Representing staff at School District 8, Creston Community Complex, and Creston Public Library in the Kootenay Region of BC
What happens if I need to care for an ill family member?
Where no one at home other than the employee can provide needs during the illness of an immediate family member or when the employee is the only one who can transport a family member for tests, treatment or other related medical matters, and employee may use a maximum of three (3) accumulated sick leave days per year for those purposes.
Read moreIllness of an immediate family member – clause 14.11
Dear members,
Please read on for general CUPE BC announcements and to learn more about upcoming events, learning resources, and community engagement opportunities.
Effective August 22, 2022, WorkSafeBC has implemented amendments to the Right to Refuse Unsafe Work. Workers have the right to refuse unsafe work if they have reasonable cause to believe that performing it would create an undue hazard to the health and safety of any person. Changes will now require employers to provide written notice of an unresolved work refusal to any worker subsequently assigned or allowed to perform that work, and to provide written notice of the reassignment to the joint health and safety committee or a union representative.
These important changes strengthen workers’ fundamental right to a safe workplace and their ability to make workplaces safer for everyone.
Please read the full bulletin K-12_Presidents_Council_Bulletin_Changes_to_Right_to_Refuse_Unsafe_Work_2022_09_01
Late last week, the BC Government and General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) issued strike notice on behalf of their members who work in the provincial public service.
Yesterday, they began picketing at four liquor distribution centers: one in Victoria, one in Kamloops and two in the Lower Mainland.
They are striking for better wages and cost of living protections, both critically important given increasing costs we are all experiencing.
Our own provincial bargaining, as the K-12 Provincial Bargaining Committee, is still set to resume September 13-15.
We remain committed to continuing our bargaining with the BCPSEA. We recently scheduled dates for a return to provincial bargaining – September 13-15, 2022. We remain hopeful a provincial framework agreement centred on a fair wage settlement can be reached that reflects the value and importance of our work to students, families, and communities.
Join us on September 10th at Centennial Park in Creston for a BBQ!
Free food and drinks – although we encourage donations.
Everyone is welcome – bring your family and friends!