🎉 Welcome Back! Let’s Start the 2025–2026 School Year Strong

Hello Educational Assistants, Designated Early Childhood Educators, and LINC/ESL Instructors,

Welcome to the 2025–2026 school year! CUPE Local 5200 is excited to have you back. Whether you’re continuing in a familiar role or starting something new, this year is full of promise—and you are a big part of what makes our schools and programs successful.

Your compassion, dedication, and professionalism are the backbone of our school communities. Thank you for everything you do!

✨ A Year of Possibility, Unity & Growth

Let’s begin this year by recommitting to supporting one another—as coworkers, as union members, and as people with lives outside of work. We all carry responsibilities beyond our jobs, so let’s move through the year with kindness, empathy, and patience. A simple act of care can go a long way.

🛠️ Bargaining Year Ahead – Stay Connected

While our collective agreements remain in effect until August 31, 2026, this is a bargaining year, and your awareness and involvement are vital.

✅ If your school or site does not have a steward, please consider stepping into that role. Stewards are crucial to keeping communication flowing and ensuring member voices are heard. Check out the CUPE Local 5200 Notice Board in the staffroom at your work site!
🗣️ Have questions or want to learn more? Reach out to your Unit VP- email addresses on the contact page!
Open communication keeps everyone informed, protected, and empowered.

📅 We’ll be sending you a CUPE Local 5200 calendar with all key dates, including General Membership Meetings and upcoming social events. Come out and connect with your fellow members!

🌐 Stay Informed – Stay Empowered

Please take a moment to:

🔗 Visit our website regularly for updates, news, meeting notices, and resources: You’re already here!!!
👉 https://5200.cupe.ca

📧 Not receiving union updates to your personal email?
Contact us right away—it’s vital that we have up-to-date contact information for every member, especially heading into bargaining.

We’re stronger together. Let’s make this a year filled with connection, advocacy, and meaningful progress. You are valued, your work matters, and your union is here for you.

In solidarity,
CUPE Local 5200 Executive Team
📞 905-876-4222 – see contact page for extension #’s
🌐 https://5200.cupe.ca