COPE Local 343

Come to Hamilton and join the community canvas! Afterwards, there will be a BBQ hosted by the OFL. Register using the QR code on the poster below.

As of Monday, March 16th, 2026 Cuba’s power grid collapsed due to US aggression and sanctions. The US has effectively orchestrated a humanitarian crisis where people are cut off from access to food, water, fuel, medicine, and electricity. Furthermore, the US continues to threaten Cuba’s sovereignty with overt remarks of “taking Cuba” for their own in a “friendly takeover”, and in Trump’s latest act of intimidation and abuse of power, has attempted to deter countries from providing Cubans with supplies by threatening more tariffs.

This is more than politics. This is economic warfare.

As labour activists and allies, we denounce these threats to Cuba’s right to self-determination and
recognize the catastrophe that these cruel acts of aggression have caused. Labour has long been an advocate for human rights, and so long as the US continues to trample on the liberties and well-being of people, we commit to using our platform and resources to advocate for change and to provide relief.

Here’s how we can help:
Containers 4 Cuba is providing emergency relief and medical supplies to Cuba. Tax deductible donations can be made by e-transfer to
[email protected]

Access to medical supplies and food are in severe shortage. Support international relief organizations like the Canadian Red Cross to deliver necessities.

Sign and share the petition to urge support from the Canadian government.

Join a rally to stand with Cuba on Sunday, March 29.

If you have any other ideas on how to provide assistance and solidarity, please reach out to
[email protected], and let us help amplify your resources.

An injury to one is an injury to all. End the blockade now.

In solidarity and struggle,
COPE Local 343 Executive Board

*Please check our website for links and further details*

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Please save the date for our upcoming Biennial General Meeting (BGM) and Caucus Sessions, taking place this June in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Location: White Oaks Conference Resort & Spa, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Dates: Friday, June 5 – Sunday, June 7, 2026
Friday, June 5
• Young Workers (YW) Caucus – 1:00 p.m.
• Equity Caucus – 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 6
• BGM Program begins Saturday morning
Childcare will be provided for members who require it.
There will also be a variety of educational sessions and workshops available throughout the weekend. More details on session topics, registration, and accommodations will be shared soon.
We encourage all members to mark their calendars and plan to join us for an engaging weekend of learning, discussion, and collective planning.
More information will follow shortly.

Veuillez réserver la date pour notre prochaine Assemblée générale biennale (Biennial General Meeting ou BGM en anglais) et les caucus qui l'accompagnent, qui se tiendront en juin prochain à Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Lieu: White Oaks Conference Resort and Spa, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Dates: le vendredi 5 juin au dimanche 7 juin 2026

Vendredi 5 juin
Caucus des jeunes travailleurs - 13 h
Caucus de l'équité - 15 h
Samedi 6 juin
Le programme de l'Assemblée commence le matin

Un service de garde sera fourni pour les membres qui en ont besoin.

Il y aura aussi divers ateliers éducatifs tout au long du week-end. Plus de détails sur les thèmes des ateliers, l'inscription à l'événement et le logement seront communiqués bientôt.

Nous vous encourageons à réserver la date dans vos calendriers et à nous joindre pour un beau week-end d'apprentissage, de discussion, et de planification pour l'année à venir!

Plus d’informations suivront bientôt.

It’s that time of year again! Join us this October for our Fall School, where members come together to build skills, share knowledge, and strengthen our union power.


C’est le retour de notre École d’automne! En octobre, joignez-vous à nous pour développer vos compétences, partager vos connaissances et renforcer le pouvoir de notre syndicat.

COPE 343 on the road today at the Toronto Labour Day Parade! We were happy to be joined by COPE ONTARIO Director and COPE 550.

Our Labour Day swag is in!

Thanks to all those who placed their orders, we will be delivering them this week, for those coming to Toronto Labour Day, see you on University Ave., between Queen and The Armoury at 8:30am.

We are in section 2A, and the parade starts right at 9:30. Come early to get your t-shirt and fan, we will have extra swag onsite.

If you aren’t in Toronto, and you attend your local Labour Day event, be sure to send photos to [email protected] so we can share them.

COPE Local 343 stands in solidarity with Air Canada Component of CUPE members who are out on strike!

Our members stand in solidarity with the 10,000 CUPE members holding the line to ensure they are treated fairly and get paid for all time worked.

Please head out to a picket line tomorrow morning to support these workers!