Aramark Letter Writing Campaign (We Need Your Letters!)
Hi Brothers and Sisters, We have an important need for your letters. If you’re unaware, we’re collecting signed or anonymous letters from all of us working under Aramark. QUEEN’S NEEDS TO KNOW We want to let Queen’s know of the terrible conditions we’ve all been enduring since Aramark took overtake. Some of us owe hundreds […]
Elevating Caretakers’ Pay: A Victory for Equality at Queen’s University
Hi Brothers and Sisters, I want to start this email by saying how proud I am of how united our union is right now. Never have we been more united and strong — and this solidarity is being heard loud and clear by Queen’s University. Our demands are no longer being ignored, and our collective […]
Unity Council Town Hall Meeting (Budget Deficit, Bill 124)
Dear Brothers and Sisters, I would like to update you on the efforts that Unity Council has been making to influence Queen’s University to re-open wage negotiations. BUDGET DEFICIT & HIRING FREEZE After the university’s announcement on May 18, 2023, addressing a $62.8 million dollar operating budget deficit and the imposed hiring freeze for positions funded by the […]
Day of Mourning For Workers Killed Or Injured On The Job.
Dear Bothers and Sisters, Today is the annual Day of Mourning that commemorates workers who have been killed, injured or suffered illness due to workplace related hazards and incidents. Please take today to not only remember those we have lost, but also those whose lives have been forever altered.
2023 Golf Tournament
The CUPE 229 Golf Tournament will be held on June 23rd, 2023 at Cameden Braes Golf & Country Club starting at 8am. The cost per golfer is $50 and includes 18 holes, a golf cart and meal (options found below). Please register before June 10th by contacting: Amelia Laranjeira – (613) 876-5778Bill Hawes – (613) 483-2792Luke Kennelly – Dupuis Hall (Basement Shop)James Adam-Moore – […]
International Women’s Day
Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that is diverse, equitable and inclusive. Imagine living in a world where difference is valued and celebrated. Today is International Women’s Day, and we would like to recognize and thank all the women of CUPE Local 229 for their achievements and contributions. […]