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When: Oct 19, 2022 06:30 PM Vancouver
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October 4, 2022
Parties still far apart on wages, Indigenous worker support, other issues as talks put on pause
After returning to the negotiations table in mid-September, talks continued over wages and
compensation with a focus on making gains in the areas that members have mandated us to
achieve in this round of bargaining.
As it stands, the parties still do not agree on how to reach a tentative agreement that includes a
fair and equitable compensation package, meaningful recognition and reconciliation for
Indigenous workers, supporting psychologically safer and healthier workplaces, and promoting
equity, diversity and inclusion.
Community social services is the only public sector with a specific subsector collective agreement
for Indigenous Services. These workers support individuals, children and families in communities
across the province. We cannot reach a tentative agreement that does not fully recognize these
workers and bring them parity with their counterparts, specifically those who are directly
employed with the provincial government in non-Indigenous agencies.
Bargaining will now be paused due to scheduling conflicts. However, we will continue with small
group discussions in preparation for resuming negotiations in November.
We know that you have been waiting patiently for us to reach a tentative agreement. While we
did not anticipate spending this much time at the bargaining table, we are committed to working
towards an agreement we can proudly bring back to members to vote on.
In solidarity,
Your Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA) Negotiating Committee
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When: Sep 28, 2022 06:30 PM Vancouver
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September 16, 2022
Wages, compensation and Indigenous rights dominate contract talks this week
As negotiations for your new collective agreement continue, talks are heating up between your community social services bargaining association and representatives of the employers’ association.
This week, your committee countered the employers’ wages and compensation offer. Your committee has heard loud and clear from our members across the community social services sector that protection against the rising cost of living is a key priority.
There is still significant work to do at the table to achieve a fair and equitable compensation package, including wage increases, as both sides are quite far apart.
Talks are also focused on meaningful recognition of the rights of Indigenous workers across all three subsector collective agreements: Community Living, General Services, and Indigenous Services.
Community social services is the only public sector with a specific subsector collective agreement for Indigenous Services. These workers support individuals, children, and families in communities across the province in roles including family preservation workers, social workers, counsellors, support workers and so much more.
We cannot reach an agreement that does not fully recognize these workers and bring them parity with their counterparts, specifically those who are directly employed by the provincial government in non-Indigenous agencies.
Your bargaining team is scheduled to be back at the table for more talks next week. We are making progress on shared priorities including improvements for safer and healthier workplaces, better mental health supports and recognition of the diversity of our members. But we are going to continue to fight hard for a compensation package that recognizes your value.
As we move forward, it is more important than ever before that we keep you in the loop. Make sure that your worksite contacts and union stewards have your updated contact information (you can update it here) and that you have signed your union card.
Please make sure that your colleagues are also updating their contact information and share this bulletin!
In solidarity,
Your Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA) Negotiating Committee
cope491
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Please post on the union bulletin boards at your worksite and let others know.
September 14th marks Sex Worker Pride Day. The day was first commemorated in 2019 as an opportunity to celebrate sex workers’ self-determination and achievements.
Street-based sex workers in the WISH community—while they face incredible challenges—are resilient, intelligent, and strong. They survive, create, and care for each other in a society that routinely denies them a voice and discounts their humanity.
Let us celebrate rights, not rescue, and call attention to the laws that continue to create dangerous conditions for sex worker
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Below is the link to the zoom membership meeting. (you might have to copy and paste) Looking forward to seeing you at it.
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CUPE 1936 would like to wish all of our members a Happy Labour Day. It is with great pride that we get to celebrate the hard work we do and celebrate the accomplishments of the labour movement and the benefits of having a union at work.
CUPE BC hopes members will enjoy the many Labour Day festivities happening this September 5th throughout the province and nation-wide. If you have photographs from Labour Day celebrations you wish to send to CUPE BC, please e-mail sbeasley@cupe.ca with the subject Labour Day Member Photos.
CLC | Labour Day Events 2022: The Canadian Labour Congress has compiled a list of Labour Day union celebrations and marches across the country.. Those wishing to add an event, contact president-assistant@clcctc.ca
UN | International Day of Charity | Sep 5 : The United Nations General Assembly declared the International Day of Charity towards the objective of sensitizing and mobilizing people, NGOs, and stakeholders all around the world to help others through volunteer and philanthropic activities, choosing Sep 5th to honour the date of the passing of Mother Theresa. View the most recent human development reports.
BCFED | Psychologically Healthy and Safe Workplaces | Sep 8 : A two-part virtual workshop, from the BCFED Health & Safety Centre, in line with the CSA Standard, will provide participants with the tools to create strategies that will support workers with mental health issues, individually and collectively, using a preventative approach.
Date & Time: Sep 8, 2022 | 8:30am (part 1) & 4:30pm (part 2) – Pacific Fee: $155
Massy Arts | Indigenous Perspectives Series | Sep 13: Massy Arts is hosting SFU’s Dr. June Scudeler in person for We Are the Best Survivors, a free talk on Indigenous Horror in literature, film and art. Donations are welcome.
Date & Time: Sep 13, 2022 | 6:00pm. Location: Massy Arts Society at 23 East Pender, Vancouver
Registration: Click here
BCCWITT | Be More Than a Bystander Training: In collaboration with the Ending Violence Association of BC and the BC Lions, the BC Centre for Women in the Trades has an acclaimed, ongoing bystander education program. Apply here.
Courage to Act | National Skillshare Series | Nov 2022-Sep 2023: From late fall into of next year, Courage to Act is offering a series of free courses on gender-based violence prevention, harm reduction, and trauma-informed healing strategies.
Should you have any questions regarding this update, please email info@cupe.bc.ca for additional information.
In solidarity,
CUPE BC Executive Board
CUPE British Columbia
