We Pay, We Want a Say: Pension at Risk

A Message from your Executive:

The Ford government has taken over OMERS by granting the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing direct control over your pension fund, contrary to recommendations made by their own experts in a recent review.  This has been tried before.  It didn’t work then and it won’t now.  If you care about your retirement, please add your voice to the petition by clicking the link below.

We Pay, We Want A Say

Updates from CUPE National

Correspondence from CUPE National to President Local 1528 on January 13th, 2026

The enclosed package contains important information for your members. A summary of the contents is provided for your guidance, along with suggested action.

Highlights of the December 2025 National Executive Board meeting

Distribute the information throughout your local to keep your members up-to-date on what’s happening within the union.

 

National President’s Report and National Secretary-Treasurer’s Report to the December 2025 National Executive Board meeting

Circulate the reports to members of the executive and make them available to interested members for their information.

 

2026 Global Justice Calendar

CUPE’s 2026 Global Justice Calendar is now available in our online store. Order copies for yourself and your local today. The calendar highlights international solidarity actions around the world.

This year’s calendar profiles workers and members of grassroots movements organizing for labour rights, gender justice and human rights, confronting the climate crisis, fighting privatization and challenging violence and oppression.

Many of the moments captured in the calendar feature the courageous activism of CUPE partners. Worker-to-worker connections are at the heart of CUPE’s international solidarity work.

Learn more about CUPE’s international solidarity work, and support CUPE’s Global Justice Fund, at cupe.ca/international-solidarity

 

Update your Local Unions or Organization’s List of Officers information.

A reminder to advise CUPE of any changes to the Executive Board of your Local Union or Organization as they happen.

The fillable List of Officers form can be found in the Member Resources Section/Resources for Locals on our website CUPE.ca.

Your completed information will be sent directly to your CUPE National Representative.

Public Health Workers Forum – Feb 5th!

Correspondence Received from The Public Health Forum
Greetings public health locals,

The next Public Health Workers Forum is taking place on Thursday, February 5th 6:30PM to 8PM by Zoom, register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wOtAUfgJR1i9uKQOBrnxKw#/registration. 

All members working in public health units are welcome. Local leadership is strongly encouraged to attend to receive information that is critical for supporting your public health local.

Public health workers committee has made gains in connecting with MPPs about the importance of adequate funding for public health for prevention and health protection. At this forum, we are launching a member petition to show the province that public health workers are serious and united in their demands.

On a local level, you will learn about political action strategies to achieve wins in the upcoming municipal election. Learn why municipal elections matter and how to make a difference for public health in your community.

Whether you are on the local executive or just a member who wants to know what’s going on, whether your health unit is going through a merger or not, or if you are considering getting involved – this forum is for you. Let’s continue building capacity together.

In solidarity,
The Public Health Committee

Public Health Workers Forum