Our Health units negotiation committee has reached a tentative agreement and a special meeting has been booked in order o discuss this and vote on this agreement.

Middlesex London Health Unit Ratification vote:

is May 25,

5:00 pm

Middlesex County Office at 399 Ridout Street

Show your support, Wear Green on Friday May 5.

The theme “Get Loud” encourages Canadians to speak up for better services and programs to support

those with mental health problems.  It also aligns with the City of London own “Stop The Silence” campaign, supporting conversation about mental health.

For more information on Mental Health Week visit their website.

Members from Cupe local 101 walked the picket line in support for Cupe 2073.

A celebration of life for Marianna Grube will be held:

Wednesday May 17

3 pm to 6 pm

Victory Branch Legion on Oakland Ave, London Ontario

Marianna was a tireless Union Activist for CUPE Local 101,  CUPE and other Unions as a whole. She was our local Pesident at one time. She also held many other roles and even worked at our National Office in London for a period of time.

We all owe her a big thank you and our respect for representing us all.

U5 is an employee resource group dedicated to helping all employees with under 5 years of service be successful in our organization.  We are pleased to support them in spreading the word to bring as many U5ers together to meet new people, eat food, play games, win prizes, learn more about U5 and tell them how they can help you succeed with the City of London.

The event is open to all City employees with under 5 years of service (U5’s) as well as those who want to support their colleagues (U5 Allies).  If you are interested in attending, please RSVP below.

Big U5 Event

Thursday, April 27
3:30 to 6:00pm
Innovation Works
[201 king street]
networking . food . games . prizes . information

(RSVPs are not required, but you could win a door prize for registering in advance!)

The London Free Press ran a story regarding a 30% raise for Council. Link

Our sincere condolences to Councillor Hopkins on the passing of her husband Bill.

Congratulations to our Housing members of Local 101! Their contract was ratified last night. What a great job their negotiating committee did!  They worked with the employer and came out with a great contract.

Steve Holland