Hello members,

This post is to give notice of the upcoming ratification vote for the tentatively agreed upon Collective Agreement.  Voting will occur at the CUPE Ottawa office at 1378 Triole (St-Laurent Blvd and Tremblay Road) on Thursday July 9th 2015 from 12-2pm and 7-9pm.  On Tuesday July 7th, 2015, a summary of the agreement will be posted on the local’s website (www.2195.cupe.ca ) for your review.  Members will have the opportunity to seek clarification prior to and/or on July 9th at the ratification voting.

In Solidarity,
Your Negotiations Committee.
CUPE 2195

Hello Members !

Today and tomorrow are the days ! Support our Bargaining Committee ! Grab your CUPE 2195 t-shirt, and get a photo. For more information see the post below this one ! And check out the pictures on the right side of the website. You can hastag your photos on social media #cupe2195, #cupe, or if you want send them to allandykstra@gmail.com and I will try to get them up !

Thanks again !

Your Mobilization Committee

Hello members!

The Negotiations Committee wanted to share an update on the negotiations for your next collective agreement. We have been in negotiations with our employer since April 2015 and have resolved many items brought forward.

During the negotiations process we have asked for fair and reasonable benefits. With this being said, the Union has filed for conciliation to assist us in coming to a mutual agreement.  Conciliation means that a Government appointed, unbiased, third party comes in to act as a mediator and support a fair resolution. We had no choice but to take this route as we have been in negotiations with no progress.

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