CUPE 5524
@cupe5524.bsky.social
CUPE5524 representing TAs/RAs and Sessional Instructors at the University of Waterloo!
Check out our links: https://linktr.ee/cupe5524
Check out our links: https://linktr.ee/cupe5524
Our next General Members Meeting is TOMORROW NIGHT! 🫵 Be there 🫵
November 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Our next General Members Meeting is TOMORROW NIGHT! 🫵 Be there 🫵
Things are coming down to the wire, WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Whether it is signing a petition, doing outreach, sending emails, attending meetings, or having your voice heard at our GMMs, we need you now more than ever!
Want to get involved? Send a message, email us, or check out the links in our bio!
Want to get involved? Send a message, email us, or check out the links in our bio!
November 13, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Things are coming down to the wire, WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Whether it is signing a petition, doing outreach, sending emails, attending meetings, or having your voice heard at our GMMs, we need you now more than ever!
Want to get involved? Send a message, email us, or check out the links in our bio!
Want to get involved? Send a message, email us, or check out the links in our bio!
Unions, at their core, are for the workers. While some think that a union will protect their own workers at the cost of others, this not true. Every wage increase, every safety addition, every added vacation day benefits ALL workers. Learn more at the link in our bio!
November 6, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Unions, at their core, are for the workers. While some think that a union will protect their own workers at the cost of others, this not true. Every wage increase, every safety addition, every added vacation day benefits ALL workers. Learn more at the link in our bio!
📣MEETING TIME📣
We have a special meeting happening TODAY! This is a big one, where we will discuss strike readiness, and what YOU can do to support your fellow students.
Check your emails and register at the link provided! We will see you there!
We have a special meeting happening TODAY! This is a big one, where we will discuss strike readiness, and what YOU can do to support your fellow students.
Check your emails and register at the link provided! We will see you there!
November 5, 2025 at 1:29 PM
📣MEETING TIME📣
We have a special meeting happening TODAY! This is a big one, where we will discuss strike readiness, and what YOU can do to support your fellow students.
Check your emails and register at the link provided! We will see you there!
We have a special meeting happening TODAY! This is a big one, where we will discuss strike readiness, and what YOU can do to support your fellow students.
Check your emails and register at the link provided! We will see you there!
📣 NEW ARTICLE OUT NOW ON IMPRINT 📣
“The union really is just us — the TAs, RAs, and sessionals who keep UW running.”
But UW’s been stalling. And we’re done waiting. We have launched an E-Action calling for fair wages and respect — and anyone can sign.
Link in our bio, go read and sign!
“The union really is just us — the TAs, RAs, and sessionals who keep UW running.”
But UW’s been stalling. And we’re done waiting. We have launched an E-Action calling for fair wages and respect — and anyone can sign.
Link in our bio, go read and sign!
October 16, 2025 at 7:16 PM
📣 NEW ARTICLE OUT NOW ON IMPRINT 📣
“The union really is just us — the TAs, RAs, and sessionals who keep UW running.”
But UW’s been stalling. And we’re done waiting. We have launched an E-Action calling for fair wages and respect — and anyone can sign.
Link in our bio, go read and sign!
“The union really is just us — the TAs, RAs, and sessionals who keep UW running.”
But UW’s been stalling. And we’re done waiting. We have launched an E-Action calling for fair wages and respect — and anyone can sign.
Link in our bio, go read and sign!
It's a common misunderstanding that unions are led by outsiders, that some union elites at a national office control everything.
This is, factually, not true. Unions are fundamentally democratic. Every single decision, every discussion, every post, every item are voted on by YOU, the members.
This is, factually, not true. Unions are fundamentally democratic. Every single decision, every discussion, every post, every item are voted on by YOU, the members.
October 3, 2025 at 5:18 PM
It's a common misunderstanding that unions are led by outsiders, that some union elites at a national office control everything.
This is, factually, not true. Unions are fundamentally democratic. Every single decision, every discussion, every post, every item are voted on by YOU, the members.
This is, factually, not true. Unions are fundamentally democratic. Every single decision, every discussion, every post, every item are voted on by YOU, the members.
