We will have our first General Membership Meeting of 2021 on January 27th at 7pm–over Zoom, of course! If you are a delegate for an affiliated local, please get in touch with us. If you would like to talk about affiliation, we are happy to do that too! Here is the agenda: Roll call of officers Reading of the Equality …
Towards a Community-Driven Lebreton Flats
The Ottawa CUPE District Council is reaching out to CUPE members and affiliates to ask you to sign onto and promote a petition being undertaken by the LeBreton Flats Community Benefits Coalition. The LeBreton Flats Community Benefits Coalition came together in June of 2019 to advocate with the National Capital Commission (NCC) for a “Community Benefit Agreement” (CBA) to ensure …
Ottawa CUPE District Council endorses Manon Parrot
The Ottawa CUPE District Council proudly endorses Manon Parrot of the NDP in the Ontario byelection in Orleans. Manon is a long-time labour activist who has been fighting for social justice for many years. As an executive of our council, she organizes events to build community strength in the face of government cutbacks. She fiercely advocates for her fellow members …