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The second quarter of 2023 has been as busy as it always is with spring Division conventions. This year, with our first full round of in-person conventions since 2019, it has been wonderful to see members in person again, and to hear first-hand about all the amazing work happening in your regions. There are so many creative campaigns and efforts underway in your regions.

Excitement is building up in anticipation of our 31st National Convention in October. The last quarter has therefore largely been focused on preparing to welcome CUPE delegates to beautiful Quebec City on October 23 to 27. As this will be our first in-person convention since 2019, we are preparing for a dynamic event that will showcase the incredible work that has been done over the last two years, gather delegates’ inputs in developing our orientations for the next two years, and celebrate CUPE’s 60th anniversary.

This winter has been marked by unusually cold temperatures across much of the country, but CUPE members have managed to heat things up with their determined actions in several regions. In some areas, these bold demonstrations of solidarity and strike action have been a rare occurrence, as some regions have not seen this level of militancy and worker mobilization in over two decades. Their efforts have sparked renewed energy and commitment to advancing workers’ rights.