CUPE 1936

Greetings,

The CLC is excited to announce a new national survey on workplace violence and harassment.

The survey, which is being conducted with researchers at Western University and the University of Toronto, is the first ever survey on violence and sexual harassment in the workplace with a national reach in Canada.

It will launch online on October 21.

We need all workers to fill it out—workers of every gender, whether or not they have experienced or witnessed workplace violence or harassment. This is how we will get a clearer picture of workers’ experiences in workplaces across the country.

Like with the groundbreaking Domestic Violence at Work project, the results of this research will inform policy and education initiatives on workplace violence and sexual harassment.

We are counting on all affiliates, federations and labour councils to help spread the word, and encourage your members to participate. Below, you will find links to the following downloadable files:

1) Template emails for locals and members

2) Social media shareables

We will continue to develop promotional tools throughout the 6-month survey period.

The survey is open to workers 18 years of age or older. It takes approximately 10 to 30 minutes to complete. All respondents will remain anonymous.

The survey will be online here. Please share it with your members on all the platforms you use to communicate with them.

For any questions, please contact our Human Rights Department at
human-rights@clcctc.ca.

In solidarity,

Dear CUPE Local 1936 community social services members:

RE: NOTICE OF MOTION

That CUPE 1936 will conduct a vote of the membership at our next membership meeting, November 18th, 2020. 

That CUPE Local 1936 will include Qmmunity, formerly of CUPE Local 3495 into our Local. 

In solidarity from your Local 1936 Executive,

Sheryl Burns, President

Lee-Ann Lalli, Vice-President/Grievance Officer

Bernice Way, Secretary-Treasurer/Education and Grievance Officer

MPP REDESIGN  /    INFO WEBINAR INVITATION

CUPE BC will be hosting a series of information webinars for CUPE members on the Plan Partners BC Municipal Pension Plan Redesign changes. If you have members in the MPP, please share this invitation and registration links.

Each webinar will be one hour in length with presentations by CUPE National staff, and will provide members with an overview of key changes followed by a Q&A period.  These webinars do not replace the current consultation process being conducted by the Plan Partners, but are to provide CUPE members with further opportunities to learn about the changes. For full details of the Plan Partners MPP Redesign, please direct members to visit mppredesign.ca to ask questions or provide feedback on the changes using the “Ask a Question” feature.  Once again, these sessions are for general information and members seeking specific advice on their retirement planning should consult directly with a personal financial advisor.  

Please use the links below to register. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

DATES: 

BURNABY – The partners of the Municipal Pension Plan have launched a consultation for a proposed plan redesign that will change how future contributions are made.

 It is important MPP plan members understand the proposed changes and how they may affect their pension and retirement planning. It’s also important for members to provide their feedback during this engagement period.

 The proposed changes are in response to the changing nature of work and retirement, to better align benefits with how the majority of members are using them, and to rebalance contribution rates with accrual rates.

 To answer your questions and provide full information of the proposed changes you can visit mppredesign.ca.

 This website includes information on the proposed changes, a Frequently Asked Questions section, and a pension calculator you can use to see how the changes will affect your retirement.

 If you have questions, you can submit them at mppredesign.ca.

 For assistance, you can also call 1-877-251-0997 to speak with a representative. The call centre is available Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. until October 23.

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For all of the CUPE 1936 members who are in the Municipal Pension Plan please click on  the link to find out what changes will be in effect by January 1, 2022

Organizations and agencies in B.C.’s community social services sector will be better able to build capacity, support recruitment and retention, and improve occupational health and safety training programs for staff, thanks to $10 million in one-time funding from the Province.

“Over the past year, we have built a strong relationship with the community social services sector, which proved invaluable during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and enabled us to address emerging issues quickly,” said Shane Simpson, Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction. “Community social services sector agencies provide many services that British Columbians count on, and this new funding will help agencies meet the challenges of recruiting, training and retaining a skilled workforce.”

The funding will support training programs to agencies and organizations across the sector, including training and development for Indigenous agencies and Indigenous staff, foundational training and development opportunities, and occupational health and safety.

“Community-living home-share providers, and the agencies that support them, help people with developmental disabilities live more freely and independently,” said Brenda Gillette, CEO of BC CEO Network. “This funding will help us develop and deliver new readily accessible training that will ensure this foundational support is sustainable and available for the many people who rely on this option while simultaneously enhancing community living throughout B.C.”

B.C.’s community social services organizations, in partnership with government and other public sector agencies, provide vital services to some of the province’s most vulnerable people, including:

• people with physical, mental and developmental disabilities;
• Indigenous individuals and communities;
• at-risk youth;
• families and children with special needs; and
• women experiencing family violence.

“We know that violence can have devastating impacts on people and their families. Victims of violence deserve compassionate and comprehensive care,” said Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General. “This funding for organizations serving victims of crime will help ensure that staff have the needed skill and knowledge to deliver these services in their communities.”

Quick Facts:

• More than 80% of provincially contracted social services are provided by non-profit agencies.
• There are more than 2,000 agencies in the community social service sector that provide support to individuals and their families throughout B.C.
• More than 46,000 British Columbians work full or part time in the social services sector.

Learn More:

Learn more about the social services sector roundtable: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/about-the-bc-government/initiatives/social-services-sector-roundtable

August 17, 2020

Dear CUPE Local 1936 community social services members:

RE:       Pandemic Pay Update

For those members eligible for the jointly Federal and Provincial funded Pandemic Pay Premium, you should see it as a lump sum payment near the end of this month or possibly early September.   Employers and Government are looking to make the process as streamlined as possible, which is why the payment has not yet been made.  Many agencies need to receive the funding before they are able to pass it on to eligible employees.

Given the approval of the CUPE National Secretary Treasurer’s Office, we are pleased to inform you that Union Dues will NOT be taken off the $4/hr pandemic pay premium that is jointly funded by the Federal and Provincial Governments.

If you would like more information on the pandemic pay fund, it can be found here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support/temporary-pandemic-pay

In solidarity from your Local 1936 Executive,

Sheryl Burns, President

Lee-Ann Lalli, Vice-President/Grievance Officer

Bernice Way, Secretary-Treasurer/Education and Grievance Officer

There has been a few inquiries about when members that are qualified for pandemic pay will be receiving it. Below is the link to the government website that will answer your question. Please feel free to call or email the local if you have any other question.

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support/temporary-pandemic-pay#:~:text=B.C.%20COVID-19%20Temporary%20Pandemic%20Pay%20Temporary%20pandemic%20pay,delivering%20in-person%2C%20front-line%20care%20during%20the%20COVID-19%20pandemic.