CEP Local 899

January 26, 2012

To all CEP Local Unions

Greetings,

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

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

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.

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!

Bargaining Update

In Memoriam

CEP Local 899 Labour History

Links

Health and Safety Policy

Educational Trust Fund