Your Bargaining Committee continued negotiations this week, meeting with the employer on September 10^th and 12^th. We are currently focused on important non-monetary issues such as Health & Safety language, leaves of absence, and scheduling. The employer tabled new language for Article 13 – Layoff and Recall, which is under our review. They will also be presenting new language for the Call-In procedure. The current process (Staff Stat) is not reflected in the process, pursuant to Appendix 2.

The parties need to conclude negotiations on the non-monetary proposals before we table the monetary demands.

All members working at Fleetwood Villa are captured under the government wage levelling that is available in this sector. We have requested a "map" of how the original assignment of wages was determined, as you have told us that was not originally provided.

We are next scheduled to meet with the employer on September 26^th, and we will report back following that exchange.

If you know a BCGEU member who didn't receive this bulletin, please forward it to them. If you are a BCGEU member who didn't receive the bulletin directly, please update your email address with your Union by logging into the Member Portal here.

In Solidarity,

Lani Tayag, Bargaining Committee Chairperson
Elizabeth Duarte, Bargaining Committee Member
Linsay Buss, Staff Representative - Negotiations

Download PDF of bulletin here

UWU/MoveUP