With the start of another new school year we want to welcome back our members who were off for July and August and say “Thank you” to those who worked through the summer months to keep this machine called K-12 rolling along.

A September Update Email has gone out to all subscribers but just in case you did not receive it here are links to some of the content:

Newsletter:

• CUPE Quarterly – September 2023

Professional Development

• Non-Instruction Days or Professional Development Days – Must Members Attend

Committees

• CUPE 411 Budget Committee – Expression of Interest Notice for 2024
• Advisory Committee for Inclusive Education – Expression of Interest Notice for 2023-2024

Our next General Membership meeting will be taking place on November 16, 2023 at 7:00pm and we will be holding elections for the following vacant positions on the Executive:

• Assistants Shop Steward
• Clerical Shop Steward
• Transportation Shop Steward

Interested members are encouraged to attend, but if you cannot and would like to allow your name to stand for a steward position please email a letter to unionoffice@411.cupe.ca indicating such if nominated.  Reminder to all members that you cannot nominate yourself someone in attendance must put your name forward for consideration.

In Solidarity,

CUPE 411 Executive

For members who don’t know why we celebrate Labour Day, visit the link below for a little history lesson……Labour Day in Canada

While many people chose to spend time with family and friends others may be looking to take part in community celebrations.

The Fraser Valley Labour Council is hosting an event on September 4th that is free and open to anyone, a similar event is also taking place in Metro Vancouver if you happen to be in the lower mainland.

Whatever you decide to do or who you decide to do it with we hope you enjoy a fun and safe Labour Day weekend…..

With Government of BC declaring a state of emergency due to recent wildfire activity, we want to remind our members to plan, prepare and continue to stay informed especially if you are travelling into the interior.

For more information click HERE.

The Chilliwack Pride Society will be hosting their annual event on Saturday, August 19, 2023.

Venue and Scheduling details are as follows:

CUPE 411 will also have a booth set up in the venue area, please stop by and show your Pride not just for your Local but for your community as well.

CUPE Local 561’s Fraser Valley Transit Workers have finally ratified a mediated Settlement ending the 124 day strike.

Fighting for fair wages and benefits are what Union activism is all about and we want to extend a heartfelt congratulations to those that walked the picket lines, worked behind the scenes in organizing job action, and to the members of the bargaining team that fought tirelessly to get the best possible deal for their members.

There is a possible end in site for the striking Transit workers, see the latest information below:

https://www.cupe.bc.ca/2023/07/19/first-transit-accepts-ready-report-recommendations-fraser-valley-transit-strike-end-in-sight/

There was great community turn out to this past weekends Solidarity BBQ Event, where there was plenty of great food to be had and even some fun for the kids!

Thank you to our very own Lorie McLaren for making an appearance on behalf of CUPE 411!

Our Friends from First Transit have been walking the picket line for months now and hard to say if there is an end in sight any time soon.  We know if the shoe was on the other foot, we would want our other Locals to step up and help support the fight for fair wages, decent benefits, and safe/healthy working conditions.  Therefore our Local is pleased to announce a $1,000 donation to the Local to help support those striking members.

While this event has passed we do want to encourage our members that if time permits any support you can give those striking workers while out on the line would be so very much appreciate.  Details of upcoming events can be found at:

First Transit – CUPE 561

If we hear of any events happening in Chilliwack we would love for our members or members of the public to come out and show their support so we can get those drivers back behind the wheel, and the passengers back on board.

In Solidarity,

CUPE 411 Executive