Resources

Collective agreements

Your collective agreement sets out your rights and responsibilities at work.  If you have any concerns about your treatment, please talk to your steward or a member of the executive.

 

Bylaws

Our bylaws set out the rules for how our local democratically elects our representatives, and how it is run.

Please click the link below to see our By Laws.

Benefits

If your collective agreement has benefits negotiated, you can provide easy access to the provider's page(s) here, along with a simple explanation of what is and isn't covered.

They also have an app you can download right onto your phone! Just go to your App Store or Google Play to search and download to start using today!

Another Great Way to Save on Everyday things is through our Affiliation with UnionSavings!

  • Union Savings – Canada’s only not-for-profit, union-run, members’ benefit program – is available to all CUPE 256 members!

With more than 190 participating unions and almost three million individual members, Union Savings leverages its strength in numbers to negotiate savings and discounts, exclusive to Canadian union members and their families. Members have instant access to great deals like travel, electronics, wellness, and more. Taking part is easy! Simply register for a new account on the Union Savings' website and select “CUPE” as your union and "256" as your local! After signing up, you’ll have access to all discounts immediately and dedicated online and phone support through Union Savings.

Pensions

Most CUPE 256 members have pensions bargained and provided through the OMERS pension plan.  If you have questions about your eligibility or have a problem and can't get a good answer from the employer, talk to your steward or a member of the executive.