A number of members have reported they have seen a bulletin distributed by CSSEA to member agencies. This bulletin contains an inaccurate description of the point we have reached in the bargaining process. CSSEA has apologized to the BCGEU for the disruption their action has caused. Through us their apology is extended to the other unions in the CCS Bargaining Association. (CSSBA)
CSSEA has made some corrections in their bulletin and placed it on the CSSEA website. They've acknowledged it is inappropriate for employers to discuss CSSEA bulletins with staff in agencies.
To avoid any ongoing confusion among members let us clarify in this bulletin the state of bargaining. There is no tentative settlement. The parties have reached an agreement in principle on a number of items. This package is being reviewed by the BCGEU bargaining committee, and will also be reviewed by the unions in the CSS Bargaining Association and the CSS Bargaining Council.
If these groups are able to endorse the package then, and only then will we have what could be called a tentative settlement to bring forward to the members who will then have the opportunity to vote on it.
James Cavalluzzo, Chair, Component 3
Stephanie Seaman Co-chair, Component 3
