Update on Policy Grievance re: Payment of Wage Increases

The Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA) and the Community Social Services
Employer’s Association (CSSEA) met regarding the policy grievance on the significant delays in paying
unionized employees negotiated wage increases, per the renewed sectoral collective agreements.

We were unable to reach an agreement on how to resolve the grievance and the parties agreed to
appoint Arbitrator Chris Sullivan to hear this matter and a date has been set for September 11, 2023.
This is the soonest time the arbitrator was available.

We know that the delayed payment on wage increases for 2022 and 2023 is frustrating for so many
members across the sector. Despite the hearing date in September, the CSSBA continues to work on
finding a way to resolve this as soon as possible.

Thank you for your continued patience and support

.
In solidarity,
Community Social Services Bargaining Association

Dear members,

Please read on for general CUPE BC announcements and to learn more about upcoming events, learning resources, and community engagement opportunities. If this email was forwarded to you and you wish to be added to our mailing list, please send an email request to info@cupe.bc.ca.

CODEMUH | Solidarity for Injured Gildan Inc Workers & Mass Layoff  –  Urgent action is underway from CoDev Canada to support partner organization Honduran Women’s Collective (CODEMUH) in holding Canadian corporation Gildan Activewear Inc accountable as they will soon rob 2,700 workers of livelihoods following the closure of their San Miguel factory this month. CODEMUH is calling on Gildan to re-hire the workers at their other Honduran factories, and to compensate the 300 injured workers now left without medical and rehabilitation services, ineligible for disability pensions, and facing barriers to future employment. Sign the petition here going directly to the Gildan CEO, and share the cause on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (please tag CODEMUH and Gildan). The Honduran Women’s Collective statement is online here in Spanish and English.

SEIU Local 2 | Granville Island Brewing Workers Strike | ACTION TOMORROW – Granville Island Brewing workers are on strike with picket lines up throughout the summer: Solidarity Saturdays. Molson Coors, the owners of Granville Island Brewing, rake in billions yearly while withholding wage increases that would enable workers to keep up with inflation. Read more about the strike and join SEIU Local 2 workers on the picket line tomorrow. The attached brochure is available to share on social media.

Date & Time: Saturday, Jul 8, 2023 | 12:00pm – 2:00pm & 4:00pm – 7:00pm.           Location: Granville Island Brewing at 1441 Cartwright St, Vancouver

 1^st Annual Richmond Pride Walk | Jul 29 – Save the date for Richmond’s first Pride Walk, as presented by NDP MLA Kelly Greene in response to Richmond residents’ call for greater local 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion and representation. MLAs Aman Singh and Henry Yao will also be in attendance, alongside CUPE Local 718.

Date & Time: Saturday, Jul 29, 2023 | 11:00am – 12:00pm      Location: Imperial Landing at 4011 Bayview St, Richmond, continuing along Steveston boardwalk
RSVP: Click here

 RCYBC | 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth’s Right to Thrive: Report –  Published last month under the guidance of a circle of community advisors and advocates, the BC Representative for Children and Youth report The Right to Thrive compiles quantitative and qualitative data in a cross-disciplinary call for urgent recognition, respect and nurture of two-spirit, trans, non-binary and other gender diverse children and youth. Read the full 158-page text here.

CUPE Local 4070 | Unpaid Work Won’t Fly Petition –  Lend your solidarity to the ongoing petition from Local 4070 to end unpaid work for flight attendants in Canada, following the National Day of Action in April this year. In this sector, workers expend nearly a full work week doing free labour each month, as airlines don’t pay flight attendants for duties like assisting passengers with boarding, pre-flight safety checks, deplaning, and other delays. Send a message to the federal government and big airlines (also scroll to the bottom of page to share how unpaid work is affecting you with CUPE’s Airline Division), and use Local 4070’s infographics to share on your social media.

