In CUPE the members are in charge. The Local membership elects its officers and bargaining committee representatives. Each CUPE Local decides its priorities for bargaining, when to settle a new contract, and how to manage funds.
CUPE’s strength comes from individual members working toward common goals. Together, we maintain and improve wages and benefits, improve health and safety conditions, and make your workplace better.
When you join CUPE, you and your co-workers gain an equal seat at the bargaining table with your employer, armed with the support of CUPE lawyers, researchers, human rights, occupational health and safety and communications specialists.
You will also be part of a community of thousands of workers who meet, plan, and organize to change laws, regulations and funding to better support workers.