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SIGN UP TO BE A PICKET CAPTAIN
An essential part of strike preparation involves recruiting and training Picket Captains. Picket captains take a leadership role on the picket line and are vital to keeping their picketing coworkers motivated, up to date, organized, and ensure picketers receive their strike pay. For a successful strike, we will need members from all units and locations to step up and sign up.
No experience required! All picket captains will be trained. Sign up below or click here.
Strike FAQ
What happens after the Strike Mandate Vote?
Your negotiating committees will continue to meet with the employer in an attempt to reach a fair contract, and will continue to provide updates on negotiations and preparations for any potential strike.
When could we be on strike?
CUPE 3261’s UTP Full-Time, Part-Time Warehouse, and Part-Time Retail Units share a strike deadline of 12:01 AM on Sunday, November 9. If we do not have a deal by this date, all members will be in legal strike position and your committee may call for job action, up to and including a strike if necessary. Members will be regularly updated on our progress to reach a deal before the deadline.
Can I get in trouble for participating in a strike or strike vote?
No. Strike votes are confidential, and your right to strike is legally protected under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. It is against the law for management to discipline members for engaging in a lawful strike (or in any union activity!). Your union will support you if any such action is taken by management. Following the end of a strike all employees return to work.
This also applies to international students and workers. Learn more by clicking here.
How much is strike pay?
In the case of a strike, it’s imperative all employees stop reporting to work and engage in strike duties (like picketing). You will receive strike pay for engaging in 20 hours/week of strike duties. Strike pay is not taxable income, and will be provided by cheque.
Strike pay for members is $500/week ($350 from CUPE National Strike Fund + $150 from our Local Strike Fund)
Any questions not answered in this FAQ? Call or text our strike committee hotline at (647) 905-6030 or email strike@cupe3261.ca.
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This page last updated October 26 2025