The current Collective Agreement expired on June 30, 2025. Your CUPE Bargaining team will begin meeting with the employer in fall 2026.
The 2025 CUPE 411 Negotiating Committee
- Assistants Division: Kari Miller
- Clerical Division: Jocelyn Holden
- Custodial Division: Ruth Neufeldt
- Maintenance Division: Fraser Fairweather
- Transportation: Robert Werner
- President: April Mancinelli
- National Servicing Representative: Melissa Schuurman
If you have any questions, concerns, feedback, or suggestions please email unionoffice@cupe411.ca and we’ll ensure your division rep. gets the information.
For updates on bargaining, watch for emails and website updates, and/or come to the bi-monthly general membership meetings. Meeting dates can be found HERE or on the website calendar.
Remember, YOU ARE THE UNION!
What Members Receive During a Strike
Strike Pay
CUPE National Strike Fund: begins Day 1 of the strike.
- Weekly pay for 20 hours of strike duties:
- Weeks 1-5: $350/week
- Weeks 6-11: $375/week
- Weeks 12-15: $400/week
- Week 16 onward: $450/week
- Normal schedule: 5 days/week, 4 hours/day (adjustments possible).
CUPE BC Defence Fund: begins Day 1 of the strike.
- Week 1 onward: $15/day, up to $75/week
Employee Support Grant (ESG):
- If prevented from working due to a lawful BCTF picket line, employees receive 75% of their base wage for scheduled hours.
- Paid within 45 days after the dispute ends.
Benefits During a Strike
Insurance Coverage:
- CUPE National pays group life and extended health premiums from Day 1 if employer stops paying.
- If coverage is denied by the insurer, CUPE ensures no break in coverage.
Strike Expenses:
- CUPE National may cover essential costs (e.g., signs, porta-potties, etc.) for locals with limited funds.
How to Access These Benefits
Eligibility:
- Must be a member in good standing and on active payroll at strike start.
- Perform minimum 20 hours of strike duties per week.
Application Process:
- Complete required CUPE National forms (Notice of Strike Mandate, Strike Pay Application, etc.).
- Local strike committee manages reporting and distribution.
- CUPE BC benefits require submission of National Strike Fund forms to CUPE BC.
Unused Funds:
- Any unused strike funds must be returned to CUPE National or CUPE BC after the strike.
Links to Strike Information: