Author: Jennifer Savage

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Pacific Processing Centre Plant Rules

Pacific Processing Centre Plant Rules

Recently I was approached by the Western Region Health & Safety officer Patrick McGraw along with Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) Manager Wendy Lund and HRBP Hilda Vega, regarding the plant rules. I was asked by Mr McGraw if I knew what the plant rules were. I responded, “Yes I know and that’s why I am wearing steel toed shoes and a safety vest”. Mr. McGraw then asked me if I knew the rules around jewellery and hair. I said, “yes and I am also aware of the agreement between both parties to conduct risk assessments if any issues arise”. Continue reading “Pacific Processing Centre Plant Rules”

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Notice of Motion and By-Election for the position of Part-Time Secretary-Treasurer

Notice of Motion**

  • Whereas a vacancy currently exists for the Part-Time Secretary Treasurer and;
  • Whereas the by-election could take place the earliest at the September 23, 2018 GMM and;
  • Whereas this date falls 3 days before we could potentially be locked out or on Strike and;
  • Whereas we need someone with experience in the role to get us through this time period;

 

Therefore be it resolved that,

The Local Executive Committee recommends that the Local Executive Committee appoints someone from the Local Executive Committee to the position of the Part-Time Secretary-Treasurer until the Annual Election in January 2019.

 

**This notice will be dealt with prior to the By-election. Should 2/3 of the membership at the GMM support the Notice of Motion the By-Election will not be held.** Continue reading “Notice of Motion and By-Election for the position of Part-Time Secretary-Treasurer”

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August General Membership Meeting

Thursday August 23, 2018 at 7pm at the Maritime Labour Centre

50/50 tickets will be available throughout, with the draw at end of the GMM.

AGENDA FOR THE MAY GMM:

  1. Reading of new members
  2. Reading of the previous meeting’s minutes
  3. Business arising out of the minutes
  4. New Business:
  5. Nominations and elections:
    Publication Committee (1)
    Regional Conference Alternate Delegate (1)
  6. Executive Committee motions
  7. Unfinished business
  8. Correspondence
  9. Executive and Committee Reports
  10. Good and Welfare
  11. Adjournment

In Solidarity,

Jennifer Savage
President

 ** The Notice of Motion presented at the July 22, 2018 GMM has been withdrawn by the mover.

*        Please note there is free parking in the rear of the building off of Pandora St. and access to the building is from this parking area.

Sign Language Interpreters have been confirmed.

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