COVID-19
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 […]
Read MorePulse Check
The Employer is following up from the 2016 Employee Engagement Survey. To date no provisions have been made for distribution of paper based surveys.
Read MoreExtended Health Benefits Info Session Oct 16 & Oct 23 2018
The Employer is hosting a session on Extended Health Benefits on October 16, 2018 (DTN) and October 23, 2018 (BWY B). This session is specific for CUPE members and covers MSP, Pacific Blue Cross (drugs, vision care, dental) Sun Life […]
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