CUPE 1479 delegates from the Negotiation Committee and two new Stewards attended the last OSBCC conference and the first OSBCU convention. There was a lot on the agenda this week! There was a lot of voting, information on LTD, benefits, classification meetings, addresses from Mark Hancock, Fred Hahn, Charles Fleury, Candice Rennick and so much more important information for the education sector. Watch out for the next newsletter for details!
Walking the line with York University CUPE members on strikeFirst ever Area 5 meeting for OSBCU.Liz James presenting the Library Working Group meeting report.Liz James at the mic presenting Library Working Group resolutions.CUPE 1479 supporting CUPE 3903 at York University. Left to right: Liz James, Justin Farrell, Paul O’Connor, Jody Uddenberg, Kevin French, Charlene Newberry and Sam BowbeerThere goes CUPE 1479 supporting CUPE 3903Front left: Sam Bowbeer – EA Steward East Right: Jody Uddenberg – Recording Secretary and ECE Negotiation rep Rear left: Charlene Newberry – EA Steward West & EA Negotiation RepSpending lunch on the bus heading to support striking workers.Liz James giving speech for Area 5 Mobilizer -OSBCUCUPE 1479 casting ballots at first Area 5 OSBCU meeting for VP and Area MobilizerJody doing business at OSBCUJennifer Connor has her ballot ready to go!Kevin & Paul posing while waiting for ballots to be counted.Justin and Michele taking it all in at OSBCU. Waiting for ballot pick up!Charles Fluery, CUPE National Secretary-Treasurer, addressing the convention.Terri Preston, newly elected OSBCU President, addressing delegates.
