Welcome to CUPE 1505
CUPE Local 1505 is a local division of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), representing approximately 1,500 workers in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB), Alberta, Canada.
Who We Represent
Regional Recreation Corporation
Wood Buffalo Housing Rotary House
Our members include service workers, technicians, laborers, skilled tradespeople, and professionals — with more than half being women.
What We Do
At CUPE Local 1505, we are dedicated to protecting the rights, safety, and well-being of our members. Our union plays a vital role in negotiating fair collective agreements, advocating for just working conditions, and ensuring that every worker has a voice in the workplace.
Collective Bargaining
We negotiate contracts that cover wages, benefits, job security, vacation entitlements, and working hours to ensure members are treated with fairness and respect.
Community Support
Our members are essential to the functioning of Fort McMurray and surrounding communities. During emergencies—like the 2016 wildfires—CUPE 1505 members remained on the front lines, providing uninterrupted critical services.
Member Empowerment
We educate, inform, and engage members so they understand their rights and can participate actively in the union’s decision-making processes
Health and Safety
We advocate for safe and healthy working environments, ensuring employers meet their obligations under Alberta workplace safety regulations
Workplace Advocacy
We support members facing challenges on the job, helping them resolve grievances, workplace conflicts, or disciplinary issues through representation and legal support
Our Leadership
CUPE 1505 is governed by an elected Executive Team, including:
- Full-time President
- Full-time Vice President
- Recording Secretary
- Chief Shop Steward
- Unit Chairs
- Communications Officer
- Trustees
- Financial Officer
- Membership Officer
Latest News
Great news for RMWB and RMWB Transit unit members! The municipality recently launched a new Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) called Dialogue. Check out the Welcome to Dialogue video […]
We’re sending 4 members to the conference, taking place in Winnipeg (October 7-10). The National Sector Council Conference brings together members from across the country to share information about work in their […]
CUPE leaders say bargaining talks would have gone differently if they were told of the $1 million in bonuses the RMWB calls ‘illegitimate.’ Author of the article: Vincent McDermott Published […]
Our Rotary House Bargaining Unit is currently in formal mediation and negotiations are breaking down rapidly. In fact, the Employer (Wood Buffalo Housing and Development) has abandoned the bargaining table. So, […]
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