December 9, 2025
Bargaining update: Monetary proposals tabled, bargaining will continue in January Since our last update your bargaining committee has continued to work hard at the negotiations table. Over the past several weeks, we have turned our attention to monetary issues.
Your bargaining committee and the employers’ have now both tabled all monetary proposals. We cannot share the full details of the proposals while we are in active negotiations, but you can be assured your bargaining committee remains focused on the priorities of our members in community social services.
We are making progress towards a collective agreement that will better meet the needs of our members. But we want to acknowledge that there is still a lot of work to do. Your bargaining committee is prepared to put in that hard work to achieve gains for all members.
Negotiations are now paused for a year-end break, but bargaining dates are already confirmed for mid-January. In the meantime, the bargaining committee thanks you all for your support—standing together in solidarity is how real progress is made.
We wish you a safe and healthy holiday season! In solidarity,
Your CUPE representatives to the Community Social Services Bargaining Association
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