April 2024 AGM
Local 541 kicked off the end of fiscal with a well awaited AGM hosted by MC Elisa P. at The Host, a South Asian restaurant in Richmond Hill, with special guests CEIU NVPs in attendance!
April is Black Women’s History Month
Did You Know?… April is International Black Women’s History Month! Established in 2016 in the city of Atlanta to uplift and support the achievements of Black and minority women, and to build understanding and awareness of the contributions of Black women to the world.
Black women have always been the backbone of society, empowering our neighbourhoods with strength despite circumstances that challenge our Blackness. The sisterhood between Black women continues to grow tighter and so does our village at CEIU and PSAC.
Professor Givens on Black Reconstructions
Local 541 and a few of its members attended a lecture on Black Reconstructions: Race, Educational History and the Problem of the Archive given by the Professor of Education and African and African American Studies at Harvard University. Read more about the this eye-opening and inspiring lecture from some of our members, and check out some photos!
Debunking Union Myths
The more engaged we are with our members, the more we hear how misunderstood our roles and responsibilities are. Below are the most common myths we hear around PDOC – completely and totally debunked.
Grieve it!
Grieve it! A brief rundown about what a grievance is, how to file one, and the stewards who are there to help.
TL Trouble and BEA Brouhaha
CEIU Local 541 would like to remind PM-03s and PM-04s that while they may serve extended roles of management, they are not considered as part of the management team. It’s important to maintain this distinction to ensure that your rights as union members are fully protected.
Eid ul-Fitr 2024
Eid Mubarak! Read about the significance of Eid ul-Fitr, and how the union is celebrating with its Muslim members.
Creating the Women’s Committee
My name is Sarah and I am the Chair of our newly established Women’s Committee for the Richmond Hill office! Read about how the Women’s Committee was formed and what we hope to achieve.