Dec 3 is United Nations established International Day of Persons with Disabilities. On this day we focus on the challenges and barriers that persons with disabilities experience – as well as their successes – in our workplaces, unions and communities. buff.ly/3N5Rmyr

December 1 is World AIDS Day, and the start of Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week in Canada. On this day, CUPE renews its commitment to breaking down barriers for people with AIDS and HIV. buff.ly/47CirBj

“Reach out to us and we’ll happily reach back to you.” Lisa Shiffman CUPE 1975 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan cupe.ca/lisa-shiffman-…

“With access to the right tools and resources, everyone can have agency and be empowered.” Haidee O'Brien CUPE 718-05 Richmond, British Columbia cupe.ca/haidee-obrien-…

On Nov 20, we remember and honour Two-Spirit, trans and non-binary people killed around the world because of hatred and oppression, in and outside of work. CUPE renews its commitment to fighting transphobia in all its forms. buff.ly/4721gcn

The next GMM will be on Wed, Nov 22 @ 6 pm via Zoom. The registration link has been sent out. If you are not on the email list, please email [email protected]. See you there.

“Our libraries must be able to innovate and adapt.” Sara-Élisabeth Sergerie CUPE 2466 Saguenay, Quebec cupe.ca/sara-elisabeth…

Lest We Forget

CUPE 932 stands in solidarity with the members of ATU 107. #solidarity

“A library is always needed by someone!” Patricia Mayo, CUPE 2359 Marystown, Newfoundland cupe.ca/patricia-mayo-…

We stand in solidarity with Quebec. Solidarity! Nous sommes solidaires du Québec. Solidarité!

“The library is the heart of our school” - Élise Richard Dieppe, NB CUPE 2745-09 October is Library Month in Canada, and we’re celebrating CUPE library workers and the invaluable services they provide.#LibraryMonth buff.ly/3tpkMAo

The Oct meeting is tonight, Oct 24, 6 pm via Zoom. The registration link has been sent out. If you did not receive the link, please email [email protected]. See you at the meeting.

“We’re here to help you find your adventure” - Jenn Cooke, Peterborough, ON CUPE 1453 October is Library Month in Canada, and we’re celebrating CUPE library workers and the invaluable services they provide. #LibraryMonth buff.ly/48EeE7w

Library workers are vital to the actual health and safety of the people that we serve in our communities and public branches." - Mandy Bullard, President CUPE 932. Video by Taras Hemon, CUPE 932 #cupe932 #ontariopubliclibraryweek

"We're not just about signing out books or non-print materials. We're more of a touchstone to the community." - Doug Millar, CUPE 932. Video by Taras Hemon, CUPE 932 #cupe932 #ontariopubliclibraryweek

"If you were to ask me what my job is, it really is whatever the next person coming through those doors need it to be." - Andrey Kasimov, CUPE 932. Video by Taras Hemon, CUPE 932 #cupe932 #ontariopubliclibraryweek

The October GMM will be on Tue, Oct 24 at 6 pm via Zoom. The registration link has been sent out. If you are not on the Union's email list, please email [email protected].

"When they win, we win too!" - Nona Heinbecker, CUPE 932. Video by Taras Hemon, CUPE 932. #cupe932 #ontariopubliclibraryweek

"Library Workers demonstrate a lot of care and compassion on a daily basis, and they enrich and add value to the space..." - Paul Davis, CUPE 932. Video by Taras Hemon, CUPE 932. #cupe932 #ontariopubliclibraryweek

"Library workers are important becaue we are the human access point." - Grace Evans, CUPE 932. Video by Taras Hemon, CUPE 932 #cupe932 #ontariopubliclibraryweek

Oct 16-20, 2023 is ON Public Library Week. CUPE 932 celebrates our members and all that we do for our community. Library workers unlock doors to a world of possibilities. #cupe932 buff.ly/45xZduZ

“Helping people is the most important aspect of what I do” - Kyra Wheatley, Vancouver, BC, CUPE 2950 October is Library Month in Canada, and we’re celebrating CUPE library workers and the invaluable services they provide. #LibraryMonth buff.ly/3tbIdx2

Keep Transite Public Rally. Sat, Oct 14, 12 noon, Hamilton City Hall buff.ly/3ZKgGPH

Keep Transit Public. Sign the petition. The Ontario Government is privatizing your public transit, but there's still time to stop them and keep transit public. buff.ly/3ZM4RZa

Happy Thanksgiving!

“If we weren’t here, the library would essentially be a storage room” - Tori Murray, Ottawa ON CUPE 2357 October is Library Month in Canada, and we’re celebrating CUPE library workers and the invaluable services they provide.#LibraryMonth buff.ly/45eETyx

Library workers unlock doors to a world of possibilities. October is Library Month in Canada, and we’re celebrating CUPE library workers and the invaluable services they provide. #Library Month buff.ly/3Q5MIT3

The Chief Steward By-Election will be on Thu, Oct 5. A voting link will be sent to members' emails with the voting site and credentials to cast your vote. The link will be available for 24 hours. If you not on the email list, please email [email protected] to be added.

Sep 30, 2023 - Inspired by the story of residential school survivor Phyllis Jack Webstad, people across Canada have commemorated September 30 as Orange Shirt Day for nearly a decade. buff.ly/48dMeRI #everychildmatters