COVID-19 May 2020
CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19 May 7, 2020 Many of you are aware of the BC Government’s restart plans to move forward as stay at home has seen BC flatten the curve. The Union is meeting with the College on Friday this week and […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 April 2020
CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19 April 24, 2020 Finally heard from the Employer that the Remote Working from home has been extended until at least May 15, 2020. 2nd Vice-President Lindsay Bourne and Chief Shop Steward are meeting with the Employer next week in […]
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CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19 March 26, 2020 This should be applicable for casuals and student aides who will have reduced or no hours. The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) is a response to major pressure from Canadians including CUPE. “The CERB will cover […]
Read MoreJoint Consultation 2019
Joint Labour/Management Consultation Consultation is the established committee in order to consult about workplace issues that affect both the Union and the Employer. The effective conduct of the College’s operation requires the active and continuing participation of the Union. At […]
Read MoreVoting in the Federal Election Monday October 21, 2019
A Federal Election will be held on Monday, October 21, 2019. Under the Canada Elections Act, the polls in British Columbia will be open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. The Act also stipulates that employers must provide employees with […]
Read MoreTheft of Wages: Know your Overtime Rights!!!
We have recently become aware of systemic issues with Overtime across many departments. There is a grievance for the egregious activities of one department in particular. Clause 12.6 in the Collective Agreement (CA) addresses the rights and responsibilities you have […]
Read MoreBWY Biology Lab Ventilation Health & Safety Issue
Pleased to report that the issue of formaldehyde ventilation in the Biology labs that has impacted employees and students has finally been resolved. Attached is a timeline to demonstrate the work involved to be in compliance with WorkSafeBC. Much gratitude […]
Read MoreCUPE National Bargaining Conference March 18-21, 2019
I was grateful to have the opportunity to represent CUPE 4627 at the CUPE National Bargaining Conference in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, March 18-21, 2019. The conference began with panelists sharing their bargaining success stories followed by small group discussions on what […]
Read MoreCUPE Vacation Deadline March 31, 2019
CUPE 4627 Know Your Collective Agreement: Annual Vacation In the first of this series “Know your CA” we are profiling annual vacation. Annual vacation collective agreement (CA) language is clause 14 in the VCC/CUPE 4627 2014-2019 CA. Vacation for temporary […]
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