CUPE 4156

08/25/2026

Dear members:

On Monday, Aug. 31st our collective agreement expires. In fact it's not just our CUPE-OSBCU collective agreements that expire - it's all collective agreements in the education sector in Ontario for 275, 000 members. Your terms and conditions of employment remain in place until a new collective agreement is negotiated, with the exception of our job security protection. That's why school boards are already cutting staff in schools across Ontario.

Look for the information on your personal email or our website to register for the OSBCU's Inside the Fight Member Webinar at 11am or 6pm on Monday, August 31st.

We will provide:

An update on central bargaining
Highlights from conversations with parents and community this summer
Next steps in the fight for better wages, benefits, staff and more

See you there!

08/19/2026

Local 2276 is running a pet adopt-a-thon in HH Knoll Park in Port Colborne. Come out on August 23rd between 10:00am to 4:00pm to enjoy the pets, games, raffles, BBQ and special guests. Proceeds and donations go to the Niagara Dog Rescue, which helps to heal and rehome dogs in our community. Come on out for a great time, a great cause and spend some time with lovely dogs.

08/14/2026

Even though there were thunderstorms for the first hour, we were able to enjoy ice cream, have conversations and be with our allies.
Can't wait to see what 4156 and 1317 come up with for September or October.

08/11/2026

All residents in the Niagara region are welcome to join us for free swimming and free ice cream Wednesday, August 12🍦🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️

08/07/2026

Check your personal email accouhts for an update from OSBCU

08/04/2026

Come out for a Free Swim 🏊‍♀️ & Free Ice Cream🍦 This is open to all community members; please invite family, friends, and neighbours. Paint the Province Purple🫟 Wear anything purple💜
Wednesday August 12 Jordan Lions Pool ~2:00-5:00 with the ice cream truck for an hour in between.
We will have opportunity to pick up lawn signs, chat with executive members, and play some lawn games.

07/31/2026

07/22/2026

Check your personal emails for new bargaining update from osbcu on July 22, 2026

07/21/2026

Check your personal email accounts for a Bargaining Update from OSBCU.

07/14/2026

CUPE 4156 and CUPE 1317 will be participating in the Merritton Labour Day Parade this year, and we are inviting members, family, and friends to walk with us! Parade Day is Monday, September 7, 2026!

This is a great opportunity to show our community that we are proud CUPE Education Workers and proud of the important work we do every day in our schools.

As many of you know, our collective agreement expires on August 31, 2026. If a new agreement is not reached, we will be in a legal strike position after that date. It is important that our community understands who CUPE Education Workers are, the vital services we provide to students, and why we deserve safe working conditions, respect, and fair compensation.

Join your Executive Board members as we walk together in the parade. Participants will meet at Delta Bingo (124 Bunting Road, St. Catharines) and walk to the Merritton Community Centre.

As a thank you for your support, all CUPE 4156 members and their family or friends who participate will receive a free meal provided by the Merritton Lions at the conclusion of the parade.

Wear your purple, and we'll provide the CUPE flags and signs!

Let's create a sea of purple and show the community that CUPE Education Workers are an essential part of our schools and deserve a fair deal.

Please register using the following link and let us know how many people will be joining you:

https://forms.gle/DTweZMjGb4w7poZS9

We look forward to walking with you on Labour Day!

In Solidary,

CUPE 4156 Executive