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FEBRUARY General Membership Meeting

  Thursday February 23rd at 7 pm

 This  will be in person  meeting held at

 Maritimes Labour Centre 1880 Triumph Street 

                           (Old Union Hall)       

                      AGENDA FOR THE February 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 (3 months)
  7. New Business
  8. Nominations and elections:

1)National Convention Delegate Alternate (10)

             2) MSC Route Measurement (1)

             3) By Laws (1)

             4)  Conflict Resolution Committee Alternate (1)

             5) VDLC (5) Alternate (3)

 10. Executive Committee Motions

11. Unfinished business

12 .Correspondence

13. Executive and Committee Reports

14. Good and Welfare

15. Adjournment

In Solidarity,

Anju Parmar, President

** Sign Language Interpreters are confirmed**

   

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Vancouver Local Contract Demands Meeting

Saturday February 18th 10am till 12pm

1880 Triumph St. Lower Auditorium

(The old Union Hall)

This is an in-person meeting

 (Auditorium capacity 400 people) 

Sisters/ Brothers/Cousins

Vancouver local is having meeting with its members to put forward contract demands for the upcoming regional conference held in the month of June 2023.

All members are welcome to attend the meeting to get information on how to write good contract demands for the upcoming negotiations. We need to develop demands which provide real answers to issues you face daily and which will improve your work life.

This is a chance for your voice to be heard and I encourage you all to attend the meeting.

More information on how to write the resolutions will be provided at the meeting.

Please bring your copy of the Collective Agreement.

In Solidarity,

Anju Parmar, President

** Sign Language Interpreters are not confirmed**

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January 28th General Membership Meeting Cancelled

We would like to thank all of our members who attended the General Membership Meeting at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown on Saturday, January 28, 2023. Due to unprecedented attendance for an in-person meeting exceeding maximum room capacity, the meeting needed to be adjourned as we were in violation of Fire Code article 2.7.1.3, which is also a health and safety issue.

In the interests of health and safety and in accordance with procedure, a motion was made to adjourn and seconded.

Saturday’s GMM had to be adjourned of necessity because the Fire Code overrules the bylaws.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank everyone who made the effort to attend. Please come to the meeting on February 18th at 1300hrs to discuss and debate  notices of motion.

In Solidarity,

Vancouver Local Executive Committee.

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SPECIAL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Saturday February 18th 13:00hrs

1880 Triumph St. Lower Auditorium

(The old Union Hall)

This is an in-person meeting

Registration will start at 12 pm and the meeting will start at 1300 hrs.

(Auditorium capacity 400 people) 

Special General Membership Meeting Agenda

  • Land Acknowledgement
  • Harassment policy
  • Notices of motion

In Solidarity,

Anju Parmar, President

**Sign Language interpreters are not confirmed**

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MEET YOUR SOCIAL STEWARDS IN VANCOUVER LOCAL

Earlier this month we had our first CUPW- FTQ Social Stewards Network 3-day Conference held in Montreal. Social Stewards from across country took part in this  conference and shared their experience and concerns with others.

 What is a social steward?

A social steward is an active union member involved in providing support to other members who are experiencing difficulties. Helping someone involves listening to and referring members who seek help to union, community and professional resources.

The role of a Social Steward is to listen, refer, support and follow up.

Social stewards can play a crucial role in responding to the needs of the environment. It is a helping relationship between equals provided be members to fellow members. All information is kept confidential and proper help and guidance will be provided.

Social Stewards Acts as a safety net for workers.

Offers support throughout the recovery process.

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Letter writing contest winner under 12 years:

AMANAT KAUR BRAR

   

Amanat wrote about how the spirit of giving can make changes around the world. Her letter absolutely touched our hearts, we were so happy to hear from her.

Amandeep Kaur from PIF Shift 1 brought her daughter 9 years old Amanat into the office to accept her winners certificate and her gift card.

Thank you Amanat for reminding all of us that the spirit of giving is still alive and well.

In Solidarity,

Katie Poch                                                            Anju Parmar

Organizing Director                                          President

                                                         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Annual Election Notice

Application Deadline: February 15 Wednesday by 12:00 P.M.
Nominations are now open for the following positions on the Local Executive Committee:

Full-Time Officers

President
2nd Vice President
Grievance Officer

Table Officers

Education Director
Organization Director/Tyler
Recording Secretary/By-Laws Chair

Health & Safety Director

Chief Shop Stewards

PPC/PIF Internal #1 Shift/ Wickets/Group 1 C&D
GLT (Groups 3 & 4)/Glen Drive

Group 2 MSC

Group 2 Letter Carrier

The duties of these positions are described in the Vancouver Local By-laws, and are available at the Union Hall or at any General Membership Meeting.

Written and signed nominations with acceptances must be submitted to the Union Hall, Unit 109 – 4238 Lozells Ave, Burnaby by 12:00 P.M. (noon) on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Nominations can be mailed to the office or dropped in person or sent via fax at 604 685-4931. No late nominations will be accepted. Candidates and their nominators must be members in good standing. In addition, candidates must have attended at least three (3) General Membership Meetings in the previous twelve (12) months.

The exact dates for the election to be announced by the Balloting Committee. The schedule for the 2023  plant-gate election will be presented in a bulletin after nominations close.

In Solidarity,

Anju Parmar, President