Re: Winter Jackets
Info re: Collective Agreement Bargaining
As many of you are aware, bargaining a new Collective Agreement has been delayed for CUPE School Division Sector Locals, including Local 4701 and Prairie Rose School Division. This has been due to the threat of Bill 28, the Public Sector Sustainability Act (PSSA). We are glad to confirm that this Act was struck down in the Courts and deemed unconstitutional. However, the Government is currently appealing this decision.
Furthermore, the Pandemic has created an economic hardship that has many School Divisions in Manitoba implying there may be restraints on wage increases.
Nevertheless, the Bargaining Committee of Local 4701 is recommending that the Local and the Division should proceed with bargaining, striving to achieve the most optimal language as well as putting our best foot forward with respect to wages and benefits.
Your Local 4701 Bargaining Committee has worked hard to produce proposals based on member feedback. The Committee is now at an advanced stage of preparation and is close to finalizing proposals ready to exchange with the Division. With the cooperation of the Division, the Committee anticipates that bargaining for 4701 members could begin early in the New Year.
The Bargaining Committee welcomes feedback from members. It would be much appreciated. Please keep any correspondence regarding bargaining within the Local membership.
Your Local 4701 Bargaining Committee
Tracey Stephen
Murielle MacMillian
Charlene Spraggs
Shelly McKay
Monique Dequire
Request for extra funding for support staff
On November 30th, I sent a letter to our CUPE Manitoba President inquiring if CUPE Manitoba will fight for support staff in recognition that we also provide direct care and that we should also receive the $5 wage increase. The letter was sent on behalf of our Local and the CUPE Membership in Manitoba. The Government has failed to recognize our efforts in keeping the children and staff safe. Please share!
Tracey Stephen
President
Holiday Message
May your home be filled with warmth, love and happiness during this Christmas season and throughout the year. Amid these times of unprecedented challenges, may you stay healthy and safe.
Your Executive would like to wish everyone the warmest of greetings and best wishes in the New Year.
CUPE Local 4701 Executive