As noted in our last update, our committee was close to a deal on mobility and overtime by seniority. We are pleased to report that we arrived at an agreement in principle regarding mobility and are very close to an agreement on overtime distribution. This will be the first time our collective agreement contains these provisions, and we feel this is a significant achievement to finish on as we pause bargaining for the summer.
Our next bargaining dates are scheduled for September. In the meantime, here are a few things you can do:
- Watch. If you haven’t seen it yet, check out “Caring in a Pandemic: Living and Working Through COVID” . Hear from fellow CUPE members in Community Health talking about their work and personal lives—a good reminder of why we’re seeking improvements at the bargaining table.
- Read. Head to the “CBA Updates” page of the CUPE Community Health website to catch up on all the bulletins covering negotiations so far.
- Update. We’re asking all members to update their contact information by visiting here.
- Spread the word. Please check with your co-workers to make sure they are also receiving these email updates and share this bulletin with them.
As you may have heard, talks have currently broken down between the Public Service Agency (PSA) and BCGEU members working in the public service who took a strike vote in June. We’ll continue to watch closely as they fight for a fair and equitable contract that addresses the rising cost-of-living – a key issue with which all union members bargaining this year are concerned.
In solidarity,
Your Community Bargaining Association (CBA) Negotiating Committee