Bargaining Bulletin #7

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Bargaining Bulletin #7

January 15, 2026

 Your CUPE 402-02 Library bargaining committee has been hard at work over the last few months, here is a brief update of where we’re at:

We met with the bargaining committee from the Library several times prior to the holidays and exchanged proposals.  We were able to take each other through our respective proposal packages, identify priorities, and begin dialogue on important issues.

We had two bargaining sessions with the Library last week and were able to come to agreement on some items.  After some frank but purposeful discussions, we are hopeful that upcoming meetings will build on this momentum and that we can make some substantive progress.

In future bargaining sessions we will move into discussions on benefits and monetary proposals.

Your bargaining committee is doing the work and remains committed to continuing to push for the best agreement possible on behalf of the membership.

We will continue to keep you updated as negotiations progress. Watch for another bargaining update soon.

In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns don’t hesitate to reach out.

In solidarity,

Your CUPE 402-02 Library Bargaining Committee
(Jasper Wong, Denise Parks, Kelly Kennedy, Robin Price, Amar Bains, Dave Lance)

 

Bargaining Bulletin #6

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Bargaining Bulletin #6

November 12, 2025

Bargaining has begun!

First of all – thank you again to everyone who attended the bargaining proposal outline ratification meeting. The number and type of questions and the support for our proposal outline showed interested and engaged members. This will help us throughout the bargaining process.

We also want to let everyone know that we have officially started negotiations with the Library. We met last Thursday for our first day of bargaining where we exchanged initial proposals and had some opening conversations to better understand each other’s positions. We presented a proposal package we are proud of, that is reflective of the priorities members identified.

We have a number of additional dates scheduled through the next number of weeks where we look forward to more in depth discussions with the Library. It’s still early in the process, but we’re committed to making real progress on your key bargaining priorities.

Your continued support and engagement will strengthen our position at the bargaining table and shows the employer that we’re united. In the meantime, you can:

  • Stay informed: Read bargaining updates and emails so you know what’s happening.
  • Talk to your coworkers: Help share accurate information and encourage others to stay engaged too.
  • Attend union meetings: Your attendance shows support and it’s a chance to share your feedback, questions, or thoughts directly with the committee.

We will continue to keep you updated as negotiations progress. Watch for another bargaining update soon.

In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns don’t hesitate to reach out to reach out.

In solidarity,

Your CUPE 402-02 Library Bargaining Committee

(Jasper Wong, Denise Parks, Kelly Kennedy, Robin Price, Amar Bains, Dave Lance)

 

Bargaining Bulletin #5

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Bargaining Bulletin #5

September 19, 2025

Welcome back from the summer!

Your bargaining committee has been working diligently to prepare for negotiations with the Library.

Our proposals are based on the survey results, direct input from members, and discussions at previous meetings. They represent a strong and comprehensive package that aims to improve our collective agreement. We are looking to strengthen our language, improve processes, and ensure that our compensation remains competitive in the region.

We will be ready to present our bargaining proposals outline in a ratification meeting to all members soon.

We will continue to keep you updated as negotiations progress. Watch for another bargaining update soon.

In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns don’t hesitate to reach out.

In solidarity,

Your CUPE 402-02 Library Bargaining Committee

(Jasper Wong, Denise Parks, Kelly Kennedy, Robin Price, Amar Bains, Dave Lance)