CUPE Local 1936 would like to send Season Greetings to all of the members in Community Social Services of the Lower Mainland. 
We wish you a holiday filled with fun and laughter or a time to relax and rejuvenate.
Although the pandemic is still a main focus of the year we reflect on the  courage and resiliencee in dealing with the challenges of staying safe and healthy in your workplace.
We belief that Community Social Services Workers are amazing advocates for their clients and work diligently to ensure that they are serviced with care and compassion.
As Table Officer we want to express our gratitude for the work that you provide, the coming together at meetings to make our union stronger and working  together for the well being and safety of all the members. 
We are proud to represent our members, and  wish you all a festive and healthy holiday season and a happy New Year!  

Sheryl Burns, Lee Ann Lalli, Bernice Way

The BCFED needs your help. We are looking for donations to make this year’s Christmas dinner a success:

• unwrapped toys & teenager gifts
• non-perishable foods
• gift cards & passes

The 2021 Labour Christmas Dinner is being adapted in response to the pandemic and capacity constraints. Food hampers and toys will be offered, but there will not be any catered food, nor a clothing drive and the event will take place in Vancouver only.

Volunteers are need in Vancouver at the Maritime Labour Centre, 1880 Triumph Street on:

• December 20 – unloading trucks with food and toys @ 9:00 am
• December 21 – filling hampers, setting up the hall @ 9:00 am
• December 22 – filling hampers, sorting toys @ 9:00 am
• December 23 – volunteer at the Vancouver location starting at 3:00 pm

Please send your name and contact information to labourxmasdinner@hotmail.ca advising if you are available to volunteer on the above days in Vancouver. The BCFED vaccination policy applies for all volunteers. You must show BC vaccine passport & ID at start of shift. Mask wearing is required throughout and social distancing maintained wherever possible.  Hand disinfectant will be provided.

Effective January 1, 2022, the vast majority of workers in B.C. no longer have to choose between going to work sick or losing wages, as B.C.’s first-ever permanent paid sick leave comes into effect with 5 paid sick days each year. Both full- and part-time employees are eligible for this benefit.

I’m a worker

Effective January 1, 2022, you can take up to 5 days of paid leave per year for any personal illness or injury. Your employer may request reasonably sufficient proof of illness.

This entitlement is in addition to the 3 days of unpaid sick leave currently provided by the Employment Standards Act.

You must have worked with your employer for at least 90 days to be eligible for the paid sick days.

Eligibility

The paid sick leave entitlement applies to all employees covered by the Employment Standards Act (ESA), including part-time, temporary or casual employees.

The ESA doesn’t cover certain types of employees, including:

• Federally-regulated sectors
• Self-employed workers or independent contractors
• Employees in professions and occupations excluded from the ESA

Find out if employment standards apply to you.

BCFED Event | Not All Disabilities Are Visible: International Day of Persons with Disabilities | Dec 3The BC Federation of Labour will be sponsoring IDPWD 2021: Not All Disabilities Are Visible, hosted by Sheryl Burns (BCFED Representative for Workers with Disabilities), with guest Parliamentary Secretary for Accessibility Dan Coulter. Performances include music by Kristina Sheldon and spoken word by Olivia Dixon. Please see the attached poster for more information.

Online Event: Not All Disabilities are Visible: International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Date: Friday, December 3, 2021.      Time: 5:30-6:30pm PT.       Registration: Click here

PSAC Virtual Vigil | End Violence Against Women | Dec 6BC Regional PSAC and PSAC’s Vancouver Island Regional Women’s Committee will be hosting a virtual vigil on December 6 in memory of the women murdered during the 1989 Montreal Massacre. Please see the event details below and the attached poster for more information:

Date:  Monday, December 6, 2021.     Time: 5:00-5:40pm PT

Registration: Click here           Event Contact: (250)-953-1050 or urrutim@psac-afpc.com

CUPE BC Disaster Support | Application Form

CUPE BC has created a Disaster Relief Fund to support CUPE members impacted by recent catastrophic floods and mudslides. Any CUPE members in BC facing hardship due to these events are invited to apply for funding support through their Local. CUPE Locals may request funds on behalf of members by emailing a completed application form (attached) to the CUPE BC Accounting Department (accounting@cupe.bc.ca).

