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The Union Hall has re-opened!

As restrictions ease across the country and here in British Columbia, we are pleased to announce the we are able to open the doors to the Hall. The Maritime Labor Center, where the Hall is located, has opened the doors to the facility as a whole.

You will now be able to access the Hall without having to call to gain entry to the building.

We are located at Suite 130-111 Victoria Drive. The closest entry door to the office is located in the parking lot on Pandora Drive, just East of Victoria Drive.

If you require a meeting with an officer, please call ahead to make an appointment with the individual you wish to speak to. That way you will avoid any delays if the officer in question is not available at the time.

Our phone number is 604-685-6581. Please listen to the list of extensions to find the officer you wish to speak to.

Thank you everyone for your patience during the time the building was locked.

In Solidarity,

Vancouver Local 846.

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April 2022 General Membership Meeting

Thursday April 28th at 7pm
Union Hall 1880 Triumph St. Vancouver  

This is an in-person meeting at the Union hall, Lower Auditorium. Entrance at 1880 Triumph St. 

AGENDA FOR THE April GMM: 

  1. Land Acknowledgment
  2. Reading of Truth and Reconciliation: Calls to Action
  3. Reading of new members
  4. Reading of the previous meeting’s minutes
  5. Business arising out of the minutes
  6. Financials
  7. New Business
  8. Nominations and elections:
    1. By Election: Chief Shop Steward Group 2 External (description below)
    2. Organizing Committee (1)
    3. Publications Committee (1)
    4. Regional Delegate Alternate (9)
  9. Executive Committee Motions
  10. Unfinished business
  11. Correspondence
  12. Executive and Committee Reports
  13. Good and Welfare
  14. Adjournment

 

In Solidarity,

Blair Bancroft

A/President

 

**Sign Language Interpreters have been confirmed.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     sr/CUPE-3338

9.7 BY-ELECTIONS

A. FULL-TIME PAID OFFICERS, TABLE OFFICERS AND CHIEF STEWARDS

  1. If a vacancy occurs a notice shall be posted immediately.
  2. Nominations and acceptances in writing shall be received up to and including the day of election.
  3. The notice of vacancy and call for nominations must be posted for a minimum of 20 days before an election can be held.
  4. An election to cover the interim period of time until the next Annual Election shall take place at the next General Membership Meeting subject to 9.7 A (3) and shall be voted on by all members in attendance at the meeting.
  5. An election to cover the remainder of the term of office shall take place as part of the next Annual Elections, if applicable

5.1 LOCAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 

B. Chief Stewards shall come from the following areas:

  1. PPC Day Shift/Wickets/Group 1 C&D (one representative);
  2. PPC Afternoon Shift/Group 1 C&D (one representative);
  3. PPC Midnight Shift/Group 1 C&D (one representative);
  4. Outside Function (three representatives at least one of which will come from each outside function, L.C. and M.S.C. However, in the event that a position remains vacant after two consecutive postings, it shall be posted as an Outside Function Group 2 vacancy with no restrictions);
  5. Groups 3 & 4 and Glen Drive Facility (one representative). 

6.11 CHIEF STEWARDS:

  1. Shall be elected officers and voting members of the Executive Committee.
  2. Shall be members of the Grievance Committee.
  3. Shall report and consult with the Second Vice-President regarding Health and Safety matters for their shift or work area.
  4. Shall accompany the President or First Vice-President into management meetings, when requested by the President or First Vice-President.
  5. Shall work in conjunction with the Grievance Officer on the preparation and hearing of grievances at the first level and arbitration, when required.
  6. Shall attend appropriate Shop Steward meetings, and shall make reports to the Shop Steward meetings and the Executive Committee.
  7. All Chief Stewards shall be given the opportunity to assist the Grievance Officer in the preparation and processing of grievances. The Chief Stewards shall be booked off on an equitable and rotating basis.

