Notice to Members CUPE Local 815.1 recently won an important arbitration about call-back pay. The case involved a member who was off work between scheduled shifts when the employer called and asked him to cover a shift because another employee was sick. The employer paid regular wages for the shift, but the Union argued that the member should have received double-time call-back pay under the collective agreement. The Arbitration Board agreed with the Union. The Board found t

Happy Nurses Week to the incredible nurses of CUPE 815! 💜 This week, we celebrate and recognize the compassion, dedication, professionalism, and strength that nurses bring to their patients, coworkers, and communities every single day. Thank you for the care you provide, the challenges you face with resilience, and the difference you make in the lives of so many. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and your commitment continues to inspire all of us. We see you. We apprecia

Notice to Members Elections At our April 2026 General Membership Meeting, we held nominations for Local 815's Committees. This election is open to all Local 815 members. Committee Nominee Member Engagement (3 Members) Colleen Mackie Jen Begley Krista Stanojevic Wendy Smith Budget (1 member) Renato Ragosta Colleen Mackie Amy Grubich Bylaw (3 members) Colleen Mackie Renato Ragosta Daniel Jaksic Wendy Smith Education (3 members) Amy Grubich Sha

Notice to Members Our elected union representatives play an important role in advocating for both our members and the public health care system. Together, they support members in the workplace, help uphold our collective agreement, and ensure concerns are heard and addressed. Beyond the workplace, this group also advocates for strong public health care, safe staffing levels, and adequate funding so patients and communities receive the care they deserve. Working collectively