Who We Are
Canadian Union of Public Employess Local 1571 (CUPE) workers are employees of the York Catholic District School Board. We include Custodians, Matrons, Maintenance & Couriers. We have over 464 members, plus additional casual Custodians. What We Do
CUPE Local 1571 members, clean and maintain one of Ontario’s largest public education systems, the York Catholic District School Board (YCDS
B) Serving more than 54,580 students in 87 elementary schools, 15 secondary schools, with new schools opening yearly. Local Unions
When a group of workers choose CUPE to represent them, they form their own CUPE local or join an existing one. With more than 2,200 local unions, CUPE is a union that thrives on diversity. Some locals have members all in one workplace, while others span a region or province. Each local controls their own union business, guided by CUPE’s constitution. Working with their CUPE staff rep, members determine their bargaining and workplace priorities. They elect their executive and stewards to lead their local union. They set their dues and decide how money is spent. Whatever the issue, members always have a say. Members decide whether to accept the employer’s offer, or reject it and vote to strike. Most often CUPE’s clout helps members get good contracts without strikes. But whenever a member or local is under attack, CUPE is there. Our massive resources and multi-million dollar strike and defence funds help members fight and win. Our successes send a clear message to employers and government that CUPE members will settle for nothing less than what they’re worth.
