Who we are
CUPE Local 2202 and Sub-local 2202.01 represent 123 library workers across 16 Kingston Frontenac Public Library branches. 70 % of our members work part time, 30 % of our members work full time, and 6 % of our members are librarians.
We are proud of the valuable work we do to serve our community as frontline staff and as staff who work behind the scenes to facilitate our programs and services, as well as maintain our buildings and systems.
The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) represents over 700,000 working people across Canada.
Executive and Stewards
President 2202
Jillann Rothwell
VP/Chief Steward
Marjorie Bousfield
Secretary Treasurer
Joanne Berrigan
Recording Secretary
Stephen Naish
Contact: infocupe2202@gmail.com
Equality statement
Union solidarity is based on the principle that union members are equal and deserve mutual respect at all levels. Any behaviour that creates conflict prevents us from working together to strengthen our union.
As unionists, mutual respect, cooperation and understanding are our goals. We should neither condone nor tolerate behaviour that undermines the dignity or self-esteem of any individual or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment.
Discriminatory speech or conduct which is racist, sexist, transphobic or homophobic hurts and thereby divides us. So too, does discrimination on the basis of ability, age, class, religion, language and ethnic origin.
Sometimes discrimination takes the form of harassment. Harassment means using real or perceived power to abuse, devalue or humiliate. Harassment should not be treated as a joke. The uneasiness and resentment that it creates are not feelings that help us grow as a union.
Discrimination and harassment focus on characteristics that make us different; and they reduce our capacity to work together on shared concerns such as decent wages, safe working conditions, and justice in the workplace, society and in our union.
CUPE’s policies and practices must reflect our commitment to equality. Members, staff and elected officers must be mindful that all persons deserve dignity, equality and respect.