Welcome to CUPE Local 5524
We’re proud to represent academic workers at the University of Waterloo, including sessional faculty, graduate teaching assistants, and research assistants.
Together, we work to support our members, strengthen our collective voice, and advocate for fair wages, equitable working conditions, job security, and respect in the workplace.
First Stammtisch of 2026
Welcome to the University of Waterloo—and to CUPE 5524! We are excited to welcome all new graduate TAs, RAs, and sessional faculty.
Come celebrate the beginning of the academic year at our first Stammtisch: an informal gathering named after the German tradition of a “regulars’ table.” This year, we are delighted to co-host the event with the GSA!
Date: Monday, September 14
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Top floor of the Grad House
Meet your union, connect with fellow members, and become part of our campus community. We hope to see you there!
Connect with CUPE 5524
Join our official Discord to meet fellow members, ask questions, talk with stewards and union officers, and stay up to date on union news and events!
Contact Us
MC1027
University of Waterloo
200 University Avenue West
Waterloo, Ontario
N2L 3G1
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