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Dear Members, The federal election campaign is coming to an end in less than a week, as we head to the polls on Monday, Sept. 20. It has been a rollercoaster ride for everyone. As the fourth wave of COVID-19 escalates and kids return to school, many are frustrated with this election call. And with good reason. Nevertheless, our voices will be heard to decide the right direction for the country. I encourage all members to learn about the different party platforms and candidates. Having the right representation makes a difference in our members' lives. What political parties put forward during this campaign is important, but we will not forget their track record to assess the credibility of their commitments. As the saying goes: History tends to repeat itself. Therefore, we must look at how political parties have addressed workers issues in the past. Here’s a brief summary of the main federal political parties positioning in recent years. I hope that this additional information will be helpful when you cast your vote. Remember who is on our side. If you haven’t done so yet, I urge you to exercise your democratic right to vote on Monday, September 20.

September 24 marks the Global Climate Strike. This year, organizers are drawing attention to the multiple and overlapping socio-economic crises – racism, sexism, ableism, and class inequality – that intersect and worsen the climate crisis. Organizers are calling on us to “uproot the system” that privileges the rich and powerful at the expense of the rest of us.

National Results of the National Ratification Vote - After a month of online ratification meetings and votes, the unaudited results of the national vote on the renewal of the Urban and RSMC collective agreements are as follows...