Central Western Ontario District Council
The CUPE 9136 – Central Western Ontario District Council is on it’s way to getting back up and running!
This is an invitation to all Locals in the Central Western Region of Ontario (including Brantford, Cambridge, Guelph, Kitchener, Stratford, Waterloo and surrounding area) to join an info session (or both!) to find out more about what District Council is, can be, and can offer to your membership.
Two information sessions have been scheduled for Monday, November 30 at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. held via Zoom.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4497847611
Meeting ID: 449 784 7611
Following the information sessions, there will be a General Membership Meeting in January to elect an Executive for a two year term.
In Solidarity,
CUPE National Servicing Representative – Kitchener Area Office
Child Care Rally
Invitation on Behalf of the AECEO
Join us on October 29th, 2026 as we gather to put pressure on the provincial government to commit to a workforce strategy that respects the efforts of educators, continue to lower fees for parents, and expansion of services to all communities who need child care to not just survive, but to thrive.
https://childcareontario.org/care-counts/
9:30 am – Waterloo Departure (Fairview Park Mall Walmart Parking Lot)
Please Join – Support Local 1883
Please come out to support local 1883, who will be in a strike or lockout position as of September 26, 2026.
Date: September 23, 2026
Time: 5:30pm
Location: 150 Frederick St, Kitchener, ON
Pizza and ice cream will be provided!
CUPE National Union Education Ontario Weeklong Winter School (November 29 to December 4, 2026)
Registration is now open!
The registration link below provides a more in-depth description of the courses being offered.
CUPE National Union Education Ontario Weeklong School 2026
If you have any questions, ple
In Solidarity,
Lisa Marion
Education Representative
Ontario Regional Office
Sharon Rodgers
Education Representative
Ontario Regional Office
Registrations Open-CUPE National Union Education Eastern Ontario Winter School
Dear Friends,
CUPE Union Education is hosting the National Eastern ON school as follows:
November 1-4, 2026
DEV Centre, Cornwall
Please click on the link https://cupe.ca/mrm-
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
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Chers amis, Chères amies
L’Education syndicale du SCFP organise l’école nationale de l’Ontario de l’est comme suit :
Les 1 au 4 novembre 2026
Au centre DEV à Cornwall.
Veuillez appuyer sur ce lien https://cupe.ca/mrm-
Si vous avez des questions, veuillez me contacter.
In solidarity,
En toute solidarité
Registrations Now Open- CUPE National UE Eastern Ontario Winter School 2026 – EN
Registrations Now Open-SCFP National UE Eastern Ontario Winter School FR
Workers Health and Safety Centre – Free Instructor Training Opportunities
The Workers Health and Safety Centre (WHSC)1 needs qualified instructors to deliver labour-based training and education in all areas of the province. To meet these needs, they are offering free training (non-scholarship) opportunities for union members to become WHSC instructors on the following fall dates:
Hamilton: Oct. 13 – Oct. 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM*
London: Oct. 19 – Oct. 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM*
Markham: Oct. 19 – Oct. 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM*
Ottawa: Dec. 7 – Dec. 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, and
Dec. 14 – Dec.17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sudbury: Oct. 13 – Oct. 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM*
Duration: 8 days
Cost: Free to approved applicants (lost time, meals, accommodations and mileage are not included)
The courses are ideal for participants in the region who will travel daily to the training, thereby minimizing associated expenses. Union may choose to cover these expenses and book-offs. Contact your local prior to registering.
Prerequisite for Instructor Training:
- WHSC Level I
or
- WHSC Certification Part I and II
Spaces are limited to 12 participants.
Please see the attached flyer for more information on how locals or members can register for these opportunities.
Do not hesitate to reach out if you have additional questions about this training or the possibility of similar training opportunities.
In solidarity,
Andréane Chénier, Jean-Louis Hébert & Paul Sylvestre
Ontario Health & Safety Representatives
Get on the Solidarity Bus for the Extendicare Central Table
Dear Sisters, Brothers, and Friends,
On Monday, June 29th, members from locals participating in the Extendicare Central Bargaining table will be boarding buses in Ottawa, Sudbury, and the GTA to attend a solidarity rally being held outside the Extendicare’s head office, located at 3000 Steeles Avenue East in Markham, ON from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. As Long-Term Care workers, the members of these eight locals do not have the right to strike in Ontario. Their employer is using that fact to disengage from bargaining, relying on the flawed Interest Arbitration process in hopes they can break CUPE’s pattern of strong wage increases in the sector.
The Extendicare Central Table agreement has, for the past eight years, set the precedent for collective bargaining within the sector. For-profit employers like Extendicare are trying to break this pattern so they can once again flatten wages and weaken working conditions in the sector.
These members aren’t just fighting for themselves; they are fighting for all long-term care and retirement home workers in Ontario. We need to show up and support. Due to high workloads, high-demands, and low wages, many members in these locals are unable to take the day off to attend the rally. There are currently seats available on the following buses:
Sudbury: https://actionnetwork.org/events/care-cant-wait-solidarity-rally-at-extendicare-head-office/
Ottawa (east pick up location): https://actionnetwork.org/events/care-cant-wait-solidarity-rally-at-extendicare-head-office-4/
Ottawa (west pick up location): https://actionnetwork.org/events/care-cant-wait-solidarity-rally-at-extendicare-head-office-5/
Durham: https://actionnetwork.org/events/care-cant-wait-solidarity-rally-at-extendicare-head-office-2/
Your support is greatly appreciated.
Get on the Solidarity Bus for the Extendicare Central Table – 06-22-2026