Today is CUPE Local 716 Support Staff Appreciation Day.
To every member — thank you.
Thank you for your hard work.
Thank you for holding the line when it is heavy, busy and complex.
Thank you for the calm when things are chaotic.
Thank you for the kindness, the micro-support, and the emotional care that keeps students regulated and keeps schools functional.
Public education does not work without you.
Public education literally cannot operate without what CUPE support staff do.
Your work is professional work.
Your work is skilled work.
Your work is essential work.
We see you.
We appreciate you.
We value you.
Happy CUPE 716 Support Staff Appreciation Day.
Your CUPE local 716 Executives