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January 26, 2011.

CEP In Talks to Merge With CAW

"Two of the country’s most prominent unions are quietly holding merger talks in what could become the biggest consolidation in Canadian labour history.

In a response to harder times for organized labour in a tough economy, leaders of the Canadian Auto Workers union and the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers union revealed Thursday that discussions have started and will probably accelerate during the next few months."
                                           from thestar.com

Read the rest of the article here.....

In Memoriam

A donation has been made by Local 899 to the Calgary Humane Society in the memory of Lane Fraser's father. Read the thank you letter here.

Cep 899 has sent a donation to St Paul's hospice in Saskatoon in memory of Shaun Frenette's father. Shaun produces the 5:30 news in Calgary

This is the thank you letter we received for making a donation in memory of Matt Burlet's grandfather. Matt works in promotions in Calgary.
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Greetings Members,

As some of you are aware, for over the last few years, your Executive has been the driving force behind common bargaining within the CTV Group. Several years ago, we, along with five other CTV locals created a council that strictly worked towards the goal of common bargaining and support for each other through a defence fund. During that time, we still continued to participate in the original council group of all CTV locals. Unfortunately, during that time there was some division and, coordination of the two councils was a little troublesome.

With a lot of hard work, perseverance, and professionalism your Executive has once again spearheaded the goal of merging these two councils, once divided, into a NEW CTV COUNCIL. While we were in Halifax at the Media conference, we presented a proposal to the council, on how they could merge, evolve and become one solid group, with its sole intention to promote communication across the country, organize and plan common goaled bargaining, and support for all members over all issues. Check out the links below for the declaration statement and bylaws of the new council.

 

Bob Lane
Local 899 President
CTV Council Chairperson

CTV Council Declaration Document    
CTV Council Bylaws 2011.

CEP Local 899 Labour History
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

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.

  • Adopting an effective health & safety management system
  • Allocating clear accountabilities to support its implementation
  • Providing suitable resources to meet its commitments
  • Maintaining consultation and dialogue with employees
  • Comply with relevant legal requirements & industry standards
  • Assess work activities to eliminate hazards & minimize risks
  • Provide suitable training to develop appropriate competencies & skills
  • Review health & safety programs, investigate incidents and implement lessons learned
  • Arrange for periodic audit of the health and safety program
  • Provide access to competent professional advice
Cgy. Safety Committee Meeting July. 19.
Edm. Safety Committe Meeting Apr. 05.
Edm. Safety Committe Meeting Apr. 07.

Educational Trust Fund

The Educational Trust Fund is a benefit available to all CEP Local 899 members.
Grants received from the fund may be used to cover the cost of tuition/fees for
Post-secondary courses not related to your work within the company. The Trust Fund Committee is comprised of 4 company-appointed Trustees and 4 union-appointed Trustees. (An equal number from both Edmonton and Calgary)

Employees can access the application forms on-line. Click HERE or go to http://ctvabweb/alberta/default.asp choose either CTV Calgary or CTV Edmonton, click on FORMS, and choose “Education Application”. Alternatively, email either Kern Goretzky or Linda Xavier for an application.
Deliver or fax your completed application Kern Goretzky (Trust Fund Secretary) at CTV Edmonton. An application must also include a detailed outline of the course information.

The Committee meets monthly, and 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.

Union Staff members are eligible for grants to an annual maximum of:
$1,200.00 per Fulltime Member or $600.00 per Part-time member

These eligibility amounts are set as of the date of this memo, will be reviewed
bi-annually, and are subject to change at the discretion of the Committee.
Any change will be communicated to Union Staff.

Committee Members:
Edmonton
Kern Goretzky Secretary
Regina Shayakhmetova Treasurer
Amy Dorland
Prosper Prodaniuk
Calgary
Linda Xavier Chairperson
Connie Hempel
Donavon Fuessel
Jocelyn Laidlaw
Linda Xavier

 

 

Bargaining Update

 

Two successful and productive rounds of Bargaining have now been completed. Your Committee has met with the Company and discussions are going well. Several changes to the collective agreement have been signed off on but some large hurdles are still to be discussed and worked on.

The third round of Bargaining has been set for February 15th, 16th & 17th in Calgary. When we have more information to bring to you we will let you know until then stay tuned!

 

 
 
Your Executive
President Bob Lane (Calgary)
Mailing Address: 
Local 899
P.O. Box 34097
Calgary, Alberta
T3C 3W0
Vice President Kelsey Dyer (Edmonton)
Vice President Shelly Makrugin(Calgary)
Treasurer Amy Stalker (Calgary)
Associate Treasurer Brad Pearson (Edmonton)
Secretary Linda Sakatch (Calgary)
Associate Secretary Shane Blyan (Edmonton)
Chief Steward Darin Saarela (Calgary)
Chief Steward Dawn Beattie (Edmonton)