CUPE 374 SCHOLARSHIP 

We offer four (4) $500 scholarships that are drawn lottery style each year for dependents of Local 374 members. 

To qualify you must meet the following requirements: 

• Be a dependent of a current member of Local 374. 

• Applied for a post-secondary program. 

• Submit an application form. 

You must be able to provide proof of registration in the program before funds will be disbursed. Funds will be disbursed in September. 

Only email applications will be accepted at this time. 

Please submit application as follows: 

Email: admin@cupe374.ca 

Subject: CUPE 374 Scholarship Application 

Deadline: June 4th, 2021 

Questions: 

Please contact your Unit Vice President or call 250 472 0374. 

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RE: Upcoming Union Dues Survey 

April 8, 2021

Dear Members, 

We will be conducting a survey via Survey Monkey regarding Union Dues. Last year before the pandemic, a dues increase was on the General Meeting Agenda. This discussion now needs to be addressed. A survey with options will be sent out for membership input before any vote is scheduled.

Only members that have subscribed to receive union updates and bulletins will receive the survey link. If you have not already subscribed, please do so now subscribe here. If you have any questions, please address them to your unit VP.

Thank you.

In Solidarity,

Shireen Clark

President, CUPE Local 374

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 RE: 2021 General Meeting Schedule 

January 15, 2021 

Dear Members, 

Happy New Year everyone! As we settle into another year, we are adapting to a new way of doing business. Until we are able to meet again in person, all meetings will be held via zoom. Votes that were held in December for 6 of the units had notifications sent to work email addresses. This was a one-time occasion to be able to contact as many members as possible in a short time span. 

Going forward, all union bulletins, links and voting information will be sent through the sign-up portal online. If you haven’t already subscribed, please subscribe at www.cupe374.ca. 

We have scheduled 4 General Meetings for the year. They will all be on Wednesday evenings starting at 7pm. You can register in advance by clicking on the links below or visiting our website. Reminders will be sent out closer to the meeting date. Agendas and any information for the meeting will be emailed out the day of the meeting or sooner for members to have and view along during the meeting. 

Register in advance for the 2021 General Meetings: 

When: Feb 24, 2021 07:00 PM 

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vdeCorTsoGNKZAnLvn4D_d197181y3wzO 

When: May 12, 2021 07:00 PM 

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsd-moqzgrHdYb1mACY9QsWbmB1IPLG7Us 

When: Sep 22, 2021 07:00 PM 

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApcumrrTgoGdNRAwNkJtkeRBXgKf6B4z7v 

When: Nov 24, 2021 07:00 PM 

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYldOmrqT4iHdeclzHY0VcQEbe75OMrG_w4 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Please save it in your online calendar tool. 

If you would like to see a unit meeting via zoom for your workplace, or have any questions, please contact your unit VP or email us at admin@cupe374.ca. 

Thank you. Stay positive. 

In Solidarity, 

Shireen Clark 

President, CUPE Local 374 

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December 11, 2020 

Dear Members, 

This is notice that the ratification vote for our Collective Agreements that are about to expire December 31, 2020, will open Monday, December 14th. The voting will be open for 48 hours to allow everyone a chance to vote. 

If you have not subscribed to receive Union updates, you will receive an invitation through your work email. If you do not have a work email and have yet to subscribe, please visit www.cupe374.ca to subscribe and receive the invitation to vote. 

Please contact your Unit VP or call 250 472 0374 if you have any questions. 

Thank you everyone. 

In Solidarity, 

Shireen Clark 

President, CUPE Local 374 

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Bargaining Update Coming Soon 

December 9, 2020 

Dear Members, 

There will be a bargaining update coming out next week that will require input from all members. If you have a current email at your employer, you will receive the information needed through that email address. We have received permission to use the email for this purpose due to the pandemic. 

If you do not have a work email and have not yet subscribed to receive Union Bulletins, please visit www.cupe374.ca and subscribe now to be able to participate. 

Please contact your Unit VP or call 250 472 0374 if you have any questions. 

Thank you. 

 Stay positive, safe and healthy!

In Solidarity,

Shireen Clark

President, CUPE Local 374 

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Upcoming Bargaining Survey 

Dear Members, 

We will be going into bargaining again as of January 2021. Surveys will be coming out next Friday, October 23rd.They will be available for 10 days. Please visit www.cupe374.ca to subscribe and receive the survey by email. 

There will be paper survey copies available as well, but I encourage everyone to sign up for electronic communication. As bargaining commences, without the ability to have unit meetings in person, email updates or zoom meetings will be the only options. Personal email addresses will be required to be able to participate in either. 

Please contact your Unit VP or call 250 472 0374 if you have any questions. 

In Solidarity, 

Shireen Clark 

President, CUPE Local 374 

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CUPE 374 SCHOLARSHIP

It is that time of the year again for our CUPE 374 Scholarship Applications. We offer four (4) $500 scholarships that will be awarded for the 2020/2021 school year.

To qualify you must meet the following requirements:

• Be a dependent of a current member of Local 374.
• Applied for a post-secondary program.
• Submit an application form.

Note: This particular scholarship is not available to members, dependents only.

The selection process will be lottery style at the June General Meeting. Announcements will be made the following day. Upon being selected, you must be able to provide proof of registration in the program before funds will be disbursed. Funds will be disbursed in September.

If you have a dependent that would qualify, please have them fill out the attached application and submit no later than June 1st, 2020. During this time, only email applications will be accepted. If you are unable to email the form please contact your Unit Vice President or call 250 472 0374.

Please submit to:

Email:         admin@cupe374.ca

Subject:      CUPE 374 Scholarship Application

CUPE 374 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FILLABLE

Any questions, please contact your unit Vice-President.

Thank you,

Shireen Clark, President

CUPE Local 374

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Dear Members,

I hope you are all doing well, staying healthy and finding a way to enjoy the sun and outdoors safely.

While there is nothing new to report regarding workplaces at this time, we would like to let you know what the Union has been working on for our members.

• Updating website to enable membership sign up lists with email confirmations sent.
• Researching electronic voting systems that have been approved by national to hold required elections (bargaining committees).
• Researching online forums for future general meetings and unit meetings.
• Researching ways to conduct regular business in a new normal.
• Staying on top of changing rules that directly affect any of our members.

I am not sure anything will ever be the same, so we have to make changes and adapt to a new way of living going forward. If you or a family member is having a challenging time through this, please be reminded of the resources available.

Employee and family assistance programs are available for members at all of our municipalities:

Homewood         https://homeweb.ca/      1-844-693-5123

(Colwood, North Saanich, Sidney and Sooke)

Lifeworks            1-888-307-0590.

(Oak Bay)

Walmsley            https://www.walmsley.ca

(Esquimalt and Metchosin)

 

Other resources available to our community:

United Way        http://www.unitedway.ca/

Here2Talk            https://here2talk.ca/home

(post secondary students)

 

If you just need someone to talk to, please reach out to your unit VP. We can always arrange group chats, online for those who need it.

Take care of yourselves. Stay safe, healthy and optimistic.

 

In Solidarity,

Shireen Clark

President, CUPE Local 374