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Greetings!
As President of this Local, and on behalf of its Executive and Members we welcome you to explore our Local, educate yourself on Unionism and encourage exchange of ideas.
Our Union is dedicated to improving the lives of working people at CFCN and CFRN television stations. We are part of the Communications, Energy & Paperworkers Union of Canada, which represents over 162,000 Canadian workers. We pride ourselves on being active members of the CTV Council & CEP Coordinated CTV Council.
As President of Local 899, I encourage all members of this Union, to help shape its future, defend its past, and participate in its present. This can be simply done, by attending membership meetings or being active in the stewardship or other committees within the Union. The choice is yours, but always remember and cherish the fact that you, unlike many workers on this planet, have the choice offered.
This website is only one key element and tool at our fingertips to accomplish our common goals, get information to you quickly and allow an avenue for you to contact us.
Like a link in a chain, only together can we form the strength to stand for our rights, support each other in times of need, and explore the future offered to us.
Bob Lane
President, Local 899
CEP Local 899 Labour History |
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| 1966 - | Attempt by National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians (NABET) to organize a technical unit at CFRN-TV fails. Instead, employees in all departments form CFRN Radio and Television Employees Association. |
| 1969 - | CFRN Employees Association certified as a trade union under the Canada Labour Code. |
| 1980 - | CFRN Employees Association processes its first grievance (unjust dismissal) and wins case in arbitration. |
| 1986 - | Organizing drive commences at CFCN-TV, Calgary. Designated as NABET Local 828. Majority of employees vote in favour of NABET as their bargaining agent. |
| 1987 - | Members of the CFRN Employees Association vote to affiliate with NABET. Collective bargaining commences with NABET representative leading negotiations for the first time. |
| 1987 - | CFCN employees ratify first union contract just prior to the 1988 winter olympics. |
| 1988 - | Members of the CFRN Employees Association vote for a full merger with NABET. Designated as NABET Local 850. |
| 1994 - | Locals 828 and 850, along with an overwhelming majority of NABET locals, vote to merge with the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada. |
| 1998 - | Members of Locals 828 and 850 vote to merge into a single bargaining unit. CEP files application with Canada Industrial Relations Board. |
| 1999 - | Canada Industrial Relations Board orders CFRN and CFCN bargaining units combined and CTV is designated as common employer. Newly merged local designated as CEP Local 899. |
| 2000 - | First contract reached with CTV on behalf of new Calgary-Edmonton single bargaining unit. |
| 2004 - | Back to the bargaining table! |
| 2005 - | CFCN & CFRN ratify second collective agreement. |
| 2007 - | Creation and Joining of the CEP Coordinated CTV Council. |
| 2008 - | CTV Edmonton and Calgary ratify one year agreement which maintains the status quo agreement with the exception of a salary increase. |
Links |
Communications, Energy, Paperworkers Union of Canada www.cep.ca |
Canadian Industrial Relations Board www.clrb-ccrl.gc.ca |
Alberta Federation of Labour www.afl.org |
Canadian Labour Congress www.clc-ctc.ca |
Western Region Website www.cep.ca/reg_western/western_e.html |
Labour Start www.labourstart.org |
Canadian Human Rights Commission www.chrc-ccdp.ca |
Canadian Association of Labour Media www.calm.ca |
CEP's"The Activist" http://www.cep.ca/mentorship/activist_e.html |
Health and Safety Policy |
CFCN/CFRN will make proper provision for the health, safety & welfare at work of its employees and others that may be affected by their activities. This policy describes the arrangements CFCN/CFRN has made for managing our health and safety affairs.
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Educational Trust Fund |
The Educational Trust Fund is a benefit available to all CEP Local 899 members. Employees can access the application forms HERE or on-line at work. Go to Outlook; Folders; All Public Folders; Educational Trust Fund; Education Trust Fund Application. The Committee meets on the second Tuesday of every other month. Applications will be considered at each meeting. All eligible employees should be reminded of the Trust Funds policy regarding Sports and Personal Fitness related courses and activities. Effective October 2002, the Trust Fund no longer accepts or approves courses of a Sport or Personal Fitness nature, this would include; personal trainers, dance classes, sporting activities, exercise or yoga classes. If you have any questions regarding the Education Trust Fund, please do not hesitate to contact a Committee Member. |
Telco decision violates For Immediate Release “This decision is a sellout of Canadian national interests and a betrayal of Canadian culture,” said Communications Energy and Paperworkers Union National President Dave Coles today in response to the government's decision to overturn the CRTC rulings on Egyptian-owned Globalive. “It is clear that this decision violates the Telecommunications Act, which the Conservatives have now declared will be enforced only if and when they feel like it,” said Coles. “In straight forward terms, this decision is illegal and an affront to Canadian democracy.” “Mr. Harper must be reminded that he presides over a minority government which has no mandate to change the character of Canada. A bill to eliminate our foreign ownership restrictions would not be supported by Canadians and it is highly unlikely it would be adopted by Parliament. If Mr. Harper wants to change Canada and sell out our telecom and cultural sectors to foreign investors, he should call an election and tell Canadians what he intends.”
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