Local Dispatch (24/10/16)
Friends and comrades,
In this week's Dispatch, we'll be covering the most recent negotiations update, the SMS/Text service, picket information, as well as some upcoming committee meetings and a reminder about our new hoodies and long sleeve shirts.
Solidarity,
Kyle Turner, Communications Officer
Negotiations Update
The most recent bulletin from our National office highlights where we currently are in our negotiations process. The conciliation period has ended as of October 12th and we have now entered a "cooling off" period. This period lasts three weeks. When it ends, we acquire the right to strike and our employer acquires the right to lock us out.
In the meantime, our negotiators will continue to meet with mediators and our employer's negotiators in order to reach negotiated settlements at the bargaining table. To read the full bulletin, click HERE.
Picket Information
We are still working out the details for if/when it comes time to picket. But, once again, we will ask you to make sure we have your most current contact information. You can update that HERE. We will also be using an SMS/Text service to keep you in the loop. Messages will be coming from (833) 849-0390, so please add that number to your contacts to prevent it from being marked as spam.
If the time comes for job action and you are unable to picket because your are on short-term disability, long-term disability, or Worker's Compensation, or if you are scheduled to have a medical procedure that will result with you being off on short-term or long-term leave, please contact Secretary-Treasurer Karry Biri (780-423-9000 ext. 2 or Treasurer@cupwedm.net).
Upcoming Committee Meetings
We have two upcoming committee meetings. The Route Measurement Committee will be meeting on Thursday, October 17th at 7 pm via Zoom. The Social Committee will be meeting on Thursday, October 24th at 7 pm via Zoom. For more information and for links to attend those meetings, click HERE.
Strike Relief Fund Merchandise
We still have hoodies and long sleeve shirts, all proceeds going into the strike relief fund. Quantities are limited. Shipping within the area of the Edmonton Local is $5. If you are outside the Edmonton Local, shipping is $10.
To see the design, see our website post HERE.
Reminders
- Women's Committee Workplace Harassment Survey: To take part in the workplace harassment survey, please click HERE. This survey is open to all members.
- Disability Supports: To access the Disability Supports portal, which provides a list of programs and services in your community, click HERE.
- Union Savings: To take part in these savings, you can register at unionsavings.ca/