CUPE Local 2318

10/16/2026

Take a minute to support our colleagues in Thunder Bay. Libraries and library workers are important to a healthy society.

Show your support for striking Public Library workers, and like and share this image.

Then take a moment to tell the Library Board: No more concessions. Fair deal now.

Send your email here: https://cupe.ca/campaign/thunder-bay-public-library-workers-need-our-help

Thunder Bay and District Labour Council CUPE SCFP CUPE Ontario CUPE 87 Lise Vaugeois Toronto Public Library Workers Union Local 4948 CUPE 3565: Ajax Public Library Workers

06/25/2026

Ten years ago today, Essex County Library workers began their historic, record-breaking 231 day strike.
231 days with some of the strongest, funniest, kindest, bad ass-y brothers and sisters any union member could have, who showed every day that solidarity is a verb. It's something you DO!

04/28/2026

Today, we remember the workers who never made it home.

On the National Day of Mourning, we honour those who lost their lives, were injured, or made ill on the job and we recommit to the fight for safer workplaces.

Every name is a life. Every loss was preventable.

We will continue to organize, speak out, and hold employers and governments accountable, because every worker deserves to come home safe.

🕯️ Mourn the dead. Fight for the living.

03/13/2026

CUPE 543 – City of Windsor Indoor Workers
In 2005, Windsor became the first city in Ontario and the second city in Canada (after Calgary) to establish a 311 service. In late 2025, the City of Windsor notified CUPE 543 that it plans to contract out the entire 311 Department.

On March 11, the employer even made a post on its Facebook celebrating the work that CUPE 543 members perform — yet is moving forward with contracting out those very jobs. Where’s the respect?

Please take a moment to sign the petition and help keep these jobs in-house: Windsor Calls - 311 Answers

Solidarity matters. ✊

https://cupe.on.ca/windsor-calls-311-answers/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQgV9ZjbGNrBCBXyWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHmPTiEbaWQuQvAXYnw_Ca2uO03JeZL4zI_Ls-w3YtnAVQozJWR9rSGY2piWK_aem_g5YpqutP3I_IVp8uad2crg

Windsor’s 311 operators are the friendly, knowledgeable voices that help residents connect with vital services every day. They know our streets, neighbourhoods, and communities – because they live here.

03/13/2026

Community Living Windsor workers deserve fair, lasting wages.
After walking away from the bargaining table, the employer is trying to force a final offer vote that fails to deliver the long-term wage increases workers need to survive.
Let’s show the members of CUPE Local 2345 that they’re not fighting alone. Join us at Nikki’s Pizza Truck in Windsor to chat with the bargaining team, National Rep Cathy Barrett alongside CUPE Ontario President, Fred Hahn for a solidarity event!
📆: March 14, 2026
📍: 2780 Howard Ave., Windsor, ON
🕖: 2PM-3PM

12/26/2025

CUPE Local 2318 members & Essex County Library came together this holiday season to collect non-perishables for foodbanks across Essex County.
In addition, Local 2318 donated $100 giftcards to our various foodbanks.
Our entire membership wishes everyone a happy and safe Christmas and New Year!

12/05/2025

Local 2318 members came together to provide warmth to people in need, collecting 34 coats, 28 hoodies and jackets and 3 big bags of hats, scarves, and mittens for Windsor-Essex HART Hub.
Remember we are also holding a food drive! Just bring your non-perishable items to any branch of the Essex County Library from now until December 20th!

11/25/2025

Hey Everyone! Essex County Library Workers CUPE Local 2318 in conjunction with the Essex County Library are holding a food drive!
Bring any non-perishable items to your local branch of the ECL and we will distribute to local foodbanks in each municipality. The drive runs from November 17 - December 20.

11/02/2025

This weekend CUPE Local 2318 Executive members, Lori Wightman and Zoe Mastellotto attended a viewing of The Librarians documentary as part of the Windsor International Film Festival.

An important film documenting the recent attacks on intellectual freedom through book bans and the librarians standing up and fighting back. See it if you get the chance! And as always, support your local libraries!

04/24/2023

2318 Green Team tree planters for 2023 🌳🌳