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Tentative Agreement for Ratification for the Collective Agreement between TWU, USW Local 1944 And Stericycle Communications Solutions - May 23, 2019 

The agreed upon items below constitute changes made to the Collective Agreement between the parties which expired on December 20, 2018. 

1. Article 16 – Scheduling: 

• a. Add bullet point 4 to read: 
  Shifts shall be defined as follows: 
  1. Day Shift – 6 am to 6 pm 
  2. Afternoon Shift – 2 pm to 11 pm 
  3. Graveyard Shift – 10 pm to 7 am 
• b. The remaining bullets in Article 16 renumbered accordingly. 

2. Article 17 – Differentials: 

• a. Differential 1 - Afternoon shift $0.75/hour 
• b. Differential 2 - Graveyard shift $1.25/hour 
• c. Differential 3 - Trainer $1.00/hour 
• d. Differential 7 – Team Lead $2.00/hour 

3. Article 24 – Pension and Medical Benefits: 

• 2. The Company will contribute monthly 100% of the cost of the Company’s Extended Care Package effective the date of ratification going forward. 
• 3. The Company will contribute monthly 100% of the Company’s Dental Plan. 

4. Article 30 – Personal Leaves of Absence: 

• Maternity leave, Parental leave and Compassionate Care leave shall be as outlined in the BC Employment Standards Act. An employee will be reinstated at the expiry of the leave or one of equal rating. Seniority shall accumulate through such periods of leave. ...

Le 11 juin 2019 - Chaque année, la Section locale 1944 des Métallos offre trois bourses de 750 $ et quatre bourses de 1 000 $ pour leur inscription à tout établissement postsecondaire aux enfants de membres complétant leur dernière année d’études secondaires.

Les candidats doivent répondre aux exigences suivantes :

• Être l’enfant d’un membre actif de la Section locale 1944 des Métallos ;
• Terminer sa dernière année d’études secondaires en 2019 ;
• Être inscrit à des cours dans un établissement public d’études postsecondaires.

Les candidat(e)s doivent compléter le formulaire de demande de bourse d’études (document en anglais uniquement) et soumettre leur dernier relevé de notes, ainsi qu’une lettre de référence de la part d’un enseignant ou employeur.

Ce programme de bourses d’études prend en compte les valeurs de leadership des candidats ainsi que leur connaissance du milieu syndical.

Les demandes complètes doivent être envoyées par courriel, courrier ou fax :

• Courriel : [email protected]
• Courrier : Columbia Institute – Suite 510-1155 Robson Street – Vancouver, BC V6E 1B5
• Fax : (604) 408-2525

Demandes de renseignements par téléphone : (604) 408-2500

La date limite de dépôt des demandes est le jeudi 1er août.

La Section locale 1944 des Métallos encourage nos membres à saisir cette occasion d’obtention d’aide financière pour les études postsecondaires. Merci de partager cette opportunité d’éducation avec des étudiants de votre entourage qui font la différence au sein de leurs communautés, et qui seraient susceptibles d’être admissibles. 

Solidairement, 

La Section locale 1944 du Syndicat des Métallos

June 11, 2019 - Every year, USW Local 1944 offers three educational scholarships of $750 and four scholarships of $1,000 for any post-secondary institution, to children of union members graduating from high school.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be a child of an active member of USW Local 1944;
• Be graduating from high school in 2019;
• Be registering for courses at a public post-secondary institution. 

Applicants must complete the application form and submit an updated transcript and a letter of reference from a teacher or an employer. This scholarship program considers leadership values and labour knowledge.

Completed applications are to be sent by email, mail, or fax:

• By Email: [email protected]
• By Mail: Columbia Institute – Suite 510-1155 Robson Street – Vancouver, BC V6E 1B5
• By Fax: (604) 408-2525

Inquiries by phone: (604) 408-2500 

The application deadline is on Thursday, August 1, 2019.

USW Local 1944 invites our members to seize this opportunity for financial aid for post-secondary education. Please share with students you know who are making a difference in their communities and might be eligible!

In Solidarity,

USW Local 1944

If you would like to join this meeting by Zoom web conferencing, please contact the office

@ [email protected] to receive instructions.

Regular Order of Business

15 minute presentation on “Union Savings”, a program offering exclusive discounts

For union members and their families, to be given by Freeyelle Mehari who will call in by Zoom web conferencing

 Position open:

• Unit 63 Officials
• Unit Counsellor 3 year term – 2018-2021 (for remainder of term) This is an

appointed position upon agreement of the existing Unit 63 officials.  Expressions of interest are welcome.

 Nominations & Elections for Unit 63 positions:

• Audit Committee Representatives Alternates 2 (two)
• VDLC Representatives – Alternates 2 (two)
• BC Fed Delegate – Alternate 1 (one)

- Stratcom Nominations:

• Shop Stewards 2 (two)
• Health & Safety Committee – Alternate 1 (one)
• Program Sharing Committee Representatives – Alternates 2 (two)
• Incentive Committee Representatives 1 (one) member and three (3) alternates

Link to map and directions if unable to view attachment https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BMOpn5kr48s3wNeWQPwq5Nc51-kz4WCFu73VKK-syRo/edit?usp=sharing