Month: February 2014

OSBCC Conference

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Eight members from CUPE 1479 Executive and Negotiation Committee spent four days at the OSBCC School Sector Conference in Niagara Falls from February 4-8, 2014.  There were many issues discussed during the event. Some of the areas covered were an update for Negotiation issues with Bill 122,  Secretary Report, Health and Safety Report, motions for the Provincial Bargaining Table, WSIB, Work Place Violence, unresolved issues with Bill 115, a protest rally at Niagara Catholic School Board, plus much, much more.  If you are interested in a copy of any information that we received please email lizjamescupe1479@gmail.com and I will forward it to you or send a hard copy to your school.

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Kevin French, President and Jennifer Connor, VP West are taking a break to answer member emails and texts during the Area 5&6 Break Out Sessions.  This was a very useful session that allowed our Local and surrounding geographic Locals to discuss common issues and come up with some solutions.

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Jody Uddenburg, ECE East Stewart and Paul O’Connor, Secretarial and IT Steward – West and Negotiation Committee with their VOTE cards during the Motion Business Section of our day.

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Ted Grimson, Negotiation Committee Custodial- West in the mail conference room during.

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