CCPA Monitor Magazine | Zombie Neoliberalism Edition –  The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives publishes progressive news, views and ideas in Monitor magazine online, and the latest edition, “Zombie Neoliberalism”, is available in full for download here. Articles include Dismissing the Low Taxes Myth, Dawn of the Debt, and Ancient Minimum Wage Tropes.

CCDI Consulting | Reasons Why DEI Initiatives Fail: Webinar | Jul 19 –  TEDx Talk speaker Matteo Stewart will explore the reasons why, despite excellent intentions, DEI initiatives fail, in CCDI Consulting’s free upcoming webinar. Stewart will delve into DEI initiatives’ failure from a leadership perspective, to deliver actionable steps toward transforming DEI in the workplace.

Date & Time: Jul 19, 2023 | 1:00pm (Eastern)              Registration: Click here

BCFED | Young Workers Leadership Retreat | Sep 6-8. –  Registrations are now ongoing, to close Jul 25 or sooner depending on the number of applicants, for the Young Workers Leadership Retreat in Maple Ridge. 50 young workers will gather to take Be More Than A Bystander training, participate in team- and trust-building activities, and develop leadership skills to foster more equitable and inclusive workplaces.

Dates: Sep 6-8, 2023      Location: Loon Lake Lodge & Retreat Centre at 14500 Silver Valley Road, Maple Ridge, BC         Fees: $500 all-inclusive

Registration: Click here

CAF-FCA | Nominations Call: Board of Directors | Aug 22 –  Those interested in serving on the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum Board of Directors can submit their applications by midnight (Eastern time), August 22, for the following positions:

• Jurisdiction (1 position) – 4 yr term
• Employer (2 positions)
  • 2-year term
  • 4-year term
• Labour (1 position) – 4 yr term
• Educator (1 position) – 4 yr term

To be considered, one must be:

1) nominated by their member organization or another member in the same constituency group – Employer, Labour, Jurisdiction or Education

2) have a current and direct relationship to a member organization that is in good standing at the Champion, Patron or Supporter level

3) maintain CAF-FCA membership throughout the term on the Board.

View more information and apply here.

 EHN Canada | Moral Injury vs. PTSD Webinar | Jul 13.  –   The phenomenon of moral injury – single or repeated transgressions of an individual’s deeply held moral beliefs and expectations – is often diagnosed as PTSD in combat veterans. In next week’s The Difference Between Moral Injury & PTSDwebinar, Edgewood Health Network Canada’s Krystle Martin explores the high statistical incidence of moral injury among Canadian Armed Forces members, and its distinct characteristics in relation to post-traumatic stress disorder. Registration is free.

Date & Time: Jul 13, 2023 | 9:00am – 10:00am (Pacific)      Registration: Click here

 Courage to Act | Sexual Harassment in Experiential Learning Webinar | Aug 17   –   Courage to Act researchers Farrah Khan, Britney De Costa and Andréanne St-Gelais, having conducted the first national study on sexual harassment in internships, practicums, placements and co-ops, will share their findings in a free webinar next month. Sexual Harassment in Experiential Learning: A Price Students Shouldn’t Have to Pay will also create a strategic workbook with protocols to respond to these issues.

Date & Time: Aug 17, 2023 | 10:00am (Pacific)       Registration:  Click here

CIRA | Indigenous Stock Photo Library    –      The Canadian Internet Registry Association has compiled an archive of Indigenous stock photos, free to use with the purpose of honouring Indigenous entrepreneurship and addressing the Indigenous representation gap in most online stock images.View the gallery here.

City of Surrey | Family Summer Art Party | Jul 15        –     Drop in to make art and connect with family and friends at the Surrey Art Gallery Family Art Party, a free event.

Date & Time: Saturday, Jul 15, 2023 | 11:00am – 3:00pm           Location: Bear Creek Park at 13750 88 Ave, Surrey, BC      Contact info: Phone 604-501-5566 or e-mail artgallery@surrey.ca

 BC Recovery Day | Call for Volunteer Face Painters | Sep 9 –     Charlford House Society for Women is preparing for the BC Recovery Day festival in New Westminster on Sep 9, and they need face painting volunteers. If you are artistic and wish to support the cause, contact miranda@charlfordhouse.ca.

