The September 2019 CUPE 997 Newsletter has information and updates on the following topics and can be downloaded by clicking the link here:

September 2019 Newsletter

1. We have Santa on our side.
2. Collective Agreement expired on August 31.  What does this mean going forward?
3. Strike Vote on September 7 in Minden.
4. Pay increase on August 31 and other important dates
5. What happens if we go on Strike?
   1. What happens with our Health and Dental Benefits?
   2. Signing up for Strike Pay
6. How to deal with Reduced Support Staffing levels in our schools and worksites?
7. Water Damage:  What you need to know – OTIP

The June 2019 Newsletter has information on the following topics:

You can download the June Newsletter by clicking: June 2019 Newsletter

1. Power of Public Education t-shirts and a presentation of pictures that have been sent in
2. Last PA days of the school year – What EAs need to know.
3. Follow us on Twitter – @cupe997.ca
4. SAVE THE DATE – September 7 – Strike Vote further details to be communicated during the summer.
5. CUPE 997 Bursary winners for the 2019-2020 school year
6. OTIP – Plan a summer road trip through Canada on a budget

Not in the newsletter but on our Website is a CUPE EWBT End of School reminders document regarding your Health and Dental benefits as we transition into summer.  Click here for this update.  Remember that deductions for the EWBT Benefits will continue to be deducted from your bank account through the summer months.

Our CUPE Local 997 May Newsletter is out and includes the following topics:

1. Important Upcoming Dates
2. Long Term Disability (LTD) Information meetings
3. Strike Preparation form
4. Paid Personal Compassionate Leave
5. We are the Power of Public Education
6. National Day of Mourning
7. Release of GSNs (Grants for Student Needs)
8. Strike Pay – what you need to know
9. Preparing for retirement – 5 Tips you need to follow.
   

   The May Newsletter can be downloaded by clicking here