the March 2015 Horizons in pdf format

HORIZONS
March 2015
Newsletter of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 1091, #103 - 7311 Vantage Way, Delta, BC V4G 1C9
Website: www.cupelocal1091.com Phone: 604-940-8596
Email: local1091@telus.net
As we move toward Spring, I look around and feel
blessed to be living in this part of our country. Trees
are already blooming; crocuses are sprouting up out of
the ground and sunshine is streaming in my windows
every day. It’s hard not to get excited about what lays
ahead as the days get longer and the weather gets
warmer.
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This Sunday, March 8 , marks International Womens’
Day. There are many opportunities to join celebrations
in and around our communities. Get out and celebrate
the achievements women have made towards equality
in the labour movement.
Please go to www.internationalwomensday.com for
more information and events in your community.
Also, this Sunday, remember to turn your clocks ahead
by 1 hour as we move into Daylight Savings Time.
While most of us begrudge the loss of this extra hour
of sleep, this feeling will soon dissolve as we have
more time to be outside with our family and friends
enjoying the lengthening days of Spring.
Lastly, Spring Break is just around the corner. I know
our 10 month employees are looking forward to a
much needed break and our 12 month employees a
quieter pace at which to get caught up with our
workload that never seems to diminish. Whichever
group you fit into, please remember to take time to
relax and rejuvenate your inner spirit. If you can, get
away with family and reconnect with your loved ones.
Enjoy!
In solidarity,
Patti Price
President , CUPE Local 1091
The next General Membership Meeting will be held at
North Delta Secondary in the Library,
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on Saturday, March 28 , 2015 at 9:30 am sharp.
Please join us for goodies and a door prize.
EXECUTIVE:
President: Patti Price
1st Vice President:
2nd Vice President:
3rd Vice President:
Secretary-Treasurer:
Recording Secretary:
cell: 604-312-7595
Ian Reade
Eileen Penney
Sarah Richman
Shaney Labrosse
TRUSTEES:
Irene Kitura
Alexis MacPherson
Emmet Tohill
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS:
Warren Letendre
WEBSITE:
Alexis MacPherson
NEWSLETTER:
Alexis MacPherson
COUNSELLING SERVICES:
Employee and Family Assistance Program–PPC
Lower Mainland/Fraser Valley
604-431-8200
Emergency After Hours:
1-800-663-9099
HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE:
Emmet Tohill (ND)
604-596-7471
UNIT CHAIRPERSONS:
Clerical:
Custodial: Jasbir Singh
Maintenance: Kevin Berg-Iverson
EA: Sheri Buss
604-594-2484
604-841-0111
604-591-8676
SHOP STEWARDS:
Chief Shop Steward: Jonathan McCune 604-290-7375
Alexis MacPherson (POPARD)
604-946-3610
Diana Mercer (HY) - for EAs
604-946-0218
Irene Kitura (SD) - for EAs
604-943-7407
Eileen Penney (PH)
604-943-0028
604-946-4194
Roger Dormer (DE)
604-946-5088
Gord Fuller (MT)
Kevin Berg-Iverson (MT)
604-841-0111
Emmet Tohill (ND)
604-596-7471
Jasbir Singh (GR)
604-594-2474
Dejene Lenjesa (ND)
604-596-7471
John Louangxay (MT)
604-946-5088
MickTennant (MT)
604-946-5088
Remember: It is your right to pick the shop steward of your
choice if you so desire.
If you know of someone who is away due to a lengthy illness or who has experienced the loss
of a loved one, please contact the Union office at 604-940-8596. We would also like to report
the “good news” from our members, including births, graduations, weddings, etc. Here is the
latest report:
BEREAVEMENT
With heartfelt sympathy on your loss
Shirley Donofrio
Peggy Waller
Francis Yeung
Heather Fletcher
Janice Rosychuk
Nora Mateo
SA
MC
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EB
PG
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loss of father-in-law
loss of sister-in-law
loss of mother
loss of stepfather
loss of brother-in-law
loss of sister
ILLNESS
Wishing you a speedy recovery
Linda Gudmandson
Darlene Martel
Snay Chand
Keren Taylor
Sanjlin Sharma
Pam Green
PW
HY
DL
CH
RI
NG
Thank you letters and cards from members:
Peggy Waller - Thank you so much for the beautiful flowers I received during my time of loss. I
appreciated your thoughtfulness during this difficult time.
