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Representing Educational Assistants, Secretaries, Librarians, & Custodial
"Together we stand, divided we fall. Choose unity, choose victory"
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Information and Ratification Vote
Custodial Agreement
Caretakers, Custodians, Supervising Custodians, Cleaners, Cleaner/Security
Thanks for your patience while we secured locations and dates.
Please note that voting will be done only in person, and ID is required.
Information will be shared at the meetings.
*Article15.04 of the Collective Agreement*
1. Allows you to leave work 2 hours early on a PD to attend a union meeting.
2. The Union has received permission from Kelly McDonald for you to attend. Please verify with your Admin or Supervisor.
DATE: Friday, June 26th, 2026
LOCATION: 410 Pittsburg Ave., Selkirk (Union office)
TIME:
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Info (in depth) @ 2:45PM.
(which is when you are expected to come, if leaving work early),
however, information will be available all day for those who may not work that day or those who need other accommodations to get to the vote. -
Voting – open from 8:00am – 8:00pm.
There is a process with all parties involved in presenting you with a draft. Please be advised that date changes may be necessary.
Information Meetings
Clerical Agreement
Secretaries, Librarians, EA's, Hall Monitor, Lab Tech
Thanks for your patience while we secured locations and dates. Please note that voting will be done only in person, and ID is required. Information will be shared at the meetings.
Each meeting will contain the same information. Please attend ONE of the meetings, as there are many changes in this proposal that may require your thoughts and questions.
Meeting Dates:
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Saturday, June 20 @ 11:00am @ Canalta (following the GM)
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Monday, June 22nd @ 4:15pm @ Holy Eucharist Hall. (500 Pacific Ave.)
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Tuesday, June 23rd @ 6:15pm @ Holy Eucharist Hall. (500 Pacific Ave.)
Voting Date:
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Friday, June 26th, 2026
Time: 8am - 8pm
Location: 410 Pittsburg Ave., Selkirk (Union Office)
There is a process with all parties involved in presenting you with a draft. Please be advised that date changes may be necessary.
Volunteers Needed!!
1
Together, We Read
Monday June 15,2026
4:30-7:30PM
CUPE 1522 Executive will be volunteering as part of the Selkirk District Labour Council(SDLC) at the “Together We Read” Picnic at Robert Smith School.
This is a wonderful opportunity for us to show our solidarity as both Local 1522 and part of the SDLC, also to be seen and connect with our communities.
We’ll be supporting this event, and your presence would make a big difference!
We are looking for volunteers to come out.
If you would like to volunteer please email Angela at ange.mortimer1522@hotmail.com
2
Selkirk Pride
Sunday June 14
3-7pm
Join CUPE 1522 at Selkirk Pride for a fantastic celebration! We invite you to volunteer at our booth and be part of the fun. This is a wonderful opportunity to show your solidarity and make a positive in our community. We can't wait see you there!
If you would like to volunteer please reach out to Angela at ange.mortimer1522@hotmail.com
RETRO RIVIVAL AT
THE BALLPARK
July 17,2026
Get ready to relive the greatest hits of the 70s & 80s
Three amazing acts in one awesome outdoor show! Featuring:
“Arrival” from Sweden: The Music of ABBA
The Australian Bee Gees Show
Kyle Martin’s Piano Man
It’s the ultimate summer throwback party — Friday, July 17th at 7:00 PM at Blue Cross Park.
CUPE members save 15% using code CUPE when purchasing tickets.
Click here for tickets are ON SALE NOW!
Solidarity
Hover over the image to use arrrows to see all our photos.
THANKYOU everyone who came out and joined in on the Info picket!
CBC Radio
Increasing class complexity at Manitoba schools
"Longtime Winnipeg educational assistant Leanne Gregorchuk says role of educational assistants has changed a lot over the last 20 years, as resources for kids with complex needs dwindle-- and it's taking a toll on students and EAs."
-Sourced from CBC Information Radio-MB
with Marcy Markusa
To our CUPE 1522 Members,
We would like to announce that the Bargaining Committee has reached a tentative agreement with LSSD. We are finalizing details to bring it forward to you, for your review and vote.
We are currently looking into dates and locations to hold informational meetings and votes. These dates will take place very soon, and we will give you as much notice as possible.
The committee understands member urgency to have these done before summer and your needs for email notice. The committee will do their best to meet both needs to the best of their ability.
There is a process with all parties involved to present you with a draft. That being said, when dates are released, please be advised that date changes may be necessary and may occur.
Thank you for your patience as we confirm details.
We’ll be in touch soon.
In solidarity,
Your Bargaining Committee
The numbers are in.....
CUPE Local 1522 Custodial members have given a clear message with a strike mandate of 92%. Clerical members have also delivered a strong strike mandate of 93%.
These results reflect the concerns and priorities of our membership and send a clear message about the importance of fair wages, respect, and working conditions.
Should schools be considered hazardous workplaces?
"A new report from the University of Ottawa points to high rates of violence and harassment towards support staff as reason to call Canadian schools hazardous workplaces. Darcy Santor tells us more about his research."
-sourced from CBC Listen All In A Day with Alan Neal
Click HERE to listen to what Darcy A Santor has to say.
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