The five CUPE bargaining units at Queen’s University – representing approximately 1000 workers including food services, library workers, tradespeople, classroom and laboratory technicians, and custodians and caretakers have filed with the Ontario Labour Relations Board, which makes job action possible on Monday, February 3rd 2025. Read the full CUPE News Release […]
Join us on Wednesday, January 22nd from 12:00-1:00pm via Zoom to learn more about the bargaining process and our next steps. Click here to register. Only Steelworkers will be admitted to this meeting.
We need your help! We’re looking for volunteers to assist with an important initiative, and your involvement could make a big difference. We’re asking for a small time commitment: 1. Attend a short training session to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed. 2. Engage with your colleagues by answering questions, having […]
November 29, 2024 ‘Real mental health support in the workplace begins with the stability and security of employment’ University support staff face uncertainty as layoffs coincided with a week dedicated to mental health and wellness on campus. Read the full Queen’s Journal article here.
Our first petition, the Majority Petition, was a great success with 68% of members signing on to call on Queen’s to negotiate with us in good faith. Now it’s time for the second petition, the Wages Petition! Sign now – link below. The third petition will be a strike mandate vote […]
Support Staff at Queen’s University Face Layoffs as Thrive Week Celebrates a Decade of “Thriving Together” For Immediate Release Kingston, ON, [Nov 13, 2024] — Local 2010 of the United Steelworkers union (USW) is voicing serious concerns about layoffs and job restructures announced last week at Queen’s University. These workforce reductions […]
Support Staff Bargaining Survey: Available Now! As we prepare for upcoming negotiations, your input is essential in shaping our bargaining priorities. We need to hear from you to better understand the issues that matter most to our members. Please take a few minutes to complete the bargaining survey and share your […]
