find the link to attend that meeting HERE.
Reminders
- Local Education Schedule: To see the Local education schedule, click HERE.
- Strike Relief Fund Merch: For more information, see prior Dispatch HERE.
- Picket Pantry: Picket pantry is still open in the back of the office (18121 107 Ave NW). If you have donations, they can be dropped off Monday-Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.
- Education for All!: For more information about this campaign, click 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.
- 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/