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CUPE 4600

Unit 2 Caucus�Increased Respect for �Contract Instructors

October 19, 2023

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Welcome!

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CUPE 4600 Statement on Unceded Territory

CUPE 4600 acknowledges that we are on unceded Algonquin territory. The intent of our acknowledgment is to recognize the myriad ways that our larger colonial communities are implicated in the ongoing impacts on First Nations people. Through this acknowledgment we hereby commit to continually recognize and challenge the influences of settler society on our working and living conditions, and the impacts of genocide, oppression, and exclusion on the wider communities around us.

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Equality Statement

Union solidarity is based on the principle that union members are equal and deserve mutual respect at all levels. Any behaviour that creates conflict prevents us from working together to strengthen our union.

As unionists, mutual respect, cooperation and understanding are our goals. We should neither condone nor tolerate behaviour that undermines the dignity or self- esteem of any individual or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment.

Discriminatory speech or conduct which is racist, sexist, transphobic or homophobic hurts and thereby divides us. So too, does discrimination on the basis of ability, age, class, religion, language and ethnic origin.

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Equality Statement

Sometimes discrimination takes the form of harassment. Harassment means using real or perceived power to abuse, devalue or humiliate. Harassment should not be treated as a joke. The uneasiness and resentment that it creates are not feelings that help us grow as a union.

Discrimination and harassment focus on characteristics that make us different; and they reduce our capacity to work together on shared concerns such as decent wages, safe working conditions, and justice in the workplace, society and in our union.

CUPE’s policies and practices must reflect our commitment to equality. Members, staff and elected officers must be mindful that all persons deserve dignity, equality and respect.

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Agenda

  1. Your thoughts
  2. Grievances update
  3. Workload
  4. Unfair labour practice (ULP)
  5. Reminder
  6. Get involved

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Your Thoughts

  • 2022-2023 bargaining
  • Strike

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Thank our CUASA and CUPE 2424 colleagues for their strong support during our strike!

CUPE 2424

CUASA

https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/qr0O6rAm

https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/uVc3j0uJ

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Grievances Update

  • Wage claw back
  • Record of Employment (ROE)
  • Professional Development Fund (PDF)
  • Holiday pay for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
  • Deferred exams
  • Anticipated TA support

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Workload

Discuss

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Unfair Labour Practice (ULP)

  • Complaint filed with Labour Board over wage claw back

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Reminder

  • Emergency Fund
  • Tuition Waiver (you, your dependents)

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Get Involved!

  • Become a Departmental Steward

  • Talk to 1 colleague about the Local
    • Help them understand their rights and benefits
    • Introduce them to our Orientation resources

  • Bring 1 colleague to a meeting

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Contact us

vp.unit2@cupe4600.ca

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Thank you!