Local 356 updates…..
The local
general meeting that took place in February 2008 presented a draft version of
new local by laws that was passed by the members in
attendance and info was presented by Peter Dashfield on the bargaining process
for the upcoming contract negotiations.
Think to
the future … demands settings starting soon.
The latest campaigns ….
Save the MNR
– Parks and COs getting short changed.
Program
reductions / cuts … Bearwise got trimmed, who is
next?
Local 356 contest…..
prize will be drawn from correct entries!!!!
Local 356 is once again presenting a motion for
the convention this year and has amended it to hopefully increase the chances
of being voted on, what is the application pertaining to?
a)
Presentation of Factor 85 to
the OPTrust for consideration.
b)
Larger raises across the
board.
c)
Ending collection of union
fees on overtime and travel time for Seasonal / Unclassified staff.
d)
All inclusive paid
Click to answer à J
Previous
questions:
With a new statutory holiday being announced by
the newly re-elected provincial Liberal party (Family Day on the 3rd
Monday of February), will our union members be able to take advantage of it
given our collective agreement only acknowledging the pre-existing 11 statutory
holidays? Answer Yes
There was
only one correct answer submitted, congratulations Dennis Fraser, you won an
OPSEU coffee mug.
With local elections occurring in September,
what position must one obtain before being eligible for running for the
executive? (Smokey
explained this before the nomination process began) Answer Union Steward
There were
3 correct entries and a winner was drawn at random, congratulations Gayle
Clements, you won an OPSEU travel mug.
OPSEU recognizes 11 statutory holidays, one of
which is directly linked to a calendar date but not traditionally celebrated on
that date. What is this holiday? Answer Victoria
Day
There were
7 correct entries and a winner was drawn at random, congratulations Mike
Turner, you won an OPSEU travel mug.
In what year did our union officially adopt the
name OPSEU? Answer 1975
There were
6 correct entries and a winner was drawn at random, congratulations Don Hughes,
you won an OPSEU travel mug.
Thanks
James