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Paid sick leave for employees who don’t receive sick pay (Part time, Casuals)
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.
Upcoming events
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 updates re flooding
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
BCFED Event | Not All Disabilities Are Visible: International Day of Persons with Disabilities | Dec 3
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
Local 1936 Membership meeting this Wednesday, Nov 17th @ 6:30pm. (last one for this year)
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.
- Roll Call of Officers
- Equality Statement
- Welcoming of any New Members and Guests
- Review Agenda/ Additions
- Review Minutes/ Corrections
- Business from the Minutes
- New Business:
- Bargaining Survey
- CUPE National Convention
- BC Federation of Labour December 3rd Event
- Executive Board Meeting-Tuesday, November 30th at 6:30 pm
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee Meeting-Doodle Poll on Local 1936 website
- Vaccinations Update
- Next Local 1936 meeting-Wednesday, January, 19th at 6:30 pm
- Correspondence
- Treasurer’s Report
- Vice-President/Grievance Officer Report
- President’s Report
- Committee Reports
- Unit Reports
- Good of the Union
- Adjournment
- Question and Answer Period
November 17th, 2021 Membership Meeting @ 6:30 pm
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.
Complimentary tickets to members for the upcoming BC Lions vs. Edmonton Elks
Tickets Available | BC Lions vs. Edmonton Elks | Nov 19
CUPE BC is pleased to offer complimentary tickets to members for the upcoming BC Lions vs. Edmonton Elks match on November 19. Please find the game details below:
BC Lions vs. Edmonton Elks Date: Friday, November 19, 2021. Time: 7:30 pm
Location: BC Place (777 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver)
Request Deadline: Wednesday, November 10 at 12:00pm
To be considered, please email your expression of interest to CUPE BC (info@cupe.bc.ca) by 12:00pm on November 10. Members may request up to two (2) tickets each, and tickets will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Topic: Membership Engagement Meeting
CUPE 1936 is inviting all members (FT,PT, casual) to a
scheduled Zoom meeting. We appreciate your time so we will
keep it short but would like to hear from the membership of
how to get members engaged in their union.
CUPE 1936 is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Membership Engagement Meeting
CUPE 1936 is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Time: Oct 26, 2021 06:00 PM Vancouver
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CUPE BC UPDATES GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS & RESOURCES
Call to Action | BC’s Unequal Woman Campaign | Unite Here! Local 40. Women make up the majority of workers in BC’s hotel industry. Hotels are refusing to recall their long-term workers when the industry recovers. Instead, mass firings are being used to strip away gains made by women. Click here to visit the “Unequal Women” Campaign website and pledge your solidarity with BC’s women hotel workers.
Unite Here! Local 40 Actions | Hilton Metrotown Workers’ Labour Dispute. Unite HERE! Local 40 is organizing delegations to inform past and future customers of the Hilton Hotel about the ongoing Hilton Metrotown workers labour dispute. They will also be holding rallies outside of Burnaby Winter Sports to inform Inside Edge Hockey about the teams they are sending through the Unite HERE! Local 40 picket line. Please see details below for upcoming actions:
Delegation to Inside Edge Hockey; Date: Sunday, October 24, 2021. Time: 2:00 pm. Location: Burnaby Winter Sports
Delegation to Holiday Customers and Canadian Western Bank Board Members Date: Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Time: 12:00 pm. Location: Hilton Metrotown (6083 McKay Ave, Burnaby)
In addition, Unite HERE! Local 40 is also seeking volunteers to dedicate 1-2 hours in the coming weeks to help phone Hilton Holiday customers about the Hilton Metrotown Workers dispute. If you are interested and available to assist, please contact Mason Kerr at mkerr@unitehere40.com or 604-250-4845.
CUPE Education| Upcoming Workshops | Winter 2022 CUPE Education has added the following virtual workshops to the CUPE calendar, with priority registration access being given at this time to locals in BC. Please share these workshops with members of your local, and ensure to register online (using your personal email address) by the deadlines noted on the form pages:
| NADC Fall School
Oct 27-29, 2021 | Online Various Timeframes Registration: Click here
Anti-Racism: Building Solidarity to Confront Oppression Oct 27, 2021 | Online | Poster attached 5:30-7:00pm (Pacific) Registration: Click here |
Intro to Stewarding – Parts 1 & 2
Nov 3, 2021 | Online 9:00am-4:00pm Registration: Click here
BC Mental Health First Aid Jan 27-28, 2022 | Online 8:30am-12:00pm Registration: Click here |
Union Education will also be setting up workshops on every Wednesday through to Dec 15. The workshops will be open to the whole province and members can register online. Locals seeking additional training are encouraged to check the CUPE Calendar regularly for offering updates.
BCFED | Paid Sick Leave Day of Action | Oct 25 In anticipation of the Provincial Government’s announcement on the number of paid sick days for all BC workers, the BC Federation of Labour (BCFED) is organizing a collaborative Paid Sick Leave Day of Action in the Lower Mainland! Members are encouraged to participate, as this will be the last opportunity to voice the importance of 10 employer-paid sick days for all workers. The event has two actions:
1) Taking photos and uploading them to social media with the message, ‘ I support #10DAYS ‘ and,
2) signing an open letter to the BC government via a QR code that will be provided on the day of.
Sign up for Surrey here! Monday, Oct 25 | 4:00-5:30pm Surrey Central Skytrain Station (along City Parkway by the bus loop). Onsite Contacts: Stephen Von Sychowski & Krisdeep Lally
Sign up for Burnaby here! Monday, Oct 25 | 4:00-5:30pm Metrotown Skytrain Station (on the sidewalk on Central Boulevard opposite the mall) Onsite Contacts: Reah Arora, Janet Andrews and Gurjeevan Sidhu
Applications Open | StrongerBC Young Leaders Council | Oct 27 The BC government is seeking British Columbians between the ages of 14 and 26 to form a new youth leaders council. The StrongerBC Young Leaders Council is an opportunity for youth to share their expertise and lived experience with the provincial government. Input from council members will help shape government policies and services on topics that include employment, the environment, mental health supports, affordability, and other areas. If you are or know of a Young Worker who would be interested in applying, please visit the links below for more information: Young Leaders Council Project Page: Click here Application Link: Click here
Application Deadline: Oct 27, 2021
Apply today to be part of the #StrongerBC Young Leaders Council and share your view of the future with our government! #bcpoli Should you have any questions regarding this update, please email info@cupe.bc.ca for additional information.