CIU National Board of Directors and Observers stand in Solidarity with all Bargaining Teams on this day of action – March 19!!!<
Eight young workers from across the country participated in PSAC’s first National Young Worker Committee meeting in Ottawa on January 10 and 11, 2015. They spent time creating a three-year plan of action – focusing on ways to make young workers a more prominent and vocal part of the Alliance.
Sister Lauren Baert, CIU National Youth Representative (third from the right), was one of the participants: “It’s amazing to see how much we can all flourish as leaders when we sit down and collaborate. To say that our meeting was encouraging and empowering doesn’t even do it justice. We are the future of this union and we must band together.”
For more information: http://psacunion.ca/psac-young-workers-craft-vision-future-0[
On February 6, 2015, CIU National President Jean-Pierre Fortin met with Rae Banwarie, President of the Mounted Police Professional Association of Canada (MPPAC). Brother Fortin congratulated Brother Banwarie on the recent Supreme Court decision which gives RCMP members the fundamental right to unionize and collectively bargain with the government.
The CIU is pleased to offer its support to the MPPAC in this regard and both organizations look forward to working collaboratively on labour issues of mutual interest.
On February 6, 2015, the CIU Vancouver Branch held its Annual General Meeting. National President Jean-Pierre Fortin was pleased to join over eighty members for the event, including the newly elected Branch representatives. All eagerly demonstrated support for CIU and PSAC in their efforts to negotiate provisions that will result in a healthier workplace. Brother Fortin answered members’ questions regarding accommodation and provided them with an update as to what had been accomplished to date and what lies ahead. Members also honoured recently retired former Branch President Sue Neumann for her years of activism and dedication.
On Friday December 19th, members of the PSAC Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) Local 19 conducted a quick food drive in support of the Inn of the Good Shepherd. Both on duty and off duty members attended with donations. In addition, bargaining team member Lauren Baert was in attendance to answer any questions in relation to the negotiation process currently underway. The organizers were very impressed with the response while the members were very pleased to support such a worthy cause leading up to the holidays.
This past week (January 12 through 15) our FB bargaining team met with Treasury Board/CBSA representatives to continue talks for a new collective agreement. In negotiations, our team made a number of proposals geared towards making CBSA a much better place to work.
Photos taken during the CIU National convention can be viewed by clicking on the following link :
2014 CIU National Convention – Congrès national du SDI 2014
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FB members are wearing badges in support of a fair contract.
Our message to CBSA and the government is clear: PSAC/CIU members in the FB bargaining unit keep our communities safe and deserve to be treated with respect.
The following are the different messages on the badges:
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After discussions with CIU, in particular Brother Mark Weber, Chair of the Occupational Safety and Health Committee and Brother André Beaulieu, member of the CBSA Uniform Committee, the CBSA has agreed to amend its position regarding the reflective tape identifiers.
On December 12, CBSA wrote to its managers indicating “The concerns of officers regarding the decision to permanently affix the tape to vest carriers have been heard and after further review, we will return to the previous approach of having it affixed to flaps of vest carriers. Officers who currently have flaps are expected to have the new reflective tape affixed to these immediately. As for vests already completed, officers have the choice of keeping the tape on or removing it until new flaps are provided to them. Any removed reflective tape should be returned to local management.”
For CIU, this is a step in the right direction. Any outstanding issues regarding the Federal Identify Program will be addressed at upcoming OSH or Uniform Committee meetings. If you have any concerns, please contact Brothers Weber or Beaulieu directly.