Francis Yeung - Thank you so much to my CUPE friends for the beautiful flowers. Your
thoughtfulness meant a great deal to us.
Sanjlin Sharma - Thank you for the beautiful flowers. They brightened my day.
Heather Bowling - I wanted to thank the members of CUPE 1091 for the beautiful flowers that
arrived after the passing of my dad.
Darlene Martel - Thank you for sending the beautiful bouquet of flowers while I was recovering from
my surgery. It was unexpected and brightened my day.
Wendy Goltz - Thank you to CUPE for the beautiful bouquet of flowers! They definitely brightened
my day while I was off.
Donna Bogyo - Thank you to the executive for arranging and the membership for financing an
evening and dinner for CUPE site reps. It was wonderful to connect with members from other job
sites and the FAQ review for site reps. It was particularly valuable. I think everyone came away with
new information and insights to share with the members at their work sites.
Reminder to All CUPE staff:
If you have been required to work hours above your norm (FTE) or work overtime hours, you MUST
record these additional hours on a yellow timesheet and submit to payroll. It is your choice to have
these additional hours paid out or placed in an official bank to be used at a later date.
If you are being asked to make alternate arrangements for banking time, please contact the union
office immediately at 604.940.8596.
Service Credits
The January service credit list is the first published list from the employer that includes changes
based on our last round of bargaining.
Please check your service credit total carefully and if you have questions or concerns please contact
Elaine Kuzma in Human Resources immediately at 604-952-5357.
CUPE Local 1091 Election
Due to the recent of death of our dear friend and colleague, Dan Egan, nominations for the vacant position
on the Executive Board of CUPE Local 1091 were received at the February 21, 2015 General Membership
Meeting. Two members have let their names stand for the position of 3rd Vice President to complete the
current 2 year term ending June 2015:
Kevin Berg-Iverson, Maintenance
Emmet Tohill, Custodian
The election will be held at the March 28, 2015 General Membership Meeting at NDSS.
Please go to cupelocal1091.com to read about your candidates.
SAVE THE DATE:
CLERICAL YEAR-END DINNER - THURSDAY, MAY 21ST, 2015
at the Sundance Banquet Facility
More information will be coming soon. If there is anyone you think we
may have missed, please contact one of the committee members listed
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Thanks!
Your Clerical Year-End Dinner Committee
Darlene Nowzek, Carla Huggon, Janet Mossman
Your Local Needs You
CUPE Local 1091 is run by volunteer members. In order to properly represent your interests in
bargaining, grievance investigations and procedures, managing the Local’s finances, job evaluation,
health and safety issues, preparing the monthly newsletter and serving on a number of committees,
we need members to step forward and volunteer. We have a number of important vacancies that
need to be filled. Please consider taking on one of these important roles. Mentoring and training will
be provided.
Clerical Unit Chair – please contact Patti Price if you are interested in this position
Clerical Unit Shop Stewards – please contact Patti Price if you are interested
Education Assistants Shop Stewards – please contact Sherri Buss for more information
Remember, you can find out more about your Union by……..
Visiting us at http://www.cupelocal1091.com
Following us on Facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/Local1091
Tweet with us on Twitter @ http://twitter.com/Local1091
If you have moved or changed addresses recently, please contact the Local to provide us with your latest
information. We rely on our members letting us know when they have made a change so that we can keep our
records up to date.
The next General Membership Meeting will be held at
North Delta Secondary in the Library
on Saturday, March 28th, 2015 at 9:30 AM sharp.
Join us for goodies and a door prize!
Thank you to all the members who come out to our regular monthly meetings.
This is your Local and we all need to work together