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May 01, 2011.

Bargaining Update

Bargaining was held last week, Very little progress was made. Talks centralized around the monetary package and current living conditions in Alberta.

A one Day meeting is scheduled for May 30th in Calgary.

Please stay tuned for last minute meeting announcements , we will be having a meeting in June!



In Solidarity,
Local 899 Bargaining Committee

CAW Merger Discussions

I want to inform you of a very important decision by the CEP National Executive Board which met this week in Ottawa. The Executive Board voted unanimously to approve a joint protocol with the Canadian Autoworkers Union (CAW) to discuss the possibility of a new Canadian union. The CAW Executive Board last week also unanimously adopted the protocol. The protocol and the a background discussion paper are not posted on www.cep.ca

The goal of the process is to make a report to the respective conventions of each union later in 2012. Our Executive Board emphasized that this process must be based on transparency, democratic debate and respect for the constitutional authorities of each union. Throughout the process there wil be updates posted on the CEP web site and reports made to membership meetings and conferences in all parts of the country.

This will be an exciting time for Canadian trade unionists to discuss and envision a new and stronger labour movement. I look forward to hearing from you in the coming months.

As I emphasized in my year end message to CEP locals and members, this process will not affect CEP representation of our members or our campaigns. CEP remains strong and united and ready for action in 2012!

In Solidarity,

Dave Coles,
President
CEP
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Here is the Bell Total Rewards Package including their offered Benefits, Pension and Working Conditions as presented by the Company to our negotiating team. Members who were at the last General Meeting may be able to offer some help in understanding the details but for further explanations and documentation please contact an executive member who will get answers for you.

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Bell Total Rewards


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/Treasurer
Brad Hooper
Amy Dorland
Kelsey Dyer

Calgary
Linda Xavier Chairperson
Obaid Malik
Donavon Fuessel
Jocelyn Laidlaw

 

Bargaining Update 

 Bargaining was held last week, Very little progress was made. Talks centralized around the monetary package and current living conditions in Alberta.

A one Day meeting is scheduled for May 30th in Calgary.

Please stay tuned for last minute meeting announcements , we will be having a meeting in June!

 
In Solidarity,

Local 899 Bargaining Committee

 

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)