📣 CUPE 4700 General Membership Meeting
🗓 Date: March 24, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Just Johns – Pizza and Wings
2005 Main St N, Jarvis, ON N0A 1J0
Join us in person or online!
This is your union and your voice matters. General Membership Meetings are where important decisions are made, updates are shared, and members have the opportunity to ask questions and stay informed about workplace issues, bargaining preparation, and local initiatives.
🍕 Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided for in-person attendees.
Zoom Meeting Details
Your participation and engagement are important as we continue to work together on behalf of our membership.
We look forward to seeing you there.
📣 CUPE 4700 Special Membership Meeting – Norfolk County Members
Nomination for Bargaining Committee
🗓 Date: April 21, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 79
200 West St, Simcoe, ON N3Y 1S8
This meeting is for Norfolk County members to nominate candidates for the Bargaining Committee for Norfolk County. The Bargaining Committee plays a critical role in negotiating your collective agreement and advocating for fair wages, benefits, and working conditions.
Be part of the democratic process. Put your name forward or nominate a co-worker who you believe will represent members with strength and integrity.
🍕 Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
📣 CUPE 4700 Special Membership Meeting – Norfolk County Members
Bargaining Committee Elections
🗓 Date: May 12, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 79
200 West St, Simcoe, ON N3Y 1S8
Norfolk County members will vote to elect their Bargaining Committee representatives.
Your vote determines who sits at the bargaining table and speaks on your behalf. Strong representation begins with member engagement. Make your voice count.
🍕 Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
Together we are stronger.
An informed and engaged membership builds a stronger collective agreement.
📣 CUPE 4700 Executive Meeting
🗓 Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
🕛 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Virtual
📣 CUPE 4700 General Membership Meeting
🗓 Date: May 26, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: To Be Determined
Join us in person or online!
This is your union and your voice matters. General Membership Meetings are where important decisions are made, updates are shared, and members have the opportunity to ask questions and stay informed about workplace issues, bargaining preparation, and local initiatives.
🍕 Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided for in-person attendees.
📣 CUPE 4700 Executive Meeting
🗓 Date: Thursday September 10, 2026
🕛 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Virtual
📣 CUPE 4700 General Membership Meeting
🗓 Date: Tuesday September 15th, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: To Be Determined
Join us in person or online!
This is your union and your voice matters. General Membership Meetings are where important decisions are made, updates are shared, and members have the opportunity to ask questions and stay informed about workplace issues, bargaining preparation, and local initiatives.
🍕 Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided for in-person attendees.
📣 CUPE 4700 Executive Meeting
🗓 Date: Thursday November 12, 2026
🕛 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Virtual
📣 CUPE 4700 General Membership Meeting
🗓 Date: Tuesday November 17th, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: To Be Determined
Join us in person or online!
This is your union and your voice matters. General Membership Meetings are where important decisions are made, updates are shared, and members have the opportunity to ask questions and stay informed about workplace issues, bargaining preparation, and local initiatives.
🍕 Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided for in-person attendees.
🎄 CUPE 4700 Christmas Party 🎄
📅 Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: To Be Determined
✨ Join us in person for an evening of celebration, connection, and holiday cheer!
Union Discounts:
CUPE Links:
Learn more about your pension rights:
Labour, Human Rights, Health & Safety, Etc.:
- Ontario Federation of Labour
- Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
- Worker’s Health and Safety Centre
- Ontario Ministry of Labour
- Ontario Human Rights Commission
- Canadian Labour Congress
- Grievance Settlement Board
CUPE 4700 Forms
CUPE 4700 – Health & Safety
Protecting our members every day
Health & Safety Committee Representatives
Norfolk County
- Chris Kindy
- Russ Cudney
- Vicki Rutherford
- Laugher Boughner
Haldimand County
- Dan Reichheld
- Victoria Forbes
- Grant Dicker
- Kevin Muller
- Nicole Pereira
- Eric Whyte
- Mark Loney
- Jordan Higgins
- Carter Ashworth
Legislation
Workplace health and safety is governed by the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
Reference: OHSA for more information.
WSIB Representatives (Level 1 & 2)
Norfolk County
- Chris Kindy
- Russ Cudney
- Vicki Rutherford
- Angela Fehrman
Haldimand County
- Jason Cole
- Jamie McCrea
- Carlton Hill
Joint Job Evaluation Committee (JJEC)
The JJEC ensures pay equity across all jobs in the bargaining unit.
Key Points:
- Evaluates jobs based on position value, not the individual
- Decisions are made internally; not compared to outside jobs
Factors Used:
- Knowledge & Experience
- Judgment & Mental Effort
- Physical Activity & Dexterity
- Accountability & Supervision
- Contacts & Working Conditions
CUPE 4700 Representatives
Norfolk County: Russell Cudney, Chris Kindy, Theo Karagias, Nicole Boyd-Cudney, Angela Fehrman, Andrea Personnic
Haldimand County: Tyler Smith, Grant Dicker, Cheryl Whittle, Ashley Young
Job Re-Evaluation:
- Get JJEC form from HR
- Complete form in your own words
- Review with your supervisor
- Submit to HR
- JJEC evaluates and reports
- HR issues Decision of Rating
Pay Band Changes:
- Move Down: Wage unchanged; position red-circled
- Move Up: Higher rate applied; retroactive to submission
Grievances
Definition:
A grievance is a violation of:
- Collective Agreement
- Ontario Human Rights Code
- OHSA
- Labour Relations Act
Process:
- Contact Steward
- Escalate to Site Chair
- Formal grievance if unresolved
- President & VP involvement if needed
Types: Individual | Group | Policy/Union
Duty to Accommodate
Purpose:
Adjust workplace conditions to remove barriers, up to undue hardship.
Examples:
- Modified duties or schedules
- Adjusted workspaces
- Flexible productivity expectations
Responsibilities:
- Employer: Initiate, make inquiries, act proactively
- Employee: Disclose limitations, cooperate, accept accommodations
- Union: Represent, participate, balance members’ rights
Undue Hardship:
- Ends when worker is accommodated or hardship is reached
- Factors: Cost, safety, collective agreement, impact on others, organization size
Enforcing Your Rights
CUPE members can enforce accommodation rights via grievance and arbitration.
CUPE members across Canada have secured successful accommodations consistently.
