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Ep. 18: : Timbits or Samosas: The Best Picket Line food and more!
What’s your favourite picket line food?

In CUPE Cast episode 18, Tiffany, Brittany, and Elise chat about picket lines, strikes, what to do when you see a picket line, how to support workers on strike, famous picket lines and more!

Listen Here: CUPE Cast Episode 18

Workers Health and Safety Centre (WHSC) is once again offering cash scholarships to graduating high school students heading for post-secondary education this fall. After a two-year hiatus forced by the pandemic, these scholarships and the fundraiser* that supports them are back. As in past years, students entering the 20th edition of the WHSC Student Scholarship Contest are asked to write an essay exploring a current occupational health and safety issue. COVID-19 theme for this year’s essay Read more [...]

Thanks to the generosity of its members, CUPE 1287 has donated $250 worth of products toward United Way Niagara’s Period Promise Campaign! The product drive aims to assist those living in poverty or are otherwise vulnerable be able to access period products which are a basic necessity.

Over 100 families participated in the CUPE 1287 Christmas Drive-Thru event held on Sunday, December 5th, 2021. Eligible children received cool gifts, fun crafts, and a yummy gingerbread house kit. There was even a surprise visit from Santa. Members of CUPE 1287 Executive and staff were on hand to distribute the items along with smiles and tidings for happy holidays. Members who registered but were unable to attend the event are invited to call the office by December 10th to make arrangements Read more [...]