Sisters and Brothers,
Effective April 1st, 2021, the Toronto Local will be implementing the decision from the charges that were heard by the Disciplinary Committee. These charges were imposed for not following the CUPW National Strike Protocol including the Overtime Ban.
The members who were charged under the National Overtime Ban during the last rotating strike in 2018 and found guilty have already been informed by the disciplinary committee of their decision in 2019.
The disciplinary action taken by the committee range from 3 months to 2 years of loss of membership in good standing.
In order to be reinstated as a CUPW member in good standing, the charged members will have to attend a General Membership Meeting and request from the membership to be reinstated as a member in good standing. The fines imposed will be determined by the General Membership.
The Local will continue to enforce Article 1 of the CUPW National Constitution. The membership of the Toronto Local worked very hard during contract demands and negotiations, followed by the National Strike Protocol including the National Overtime Ban. As a result, CUPW did achieve a notable pay increase while maintaining a defined pension plan with continued job security.
The scabs that worked during the overtime ban unfortunately benefited from the same collective agreement.
"Act like a scab be treated like scab. Which side are you on?"
In Solidarity
Qaiser Maroof
President,
CUPW Toronto Local,
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
