Thank you for a pretty good Season 3. Season 4 starts soon.
Thursday, December 31, 2020
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Co-insurance 100% Unless specified below.
I am looking for advice, an explanation really about what I am reading. If I am wrong and how I am wrong. It all started when something I thought should be covered wasn't. Or was it?
The way I read it, everything is covered 100% unless it is specified below and isn't limited or excluded. Am I in a simple rabbit hole. If I am right, you have far more coverage than has been interpreted by your Level 2 plan. This is me speaking out my thoughts with the hope that somehow I or someone can tell me what I am missing. Enjoy. And if you can speed up the track.
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Transition to L38 from L37. Leaving my role as VP
I had to make a very difficult decision a couple of weeks ago. I applied for a position with L38 and I was successful. Which means I will be unable to sit on the L37 Executive.
Thank you everyone who listened to this. I will still do this but obviously there will be a slight change in how I report L37 issues. I won't be on the Executive so I will be reporting a bit differently.
Friday, October 2, 2020
Ratification of Proposals 2020
You need to come to the Ratification of Proposals... but if you can't I get it. Your a busy person with a lot on the go.
You won't get the information you need elsewhere about what the bargaining team will be trying to improve your contract. I would urge you to attend if you want to know what the survey and your team decided to press forward with.
Voted approval is necessary to the next steps.
October 14, 2020 at the Glenmore Inn at 6:30pm
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
The Union Hours of Service
We are not open to walk in visitors during COVID and perhaps after COVID. We are open for appointments. Here is why.
NEW S/A Guidelines around COVID-19 for Close Cohorts
Used to be if you had to stay home, you stayed home. That still exists, but what about when you are negative, or you have family or have been told a Cohort is quarantining? We have answers.
How to Correctly Convey Your Issue to the Union
When you are in trouble, call the union hall. They are responsible for protecting and defending the membership.
2020 Ratification of Proposals
Like clockwork, it will be time to Ratify the Proposals prior to entering into Bargaining. This will be October 14, 2020 at 6:30pm at the Glenmore Inn.
Friday, September 4, 2020
Let's talk about Insubordination
There are only two avenues to refuse and order. Do you know what they are? Saying No is a big deal when it comes to following commands. Let's talk about it.
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Mask Change in Practice
You may want to wear the face coverings now that the policy is in effect. It should be treated like its PPE but for regulatory reasons it will be called a face covering just short of PPE. Still important and still has valid reasons for using it.
Thursday, August 20, 2020
What to do when you are in a vehicle accident.
More often then not a person who gets hit or hits another vehicle think of the wrong things after the incident/accident. First make sure everyone is ok. If not call 911.
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Solutions around Bill 32
Change is hard, perhaps something positive or different can happen with the whole debacle.
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Alberta Bill 32 for Union and Non-Union Employees
My take on Bill 32. The box A is a problem for unions, averaging agreements are the problem for everyone else. Where do you start with a Bill like this? Just waiting on the regulations that make this document complete.
To be clear this podcast is not funded by my Local. It is about my Local and the factors that influence our Local may it be Provincial, Municipal, or National levels of the union movement.
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Retirement of the Retirement Allowance
In just under 1 year and 5 months. Our most senior members both in age and in time served will likely retire. What I think may happen.
Monday, July 6, 2020
Friday, June 5, 2020
Marie Clarke Walker should be Interim President for the CLC
Even though CUPE doesn't support her, Marie Clarke Walker is the next in line considering the pandemic barriers in place to confirming the new elected Congress. If by June 30, 2020 the President doesn't step down or no Special Called Convention is announced, the CLC should go on autopilot. Article 14. *2, *10. a.
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Roads making a case for 9.5hr Shifts. No more 12's.
We have been approached and informed that the 12hr shifts are going away. Welcoming the 9.5hr shifts even in the winter, in paving, in traffic ops. Everywhere.
We know that the data is suspicious, however management is making this their hill and we have been asked to come up with shifts that will compliment this idea. Consultations will be happening, and I encourage you to voice your input.
We know this will mean a lot of extension of shift overtime situations, and we also know that this means a 4-day standard work week vs. the 3-day.
Fatigue is being used as a driving factor, as well as accident reporting stats.