 CALM 2023 Award Winners  –  The list of winners for the 2023 Canadian Association of Labour Media Awards is now online. Browse a large showcase of high-quality labour publications and campaigns, with categories including Most Innovative Online Tool, Best Editorial, Excellence in Writing for Print, and more.

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

#410-6222 Willingdon Avenue

Burnaby, British Columbia

V5H 0G3

P: 604.291.9119

NOTICE ISSUED

MoveUP vs. PrairieCoast Equipment Langley Branch
Commenced: April 28, 2023

STRIKES AND LOCKOUTS

Please respect the unions’ picket lines in the following disputes, and do not patronize these businesses until the dispute is settled.

TSSU vs. Simon Fraser University
Major Issues: Class Sizes, Health Benefits, Contract Duration
Commenced: June 15, 2023

UNITE HERE! Local 40 vs. Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel
Major Issues: Wages
Commenced: June 14, 2023

MoveUP vs Capilano University
Major Issues: Workload, Wages
Commenced: June 7, 2023

PSAC vs. Federal Government of Canada
Major Issues: Wages, Work from home policy, Contracting out
Commenced: April 19, 2023

CUPE 561 vs. First Transit Fraser Valley
Major Issues: Pay Equity, Pensions, Work Life Balance
Commenced: February 27, 2023

UNITE HERE! Local 40 vs. Radisson Blu
Major Issues: Recall Rights, Concessions
Commenced: May 3, 2021

There are two events happening  Wednesday, July 5^th.  Mark Hancock and Candace Rennick will be  in attendance from CUPE National, as well as Karen and Trevor from CUPE BC.

In the morning, we will have a burmashave action at Lougheed Station. Over lunch time, we will be at the Abbotsford picket line for a solidarity rally and food truck lunch. More info is included on the posters.

CUPE 561 Rally PostCUPE 561 Rally Poster_Lougheed Burmashave July 5

CUPE 561 Rally Poster_Solidarity_Lunch_NPO-NSTO_July5

Hi there,

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Jun 21, 2023 06:30 PM Vancouver

Register in advance for this meeting:
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Dear members,      Please read on for general CUPE BC announcements and to learn more about upcoming events, learning resources, and community engagement opportunities. If this email was forwarded to you and you wish to be added to our mailing list, please send an email request to info@cupe.bc.ca.

CUPE Local 374 | Steve Seekins Memorial Donations:     In honour of the memory of Steve Seekins, a Local 374 member who died on the job last week, the Local has set up an account where donations can be made to the Community Savings Credit Union. All funds contributed will go directly to the Seekins family and help make a meaningful difference in honouring Steve’s life.

If you’d like to donate you can either:

1. Send a direct deposit (download form here) to Community Savings Credit Union.
2. Send an e-transfer to treasurer@cupe374.ca and those funds will be added to the account.

Online Applications Open | Aubrey Burton/Reg Ford Scholarship | Aug 11:        CUPE BC is now inviting applications online for the Aubrey Burton/Reg Ford Scholarship.   Scholarships are awarded on both a competitive and lottery basis based on the following criteria:

Parent, Guardian or Spouse of Applicant, or the Applicant her/himself must be a member in good standing of a CUPE Local affiliated to CUPE BC at the time of application.                               Applicant must have completed Grade 12 in the current or previous calendar year.                                                                                                                                                                                     Applicant must be entering the first year of a recognized public post-secondary institution in BC. A copy of the acceptance letter from the admitting institution must be supplied.                   Applicant must complete an online application form supported by copies of the Senior Secondary Statement Transcript and letter(s) of reference from the school principal or counsellor.