Today’s the day! 🎉 The University tried to block us from Orientation — but we’re showing up anyway. Let’s make it clear: our union is here, and we’re growing stronger.
Bring a friend, bring your questions, and come be part of building our first contract.
📍 Location: Silver Lake, Waterloo Park
Bring a friend, bring your questions, and come be part of building our first contract.
📍 Location: Silver Lake, Waterloo Park
September 8, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Today’s the day! 🎉 The University tried to block us from Orientation — but we’re showing up anyway. Let’s make it clear: our union is here, and we’re growing stronger.
Bring a friend, bring your questions, and come be part of building our first contract.
📍 Location: Silver Lake, Waterloo Park
Bring a friend, bring your questions, and come be part of building our first contract.
📍 Location: Silver Lake, Waterloo Park
It’s not healthy, it’s not sustainable, and it’s not what a world-class university does.
Please, send a message to UW administration and show your support for the university’s academic workers in CUPE 5524.
It’s time for a fair first contract.
#uwaterloo #universityofwaterloo #cupe
Please, send a message to UW administration and show your support for the university’s academic workers in CUPE 5524.
It’s time for a fair first contract.
#uwaterloo #universityofwaterloo #cupe
September 3, 2025 at 9:03 PM
It’s not healthy, it’s not sustainable, and it’s not what a world-class university does.
Please, send a message to UW administration and show your support for the university’s academic workers in CUPE 5524.
It’s time for a fair first contract.
#uwaterloo #universityofwaterloo #cupe
Please, send a message to UW administration and show your support for the university’s academic workers in CUPE 5524.
It’s time for a fair first contract.
#uwaterloo #universityofwaterloo #cupe
Join us for the Ed Weidinger Memorial Labour Day Picnic TODAY. The event will be a celebration of workers, families, and community, at Waterloo Park near the Westmount Rd from 12 to 4 PM. All items will be sold for $1, with proceeds going to the United Way Waterloo Region Communities.
September 1, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Join us for the Ed Weidinger Memorial Labour Day Picnic TODAY. The event will be a celebration of workers, families, and community, at Waterloo Park near the Westmount Rd from 12 to 4 PM. All items will be sold for $1, with proceeds going to the United Way Waterloo Region Communities.
Make sure you join our Discord to get all updates on matters involving CUPE 5524 members FIRST!
Also, HUGE shoutout to the OrganizeUW team (pictured in this post) for getting us where we are today!
Also, HUGE shoutout to the OrganizeUW team (pictured in this post) for getting us where we are today!
August 27, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Make sure you join our Discord to get all updates on matters involving CUPE 5524 members FIRST!
Also, HUGE shoutout to the OrganizeUW team (pictured in this post) for getting us where we are today!
Also, HUGE shoutout to the OrganizeUW team (pictured in this post) for getting us where we are today!
It's official, the GSPA has told us NO, we cannot be at orientation. Apparently, "Orientation is not the appropriate venue." We STRONGLY disagree, and so: We are hosting our own orientation!
Monday, September 8th at 5pm, by Silver Lake! We will see you all there!
Monday, September 8th at 5pm, by Silver Lake! We will see you all there!
August 26, 2025 at 7:29 PM
It's official, the GSPA has told us NO, we cannot be at orientation. Apparently, "Orientation is not the appropriate venue." We STRONGLY disagree, and so: We are hosting our own orientation!
Monday, September 8th at 5pm, by Silver Lake! We will see you all there!
Monday, September 8th at 5pm, by Silver Lake! We will see you all there!
A MAJOR bargaining update came out just last night. This one is VERY important that you go read! So, check your emails, look for anything from CUPE5524!
#waterloo #cupe #universityofwaterloo
#waterloo #cupe #universityofwaterloo
August 20, 2025 at 5:07 PM
A MAJOR bargaining update came out just last night. This one is VERY important that you go read! So, check your emails, look for anything from CUPE5524!
#waterloo #cupe #universityofwaterloo
#waterloo #cupe #universityofwaterloo
HAPPENING TODAY! Rally Against Bill 5, at Waterloo Public Square, at 6:00 pm!
Bill 5, brought forwards by the Ford Government, seeks to grab significant amounts of power and put it into the hands of ONE PERSON. We cannot allow this, so protest TODAY!
