April 27, 2015 Hello Brothers and Sisters, I met with Sandra Walker to discuss how things are progressing with negotiations. Here is what she had to say;  Bargaining is moving along,  There are currently 6 dates set aside for Bargaining with the Employer,  The conciliator will be in attendance on April 28th,  Additional dates will be set as needed,  The bargaining committee remains committed to negotiating a fair collective agreement. Bargaining Support Committee Update Your Bargaining Support Committee is working diligently with the 5167 Executive to prepare for any potential strike/ lockout. Currently we are working on updating membership lists, determining prime picket locations, laying out action plans and getting membership support teams in place. We are still working on pulling together our resources to secure a strong team, so if anyone interested in joining the Bargaining Support Committee please let us know by emailing bargaining@cupe5167.org. Picket Captain Training For those interested in volunteering to be a PICKET CAPTAIN, we are looking at holding training mid-May; more information to come soon. If you haven’t already let us signed up and wish to volunteer, send us an email to bargaining@cupe5167.org. Questions and Answers We’ve been receiving some questions about what happens during a strike/ lock-out. We have put together a Question & Answer pamphlet that will hopefully answer common inquiries associated with strike action. http://cupe5167.org/files/2015/02/STRIKE-INFORMATION.pdf Strike Registration Form In order to participate in Picket Duty, each 5167 member must be registered with the Local. Please take a few minutes to fill out the Strike Registration Form as soon as possible so we can update our files to ensure the transition into strike mode be as smooth as possible. http://cupe5167.org/files/2015/02/CUPE-5167-CITY-UNIT-Sign-Up-Sheet.pdf You can return the completed forms to the CUPE 5167 office (818 King St. E); or give your form to a workplace steward or one of the Bargaining Support Committee Members who will get your form to us. We need to send a message loud and clear to our employer that we will protect what we have and fight for what we deserve. We will do this TOGETHER! In Solidarity, Loretta Marshall Bargaining Support Coordinator, on behalf of your CUPE 5167 City Unit Bargaining Support Committee For updates on what’s going on at Local 5167 Check out our website at www.cupe5167.org Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CUPELocal5167 Email the executive directly http://cupe5167.org/contact-us/ Follow us on Twitter @5167President and @CUPElocal5167