Super excited to find out that there is another CUPE podcast in the ether. CUPE Cast from Ontario has three CUPE member anchors that speak on CUPE and many other things union. I really like the episode on the CLC. And of course my brief comments on CUPE National Convention.
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Friday, November 26, 2021
3 Minute C18 - Pro microphone and explanation.
It is highly unlikely I will be saying this speech given where it sits on the order paper. Considering the motion to raise the minimum strike pay was referred... I'm going to say this is the only place your going to here this.
This isn't a popular motion, not even we wanted to realize this was a possible option. Given the Bill in how it is written. Unions are going to be silenced when it is proclaimed... Gonna need some way of getting people to realize just how bad this Bill is.
Thursday, November 25, 2021
CUPE National Convention is going to be crazy... normal.
With only a few technical glitches and over 2000 in attendance virtually, yesterday will be the tone for tomorrow. The word of the day will be control. That can be a good thing in context.
I think we may see some bonkers debate, but for the most part convention is going off without a hitch. A BC President is running unopposed. The Secretary Treasurer is a lock for Ontario. Makes me want to learn French every time I go to these.
Monday, November 22, 2021
CUPE National Convention and AB Bill 32
Resolutions are a plenty. Will Bill 32 be spoken of? Probably not, but we should talk about it before convention.
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Election day in Calgary. My thoughts.
Every time we have elections as civil servants most day to day activities are independent of who sits on council. That is what I thought when I started. Now I am starting to see those who are council are very important to the vision of the City. What they decide moves its way across the corporation. Today I am not as worried as I was a week ago.
Thanks to CalgarysFuture.ca, and Cross Border Interview Podcasts for showing me that being open and honest about the process is still possible. I was starting to get worried that social media was forever tainted.
Can you be terminated for not vaccinating? Yes but...
The short answer is not immediately. The median answer is probably but not because you didn't vaccinate yet. In OHS terms if you replace Vaccinate with Ventilation it might make more sense. Mitigating risk is synonymous with identifying hazards and implementing measures. You always want to eliminate a hazard. If COVID were an atmospheric hazard we would look to ways to eliminate the source. Government OHS may just force businesses to do through the back door what the guise of medical choice can not. This is assuming the hazard to the person is not greater.
Sunday, October 10, 2021
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Truth and Reconciliation Holiday
Hindsight is 20/20. Foresight is being able to see what might happen down the road.
Your contract watches out for you. In recent proclamations you now have a new holiday. Whether you respect the reasons for it or not. Pat your union on the back if they included language that allows for automatic enrollment in new proclaimed holidays.
Monday, September 27, 2021
September 2021 Hello!
Big meeting this month. July, August were non-meeting months. Plus we have whatever needs to be voted in. Join the online zoom meetings. Its so easy. You just have to be a card carrying member.
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
July Hello
People are coming back to work. Hello. For those of us that have had to be at work, its nice to have you back.
Saturday, June 19, 2021
Day 3 of the CLC Convention
We logged in, we listened, and some participated. What did we learn? Shorter conventions should be spread over one more day. If we made it a week we would get about 10% of the business done. A hybrid of this virtual and in person would be nice going forward... voting in 60 seconds, to 12 min is acceptable and preferred. Perhaps points of order in a virtual environment could be written and submitted for consideration... Otherwise, overall good for what it was.
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Day One and Two of CLC 2021 Convention
Day one and two of the CLC. I think I finally see what would happen if the traditional mic muffin were to be replaced by the question croissant. Answer... nothing. Both result in only the select few agenda items being debated.
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
CLC Convention - EFAP
EFAP has changed providers. Canadian Labour Congress is running an online convention.
Mental health is important. If you need help, don't hesitate. Confidential help is closer than you think.
Monday, March 8, 2021
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Question about the application of Benefits.
You can contact me at cupecomment@gmail.com
I have looked at the contract language with Greenshield Canada for so long, I can't see the answer they have given me in documents referenced. It may be eluding me, it may not be there, it might be as plain as day. This is my submission to a process that seems to have no provable answers.
If you can explain it to me with accompanying documents, please contact me. Until I go to the company benefit AGM I will be stuck at this point.
Monday, February 22, 2021
Support your Community and Book a Fire Pit
You must sign up on the liveandplay database, but after that booking a firepit is free minus the wood that you have to bring. Keep within the rules of the pandemic protocol and enjoy the outside air.
Just go to the city of Calgary website and type in "book fire" and you will see an option to sign in. Or type in "live and play if you feel you need to write more words in the search fields. Then select "Get Permit" and you will be prompted for more information.
Stay safe!
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Who are the redundant? Is it you, them, or me?
Redundant in a world where peoples jobs are at play is stressful at the best of times. When you are stuck at home, or waiting on more information, the mental games this can play could be large.
What I do believe is that we won't be told as a group until the people who are found to be redundant, are given options either to be placed in a different role, or accept a severance, or decided to retire prior to the 2021 deadline. That confidentiality will be maintained until it must be shared with those who will be deemed to need to know.
- 1-800-663-1142 English
- 1-866-398-9505 French
- 1-800-384-1152 TTY (hearing assistance)
- www.homeweb.ca
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Meetings are online for both 37 and 38.
Just contact the local, they will confirm your identity and send you an invite. Best way to be involved from the comfort of your own home.
Thursday, February 4, 2021
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