This fall is election season, you may have seen the federal elections signs dotting your streets, but did
you know about the CUPE 2195 Officers elections?  Both are key opportunities to engage, become involved, and to have impact on your employment.
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On Wednesday October 7^th, 2015, CUPE 2195 will be accepting nominations for this year’s officers elections, along with our regular union business.  Nominations will only be accepted at the meeting.  If a nominee is unable to attend, a signed letter from the nominee accepting the nomination must be provided to the Recording Secretary before noon on Wednesday October 7^th, 2015.  Please email the recording secretary at ysbcupe2195(at)gmail.com or speak with your steward if you require additional details.  You can find more info out the elections here.

And here is the extravaganza part.  At the general meeting we also  be welcoming a CUPE Ontario representative to speak about the upcoming federal elections and how the parties platforms support (or don’t) our union members interests. As you may know, at the most recent CUPE national and Ontario conventions, delegates from all sectors and regions gave CUPE the mandate to do everything they can to elect and NDP government on October 19th. So weather you agree or not come check it out, and bring your questions 🙂

And to top it all off, a pizza lunch will be provided!

Hello Members !

After the discussion and vote yesterday the results are in. The agreement as negotiated has been ratified. Thanks so much for all your support and participation. It was great to see so many folks come out to discuss and vote. The more we participate and engage the stronger we are.

Respectfully,

Don Baker
President CUPE2195

Below are the highlights of the changes to the Collective agreement, see this post regarding voting information. If you have any questions, their will be opportunity to clarify at the voting locations.

Term: January 1, 2015 – March 31, 2017

Monetary:

• Wages will increase accordingly
  • April 1/15 – .85%
  • October 1/15 – .85%
  • April 1/16 – .85%
  • Oct 1/16 – .85%
  • Increases to the salary schedule shall be retroactive to April 1, 2015.

• Reimbursements for meals – ‘In emergency situations, or when in-town supporting situations such as hospital stays, the employee shall be reimbursed with receipts to a maximum of $46.00
• Vision care will increase to $250 every two years effective April 1, 2015
• Article 30.01 (reimbursement of employees who reside outside the province of Ontario for Health Benefits under the Employer Health Tax) was struck from the contract

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