Bargaining a first contract is often a slow, challenging process CUPE 5439 negotiations began in fall 2019 and continued throughout 2020. Due to a bargaining impasse, we are now heading into
arbitration, starting with the first hearing on March 5, 2021. Bargaining a first contract is challenging. Things often move slowly. But it’s worth the time to negotiate a strong first agreement that solidifies the rights of workers, through fair compensation and decent working conditions. As the largest health care union in Ontario, CUPE has a wealth of experience in negotiating strong contracts that raise standards for workers. We represent more than 45,000 members in the hospital sector alone. These CUPE members include you, the120 members of CUPE 5439 at the University Health Network (UHN)’s Hillcrest Activation Centre, and nearly 4,000 staff at other UHN hospital sites.
For more information on the Bargaining Process, please open the link below.