Bargaining Bulletin #3

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Your COPE 491 bargaining committee met with the Employer this week. We had good discussions and feel positive after those meetings. We look forward to continuing the momentum moving into our next dates. Our next in-person bargaining is scheduled for June 15-16, 2022. Another bulletin will be sent following those meetings. In Solidarity, COPE Local 491 Bargaining Committee Brandi Kehoe, Karri Patterson, Patty Kinahan, Debbie Rebeiro, Rachel Roberts
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NVP Elections Result

Elections, Uncategorized
The Results are in!The election for the position of National Vice-President is now over.  We have the results. Congratulations to Mia Warwick who is the new National Vice-President!   Poll Result Election - National Vice President 2022Report date: Tuesday 08 March 2022 00:00 EST Election - National Vice PresidentPoll ID: 172152As at Poll close: Monday 07 March 2022 23:59 ESTNumber of voters: 131 · Group size: 236 · Percentage voted: 55.51Vote counting method: V1 FPTP (first-past-the-post)Ranked by votesRank     Candidate IDCandidate     Votes%1    16130552Mia Warwick          75        57.25 2    16130551Steven Trevellion 28 21.373    16130553Angela Coleman 17 12.984    16130554Leanne Strang 11 8.40 Click to see official Big Pulse results page: https://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=1344734RPm5NrLXauYPRtnjC8Wk
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List of Nominees and Acclaimations

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  List of Nominees and Acclaimation The nomination period for the upcoming elections is now closed.  Thank you to all who participated in the process and either nominated someone or allowed their names to stand for election.  The following is the list of nominees for the positions that will have an election: NATIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT Angela Coleman (ON) click for bioLeanne Strang (BC)Steven Trevellion (ON)Mia Warwick (ON)++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The following is a list of the nominees that have been acclaimed. REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT (Region 1, British Columbia)Jennifer Kirchner - Acclaimed REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT (Region 8, Atlantic)Clarissa Harris - Acclaimed   TRUSTEELindsay Mills - Acclaimed   The election for the above position will commence on March 1 and run until March 7, 2022.  Ballots will be sent to voting members via email using Big Pulse.  If you do not receive a…
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RVP Election December 2021

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RVP - Region 5B election begins on December 7th. There are two nominations and as per the bylaws, each candidate is permitted a flyer on the COPE491 website.  Click on the names below to view the flyer, if provided.   Daniela Greco Steven Trevellion
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Vacation Carry-Over

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COPE Local 491 filed a grievance on Friday, October 22 with respect to the vacation carry-over for 2021 vacation entitlement amounts.  At the center of this grievance is the Employer's interpretation of the Memorandum of Settlement we (CUPE and COPE) signed in January 2021.  This interpretation has changed and we have learned of issues with carry-over requests.  As discussions are ongoing with the Employer on this issue we will share what we can as information is available and as discussion progresses, but the process has timelines and new information may not be available as quickly as everyone is hoping.  We ask everyone to please be patient.  If anyone has received a denial of carry-over for 2021 vacation entitlements, in writing, please forward to your RVP.  If anyone has been denied carry-over for…
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President’s Message

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Greetings Sisters, Brothers & Friends: First off, I want to let everyone know that I have thoroughly enjoyed my time on the COPE Executive for the past seven years.  I have grown from my role an RVP, to National Vice-President and then President for the past 2 ½ years.  Although at times these positions can be challenging, I always felt that this was what I was meant to do.  We have a great team of COPE staff across Canada, and I was happy to be able to represent you all.  I would also like to say that I have had the opportunity to work with a terrific Executive Board that were very supportive during my role as President. With that said, I am writing to inform you that effective immediately, I will…
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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September 30th has been declared the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada.  This was done through Bill C-5 which received Royal Assent in June.  CUPE will be honouring this day and all employees will be given the day off.  Correspondence from CUPE on this is available on CUPE Connect which confirms this day has been added to the list of Statutory Holidays in our Collective Agreement.   COPE Local 491 appreciates the importance of the day and encourages members to use the day in the spirit in which it was created in response to #80 in the Calls to Action document from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.  The Call to Action reads:  80. We call upon the federal government, in collaboration with Aboriginal peoples, to establish, as…
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Phase 2 Delayed

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Hello Everyone, As you know, CUPE has identified that they will not be moving to Phase 2 - Working from the Office Plan on the September 20th date as indicated in the correspondence dated September 14th, 2021. COPE 491 is pleased that the Employer has heard our concerns and understands that we want to keep our members safe. However, CUPE's goal is to move back to our pre-pandemic ways of working - including in-person work, and being in the office - will be our reality in the near future. Our concern is for those of you who may have a need to be accommodated either due to your own medical condition/health concerns; a medical condition of your spouse, child or parents; or because of your family status needs. While we understand that there have been…
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Nominations Closed – List of Acclaimed and Nominees

Bargaining, Elections, Uncategorized
Thank you to all those who let their name stand for positions. The positions that were open for elections were for the Bargaining Committee as well as two interim RVP positions. RVP, Region 5A (Interim, one year remainder of term) Steve Smith - ACCLAIMED RVP, Region 6C (Interim, one year remainder of term) No nominations   BARGAINING COMMITTEE East Karri Patterson - ACCLAIMED   National Debbie Rebeiro - ACCLAIMED   Ontario Brandi Kehoe - ACCLAIMED   West Theresa Walkowski, SK Patty Kinahan, AB Corinne Iwata, BC   There will be one election, for the members in that region/area.  Congratulations to those acclaimed and good luck to those nominees in the election. 
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Nomination Forms – January 2021

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Nomination Forms - Elections January 2021 Nominations for the upcoming elections open on January 22, 2021.  Click below to access the nomination form for each position up for election. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Returning Officer. Nomination-Form - RVP Region blank Nomination-Form - Bargaining Committee BLANK
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