Bill 5, brought forwards by the Ford Government, seeks to grab significant amounts of power and put it into the hands of ONE PERSON. We cannot allow this, so protest TODAY!
June 23, 2025 at 3:45 PM
HAPPENING TODAY! Rally Against Bill 5, at Waterloo Public Square, at 6:00 pm!
Bill 5, brought forwards by the Ford Government, seeks to grab significant amounts of power and put it into the hands of ONE PERSON. We cannot allow this, so protest TODAY!
Bill 5, brought forwards by the Ford Government, seeks to grab significant amounts of power and put it into the hands of ONE PERSON. We cannot allow this, so protest TODAY!
We're back with another CUPE5524 Myth vs Fact post! Today, let's talk about firing!
Unions exist to protect workers and ensure that ALL firings are JUSTIFIED. Unions project you from being fired without cause, and ensure that your job is SAFE.
Unions exist to protect workers and ensure that ALL firings are JUSTIFIED. Unions project you from being fired without cause, and ensure that your job is SAFE.
June 19, 2025 at 6:56 PM
We're back with another CUPE5524 Myth vs Fact post! Today, let's talk about firing!
Unions exist to protect workers and ensure that ALL firings are JUSTIFIED. Unions project you from being fired without cause, and ensure that your job is SAFE.
Unions exist to protect workers and ensure that ALL firings are JUSTIFIED. Unions project you from being fired without cause, and ensure that your job is SAFE.
Our GMM is coming TOMORROW! Want to join in? Check your emails or send us a DM! If you're a Sessional Instructor or Grad TA/RA (or were recently) at UW, we will make sure you can join!
June 16, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Our GMM is coming TOMORROW! Want to join in? Check your emails or send us a DM! If you're a Sessional Instructor or Grad TA/RA (or were recently) at UW, we will make sure you can join!
A bit late on posting it, but OUR BYLAWS HAVE OFFICIALLY BEEN PASSED! We are now able to operate to our fullest, and put our full energy into supporting YOU as your union. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to get us here!!! ❤️💛🖤
June 11, 2025 at 7:10 PM
A bit late on posting it, but OUR BYLAWS HAVE OFFICIALLY BEEN PASSED! We are now able to operate to our fullest, and put our full energy into supporting YOU as your union. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to get us here!!! ❤️💛🖤
We're back with another Myth vs Fact! This week, let's talk about dues!
All members of the union benefit from what is negotiated in their collective agreement and the professional representation provided by the union. These benefits are funded by the payment of union dues.
All members of the union benefit from what is negotiated in their collective agreement and the professional representation provided by the union. These benefits are funded by the payment of union dues.
June 9, 2025 at 5:53 PM
We're back with another Myth vs Fact! This week, let's talk about dues!
All members of the union benefit from what is negotiated in their collective agreement and the professional representation provided by the union. These benefits are funded by the payment of union dues.
All members of the union benefit from what is negotiated in their collective agreement and the professional representation provided by the union. These benefits are funded by the payment of union dues.
While it may go without saying, we at CUPE5524 are PROUD to announce that WE STAND WITH CUPE2073! This small group of workers has an outsized impact, delivering critical programs for thousands of Deaf and hard of hearing Ontarians. They deserve our support!
Link in bio to learn more!
Link in bio to learn more!
June 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM
While it may go without saying, we at CUPE5524 are PROUD to announce that WE STAND WITH CUPE2073! This small group of workers has an outsized impact, delivering critical programs for thousands of Deaf and hard of hearing Ontarians. They deserve our support!
Link in bio to learn more!
Link in bio to learn more!
Our nominations are open! Did you ever want to play a key role in the union? Well, now you can! You can nominate yourself or someone else who is a member of the union for *any* of these roles. Send us a message, toss an email to cupe5524@uwaterloo.ca, or show up to our next GMM if you're interested!
May 29, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Our nominations are open! Did you ever want to play a key role in the union? Well, now you can! You can nominate yourself or someone else who is a member of the union for *any* of these roles. Send us a message, toss an email to cupe5524@uwaterloo.ca, or show up to our next GMM if you're interested!
