Bargaining Dates

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After years of a pattern of only negotiating with one group at a time, the employer has agreed to negotiate with all three units in the same month. This is the first time Full-Time, Part-Time, Casual, and 89 Chestnut members will negotiate at the same time.

The dates are:

  • Tue Nov 14th – CUPE 3261 Full-Time & Part-Time
  • Wed Nov 15th – CUPE 3261 Casual
  • Fri Nov 17th – CUPE 3261 Full-Time & Part-Time
  • Tue Nov 21st – CUPE 3261 Casual
  • Wed Nov 22nd – CUPE 3261 Full-Time & Part-Time
  • Tue Nov 28th – CUPE 3261 – 89 Chestnut

November 14 Action

We’re organizing an action to demonstrate our unity on the first day of negotiations, which is scheduled for November 14th. More info to come from your Contract Action Team (CAT) member in your workplace. If you don’t have a CAT in your place or want to be part of the Contract Action Team to help build our power, sign up here. Your participation is crucial!

Bargaining Survey Reminder

If you have not yet filled out the bargaining survey, please do so as soon as possible and encourage your colleagues to do the same! For paper copies or translated versions within your workplace, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at survey@cupe3261.ca.

Governing Council

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On Oct 26, our union President Luke Daccord, alongside our unit representatives, addressed the Governing Council of the University of Toronto. The Governing Council serves as the supreme authority overseeing the university’s academic, operational, and student-related matters.

During our presentation, Luke highlighted our upcoming negotiations, emphasizing the fact that “70% or 700 of our members earn less than the $23.15/hr threshold, which constitutes the living wage in the Greater Toronto Area.” FTPT Representative Jude Pereira addressed the pressing issue of contracting out, shedding light on its implications. Similarly, 89 Chestnut Representative Soosai Rajendiram discussed concerns regarding understaffing and the burdens of overwork within our university. Casual Unit Representative Stanley Treivus mentioned how U of T “is using casual work to provide the same service but at a lower cost” and “should commit to equal pay for equal work.”

In addition to our presentation, we also distributed letters to all members of the Governing Council, extending an open invitation for them to connect with us and meet some of our hard-working members. Our aim is to provide them with valuable insights into the nature of our work and the pivotal role we play in maintaining the university’s operations.

 

Oct 21: General Membership Meeting

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Our next General Membership Meeting is scheduled for this Saturday, October 21st from 10 AM to 12 PM. The meeting will be hybrid. The in-person location is the William Doo Auditorium (located inside New College at 45 Willcocks St). For those attending online, please register here.

Details: 

WHEN: Saturday, October 21, 2023 10 AM – 12 PM

WHERE: William Doo Auditorium (45 Willcocks St) OR Online via Zoom (Hybrid Meeting)

Register here if attending online. A Zoom link will be sent to your email once registered.

The agenda will include:

  • Announcement of executive election runoff results
    • Vice President, Chief Steward
  • Installation and oaths of office for new executive members
  • Full-time Part-Time, Casual, and 89 Chestnut Bargaining Update
  • Financial report
  • Budget approval for holiday party
  • Nominations for Faculty Club Unit Representative

Election Results + Runoff

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Great News! Our very first online/in-person election has concluded. As your election officers, we would like to recognize you for the amazing turnout. A total of 434 (33.3%) members voted! This is the highest turnout for this type of election in our local’s recorded history.

The election results are as follows:

Vice President

  1. Edwin Viteri 166 (39.7%) (Moves to runoff)
  2. Andrew Chilton 131 (31.3%) (Moves to runoff)
  3. Kevin McDermott 121 (28.9%)

Abstain 16 (3.7%)

Chief Steward

  1. Wilson Franco 188 (45.4%) (Moves to runoff)
  2. Joe Madden 166 (40.1%) (Moves to runoff)
  3. Raffi Demerji 60 (14.5%)

Abstain 20 (4.6%)

Full-Time & Part-Time Unit Representative

  1. Anthony Jude Pereira 162 (54.2%) WINNER
  2. Robin Baj 137 (45.8%)

Abstain 30 (9.1%)

Trustee

  1. Arnold Park 194 (50.5%) WINNER
  2. Mike Moniz 190 (49.5%)

Abstain 50 (11.5%)

Congratulations to Anthony Jude Pereira and Arnold Park who have been elected to serve as Full-Time & Part-Time Unit Representative and Trustee, respectively.

Runoff Election October 16-20

Per our bylaws if no one candidate receives majority of the vote, a runoff election will be held where the top two candidates face off. This means that we will be having a runoff election for the Vice-President position between Edwin Viteri and Andrew Chilton, and for Chief Steward position between Wilson Franco and Joe Madden. The voting will be held exactly in the same manner beginning on Monday October 16th at 7am and end Friday, October 20th at 7pm.

Voting links will be emailed out on Monday October 16th at 7am.

In-Person Voting Location and Dates Oct 16-20

For members who are unable to vote online, in person voting stations will be made available throughout the week across each campus. The locations and dates are listed below:

Monday, October 16

  • Location: U of T Press Warehouse
  • Room: York Board Room
  • Time: 3PM – 5PM

Tuesday, October 17

  • Location: UTM
  • Room: Davis Building – Room DV 3214
  • Time: 7AM – 9AM and 4PM – 6PM

Wednesday, October 18

  • Location: UTSC
  • Room: Kina Wiiya Enadong – Room MW 130
  • Time: 2PM – 4PM and 9PM to 11PM

Thursday, October 19

  • Location: St. George Campus
  • Room: Union Office (703 Spadina Ave., Second Floor)
  • Time: 10AM – 7PM

Friday, October 20

  • Location: 89 Chestnut
  • Room: Lombard Suite
  • Time: 2PM – 4PM

If you have any questions or concerns about voting, please contact the elections committee at elections@cupe3261.ca