Online Application Form: Click here                 Application Deadline: August 11, 2023 (end of day)

 BCFED & BC Lions | June 17^th Kick-off Game | Ticket Giveaway:            CUPE BC is participating in the sponsorship of BC Federation of Labour’s collaboration with the BC Lions, promoting a Labour night at the Lions Concert and Kick Off home opener game on Saturday, June 17^th. Members who wish to attend the game can receive up to 4 tickets apiece by request to info@cupe.bc.ca within the deadline of June 9, 2023. Requests for additional tickets can be submitted if needed, but please note that receipt of tickets is not guaranteed as their number is limited. We hope everyone will enjoy this big night!

CoDev | Annual Solidarity and Fundraising Dinner | Jun 3:   Please join CoDevelopment Canada for the highly-anticipated return of their Annual Solidarity and Fundraising Dinner, where fellow labour activists from across the Lower Mainland celebrate 38 years of building partnerships between trade unions and civil society organizations in Canada and Latin America – partnerships that    work to defend public services, human rights, and workers’ rights across the Americas. The evening will feature an array of authentic Latin American dishes, Latin American music, a specially-curated silent auction with fine items sourced from across Latin America, and the always delectable dessert auction.

Date & Time: Saturday, Jun 3, 2023 | 5:30pm (Pacific)      Location: Maritime Labour Centre at 1880 Triumph St., Vancouver, BC.      Fees: Tables of ten guests for $950.00; individual tickets of $100.     Tickets: Online at codev.org OR cheque addressed to ‘CoDevelopment Canada’ OR cash at the CoDev office (#260 – 2747 E Hastings St., Vancouver).       More Info: Visit the CoDev website

CoC | BC Town Halls for Pharmacare | May 31-Jun 11       The Council of Canadians’ national pharmacare campaign is underway to push the Trudeau government to fulfill its promise to enact a public pharmacare plan by the end of the year, urgently needed amid skyrocketing inflation on all fronts. You can participate in four town halls coming up in BC, the Public Pharmacare Now! series:

Wednesday May 31: Nelson (w/ Steve Morgan, Colleen Fuller, Afshin Jaberi): https://canadians.org/event/nelson-pharmacare-town-hall/
At the Nelson United Church at 602 Silica St or on Zoom (register at the link above for Zoom link)

Wednesday June 7: Powell River (w/ Steve Morgan and local guests): https://canadians.org/event/powell-river-pharmacare-town-hall/
At the Seniors Centre at 6792 Cranberry St or on Zoom (register at the link above for the Zoom link)

Thursday June 8: Vancouver (w/Avi Lewis, Colleen Fuller, Afshin Jaberi, Steve Morgan): https://canadians.org/event/vancouver-pharmacare-town-hall/
At the Unitarian Church of Vancouver at 949 W. 49^th Ave Vancouver, BC

Sunday June 11: Victoria (w/Avi Lewis and special guests): https://canadians.org/event/victoria-pharmacare-town-hall/
At the Dave Dunnet Community Theatre at 2121 Cadboro Bay Rd Victoria, BC

VDLC | Municipal Affairs & Housing Committee Reboot | Jun 15:       The Vancouver & District Labour Council is re-constituting its Municipal Affairs & Housing Committee, a space for delegates and members of affiliate unions to come together and engage around local issues, including housing affordability and tenants’ rights. The first meeting will be held in digital format.            Date & Time: Jun 15, 2023 | 6:00pm (Pacific) via Zoom            Registration: Click here

National Accessibility Week Resources:       Did you know there are more than one billion people globally with disabilities? National AccessAbility Week (May 28-June 3) celebrates the contributions and leadership of Canadians with disabilities, recognizes efforts to remove barriers, and encourages education and action. UVic has compiled links and resources here.

