The Executive Committee has made available $15,000 in the form of a one-time supplementary hardship fund to help alleviate hardship experienced by members during the 2023-2024 year. The mandate is to make funds available to Local members who find themselves in unexpected financial crisis, for example, caused by a death in the family, unforeseen illness (for yourself or dependants), theft and/or legal costs, and other emergency circumstances.
The deadline to apply is Oct 4, you can apply for the fund here: https://form.jotform.com/cupe3903/supplementary-hardship-fund-2023-24