Libraries are vital parts of our schools, communities, and post-secondary institutions. It’s library workers that are the heart of our libraries, providing Service For Everyone to empower the people they support! Join us in celebrating library workers in your local or community throughout October. Sign up to receive customizable resources to shine a spotlight on the contributions of library workers and the incredible value of library work.
Learn more about Canadian Library Month
CUPE members are encouraged to honour the survivors of the residential school system by wearing orange shirts on September 30. This commemoration is the idea of Phyllis Jack Webstad, herself a residential school survivor.
Learn more about Orange Shirt Day
Inspired by the story of residential school survivor Phyllis (Jack) Webstad from the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation, people across Canada have commemorated September 30 as Orange Shirt Day since 2013, and now also mark the day as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Learn more about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Dear Member,
Our Union is built on your voice. To ensure we are serving you effectively, the CUPE Alberta Division is reviewing its internal structure to make sure it matches our membership’s reality.
We invite you to participate in the Governance Review Survey and share your perspective in how our leadership should be structured. Please click on the link below to access the survey and review Resolution 2026-20, which was passed by the membership at Convention 2026.
Governance Review Survey Link: https://surveys-sondages.limesurvey.net/611471?lang=en
For your convenience, we have also attached a QR Code.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jason Fenske directly at: gvp.south@cupeab.org.
In solidarity,
Shawna Zillman
International Literacy Day is observed globally on 8th September every year. The day spread awareness about the importance of literacy for individuals, communities, and societies and the need for intensified efforts towards more literate societies.
Learn more about International Literacy Day
In Canada, Labour Day is celebrated on the first Monday of September and is a federal statutory holiday. For the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), it is a day to celebrate the achievements of its over 750,000 members and to advocate for workers’ rights.
The local will support the attendance of 2 members!
You can use the QR code on the posters to go directly to the registration page, or register here:
Calgary Pride Parade Registration – https://actionnetwork.org/events/cupe-alberta-calgary-pride-parade/