We’re thrilled to announce that we’re finalizing the bus arrangements for an incredible rally in Ottawa on **Wednesday, December 11, 2024**! If you want to be a part of this powerful event, reserve your seat on the bus and reach out to **Adele Chaplain** [email protected] or **Robby Johal** [email protected] via email (please, no phone calls!). Don’t forget—the deadline to confirm your spot is **December 10, 2024, by noon**!
We’re setting up three convenient pickup locations: one in the west near **Gateway**, one in the east **SCLPP or near Commisioner Ave**, and one at the**Union Hall**. Get ready for an early start—pickup is estimated around **4 AM**, and we’ll return around **8 PM**. Make sure to arrive early! Your attendance will count towards your picket duty for that day, but remember, per diem won’t be covered.
Feel free to carpool using your personal vehicle, but please note that mileage won't be reimbursed. We’ll share additional details about the trip to Ottawa as they come in!
Venue Alert: You're invited to the heart of the action at the **CPC head office**, 2701 Riverside Drive in Ottawa, kicking off at **12:00 PM (noon)**!
**Workers hold the power, and nothing moves without us!**
Let’s rally together to give our negotiators the support they need. Bring your **whistles, speakers, and banners**—this is our moment to help shape history! CUPW stands strong, ready to fight for our past, present, and future!
In solidarity, we can’t wait to see you all there!
**Mark Lubinski**
**President**
**Toronto Local CUPW**
Sisters and Brothers,
On June 16, 2026, Toronto Local is scheduling the regular membership monthly meeting in person.
DISCLAIMER FOR THE MEETING:
It is important that we continue to respect the privacy of every member including, but not limited to all the activists, Shop Stewards and Union officers. By participating in the meeting, you agree to the following:
You must not record, share or post the meeting documents or any photos from this meeting without prior permission from Toronto Local
Toronto Local officer (Recording Secretary or any other officer or member that the Local assigned for this duty) will be the only authorized person to take the General Membership minutes for the Local records and usage. The General Membership meeting will facilitate under the Toronto Local By-Laws and the National Constitution. All participants must treat each other with respect during the meeting.
Attention: E.S.S. and Shop Stewards
Please share and post all the Union Literatures and notices that you receive on the Union boards, as per the By-Laws.
In Solidarity,
Abdi Hagi Yusuf,
Secretary-Treasurer,
CUPW Toronto Local
May 21, 2026.
Sisters and Brothers,
Listed below are the dates, times and places of where the ratification votes will take place. Please note that it is mandatory to listen to the short presentation before casting your vote.
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TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026 – (URBAN)
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION
243 COXWELL AVENUE, TORONTO, ONTARIO.
* FIVE MEETINGS – 7:00 A.M. 1:00 P.M. 3:00 P.M. 4:30 P.M.
& 7:00 P.M.*
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FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2026 - (URBAN)
HILTON GARDENS INN - (IN THE BALLROOM)
1870 MATHESON BLVD. MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO.
SIX MEETINGS - 7:00 A.M. 11:30 A.M. 2:00 P.M.
4:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. & 7:00 P.M.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2026 - (URBAN & RSMC)
UNION HALL
47 DENSLEY AVENUE, TORONTO, ONTARIO.
TWO MEETINGS
10:00 A.M. - (R.S.M.C.)
&
*12:00 NOON 2:00 P.M. (URBAN)*
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Trusting you will make effort possible to attend one of these meetings.
In Solidarity,
Abdi Hagi Yusuf,
Secretary-Treasurer,
CUPW Toronto Local.
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April 15, 2026
