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Canada Post abusing EI program

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:19:01 -0500

OTTAWA, Nov. 13 /CNW Telbec/ - Canada Post Corporation (CPC) is trying to use the government's Employment Insurance program to reduce its own costs, according to the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) - the union that represents about 2,400 CPC employees. (More)

BC/YT Women’s Training & Conference AB/NWT/NU Committee Training & Conference June 2008

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:32:14 -0500

Bargaining Update:

Provided by our bargaining Team Member Megan Adams. Megan outlined some of the current challenges of bargaining and the items that are now off the table and the items that have not been resolved to any degree.

NVP REPORT FOR FALL 2008

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 14:53:43 -0400

Negotiation of the Labour Market Development (LMDA) and Employee Transfer Agreements (ETA) and the intentional exclusion of union involvement

The spring found this region in Federal to Provincial negotiations on the LMDA for British Columbia. We later discovered that our employer met secretly with the Province and intentionally negotiated the Employee Transfer Agreement without the participation of CEIU (Canada Employment and Immigration Union). The employer only went to the extent prescribed by the Workforce Adjustment Agreement (WFA) by forming a Work Force Adjustment Committee. The union had previously advised the employer of a number of areas of concern for our membership.

See the British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement Site

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:42:12 -0400

Deputy Minister's Welcome

I would like to welcome you to the BC Public Service and the Ministry of Housing and Social Development.

The key element for the successful implementation of the Labour Market Development Agreement is the experience and expertise of Service Canada staff. We recognise the key relationships you have developed with clients and stakeholders in your communities and appreciate the importance of these contributions. (More)

Impact of a federal election on Treasury Board and Agency bargaining

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:32:28 -0400

What happens to our negotiations if a federal election is called?

From the PSAC national site - posted September 2, 2008

PSAC currently has two weeks of negotiations scheduled for our PA, EB, SV and FB bargaining units; one week in September, one in October. The TC group is in the process of establishing dates for mediation this fall. (More)

Thank you from Dianne Mitchell, Alternate NVP BC/YT

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:31:09 -0400

Thank you to all those members who took time out of their busy days to vote in the last regional election. To all those members who voted for me, my sincere thanks. Your vote of confidence is deeply appreciated. To have been re- elected to the position as Alternate NVP BC/YT region for a second term affords me the opportunity to continue on with the work of the union on your behalf.

With gratitude,

Dianne Mitchell

Email letter from Pat Wakefield to Andy Netzel asking for his support during the Employee Transfer Agreement

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:28:07 -0400

(By Email)

Dear Mr. Netzel:

Despite commitments from the federal employer to meaningful consultation with the union on the Employee Transfer Agreement (ETA) in BC, this process has been a disappointment and frustration. I am bringing my concerns directly to you in the expectation that you will bring to bear your influence and authority to find positive solutions for my members.

Breaking free: Canadians working less

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 18:07:24 -0400

From canada.com

August 9th, 2008

In pursuit of work-life balance, Canadians are downing BlackBerries, declining overtime and daring to do less.

"Work-life balance is a concern for our members, there's no question about that,'' says Patty Ducharme, national executive vice-president of the Public Service Alliance of Canada. (More here)

A noble calling?

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:17:33 -0400

Few Canadians think Public Service is an 'honourable' place to work

Kathryn May, The Ottawa Citizen

Published: Wednesday, August 06, 2008

The days of being drawn to the public service as a noble calling may be over. Twice as many Canadians believe it's more "honourable" to work in the private sector than for government, says a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. (more here)

CEIU proposes joint approach to introduction of new work descriptions

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:13:35 -0400

From the CEIU national site

August 5, 2008

CEIU has proposed that the new generic work descriptions at Service Canada be reviewed by joint union-management committees. The work descriptions are extremely broad in nature and members are understandably concerned that their work be fully reflected and valued in them. (More here)