2025 CUPE Convention - Toronto - Tuesday October 7, 2025
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Release Date: 10/08/2025
What is going on with the UCP? Separate question. What is going on with Recalls?
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My take on the Alberta politics. Wow.
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The spectacular uniform.
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Lets talk about the uniform clauses.
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December 2025 No Quorum. :(
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We will have elections starting in the new year. If you have your meetings in you will be eligible. With the upcoming meeting being a bargaining year, it will be a big election I am sure of it.
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Come to the Open House
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Dec 5, 2025. 4pm - 8pm. Should be a great time. Online meetnigs are still not on the table. Not sure it will happen in 2026. Call the hall and let them know you want online meetings.
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HSA Claim using Health and Dental Premiums. Update.
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Go to if you are interested in seeing the video that matches with this episode. Claiming your HSA is easy and many don't know how to even do it. With the welness account coming figuring out how much you want to place in either account is important in maximizing your benefits with the employer. It has been a while since the last video on this. Many have picked up how to do this and I am very happy to see people getting what they can out of their benefits. The app doesn't work just yet, but the website is checked and verified. Search HSA H&DP WA 2025 on youtube to find the video.
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COVID Shot Confirmed Covered by Greenshield
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I got my shot, and not even out of pocket. $119.89 at Costco. If you want it, you can know it was covered by a member with level 2 extended health coverage. Shame on the UCP for not covering it, but the employer has stepped up to the plate and covered it through the metrics availiable. Greenshield will pay for it without you even paying out of pocket. It's not 100% so be prepared for a small fee.
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What is a General Strike. Why should you care.
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What happens when a government decides to stream roll through bad bills? You get a bunch of people talking recall and Gernal Strikes. What does that mean. In order for a general strike to even mean anything a bunch more industry and people have to get on board. Do we have it at this point? I don't know, but I am not sure we do. We need to get there and the UCP might be what we need to push it to a go level.
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COVID Shot Covered by Greenshield Level 2.
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Only if you want it. Dependents welcome as well. It is unclear if you will have to get a perscription, but my information is that if you have level 2 coverage you will be able to get the covid booster or shot covered for resonable and customary charges. This is just another area that your benefits are making it easier to get the things the UCP won't cover. Changes to your MEBAC Benefit Plan in 2026 You told us you wanted more flexibility in your wellness options, and we listened! The City and the Municipal Employees Benefit Association of Calgary (MEBAC) and are excited to share some...
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2025 CUPE Convention - Toronto - Thursday October 10, 2025 Final Day - My thoughts.
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The final day of Convention. My thoughts.
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2025 CUPE Convention - Toronto - Thursday October 9, 2025
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Lots of business was done, and lots of emotions were had. CUPE convention was a great experience even from my desk in Alberta as I watched it online.
info_outlineChallenge the chair!!! Happened again. Overall a great day of convention business.