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CUPE Local 3550
14207 115 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5M 3B6
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.
WAGING AHEAD JULY SEMINARS
Political Action Coordinator Ella Henry from will be speaking on the topic of “Waging Ahead – Wages Denied – An Alberta Economics Story”. Ella will cover how and why Alberta is so far behind in the push for better wages, and what can be done to turn the tide in bargaining and achieve real wage increases.
Two 45 minute sessions will be held at noon (12 PM, MT) on July 17th and July 31st.
Register for either of the sessions by following the link on our Education Page
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!
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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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GET IN TOUCH WITH US
Address
CUPE Local 3550
14207 115 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5M 3B6
Phone
(780) 455 1435
Fax
(780) 452 1462
Email
cupe3550@telus.net