 

 

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SUCCESSFULLY FILLED EXECUITIVE POSITIONS

Positions Won Through Election

3rd Vice President:

Bryan Schuck

Secretary Treasurer:

Kevin Biggs

Positions Won Through By-Election

Health and Safety Director:

Jeanette McConnell

Organizing Director/Tyler:

Katie Poch

Recording Secretary/Bylaws Chair:

Zoe McGowan

The following position did not have a candidate successful in accordance with our Bylaws and will require a run-off election.

Date and locations to be determined.

**9.6 Voting Procedures (J.):
i. In all elections, except shop steward elections, a majority vote is required and candidates shall be declared elected subject to article 3.29 of the National Constitution, and shall then take office at the conclusion of the meeting at which they were elected.
ii. When three (3) or more candidates run for a position on the Executive and the leading candidate receives less than one-half of the valid ballots, a run-off election shall be held between the two (2) leading candidates.

The leading two (2) candidates are as follows

***** Education Director: *****

Jamie McCurrach

Raylene Marshall

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The following position will be up for By-Election at the next GMM:

**Chief Shop Steward (Group 2)**

9.7 BY-ELECTIONS

A FULL-TIME PAID OFFICERS, TABLE OFFICERS AND CHIEF STEWARDS

  1. If a vacancy occurs a notice shall be posted immediately.
  2. Nominations and acceptances in writing shall be received up to and including the day of election.
  1. The notice of vacancy and call for nominations must be posted for a minimum of 20 days before an election can be held.
  1. An election to cover the interim period of time until the next Annual Election shall take

place at the next General Membership Meeting subject to 9.7 A (3) and shall be voted on by all members in attendance at the meeting.

  1. An election to cover the remainder of the term of office shall take place as part of the next Annual Elections, if applicable

5.1 LOCAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

B.Chief Stewards shall come from the following areas:

  1. PPC Day Shift/Wickets/Group 1 C&D (one representative);
  2. PPC Afternoon Shift/Group 1 C&D (one representative);
  3. PPC Midnight Shift/Group 1 C&D (one representative);
  4. Outside Function (three representatives at least one of which will come from each outside function, L.C. and M.S.C. However, in the event that a position remains vacant after two consecutive postings, it shall be posted as an Outside Function Group 2 vacancy with no restrictions);
  5. Groups 3 & 4 and Glen Drive Facility (one representative).

6.11 CHIEF STEWARDS:

  1. Shall be elected officers and voting members of the Executive Committee.
  2. Shall be members of the Grievance Committee.
  3. Shall report and consult with the Second Vice-President regarding Health and Safety matters for their shift or work area.
  4. Shall accompany the President or First Vice-President into management meetings, when requested by the President or First Vice-President.
  5. Shall work in conjunction with the Grievance Officer on the preparation and hearing of grievances at the first level and arbitration, when required.
  6. Shall attend appropriate Shop Steward meetings, and shall make reports to the Shop Steward meetings and the Executive Committee.
  7. All Chief Stewards shall be given the opportunity to assist the Grievance Officer in the preparation and processing of grievances. The Chief Stewards shall be booked off on an equitable and rotating basis.

In Solidarity

Katie Poch                               Blair Bancroft

Organizing Director          A/President

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Donate through the 50/50 Draw to support Seniors in our Community

October 1st is the International Day of the Older Person.   This is why the CUPW Vancouver Local is asking members to donate to the 411 Seniors Centre in Vancouver BC.

The 411 Seniors Centre is a 40 plus year old organization offering a place for seniors to meet, play, learn, discuss, and get their concerns met.   Pre pandemic they offered programs including:

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CUPW statement on mandatory vaccination for federal sector employees

CUPW continues to encourage all of our members, of which the majority are postal workers, to get vaccinated to protect themselves, their coworkers, their families and their communities.
Maintaining the health and safety of our members and the public is our number one priority.
In light of the federal government announcement on mandatory vaccination, we urge the government to provide the full details of application.
We also expect the government to meaningfully consult with unions before making any decisions that could significantly impact our members.
CUPW will also engage with Canada Post to continue to protect the health, safety, and rights of our members in continuing to provide important services to the public.

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