The transfer of federal programs staff to the province of BC is just around the corner. On January 30th, our colleagues and friends will start a new working life with a new employer and a new union.
CEIU in BC was fortunate over the years to have many members from programs take an active part in their union. As elected officers and shop stewards, they gave of their time and energy to local activism. In doing so they made significant contributions to the building of better workplaces and in defence of their members rights under the collective agreement.
For all the times when you helped someone in a bind, or you took on the employer, or you got the union’s news out or organized a meeting, or you made gains on health and safety, or you rallied the members to fight for a new contract, or …….. we all know the list could go on for pages.
On behalf of the members and CEIU - THANK YOU!
Pat Wakefield
National Vice-President, BC/YT
Polygamy charges in Bountiful
ROBERT MATAS AND WENDY STUECK
Globe and Mail Update and The Canadian Press
January 7, 2009 at 4:15 PM EST
VANCOUVER
— Leaders of the two factions in the polygamous community of Bountiful
have been charged under the Criminal Code with practising polygamy.
In a sensational turn in a 20-year-old debate over the issue of
polygamy in Canada, police have charged Jim Oler and Winston Blackmore.
The two men were charged each with one count on Tuesday and have not
yet appeared in court. Mr. Oler is charged with “practising polygamy”
with two women. Mr. Blackmore's charge relates to 20 women. (More)
Union Update - December 2008
From PSAC national site - December 27th, 2008
Union Update
Special PSAC Spotlight on PSAC and Human Rights December 2008
2009 BC PSAC Regional Triennial Health and Safety Conference
On behalf of the BC Regional H&S Organizing Committee I am pleased to inform you of the upcoming 2009 BC PSAC Regional Triennial Health and Safety Conference. We would like to encourage members active in Health and Safety and members who share an interest in Health and Safety issues to attend.
We hope to have 55 participants representing all areas of the region and all aspects of our union. I am sending you this application form to be completed by members wishing to attend the 2009 H&S Conference.
Please note that a registration fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) is required from all conference participants.
If Locals have difficulties sending members because of financial constraints, please contact the PSAC Victoria Regional Office as we may be able to assist you.
The theme of this years conference, *Participation And Workplace Prevention* is intended to be of interest to those who wish to contribute to improving Health and Safety in their workplaces.
In Solidarity,
James Little Regional Representative Health and Safety Public Service Alliance of Canada Victoria Regional Office littlej@psac.com (250) 953-1050 or toll free 1-866-953-1050 1-250-953-1066 (fax)
PSAC Bargaining Units with Treasury Board (PA, SV, TC, EB, FB)
Posted Dec 1, 2008 - PSAC National Site
PSAC Bargaining Units with Treasury Board (PA, SV, TC, EB, FB)
A tentative agreement was reached on November 23, 2008, on behalf of
PSAC members who work for Treasury Board in the Program and
Administration Services (PA) bargaining unit. The tentative agreement,
if ratified, will have an expiry date of June 20, 2011 (4 year
agreement).
Ottawa - The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and Treasury
Board have reached tentative agreements for more than 100,000 members
in the main bargaining units governed by the Public Service Labour Relations Act.
“The members can be proud of gains the union has achieved in a very
challenging collective bargaining environment,” says PSAC national
president John Gordon.
Negotiation of the Labour Market Development (LMDA) and Employee Transfer Agreements (ETA) and the intentional exclusion of union involvement
The spring found this region in Federal to Provincial negotiations on the LMDA for British Columbia. We later discovered that our employer met secretly with the Province and intentionally negotiated the Employee Transfer Agreement without the participation of CEIU (Canada Employment and Immigration Union). The employer only went to the extent prescribed by the Workforce Adjustment Agreement (WFA) by forming a Work Force Adjustment Committee. The union had previously advised the employer of a number of areas of concern for our membership.
See the British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement Site
Deputy Minister's Welcome
I would like to welcome you to the BC Public Service and the Ministry of Housing and Social Development.
The key element for the successful implementation of the Labour
Market Development Agreement is the experience and expertise of Service
Canada staff. We recognise the key relationships you have developed
with clients and stakeholders in your communities and appreciate the
importance of these contributions. (More)
Thank you from Dianne Mitchell, Alternate NVP BC/YT
Thank you to all those members who took
time out of their busy days to vote in the last regional election. To all those
members who voted for me, my sincere thanks.Your vote of confidence is deeply appreciated.To have been re- elected to the position as
Alternate NVP BC/YT region for a second term affords me the opportunity to
continue on with the work of the union on your behalf.
With gratitude,
Dianne Mitchell
Email letter from Pat Wakefield to Andy Netzel asking for his support during the Employee Transfer Agreement
(By Email)
Dear Mr. Netzel:
Despite commitments from the federal employer to meaningful consultation with the union on the Employee Transfer Agreement (ETA) in BC, this process has been a disappointment and frustration. I am bringing my concerns directly to you in the expectation that you will bring to bear your influence and authority to find positive solutions for my members.