BC Government | Disaster Financial Assistance Available

Disaster Financial Assistance is now available for eligible British Columbians in Southwest, Central and Southeast areas of the province and Vancouver Island who were affected by flooding and landslides from November 14-16, 2021. This assistance includes all Indigenous communities, electoral areas, and municipalities within the geographical boundaries of these areas. See the following link for more information:

Financial assistance available for people affected by flooding | BC Gov News

United Way | Flood Response Recovery Efforts

United Way BC has established a Flood Response Fund to support critical relief and urgent recovery efforts in the aftermath of devastating flooding. Donations will assist those who are displaced or have lost housing, belongings, or employment, and who have suffered physical or mental health trauma.

United for BC Flood Response:  Donate here

Fraser Valley Flood Response Info: Click here

Hope Flood Response Info:  Click here

If you or someone you know needs help finding resources, dial 2-1-1 or visit 211.ca.  Please share this message so neighbours can get assistance.

 Volunteer Opportunities (In-Person & Remote) – Please click to view United Way BC’s volunteer listing and learn about ways to support the BC Flood Response. Remember you can also apply a filter to view opportunities that match your interests (such as qualifications, distance from your home etc).

In-Person Volunteer Roles: Click here

Remote Volunteer Roles: Click here 

The BC Federation of Labour will be sponsoring IDPWD 2021: Not All Disabilities Are Visible, hosted by Sheryl Burns (BCFED Representative for Workers with Disabilities), with guest Parliamentary Secretary for Accessibility Dan Coulter. Performances include music by Kristina Sheldon and spoken word by Olivia Dixon.  Please see the attached poster for more information.

Online Event: Not All Disabilities are Visible: International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Date: Friday, December 3, 2021

Time: 5:30-6:30pm PT

Registration: Click here

Hi there,

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Nov 17, 2021 06:30 PM Vancouver

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElfu-hrj8uH9xYmPLh7ZO2RGdJ7q7NnAL3

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.Nov

LOCAL 1936 MEETING AGENDA: Wednesday, November 19th @ 6:30 PM, 2021 via Zoom

Note: Check in about the recording of our meeting

CUPE Local 1936 recognizes and acknowledges the unceded territories from which we are all fortunate to participate in tonight’s meeting.

1. Roll Call of Officers
2. Equality Statement
3. Welcoming of any New Members and Guests
4. Review Agenda/ Additions
5. Review Minutes/ Corrections
6. Business from the Minutes
7. New Business:

• Bargaining Survey
• CUPE National Convention
• BC Federation of Labour December 3^rd Event
• Executive Board Meeting-Tuesday, November 30^th at 6:30 pm
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee Meeting-Doodle Poll on Local 1936 website
• Vaccinations Update
• Next Local 1936 meeting-Wednesday, January, 19^th at 6:30 pm

8. Correspondence
9. Treasurer’s Report
10. Vice-President/Grievance Officer Report
11. President’s Report
12. Committee Reports
13. Unit Reports
14. Good of the Union
15. Adjournment
16. Question and Answer Period

Register ahead of time and join the local for the Monthly

Membership Meeting.

As usually, we will have some prizes for those that attend.

There will be updates and reports and time for questions and

answers at the end.

We hope you all we be able to make it.

Please post on the union bulletin boards at your worksite and

let others know.

See below for the Zoom link

Hi there,

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Nov 17, 2021 06:30 PM Vancouver

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElfu-hrj8uH9xYmPLh7ZO2RGdJ7q7NnAL3

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.