Events

CUPE 1317 & CUPE 4156 will be participating in the Merritton Labour Day Parade this year, and we are inviting members, family, and friends to walk with us! Parade Day is Monday, September 7, 2026! This is a great opportunity to show our community that we are proud CUPE Education Workers and proud of the important work we do every day in our schools. As many of you know, our collective agreement expires today, August 31, 2026.

We will be in a legal strike position. It is important that our community understands who CUPE Education Workers are, the vital services we provide to students, and why we deserve safe working conditions, respect, and fair compensation. Join your Executive members as we walk together in the parade. Participants will meet at Delta Bingo (124 Bunting Road, St. Catharines) and walk to the Merritton Community Centre.

As a thank you for your support, all CUPE 1317 members and their family or friends who participate will receive a free meal on us at the Merritton Lions food booth at the conclusion of the parade. Wear your purple, and we’ll provide the CUPE flags and signs! We have lots of candy to hand out to the kids, as well as some swag and info flyers.

Please arrive by 10:30, the parade begins promptly at 11:00.

Let’s create a sea of purple and show the community that CUPE Education Workers are an essential part of our schools and deserve a fair deal!