We were unable to achieve some of the original proposals that our local put forward. To acknowledge the intent and importance of what we were trying to bargain, the Employer and CUPE 391 agreed to strike committees to deal with outstanding work issues. Some of these represent democracy in the workplace, others have a direct work co-relation. I am also listing the established committees as some such as Grievance and Long Term Disability (LTD), are very much in need of new members. Others, such as OH&S have terms of reference which require either new members or rotation of positions.
The Executive will be introducing the new committees at the General Meeting, 6.00 pm, Peter Kaye room, November 19, 2007. Some of these committees are standing, some will be continuing indefinitely and others have an expiry date. We need to have these committees up and running as soon as possible to make them effective. Please attend the General Meeting and learn about the work of each committee. Education on how to set up these committees and make them accountable will be offered.
New Committees as per Memorandum of Agreement 2007-2011
Joint Committee – Classification Appeal Process
The Employer and the Union agree to establish a Joint Committee consisting of not more than three (3) representatives from each party to discuss the current classification appeal process (internal appeal and Job Evaluation Appeal Committee Agreement). The Committee shall commence within one (1) month following a request from the Union. The Committee shall remain in place until 2008 March 31, but no later, by which time it shall report its findings and any recommendations to the respective principals. Where a recommendation is approved by the principals of both parties, such recommendation shall be implemented prior to the next round of collective bargaining.
Joint Committee – Classification Issues (Pay Equity to be discussed or Comparable Worth if you are unfamiliar with the term)
The Employer and the Union agree to establish a Joint Committee consisting of not more than three (3) representatives from each party to discuss classification issues. The primary purpose of the Committee shall be for each party to gain a better appreciation of the other party’s perspective on classification issues. The Committee shall meet periodically during 2007, 2008 and 2009 and shall cease to exist on 2009 December 31 unless both parties agree to extend it. The Committee shall automatically be removed from the Collective Agreement unless both parties specifically agree to renew it.
Joint Committee – Ergonomics
“The Employer and the Union agree to establish a Sub-Committee of the Health and Safety Committee which shall consist of not more than three (3) representatives from each party to discuss issues around ergonomics. The Committee shall commence within one (1) month following a request from the Union and shall meet from time to time at the call of either party.”
Joint Committee – Job Sharing
The Employer and the Union agree to establish a Joint Committee consisting of not more than three (3) representatives from each party to discuss amendments to the current Letter of Understanding on Job Sharing. The Committee shall commence within one (1) month following a request from the Union. The Committee shall remain in place until 2008 June 30, but no later, by which time it shall report its findings and any recommendations to the respective principals. Where a recommendation is approved by the principals of both parties, such recommendation shall be implemented prior to the next round of collective bargaining.
Joint Committee – Layoff and Recall
The Employer and the Union agree to establish a Joint Committee called the Layoff and Recall Committee, consisting of not more than three (3) representatives from each party to discuss the parties’ bargaining issues related to layoff and recall. The Committee shall commence within one (1) month following a request from either party. The Committee shall remain in place until 2008 June 30, but no later, by which time it shall report its findings and any recommendations to the respective principals. Where a recommendation is approved by the principals of both parties, such recommendation shall be implemented prior to the next round of collective bargaining.
Joint Committee – Technological Change
Effective the date of ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement, the Employer and the Union agree to delete Schedule “D” and amend Clause 7.1(3) to read as follows:
“Technological Change Committee
A Technological Change Committee shall be established consisting of three (3) representatives of the Employer and three (3) representatives of the Union. The Committee shall meet from time to time at the call of either party to discuss matters related to technological change.”
Joint Committe – WORK SCHEDULING – AUXILIARY AND PART-TIME EMPLOYEES
A new Letter of Understanding entitled “Work Scheduling – Auxiliary And Part-Time Employees” will be incorporated into the Collective Agreement. This Letter of Understanding will read as follows:
“A Joint Committee will be established, consisting of not more than three (3) representatives from the Employer and the Union, to review and to discuss issues around access to and scheduling of part-time and auxiliary hours. The Committee shall commence its discussions within one (1) month following a request from the Union. The Committee shall remain in place until December 31, 2008, but no later, by which time it shall report its findings and any recommendations to their respective principals. Where a recommendation is approved by the principals of both parties, such recommendation shall be implemented no later than prior to the next round of collective bargaining.”
To be continued …