We will provide you with updates from your Bargaining Committee throughout negotiations.

Please follow us on twitter @CUPELocal53 as well for updates.

November 15, 2023 Update

Members of CUPE Local 53 FT have ratified the collective agreement proposed by the employer. Of the votes cast 64% agreed to the proposal.

November 12, 2023 Update

An in-person ratification vote has been scheduled for Tuesday November 14 at 2:00pm at the General Sikorski Hall at 1551 Stevenson Road North in Oshawa.

Detailed information on the tentative agreement will be provided and a ratification vote will be held. All

October 29, 2023 Update

FT Members have been on strike since October 14th. There has been not bargaining update since October 11th. We hope to get back to the bargaining table soon.

October 11, 2023 Update

We are back at the bargaining table on October 11th & October 12th. Please keep an eye on the website and your email for updates.

September 19, 2023 Update

The Corporation of the Town of Whitby has asked for a No Board report tonight. This is regrettable as we at CUPE 53 remain committed to finding a resolution to the outstanding issues and negotiate a fair contract.

September 18, 2023 Update

Full Time negotiations are still underway, with another day scheduled for September 19, and we are looking at booking additional dates.

September 8, 2023 Update

We are back at the bargaining table on Monday September 11th with the Conciliator. Please keep an eye on the website and your email for updates.

September 8, 2023 Update

Congratulations and thank you from your CUPE 53 executive for providing us with a 100% strike mandate! This is a very strong message to the employer that a 1% per year offer and a table full of concessions is not acceptable to CUPE 53 workers.

August 30, 2023 Update

A Negotiations Update and Strike Vote is scheduled for Wed. Sept. 6th OR Thurs. Sept. 7th (2 meeting dates).Both sessions are at 5pm at Unifor Local 222 Hall at 1425 Philip Murray Ave, Oshawa. The sessions are person only. Please attend only ONE session.

February 5, 2023 Update

Notice to Bargain has been filed for Full Time Collective Bargaining