Purple Wave Rally

On Saturday, May 23rd, CUPE 4186 co-hosted a rally in support of public education with CUPE 4222 and CUPE 7575. The rally was well attended and was featured on the weekend news.

Click here to see the news segment on the CTV website

Here are some pictures that were taken at the event.

 

 

 

June 13, 2026 Executive Elections

On Saturday, May 23rd we held nominations for elections of all Executive positions. Elections will take place at our June 13th GMM. Below is a list of all candidates in alphabetical order by position.

President:

Lori B.

Tracey C.

Jennie G M

Natasha M

1st Vice President:

Jennie G M

Stasha M

Grievance Officer:

Patty K

Recording Secretary:

Doris A

Natasha M

Rebecca W

Financial Officer:

Caroline H

WSIB/Injured Worker Officer:

Lori B

Jennie G M

Health and Safety Officer:

Alex M

Information Officer:

Jennie G M

Membership Officer:

Stasha M.

Please come out on June 13th and vote for the candidate of your choice. You can attend virtually or a small group can attend in person at the office. All voting will be done electronically.

Standing Together in Solidarity

On April 29, 2026 – Members of CUPE 4186 stood together in solidarity with their coworkers from OECTA.

#ondedunited

Workers’ Day of Mourning – April 28th, 2026

Every year on April 28th we pay our respects to, and remember, the thousands of workers who have been killed, injured or suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents. Every worker has the right to return home safe and sound at the end of each workday. Please take a moment to honour those workers and their families.
Click here to go to the CUPE National page for the Workers’ Day of Mourning.

Purple Wave Rally

We will be joining CUPE 7575 and CUPE 4222 in hosting a rally in support of Education Workers.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 1:30-4:30

Behind South London Community Centre

1119 Jalna Blvd, London

2025 Retirees

We have had some members reach out for the names of our 2025 Retirees. Please help me congratulate them.

Anita Crandall                                  Dragica Ljubicic

Christine Taylor                               Debra Leach

Rennie Moretti                                 Jose Quinonez

Loretta Brown                                  Margaret Phillips

Carmela Mendonca                      Jennifer Van Acker-Barlow

Wieslaw (Johnny) Mantura         Frank Puzzuoli

Ernie Fougere                                   Patricia Payne

Yvonne Belore                                  Reina Rodriguez

Ronald White                                   Janet Williams-Peaker

International Women’s Day – March 8, 2026

On March 8, CUPE 4186 stands with women workers worldwide to demand action! In 2026, we are pushing back against structural barriers and fighting for real equality.
We are demanding:
  • Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value: Ending the pay gap for racialized, Indigenous, and disabled women.
  • Ending Gender-Based Violence: Demanding workplaces free from harassment.
  • Accessible Childcare: Ensuring public, affordable, and universal childcare.
Our strength is in our solidarity. Let’s continue to fight for a better future, together.
#IWD2026 #RightsJusticeAction #UnionSolidarity

Mass Shooting – Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, Tumbler Ridge, BC

CUPE 4186 stands in solidarity with the staff, students, and families impacted by the tragic shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia.
No one should have to face this kind of violence — especially on a place meant for learning and care.
To the educators and support workers showing up for their communities in unimaginable circumstances: we see you, we honour you, and we stand with you.
In the days ahead, we call for compassion, support for those grieving and traumatized, and real commitment to keep schools safe and caring spaces for every child and worker.
We are I. Solidarity with our colleagues across B.C. 💙