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Open letter to UPP (University Pension Plan) to notify them of the following motions adopted by our members to implement an immediate screen on any new investments in oil and gas and to announce a rapid timeline for complete divestment from the oil and gas industry.  Read the joint statement with USW Local 1998 and

Statement from the Executive Committee of USW Local 1998 on the University of Toronto’s Notice of Trespass Dated May 24, 2024 at 4:05 p.m.: The Executive Committee of USW Local 1998 expresses its deep disappointment with the University of Toronto for its decision to issue a notice of trespass to the participants in the St.

The Executive Committee of USW Local 1998 restates its call for an immediate ceasefire in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, an immediate end to the blockade of Gaza and the immediate and the safe return of all hostages and civilians being held in detention without charge. The Executive Committee also restates its condemnation of all forms of

A FIRST CONTRACT FOR UTM RESIDENCE DONS! The contract has been ratified on Friday April 26, 2024.  Review the ratification highlights package  

Election 2024 USW Local 1998 Elections for United Steelworkers Local 1998 Executive Committee and Unit positions take place once every three years. In 2024, on-campus polling stations ran on April 15, 2024, and online voting was open between April 16, 2024, and April 18, 2024. All Local 1998 members in good standing were eligible to

The University of Toronto Schools Tentative agreement was ratified on April 16, 2024.  You can review the Collective Bargaining Ratification Highlight package here.

Election 2024 Candidates for Trustee and Guide Positions   Trustee Position Candidates 3 positions available Andrea Burton Aziz El Mejouby Fatima Ijaz Rabia Nasir Nik Redman Guide Position Candidates 1 position available Christine Beckermann Katrina Marshall Meet Your Candidates ANDREA BURTON Candidate for Local 1998 Trustee I have been able to put my 10+ years

Election 2024 USW Local 1998 Elections for United Steelworkers Local 1998 Executive Committee and Unit positions will be held in-person on April 15, 2024. Those members who do not vote in-person will receive an electronic ballot via e-mail from info@usw1998.ca allowing them to vote online between April 16, 2024, and April 18, 2024. All Local

The U of T Casual Tentative agreement was ratified on February 28, 2024.    You can review the Collective Bargaining Ratification Highlight package here.