Union Protein Project | AGM & Salmon BBQ | Jun 14:         All affiliates, supporters and friends of the Union Protein Project are welcome to the annual general meeting and barbecue in Langley this year. Ample free parking is available onsite.           Date & Time: Wednesday, Jun 14, 2023 | 11:30am (Pacific)

Location: United Steelworkers Union building at #9292 – 200^th St, Langley, BC

RSVP: E-mail admin@proteinproject.ca (deadline: Jun 7)

BCFED | Support for Gig Workers Petition

Show support for gig workers and their fight to achieve essential workplace protections through the BC Federation of Labour’s new Gig Workers Deserve Better campaign.

Mark’s | 10% Client Savings Card | Jul 2026:          All members can present this Mark’s CUPE BC Division Client Discount Card to receive an in-store 10% discount until July 2026. Additional identification should not be required at the point of purchase, but please contact our sales liaison Ainsley at604-700-1727 if there are any issues.

StrongerBC | Resources on Savings:        Access a range of low-cost services, income support, direct funding and tax relief through the BC Government’s StrongerBC online directory here.      Should you have any questions regarding this update, please email info@cupe.bc.ca for additional information.

  In solidarity,  CUPE BC Executive Board

Dear members,

Please read on for general CUPE BC announcements and to learn more about upcoming events, learning resources, and community engagement opportunities. If this email was forwarded to you and you wish to be added to our mailing list, please send an email request to info@cupe.bc.ca.

CUPE Education | July & August Courses

Register soon for CUPE Education online workshops this summer, as seats fill up quickly. The following courses are available:

Pride Events Swag Requests 2023

Locals planning events for Pride season can request swag from CUPE BC through our event support request form online. Please submit 2 weeks ahead of the event to ensure timely shipping.

Indigenous School Food Circle

The Indigenous School Food Circle is an initiative co-hosted by the Coalition for Healthy School Food, Canadian Feed the Children and Farm to Cafeteria Canada, established to inform how the Coalition advocates for funding for school food programs in Indigenous communities and for Indigenous students, and to support replication, networking and sharing of best practices among those who are coordinating and supporting school food programs in Indigenous communities and for Indigenous students. Contact Sydney Richards at srichard@canadianfeedthechildren.ca to learn about bi-monthly working group meetings and join the distribution list. Additional resources are available here.

CAF-FCA Health Canada Webinar | May 25

The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum will be hosting Kemi Odejbile and Paul Lalonde for a webinar, presenting results from a survey of 1,194 apprentices and tradespeople across Canada. The survey gathered data on apprentices’ lived experience in relation to substance use, with the goal of establishing practices that support apprentice well-being in the industry.

Date & Time: May 25, 2023 | 1:00pm (Eastern)
Registration: Click here

Kelowna Pride March and Festival | Jun 10

Kelowna members can support the local 2SLGBTQIA+ community at the Kelowna Pride March and Festival, with a booth from Local 338 as well as the North Okanagan Labour Council.

Date & Time: Saturday, Jun 10 | 11:00am – 3:00pm

Location: Kelowna City Park at 1600 Abbot St., Kelowna

DEWC | Vancouver Half Marathon | Jun 25

You can help fundraise to support vulnerable women in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside through the Vancouver Half Marathon Charity Challenge. A variety of marathon lengths are available, as well as virtual participation. For each registration at the link below, $5 will be donated to the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centremeal program.

Date & Time: Jun 25, 2023

Registration: Click here

JAC2023 Registration

Registration is now open for delegates, sponsors and exhibitors for the 2023 Joint Annual Conference & Tradeshow in Penticton, co-sponsored by the Public Works Association of BC and the BC Municipal Safety Association. View the speaker list here, visit the registration page, or review the delegate guide ahead of the September 26-27 tradeshow.

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

#410-6222 Willingdon Avenue

Burnaby, British Columbia

V5H 0G3

P: 604.291.9119

www.cupe.bc.ca

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Monthly Hybrid Membership Meeting on Wednesday, May 17th, 2023 @ 6:30 pm

–  meaning you can join in person at 6222 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby   (RSVP required to bway1936@gmail.com)
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