Friends and comrades,
In this week’s Dispatch, we are covering the September GMM, the slo-pitch BBQ social, the Women’s Equinox, and upcoming committee meetings.
Also there is one correction from the previous Dispatch: the Regional educational is happening from November 7th-9th. Check the reminders section for further information.
Solidarity,
Kyle Turner, Communications Officer
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September GMM
Our next general membership meeting is happening on Saturday, September 6th at 10 am. It will be 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 Friday, September 5th at noon. For more information and to register to attend online, click HERE.
Slo-Pitch and BBQ Social
Everyone is invited to slo-pitch and BBQ picnic on Sunday, September 7th from 12 pm to 5 pm at the Airway Field Park, Field #3 (11113 113 Street). Drinks and food provided by our union in a family-friendly, pet-friendly, no drugs and no alcohol event. Baseball will be played from 1 pm until 4 pm, but please feel welcome to bring your family’s favourite outdoor pastime! We will be grateful for anyone who can bring extra ball gloves, balls, or bats for the game.
To RSVP, click HERE.
Women’s Equinox
The Women’s Equinox will be happening the weekend of September 12-14th, 2025. This event is taking place just outside of Red Deer at Camp LG Barnes on Gull Lake (40421 Range Rd 10, Gull Lake, AB T0C 0J0). This event is a great opportunity to learn more about women’s health in a warm and welcoming environment with your fellow union sisters and cousins.
There are still a few spots left! If you have questions or concerns, you can contact the Committee at Womenof730@gmail.com.
Committee Meetings
There are currently two committee meetings scheduled. The next Organizing Committee meeting is happening on September 4th at 7 pm via Zoom. The next Women’s Committee meeting is scheduled for September 18th a 5:30 pm at the Starbucks on 12731 Victoria Trail. For more information, click HERE.
Reminders
- Latest Negotiations Update: Management Demands Concessions Instead of Negotiating (08/28/25)
- Staying Connected: Sign up for the text service or email list HERE.
- Regional Educational: For information about the upcoming 3-day educational, click HERE.
- Labour College: Application deadline is September 14th. Click HERE for more information.
- 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.