OCHU * CUPE

Conference for Contracted-Out Hospital Bargaining Units
2025-10-21 19:00 - 2025-10-23 12:00 (America/Toronto) | TORONTO AIRPORT HOLIDAY INN, 970 Dixon Rd, REXDALE, ONTARIO, M9W 1J9, Canada
Oct 21st, 7:00pm – October 23rd at 12:00pm
$25/per person
Holiday Inn Toronto International Airport 970 Dixon Road Toronto, ON Canada M9W 1J9
$169/Room with We Travel:
https://wetravel.eventsair.com/ochu-contracting-out-meeting-october-2025/onlinebookings/Site/Register

AI and Robotics Conference
2025-11-18 15:00 - 2025-11-20 17:00
AI and Robotics Conference 2025 ENNOV 19 – 20, 2025 / $350 PER PARTICIPANT
Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites
Registration Nov 18, 2025, 3:00 – 5:00 pm to
Nov 19, 8:00 am
Conference starts Nov 19, 9:00 am
Bedroom booking link: https://wetravel.eventsair.com/ochu-ai-conference-m-v2sa5sh—nov-2025/onlinebookings
Locals can send as many delegates as they wish
AI and Robotics Conference 2025 EN

Nursing Ratios Conference
2025-12-01 09:00 - 15:00 | ZOOM
We will be discussing nurse to patient ratios over ZOOM. All CUPE members are welcome!
When: Dec 1, 2025 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Eastern Time
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/eGN89jpESx-zoOUGqB8Zcg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Collective Agreement Ratification Information Sessions
2025-12-03 - 2025-12-05
Come Join the bargaining team for membership information sessions on the recently Bargained collective agreement.
WHEN:

December 3rd, 5:00 PM EST
December 4th, 8:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM EST
December 5th, 8:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM EST

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Introduction to the Central Bargaining Agreement
2026-01-22 08:00 - 2026-01-23 17:00 | ZOOM

MPP Rally - Stratford - Matthew Rae
2026-02-03 10:00 - 11:00

MPP Rally - Cobourg - David Piccini
2026-02-17 10:00 - 11:00

MPP Rally - Hamilton - Neil Lumsden
2026-02-19 11:00 - 12:00

MPP Rally - Peterborough - Dave Smith
2026-02-23 10:00 - 11:00

MPP Rally - Brockville - Steve Clark
2026-02-25 10:00 - 11:00

MPP Rally - Ottawa/Carlton - George Darouze
2026-02-26 10:00 - 11:00

MPP Rally - Northbay - Vic Fedeli
2026-02-27 10:00 - 11:00

MPP Rally - Toronto - Doug Ford
2026-03-02 10:00 - 11:00

MPP Rally - Pembroke - Billy Denault
2026-03-03 10:00 - 11:00

2026 Annual Convention
2026-04-27 19:00 - 2026-05-01 17:00 | Valhalla Hotel & Conference Centre, 1 Valhalla Inn Rd, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6J1, Canada

Cruelty Free Coffee-Day
2026-05-06 08:00 - 13:00 | PRHC Parking Lot
In appreciation of the diligent, hard-working and heavily exploited staff at the PRHC Tim Hortons & Cafeteria, CUPE is providing free coffee & muffins to all PRHC employees, patients, & visitors.

PSW ZOOM CALL
2026-05-06 19:00 - 20:30 | ZOOM

PSW Rally
2026-05-19 10:30 - 12:00 | Doug Ford’s Constituency Office, 964 Albion Road, Toronto, Ontario, M9V 1A7, Canada
Please help protest regulation of personal support workers that denies them the basic rights accorded every other profession in Ontario!

REGISTRATION CLOSED!!! Steward Introduction to the CUPE Central Agreement
2026-05-21 08:00 - 2026-05-22 17:00 | ZOOM
OCHU is pleased to once again offer our two-day Steward Introduction to the CUPE Central Agreement workshop.

This interactive session, taking place May 21–22 via Zoom, is designed to strengthen your understanding of the Central Agreement and build the practical skills needed to confidently support members in your workplace. Participants will gain valuable insights on key provisions of the central language, learn effective approaches to handling common issues, and connect with other stewards from across our sector.

Whether you are new to the steward role or looking to refresh your knowledge, this workshop provides a solid foundation and practical tools you can immediately apply.

Please find the registration forms for the May 21–22 session attached. We encourage you to register early, as space may be limited.

If you have any questions or require additional information, please feel free to contact Kevin Cook at kevincook@ochu.on.ca.

Rally at St. Joe's Charlton Site Against the Hospital Cuts
2026-05-22 11:30 - 13:00 | St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, 50 Charlton Ave E, Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 1Y3, Canada

CUPE Ontario Convention
2026-05-27 09:00 - 2026-05-30 17:00 | Sheraton Centre Richmond Hill, 123 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 2M9, Canada
In accordance with Article 4 of the Constitution, you are hereby notified that the 62nd Annual CUPE Ontario Convention will convene on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, and will conclude on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Sheraton Center Toronto, located at 123 Queen Street West, Toronto. Sector Caucuses will be held on May 26, 2026.

RALLY AGAINST HOSPITAL CUTS AT CENTENARY HOSPITAL SCARBOROUGH
2026-06-01 10:30 - 13:00 | CENTENARY HOSPITAL SCARBOROUGH, 2867 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough, Ontario, M1E 4B9, Canada

OCHU Legal Conference
2026-06-03 09:00 - 2026-06-04 17:00 | Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel and Suites, 5875 Airport Road, Missisauga, Ontario, L4V 1N1, Canada
Registration Form

Fiscal Advisory Committee Workshops - NORTH BAY
2026-06-08 09:00 - 16:00 | CUPE 139 OFFICE, 128 McIntyre St W, North Bay, Ontario, P1B 1X4, Canada

Fiscal Advisory Committee Workshops - Stratford
2026-06-11 09:00 - 16:00 | THE ARDEN PARK HOTEL, 552 Ontario St, Stratford, Ontario, N5A 3J3, Canada

Fiscal Advisory Committee Workshops - Oshawa
2026-06-12 09:00 - 16:00 | IBEW Hall, 1001 Ritson Rd S, Oshawa, L1H 4G5, Canada

Fiscal Advisory Committee Workshops - Hamilton
2026-06-15 09:00 - 16:00 | STEELWORKERS HALL, 1031 Barton St E,, Hamilton, ON, L8L 3E3, Canada

Fiscal Advisory Committee Workshops - Kingston
2026-06-17 09:00 - 16:00 | CUPE LOCAL 1974 HALL, 680 Innovation Dr, Kingston, ON, K7K 7E7, Canada

Fiscal Advisory Committee Workshops - Kenora
2026-07-07 09:00 - 16:00 | KENORA AREA OFFICE, 308 2nd St S, Kenora, ON, P9N 1T9, Canada

MPP Rally - Kenora - Greg Rickford
2026-07-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Constituency Office – Kenora, 610 Lakeview Drive, Suite B, Kenora, ON, P9N 3P7, Canada
