CUPE is sharing key information with locals to ensure members remain informed about the work and priorities of the union. The highlights from the December 2025 National Executive Board (NEB) meeting are now available.

Locals are encouraged to distribute this information widely to keep members up to date on developments at the national level.

Also available are the National President’s Report and the National Secretary-Treasurer’s Report presented to the December 2025 NEB meeting. These reports provide additional context on CUPE’s ongoing initiatives, financial oversight, and strategic direction.

Locals are asked to circulate these reports to members of the executive and make them available to any interested members for their information.

•  Read the National President’s Report online
• Read the National Secretary-Treasurer’s Report online
• Read the NEB highlights online

CUPE’s 2026 Global Justice Calendar is now available through the online store. Order copies for yourself and your local today! The calendar highlights international solidarity actions around the world.

This year’s calendar profiles workers and members of grassroots movements organizing for labour rights, gender justice and human rights, confronting the climate crisis, fighting privatization and challenging violence and oppression.

Many of the moments captured in the calendar feature the courageous activism of CUPE partners. Worker-to-worker connections are at the heart of CUPE’s international solidarity work.

Learn more about CUPE’s international solidarity work, and support CUPE’s Global Justice Fund, at cupe.ca/international-solidarity

• order printed copies
• download a PDF copy

We are proud to announce that this year’s CUPE 1606 Scholarship has been awarded to Teylor Longmuir!

The CUPE 1606 Scholarship is designed to support the educational goals of our members and their families, recognizing the importance of lifelong learning and the role education plays in strengthening our communities. Students across our communities are encouraged to apply! Each year, the scholarship is awarded to a deserving student who demonstrates commitment, perseverance, and a passion for learning. Find the link to our scholarship application under the resources tab on our website!

You can read Teylor’s essay about the purpose of unions here.

Congratulations to Teylor on this achievement! We celebrate your hard work and dedication, and we look forward to seeing all that you accomplish in the future.

This past October, Trish Thomas and Ronda LaHaye had the opportunity to attend the National CUPE Conference in Ontario. The event brought together union members from across the country to share knowledge, strengthen solidarity, and discuss the future of our movement.

Trish and Ronda described the conference as a valuable learning experience, highlighting sessions on workplace rights, collective bargaining strategies, and member engagement. They emphasized how inspiring it was to connect with CUPE members from diverse locals, each bringing unique perspectives and challenges.

Importantly, the conference is not limited to the executive — all members are welcome to attend. Participating offers a chance to gain new skills, broaden understanding of union issues, and bring fresh ideas back to our local.

Both Trish and Ronda have prepared detailed reports on their experiences, which include key takeaways from workshops and plenary sessions. We encourage you to read their reflections and consider attending future conferences yourself.

Read the report here.

We’re thrilled to introduce our new site—a dedicated space to keep you up to date on everything happening in our community!

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