Hunger has no season – Part Two

Sunday, August 20th

Today, Paramedics from CUPE Local 1842 and Hastings-Quinte Paramedic Service held the second half of our Hunger has no season food drive in support of Gleaners Food Bank and the Tri County Food Network.

Once again, the public came out with overwhelming support helping us collect 2099lbs of food and $955 in cash donations which surpassed our totals from our previous collection.

In total, Paramedics through generous donations were able to collect 4068lbs of food and $2050 in cash for Gleaners which will assist in ending their summer donation drought.

We along with Gleaners are very grateful for all the support and applaud our donors for stepping up to support local food banks and our communities. It was a pleasure to see the outpouring of support and to interact with the public even meeting those we have transported in our trucks or have first hand experience of the great service our local food banks provide.

On behalf of the Paramedics of CUPE Local 1842 we would like to say a big thanks for all the support. You helped make a difference in peoples lives.

* Those who took entries for the CUPE 1842 Colouring Contest are reminded to mail your submissions in for a chance to win a great Back to School Prize Pack. We are looking forward to seeing all your entries.

Hunger has no season – Part One

Saturday, August 19th

On Friday, August 18th Paramedics from CUPE Local 1842, Hastings-Quinte Paramedic Service and Loyalist College joined together to hold a summer food drive in support of the Gleaners Food Bank and the Tri County Food Network.

Paramedics collected food at the Belleville Metro on N. Front St. and the public response was incredible. Over the course four hours a total of 1969lbs of food and $895 in cash was collected for Gleaners. CUPE Local 1842 is also holding a colouring contest till the end of the month for a Back to School Prize Pack with several children age 12 and under leaving the event with an entry form.

This food drive was held in response to the Gleaners summer drought in donations as documented in the Belleville Intelligencer. We are grateful to be able to help and applaud the community and other organizations for doing the same.

Paramedics will be back at the Belleville Metro on Sunday, August 19th from 11-5pm to help stop the Gleaners drought so please come out to support with food or cash donations.

 

Paramedics to support Gleaners with Food Drive

Friday, August 4th

In response to the public request for assistance, CUPE Local 1842 Paramedics and the Hastings-Quinte Paramedic Service will be holding two food drives in support of Gleaners Food Bank and the Tri-County Food Network.

The Quinte region’s largest food bank is facing its annual summer drought, with donations of cash and food needed.

“Everybody likes to help at Christmas and Thanksgiving. Hunger has no season.”

Gleaners is the warehouse of the Tri-County Food Network, which supplies eight area food banks in Hastings, Prince Edward and Northumberland County.

We will be holding the following food drives at the Belleville Metro located at 110 N. Front:

  • Friday, August 18th: 3:00pm – 7:00pm
  • Saturday, August 20th: 11:00am – 5:00pm

Most needed items:

  • Cash Donations
  • Baked Beans,
  • Pasta/Sauce
  • Canned Fish
  • Peanut Butter
  • Canned Beans
  • Soups
  • Canned Vegetables/Tomatoes

 

 

CUPE Local 1842 Mission Statement & Core Values

Tuesday, July 11th

As a result of a recent Strategic Planning Session the CUPE Local 1842 Executive along with CUPE Education reps have identified areas in which to improve how we function as a local and have set priorities to move forward.

Developing a Mission Statement and Core Values for our local was an important first step. We are pleased to announce that we presented both a Mission Statement and Core Values at our July, 10th General Membership Meeting where is was passed by the membership and will be officially adopted by the Local.

CUPE Local 1842 Mission Statement

 “To secure and promote fairness, safety, diversity, and dignity for every  member. The Union will promote human rights and serve for the common good of all members. We share the commitment to achieve a just workplace through collective bargaining, inclusiveness, and compassion for our community and the Paramedic profession.”

Values

Solidarity – We stand together in solidarity to overcome challenges with the common interest of improving workplace conditions, and overall health among our members.

Equality – We as a local will ensure all of our members have access to equal opportunity within the workplace.

Advocacy – CUPE Local 1842 believes our success is dependent upon our ability to be effective advocates for the rights and needs of our members and our communities.

Additionally the Executive has developed strategies to improve the following:

  • Education
  • Political Action/Public Relations
  • Communication amongst executive and membership

 

Happy 150th Canada

Saturday, July 1st

The Paramedics of CUPE Local 1842 would like to extend Canada a Happy 150th birthday.

Thank you to all our members working throughout Hastings-Quinte and Prince Edward County over the weekend. Additionally, to our members heading to work in Ottawa to assist the Ottawa Paramedic Service for Canada 150.

We would like to remind those taking part in celebrations or travelling over the busy weekend to plan ahead, be safe and enjoy the big day.