We're back with another myth vs fact regarding unionization! Today, let's talk about layoffs and wages...
There's a common belief that unions will cause wages to go down, or that unions lead to layoffs. This couldn't be FURTHER from the truth.
Want to learn more? Check out the link in our bio!
There's a common belief that unions will cause wages to go down, or that unions lead to layoffs. This couldn't be FURTHER from the truth.
Want to learn more? Check out the link in our bio!
May 23, 2025 at 5:13 PM
We're back with another myth vs fact regarding unionization! Today, let's talk about layoffs and wages...
There's a common belief that unions will cause wages to go down, or that unions lead to layoffs. This couldn't be FURTHER from the truth.
Want to learn more? Check out the link in our bio!
There's a common belief that unions will cause wages to go down, or that unions lead to layoffs. This couldn't be FURTHER from the truth.
Want to learn more? Check out the link in our bio!
Did you know we recently did a major CUPE info session with the EGSA? We got a couple photos, and will get even more next time! Huge shoutout to @egsa_uw for hosting us!
May 16, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Did you know we recently did a major CUPE info session with the EGSA? We got a couple photos, and will get even more next time! Huge shoutout to @egsa_uw for hosting us!
Did you know that your union meets EVERY MONDAY at the grad house? The Stammtisch (German for Regulars Table) is a long-standing CUPE5524 tradition, and it is continuing! Meet us there TONIGHT and talk to your union fellows and officers!
#stammtisch #CUPE #uwaterloo
#stammtisch #CUPE #uwaterloo
May 12, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Did you know that your union meets EVERY MONDAY at the grad house? The Stammtisch (German for Regulars Table) is a long-standing CUPE5524 tradition, and it is continuing! Meet us there TONIGHT and talk to your union fellows and officers!
#stammtisch #CUPE #uwaterloo
#stammtisch #CUPE #uwaterloo
We are back with our Myth Vs Fact series! Today, let's discuss the myth that your union can't promise anything!
In fact, unions are the *only* way for workers to build a strong, collective voice. Want to learn more? Head over to our website! Link in bi
In fact, unions are the *only* way for workers to build a strong, collective voice. Want to learn more? Head over to our website! Link in bi
May 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
We are back with our Myth Vs Fact series! Today, let's discuss the myth that your union can't promise anything!
In fact, unions are the *only* way for workers to build a strong, collective voice. Want to learn more? Head over to our website! Link in bi
In fact, unions are the *only* way for workers to build a strong, collective voice. Want to learn more? Head over to our website! Link in bi
Calling All Cats!
CATS are fundamental to CUPE. They make sure contracts are followed through on and they ensure that everything the union does is for the members!
CUPE 5524 needs more Cats! Interested in joining? Send us a message or email us at cupe5524.comms@outlook.com!
CATS are fundamental to CUPE. They make sure contracts are followed through on and they ensure that everything the union does is for the members!
CUPE 5524 needs more Cats! Interested in joining? Send us a message or email us at cupe5524.comms@outlook.com!
May 9, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Calling All Cats!
CATS are fundamental to CUPE. They make sure contracts are followed through on and they ensure that everything the union does is for the members!
CUPE 5524 needs more Cats! Interested in joining? Send us a message or email us at cupe5524.comms@outlook.com!
CATS are fundamental to CUPE. They make sure contracts are followed through on and they ensure that everything the union does is for the members!
CUPE 5524 needs more Cats! Interested in joining? Send us a message or email us at cupe5524.comms@outlook.com!
Guess what? We have teamed up with the UWaterloo EGSA! Coming this May 13, CUPE5524 and the EGSA will be presenting together on why your union matters, and how you can get involved! Want to register? Check out the link in our bio, or scan the QR code in the post!
#CUPE #UWaterloo #Environment
#CUPE #UWaterloo #Environment
May 8, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Guess what? We have teamed up with the UWaterloo EGSA! Coming this May 13, CUPE5524 and the EGSA will be presenting together on why your union matters, and how you can get involved! Want to register? Check out the link in our bio, or scan the QR code in the post!
#CUPE #UWaterloo #Environment
#CUPE #UWaterloo #Environment