CUPE Local 3550
14207 115 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5M 3B6

(780) 455 1435

Better Wages, Better Services Campaign

Workers with CUPE Local 474 (Custodial Support Staff) and 3550 (Education Support Staff)  work tirelessly to ensure high quality educational services reach students at Edmonton Public Schools, day in and day out.

They work directly with the most vulnerable students in our schools, ensure the administrative functions are operating efficiently, provide essential custodial services that maintain clean, safe and healthy learning environments across the district, and so much more.

But they have been left behind.


We have partnered with CUPE Local 474 and CUPE National to send a message to the provincial government: Stop underfunding public schools in Alberta. We are writing a petition to the Alberta Minister of Education, and you can check it out and add your name by following the link below!

 

SEE THE LETTER AND ADD YOUR NAME HERE

CUPE MOBILIZING FOR BARGAINING SURVEY

CUPE National has created a survey to help locals across the Albertan Education sector, with the intent that the information from it will be used to help Education Locals in their bargaining efforts. We highly encourage all of our members to fill out the survey, as YOUR answers will give us the info we need for bargaining.

 

You can find the Survey HERE!

BREAKING NEWS

GLOBAL NEWS COVERAGE OF THE SEPT. 21 DAY OF ACTION

Didn’t make it to our Education Day of Action Rally on September 21st! Want to know what all the fuss is about?

Check out Global News Edmonton’s coverage of the event, and of what education workers are fighting for! 

Fort McMurray School Division Workers legislated back to work!

In direct violation of their charter-protected right to strike, the education workers of CUPE 2545 and CUPE 2559 (of Fort McMurray’s Public and Catholic school boards, respectively) have been legislated back to work by the Alberta Provincial government. CUPE 3550 stands in solidarity with its sister locals as they show determination in the face of this terrible erosion of workers’ rights in Alberta.

 

Read CUPE National’s full release regarding the violation here!

Who we are

All Edmonton Public Schools Support Staff work in a unionized environment; the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 3550. The mandate of our union is to uphold and defend our Collective Agreement, represent and support our members and to promote economic and social justice for members and for all workers. In carrying out our work, we strive to promote our core values which include the principles of solidarity, equality, democracy, integrity, and respect.

We are committed to mobilizing our energy and skills to work together to promote these values and to attain these goals in our union, our communities, and globally.

Nationally, CUPE is committed to creating a union which is inclusive, welcoming, and free from harassment, discrimination and all types of bullying and intimidation. We strive to ensure we provide a safe environment for members, staff and elected officers to carry out our work. CUPE’s expectation is that mutual respect, understanding and co-operation will be the basis of all our interaction.

UPCOMING UNION EDUCATION EVENTS

Check out these upcoming union education events, conferences, and conventions! For all those looking to attend a union education event, please refer to Section 15 of the CUPE 3550 Bylaws: Delegates to Conferences, Conventions, and Educationals.

EDLC 2024 ANNUAL FALL LABOUR SCHOOL

(October 26, 2024 at 8:00 AM – October 27, 2024 at 1:00 PM)

The Edmonton & District Labour Council is holding their Fall Labour school this year on the last weekend of October (Oct 26 – 27). Courses include Basic Shop Steward Training, WCB Advocacy, and Member Engagement & Mobilization! 

The deadline to register is October 4th, 2024, and no refunds will be processed after October 11th, 2024.

Please contact your union office at 780 455 1435 or cupe3550@telus.net if you are interested in attending!

2024 National Sector Council Conference

Mark your calendars! CUPE’s National Sector Council Conference will take place October 7–10, 2024, in Winnipeg. The conference will start with a meet and greet at 4 p.m. on Monday, October 7, followed by an opening plenary at 6 p.m. The conference will end at noon on Thursday, October 10.

The National Sector Council Conference brings together members from across the country to share information about work in their sectors. The conference is a great opportunity to learn and strategize with CUPE leaders and activists.

You can find more details and register HERE!

If you have any questions regarding the above events, please check out our Education and Development page!

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resources

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join cupe 3550

Thinking of becoming a member of CUPE 3550, click below to find out how to become a member. 

The executive

Meet your CUPE 3550 Executive Team.

committes 

Learn about the committees of CUPE 3550 and how they serve members. 

resources

Helpful links to get you guide supports of CUPE 3550

GET IN TOUCH WITH US

Address and Contact Information

CUPE Local 3550
14207 115 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5M 3B6

Phone
(780) 455 1435

Fax
(780) 452 1462

Email
cupe3550@telus.net