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February 28th / Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Awareness day

Every year on the last day of February, the occupational health and safety community raises awareness about Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs), also known as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). These injuries affect tendons, muscles, nerves, and joints, often causing recurring pain in areas such as the neck, shoulders, forearms, wrists, hands, elbows, and lower limbs. RSIs can result from forceful exertion, rapid or repetitive movement, overuse, static loading, awkward postures,

Feb 271 min read

General Membership Meeting

March 10, 2026 at 1930 VIRTUAL MEETING Registration Link https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/RimkeLEQTCO9aTe-E-_prA Registration link will be available until March 9, 2026, at 1600 *****To be able to participate in this virtual meeting only persons with proper names identified and are a member in good standing will be admitted into the meeting. For this meeting to take place as per the Bylaws we will need a quorum of 40 members************ Call Meeting to order Roll ca

Feb 271 min read

PSW Tax Credit

Dear CUPE 4000 PSW Members, We want to extend our sincere apologies for the recent confusion regarding the PSW Tax Credit. It was communicated that the credit would begin for the 2025 tax year; however, this information was incorrect. The tax credit is not scheduled to start for the 2025 year, but it comes into effect the 2026 tax year. Please find below additional information in regards the Tax credit; Understanding the new Personal Support Worker (PSW) Federal Tax Credit |

Feb 271 min read

General Membership Meeting

VIRTUAL MEETING January 13, 2026 at 1930 Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/MO08z0j4QX-EYfYxS_P6NQ *****To be able to participate in this virtual meeting only persons with proper names identified and are a member in good standing will be admitted into the meeting. For this meeting to take place as per the Bylaws we will need a quorum of 40 members************ Call Meeting to order Roll call of officers Land Recognition Equality Statement Approval of t

Dec 23, 20251 min read

RPN Professional Insurance

For those RPNs looking for additional Professional Insurance, CUPE has partnered with PROLONK to provide Professional Liability Protection (PLP) exclusively for Registered Practical Nurses who are members of CUPE. For over 30 years PROLONK has been 100% Canadian owned independent insurance brokerage serving members of unions an association. For more information visit their website at OCHU-Ontario Council of Hospital Unions Insurance Program | PROLINK Download the brochu

Dec 1, 20251 min read

The Scrub Fall edition is now online!

To have a copy of the latest CUPE 4000 Newsletter click on link below.

Dec 1, 20251 min read

General Membership Meeting

November 10, 2025 at 19:30. This meeting will be virtual For this meeting it is required to register prior so that the local can validate that you are a member in good standing. You will receive an email once you are registered. Registration will close November 8, 2025, at 2359. To pre-register please use the link below: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85262952211?pwd=9U0QjPAxOXWAsbcJGD5RwTVKaJ9csX.1 AGENDA · Call Meeting to order · Swearing in of new officers ·

Oct 30, 20251 min read

CUPE 4000 CHRISTMAS Dinner/Dance

December 6 ,2025,17:30 Location: Algonquin College 1385 Woodroffe Ave Ottawa, Ontario K2G 1V8 Event and Banquet Salons (A & B & C) located in the D Building by entering the Robert C Gillet entrance. Paid parking Lot P8- $6.00 Tickets: $30.00 each per member and spouse/ partner Cash only tickets no layaway and no pickup at the door. Limited tickets. Doors open at 5:30 pm Buffet dinner at 6 pm The Buffet Table-- Served with fresh artisan rolls and butter, Herb roasted potatoes

Oct 30, 20251 min read