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CUPE Local 1615 · Memorial University
The people who keep Memorial running.
The union for about 700 administrative, instructional, technical and technical support staff at Memorial University, on the St. John’s, Signal Hill, Grenfell and Labrador campuses and at satellite sites across the province.
Notices
From the local
Every notice goes to members by email, text and the app, and lives here.
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Meeting · Tuesday, November 10
Regular Meeting of Members, 5:30 to 7:00 pm
In person or hybrid, linked across the St. John’s, Grenfell and Labrador campuses and satellite sites.
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Social Committee · December 11 and 14
Holiday parties on both campuses
St. John’s campus: Friday, December 11 at The Breezeway, doors at 5:00, supper at 5:30. Grenfell campus: Monday, December 14 at the Elks Club, 6:00 pm.
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Seniority · July 2026 list
Check your place on the seniority list
Memorial’s latest list is posted, sorted by name and by date. Spot an error? Email Natalie at nwebber@cupe1615.ca; the local has 30 days to report issues to HR.
Meetings and events
Coming up
Members’ meetings run September to May, normally the second Tuesday at 5:30 pm.
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Nov
10
Regular Meeting of Members
Tuesday, 5:30 to 7:00 pm
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Nov
15
Atlantic Weeklong School
Nov 15 to 20 · White Point Beach Resort
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Nov
23
National Sector Council Conference
Nov 23 to 26 · Halifax Convention Centre
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Dec
11
St. John’s Campus Holiday Party
Friday, from 5:00 pm · The Breezeway
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Dec
14
Grenfell Campus Holiday Party
Monday, 6:00 pm · Elks Club
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Dec
15
Regular Meeting of Members
Tuesday, 5:30 to 7:00 pm
Resources
More for members
The things members ask the local for most, in one place.
- Benefits and pensionsYour university benefits and pension plan.
- Constitution and by-lawsHow the local is run, from meetings to elections.
- Seniority listJuly 2026 list, by name and by date. Report an error within 30 days.
- Request a documentA printed agreement or other local documents.
- Book the boardroomDaytime and after-hours bookings.
- Professional development fundPlus educational awards and scholarships.
Collective agreement 2022–2026
Your earned rights, in writing.
The collective agreement between CUPE 1615 and Memorial University, April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026. Searchable, with a linked table of contents and annotations from January 7, 2026.
Signed agreements on redundancy and displacement (“bumping”) replace the language in article 19.07 (b) (i). Questions about how the agreement applies to you? Ask the stewards.
People
Your stewards and executive
Questions about the collective agreement, or need representation? Start with the stewards group at stewards@cupe1615.ca.
Stewards
Campus- St. John’s
- Grenfell
- St. John’s
- St. John’s
- St. John’s
- St. John’s
- St. John’s
2026–2028 Executive
- President
- Bill Kavanagh president@cupe1615.ca
- First Vice President
- Sammie Hung vp1@cupe1615.ca
- Second Vice President
- Andrea Darby-King vp2@cupe1615.ca
- Third Vice President
- Diane Johnson vp3@cupe1615.ca
- Secretary-Treasurer
- Natalie Webber treasurer@cupe1615.ca
- Recording Secretary
- Melissa Hefford recordingsecretary@cupe1615.ca
- Membership Officer
- Maria Lear membership@cupe1615.ca
Trustees
Timothy Strange, Scott Quilty
* A work line in the member’s own unit, not a CUPE 1615 number. If you leave a voicemail, leave only the name of the person you’re trying to reach, your name and the best number to reach you.
Committees
Where the work gets done
Members run the local through its committees. Most welcome new people.
Join a committeePrimary
- Negotiating Committee
- Trustee Committee
Joint labour management
- Joint Union Management Committee
- Review of the Composition of the Bargaining Unit
Standing
- Grievance
- Education
- CUPE Cares
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Grenfell Campus Administrative
- Social
- Awards
University
- University Benefits
- University Pensions
- Workplace Health and Safety
Ad hoc and coalitions
- Implementing the By-Law Changes
- Unified Voting System
- Secretary-Treasurer Paid Position
- The Coalition of Unions
Get involved
New here, or ready to do more?
- New membersYour welcome letter, the membership form, and the new member team at NewMembersInfo@cupe1615.ca.
- Email updatesBargaining, regular and retiree updates.
- Attend a members’ meetingVoice concerns, vote on motions and move your own. Some meetings are online.
- CUPE trainingSchools, conferences and seminars. Send an expression of interest.
- Become a stewardHelp fellow members, on an even footing with management.
News
Latest updates
September 10, 2026
CUPE 1615 is hiring part time
As approved by the membership, the local is hiring an Administrative Support Professional for the CUPE 1615 office. Contact hr@cupe1615.ca.
August 7, 2026
Work opportunity: member outreach
For the local, with the local: a full-time, multi-week role building solidarity and engaging members, cost-shared with CUPE National.
October 1, 2025
Recording: Memorial University Employee Town Hall
University leaders answered questions and shared priorities. The full recording is on the post.
Contact
The CUPE 1615 office
Room ER-4050, Alexander Murray BuildingMemorial University of Newfoundland
300 Prince Philip Drive, Box 200
St. John’s, NL A1B 3X5
(709) 864-8476Main line
Dues, finances, seniority list
Natalie Webber, Secretary-Treasurer
(709) 864-8476 treasurer@cupe1615.ca