Years ago we pressed through this with a survey of Roads staff. From the meeting they presented it was made clear this action is about to happen throughout all of Roads.
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Clauses in L37 I am not a fan of, and others you should know about.
There are clauses in every contract that you should know about even if you don't ever intend on using them. Here are some that popped up for me. Some of these are clauses that I am not fond of and some are specific to job types. This is a long episode so put it on 2x speed.
A death in the family.
We have a very specific set of clauses in the CBA that speaks to a death in the family. You need information fast, so either call the hall or listen to this for information.
Sunday, April 12, 2020
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Monday, April 6, 2020
CERB Update
Here is the small print on the CERB and the EI-ERB as per CUPE National Researcher - Alejandro Pachon. Thank you for providing this. - Note: me just reading the letter.
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Recreation Layoffs and Terminations - March 30, 2020
First off I am deeply saddened that you or someone you know has been either laid off or terminated.
Yesterday March 30, 2020, many of our members who are listed as Temporary Part/Full Time, and On-call employees received a phone call and email which informed them that they are laid off with recall or terminated. What the Union can tell you about, what is happening. What to expect, and what you should do.
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Water Services LOU - Passed
I was not told this would be at tonight's meeting. When it is signed and public I will share it with you. No changes to the document that was presented in February. I'm sorry to those I told there was not going to be a meeting tonight on the LOU. I had incorrect information and I made sure to voice my concerns to the membership. It passed, and with very few Water Services members at the meeting.
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Bad Arbs are Bad for Unions
Bad case law is bad for every employee that comes after an arbitrator makes a ruling. It is vital that we don't make spend good money on bad arbitrations. Here is why.
Opinion: LOU for the Water Services Re-Org
The newest reorg is happening. That means more pain and change. It also may mean more money for some and potentially a big drop in pay for others. This might just be the makings of a real retirement blitz now that council has announced the ending of the retirement allowance. I think it is important to come into this as informed as possible. I also have heard we are going to have many come to the hall and vote on this letter. Which is great news. Anything that gets people to the hall is in my mind a good thing.
The question people want to ask is what will voting this in and voting this out do for the reorg? It is a great question.
Listen to the episode, and hear for yourself what the changes mean and how it affected me.
Thursday, January 30, 2020
February 2020 General Meeting
We have our Feb meeting on the 11th. Starts at 7pm. We will be voting on a letter of understanding for Water and a new district for Waste and Recycling. Side note: you will be hearing our official fight back campaign details at the meeting. Radio spots, web site. Come out and hear all about it.
The Fraud Problem
Don't commit fraud.
This episode is about thinking twice if you are going to commit fraud.
Elections 2020 - It has begun *BIAS EPISODE*
This episode is about the guys that are running, what the jobs are by the bylaws and what I think will happen (or hope happens). There is a bias here and if you listen you will hear it. Vote with your mind not what I say.
Thursday, January 16, 2020
2020 Election List
Here is the list of who is running for this years election positions.
* denotes re-elect and are at the top of the list.
% denotes multiple positions and are near the bottom of the list.
Good luck to everyone, lets make this a clean election. Ballots will be mailed out shortly.
* denotes re-elect and are at the top of the list.
% denotes multiple positions and are near the bottom of the list.
Good luck to everyone, lets make this a clean election. Ballots will be mailed out shortly.
President
Cyril Wilson *
Don Monroe
Elizabeth Tweedale
Zachary Lawrence %
Stuart Daniels %
Treasurer
Jody Sallans *
Dave Knudsen
Frank West
Stuart Daniels %
Sergeant-At-Arms
Matthew Sjogren *
Brad Smith
Dan Van Tassell
Zachary Lawrence %
Executive-At-Large
Alonni Pedneault *
Brad Smith *
Dave Fawcet
Stuart Daniels %
Trustee
Bill Stevenson (Acclaimed)
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Health Spending Account - 2020
Let me show you how to get all of the remaining $300 of your Health Spending Account in under 5 minutes.
2020 Disclaimer
I'm going to start off 2020 with a general disclaimer. This podcast is not the official voice of CUPE Local 37. If you are looking for official messaging contact the hall directly. 403-269-5333 or president@cupe37.ca.
If you have a comment for me you can write cupe37podcast@gmail.com
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