CUPE 7575

About CUPE 7575

CUPE 7575 is a community organization and union located on Brydges St in East London. The organization serves a diverse group of education and childcare workers, representing approximately 1,500 Educational Assistants and Instructional Assistants, as well as about 500 Student Support Supervisors within the Thames Valley District School Board. Additionally, the group represents roughly 130 childcare workers from Good Beginnings Day Nursery Woodstock Inc. The organization provides various support structures for its members, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) provided through Lifeworks. It manages several internal bodies to address different aspects of workplace life, such as committees dedicated to health and safety, benefits, bargaining, job evaluation, and equity, diversity, and inclusion. Other active groups focus on political action, social activities, young workers, and labor management. The 2025-2026 Executive Committee is led by President Rebecca Avey, with Vice Presidents Paul Nagy and Ben Fraraccio. Other key leadership roles include Jenn Eckert as Head Steward, Marnie Tegler-Lapointe as Recording Secretary, Sherrie-Lee Price as Financial Officer, and Jennifer Richmond as Membership Officer. The leadership team also includes dedicated officers for communications, health and safety, and benefits.