CUPE Local 1606

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CUPE Local 1606 A group of loyal, hardworking education workers, who are dedicated to the safety, education, and enrichment of the students in Buffalo Trail Public Schools.

We are EAs, LCFs, office administrators, custodians and facilities. Commenting Policy and Moderation Standards

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WHAT WOULD YOU DO?A new scenario. A workplace dilemma. Four possible answers.Put yourself in their shoes, think it throu...
10/13/2026

WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
A new scenario. A workplace dilemma. Four possible answers.
Put yourself in their shoes, think it through, and drop your answer in the comments!
Then come back Friday for the reveal — and find out exactly what your Collective Agreement says.
Know your rights. Use them when you need to.

Stringer Together

This week’s CUPE 1606 Recipe Box pick is all about simple meals that actually work for busy nights, packed lunches and n...
10/12/2026

This week’s CUPE 1606 Recipe Box pick is all about simple meals that actually work for busy nights, packed lunches and next-day leftovers.

Tried it? Tell us in the comments! We want to know if it’s a keeper.

Got a recipe you think belongs in the Recipe Box? Send it to us by message or email — your favourite could be featured next!

CUPE 1606 | Stronger Together

THE ANSWER IS IN!Did you get it right? Did the answer surprise you?Every scenario has a purpose: to help you understand ...
10/09/2026

THE ANSWER IS IN!
Did you get it right? Did the answer surprise you?
Every scenario has a purpose: to help you understand your Collective Agreement and recognize how it applies to real situations at work.
Check out today's reveal, see what the agreement says, and remember — knowing your rights means knowing when to use them.
Got it right? Let us know in the comments!
Know your rights. Use them when you need to.

Stronger Together

Thursday’s ThoughtsWe’re often quick to notice what still needs doing and much slower to give ourselves credit for what ...
10/08/2026

Thursday’s Thoughts

We’re often quick to notice what still needs doing and much slower to give ourselves credit for what we’ve already accomplished.

Big win, small win, or something nobody else even noticed — what’s one thing you’re proud of this week?

Take a moment. Share a thought. Join the conversation.

CUPE 1606 | Stronger Together

Some school phrases deserve their own dictionary...“Flexible schedule.”“Quick question.”“It’ll only take a minute.”You k...
10/07/2026

Some school phrases deserve their own dictionary...

“Flexible schedule.”
“Quick question.”
“It’ll only take a minute.”

You know the ones. 😂

Drop your best school term + its real definition in the comments.

CUPE 1606 | Stronger Together

NEW YEAR. NEW FORMAT. SAME IMPORTANT RIGHTS.Collective Agreement Trivia is BACK — and this year, we're putting YOU in th...
10/06/2026

NEW YEAR. NEW FORMAT. SAME IMPORTANT RIGHTS.
Collective Agreement Trivia is BACK — and this year, we're putting YOU in the middle of the story!
We're bringing you real-life workplace scenarios, tricky decisions, and situations that could happen to any of us.
Here's how it works:
Read the scenario. Drop your answer in the comments. Come back Friday for the reveal — and find out exactly where the answer is in your Collective Agreement.
Think you know your rights? Let's find out!
Know your rights. Use them when you need to.

Stronger Together

Today we’re celebrating the custodial and facilities staff who help keep our schools clean, safe, ready, and welcoming e...
10/02/2026

Today we’re celebrating the custodial and facilities staff who help keep our schools clean, safe, ready, and welcoming every single day.

So much of what makes a school run well happens behind the scenes — and your work is a big part of that.

Thank you for the care you put into our spaces, the problems you solve before most people ever see them, and the difference you make for students, staff, and school communities every day.

Happy Custodial & Facilities Staff Appreciation Day!

CUPE 1606 | Stronger Together

Hey, October, we’re in the groove now!The routines are rolling, the leaves are falling, and there are a couple of dates ...
10/01/2026

Hey, October, we’re in the groove now!

The routines are rolling, the leaves are falling, and there are a couple of dates worth circling.

Thanksgiving — October 12
Halloween — October 31

Save the dates.
Stay connected.
Keep showing up for each other.

CUPE 1606 | Stronger Together

NO SCHOOL WEDNESDAY !!No alarm. No bell. No “where’s my pencil?”September 30 = NO SCHOOLTake the midweek breather.Sleep ...
09/30/2026

NO SCHOOL WEDNESDAY !!

No alarm. No bell. No “where’s my pencil?”

September 30 = NO SCHOOL

Take the midweek breather.
Sleep in a little.
Drink the coffee while it’s actually hot.
And enjoy a Wednesday that doesn’t feel very Wednesday-ish.

We’ll see you back in October!

CUPE 1606 | Stronger Together

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