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DARTS ATO & INSIDE STRIKE VOTE – INFO SESSIONS OCT 5

BARGAINING INFORMATION SESSIONS

DATE:   Monday, October 5, 2026

TIME:   11:00am (Day Meeting)

6:00pm (Evening Meeting)

LOCATION: ONLINE

AGENDA:   DARTS ATO & Inside Bargaining updates. We will discuss and plan the appropriate next steps to secure a fair contract – this includes delivering a strong strike vote to send a message to the employer that we will stand together in solidarity.

A ZOOM MEETING link will be posted on the website 15 minutes prior to the meeting on Monday, October 5, 2026

Please note the same information will be presented at both meetings.

 

STRIKE VOTE

The Strike Vote is for Members to vote on Strike Action.

For more information on bargaining, please visit: MEMBERS TAB: Collective Bargaining FAQ

 

Strike Vote Registration Deadline:

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 by 4pm

 

DATE OF STRIKE VOTE

DATE:  Friday, October 9, 2026

TIME: 7:00am to 7:00pm

LOCATION: ONLINE

You will be sent an email from cupelocal5167@simplyvoting.com with your Elector ID and Password at 7am on the day of the vote.

Please contact the office directly on the day of the vote during business hours of 9:00am and 4:30pm with any issues.

 

REGISTRATION:

You will receive a verification of your registration from the vote account within 72 hours (unless it’s a weekend).

    Unit:

    MULTIPLE VOTES – SPC/SCOOP/EDUCATION

    You must be a MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING MIGS

     

    On Thursday, October 1st, 2026 all eligible members will receive one email and 2 ballots:

     

    SCOOP Committee Members (2)

    Candidates

    Aatayna Hussain

    Jasmin Imsirovic

    Zina Krawiec

    Kate-Lynn Thring

     

    Education Committee Member At Large (1)

    Candidates

    Detta Frankum

    Evan Johnson

    Brian Roach

     

    Vote Registration Deadline: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 4pm

    You must be a Member In Good Standing (MIGS).

    You will receive verification of registration from the vote account within 72 hours (unless a weekend).

     

    Election Day

    Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026

    Time: 7:00am to 7:00pm

    Location: ONLINE via Simply Voting

     

    You will be sent an email from cupelocal5167@simplyvoting.com with your Elector ID and Password on October 1, 2026 at 7:00am.

    Please contact the office directly on the day of the vote with any issues.

     

     

    Please only register once. 

      Unit:

      SIGN PETITION TO SUPPORT DARTS!

      FUND DARTS!

      For more information the DARTS Moving Forward Together CLICK HERE

      DARTS (Disabled and Aged Regional Transportation System) is the non-profit organization contracted by the City of Hamilton to provide shared-ride, wheelchair accessible, door-to-door service throughout Hamilton. It functions as an accessible public service for seniors and people with disabilities and makes it possible for them to travel around the city.

      DARTS employs over 150 workers, who ensure the service runs safely and efficiently for all its users. Without these workers, DARTS would be unable to provide accessible transit for all those who need it.

      Unfortunately, the City of Hamilton does not provide stable and predictable annual funding for DARTS, despite its popularity and the vital services it provides. The lack of stable funding means that DARTS workers have been unable to review their Collective Agreement.

      Hamilton needs DARTS, but DARTS needs stable funding to maintain a safe and healthy workforce and to continue providing a much-needed public service.

       

      WE, THE UNDERSIGNED RESIDENTS OF HAMILTON, call on the Mayor Hamilton and Hamilton City Council to:

      Ensure that DARTS receives stable and predictable annual funding. 

        ATTENTION LODGE MEMBERS ONLY – SCHEDULING MATTERS

        SCHEDULING MATTERS

        To ensure operations run smoothly and efficiently for our members, the employer and residents, it’s important that the union address any scheduling issues as soon as they arise.

        The union only knows what our members advise us of what is happening.

        Whether it’s a conflict with your assigned shifts, unexpected availability changes, or any other concerns related to scheduling, your timely communication is key to resolving these matters quickly and minimizing disruptions.

        If you encounter a scheduling issue, please follow these steps:

        1. Notify your supervisor as soon as possible in writing (email) and please cc lodgesvp@cupe5167.org

        2. Please email all scheduling issues to schedule@cupe5167.org separately

             3. Provide clear details about the issue, including dates, times, and any relevant context

        Your cooperation in this process helps us to support members like yourself, as well the union will be prepared to address scheduling issues at Labour Management and Bargaining.

        If you have any questions or need further clarification, don’t hesitate to reach out.

        Thank you for your attention to this matter, and for your continued commitment to keeping our union strong and informed!!

        In solidarity,

        Andrew Swayze, Lodges Vice President

        Deann Smith, Vice President

        Jodi Coville, Executive Administrator

        Barb Carter, National Representative