students. “We have complete confidence that the government will find ways to put money back into B.C.’s education system,” said Boyd. ��ZJ0�`�:�� ���࿄�ց[���_ ��^;�@�,�{X_3H>`>"�Á]�є�� ��W -{���t:0)118 ����)��X>�EY8�� �[ ?% endstream endobj 129 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/Index[5 73]/Length 22/Size 78/Type/XRef/W[1 1 1]>>stream — PHO Dr. Bonnie Henry. Chart: Most Students with Symptoms do not have COVID-19. Children are actually very intelligent. Phyllis’ story has come to symbolize the trauma and abuse suffered by thousands of Survivors of the church-run government mandated residential schools. With a new vacation selection process bargained into their collective agreement everyone with five- or six-weeks’ vacation can choose vacation days in advance. The school was clean, and we’re all aware of our roles. Both are spread mainly by droplets made when people with the illness (COVID-19 or flu) cough, sneeze, or talk. This June, members will select their vacation by classification and then in order of seniority, picking blocks of no fewer than two days and no more than five days. Previously, she serviced the B.C. Families need to think about their own unique situation to decide if and how to be with older people, like grandparents and Elders, in the safest way possible. 0000512818 00000 n 0000008326 00000 n They should never feel ‘less than’.”. Similarities: Both COVID-19 and flu can spread from person-to-person, between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 2 meters). The committee looked at modules that had been created to support EAs in their learning. The local bargained for additional hours so that EAs working four to five hours now have six hours per day. h�b``0d``�����)��01�A$aC(f`�ffhf`��p�A�SÅ��Q The guidance document has also updated the roles of Medical Health Officers and school health officers (pg. As a young girl, Phyllis Jack Webstad was gifted a new orange shirt by her grandmother before she was taken to a B.C. “Our members needed to attain some of the gains that mattered to them the most – to enable them to help all students, including those most vulnerable, succeed.”. The complete document can be found in the BCCDC website school section and linked at bcschools.cupe.ca. They’re learning and doing what they are supposed to do—be kids and go to school to learn. Education assistants and Aboriginal support workers are eligible in the Outstanding Support – Teaching Assistant category. Terms of Reference were approved and numerous discussions included recruitment and retention and the impact on maintaining service levels, overall workload, and bus driver safety. 0000032412 00000 n servicing rep for CUPE 728. This means the virus that causes COVID-19 can quickly and easily spread to a lot of people and result in continuous spreading among people as time progresses. CUPE 439 represents just under 600 Early Years and K-12 workers in the Comox Valley including Trades, IT, Custodians, Library Clerks, Education Assistants, Program Workers, Support Workers, Administrative Assistants, and Distributed Learning Clerks. schools and who are “vital to the cultural, economic and social well-being of the province.” Nominations will now close on April 30, 2019. The last two meetings have been spent discussing what the survey will look like, working with our CUPE National researcher. Prior to her work on CUPE staff, Kristine was president of CUPE Local 1285 (SD20 / Kootenay-Columbia). 0000009936 00000 n CUPE 2450 represents 69 K-12 support workers in Burton, Edgewood, Nakusp and New Denver in SD10. My biggest worry is that we won’t have enough time to keep the school clean and safe. “It was very refreshing to see the turnaround at the table and how at the end of bargaining we felt very respected,” said Bell. A report on the remaining funds and redistribution was received. Their parents or caregiver will be notified and asked to pick them up as soon as possible. I would like to thank the committee chairs and members for their work. K-12 Presidents Council President, Health & Safety Taskforce The work of the joint JE Committee continues despite delays due to COVID. At a signing ceremony emceed by BC NDP MLA Mable Elmore, Fleming said the agreement celebrates the positive impacts of SOGI-inclusive education. The two bargaining committees met a total of 9 times prior to reaching a tentative agreement. }>gq� 8cq$�=�� Committee Chair: Warren Williams. 0000026130 00000 n The committee decided to survey locals before money for training is distributed. schools.”, Representatives of B.C.’s K-12 education partners groups formed a new Provincial K-12 SOGI Collaborative to support students of all sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. I know that the staff has. Further details of the tentative agreement will not be available until after ratification by all parties, expected to be completed by the end of June. Bulletin #32 – What is the difference between the Flu & COVID-19? Regional Office and worked in various sectors including K-12, in which she served briefly as servicing rep for CUPE 728. Similarities: Both COVID-19 and flu can have varying degrees of signs and symptoms, ranging from no symptoms (asymptomatic) to severe symptoms. 1-4). K-12 support workers, members of CUPE Local 15, reached a tentative agreement with the Vancouver School Board yesterday, after five months of bargaining. The new collective agreement also increased family illness responsibility days from three to five and CUPE 1285 got some really good language around vacation scheduling. < @ �s��s��II�������n���H��KzL�j�hV*�x����r ��V� �b� ƻ~ㆌ �+7�пp�"A����ԿqC��K7�j?w"�Џ�j�]��y�K�j�]�� W�F�������^��5��4�Hr����� ���4p[�C�Ϧ����*O�HP5G�6X[8� Dc��f-��=k 3|����:�zr����f[֦Ʀ���v�Ve`�.�%XO�) %�b] 7ݱ��lS9�ž�m�Y�ǀ"�%6�b��]8xr�� �l+�2��j5#f[u�ʖ�"8v|lo���dM����6��T.j�IA_��8{j�R���a�M�Ej�lG�\1z/�iM���� .�z[1r]-�/Bsd���;�!��ih��M�[�ҶOEw���K�1� �` ��_� endstream endobj 86 0 obj <> endobj 87 0 obj <> endobj 88 0 obj <>stream Their collective agreements have been ratified by members of the locals as well as the school district boards. At the ratification meeting, a member stood up and said that this was the best collective agreement language he had seen in thirty years. They can rely on the technology when they plan an online lesson or a virtual field trip. Below you will find a summary of the most significant updates. Also, COVID-19 has been observed to have more superspreading events than flu. Links to the complete document can be found at bcschools.cupe.ca. Bell credits local money bargained in the provincial framework agreement with giving the local the opportunity to bargain Pro-D days for EAs and acquire language for compassionate and bereavement leave that wasn’t in their collective agreement. “Adding another support category makes these awards inclusive and open to all CUPE members who provide excellent service in B.C.’s schools.”. OUTBREAK: when we have ongoing transmission and we’re not clear who has been transmitting to who and there’s widespread transmission in the school or between learning groups or groups. The work of the committee, as has much of our work, has been hijacked by Covid-19. Today, it is a time for us all to set the stage for the coming school year to address anti-Indigenous racism and the ongoing legacy of colonialism in BC and across Canada. Three meetings were held over the last year. CUPE 728 President Marcey Campbell praised the bargaining team for their dedication and hard work since early March when bargaining began. The person who is sick or has symptoms should be assessed by 8-1-1 or a health care provider. Known for her big-hearted kindness, her sense of humour and her solid commitment to members, Kristine will be fondly remembered in B.C. She noted that working collaboratively in a culture of relating to each other as human beings instead of “us vs them” made a big difference. CUPE’s Walking the Talk: a practical guide to reconciliation for CUPE locals is available online at cupe.ca. “No student should be excluded or bullied because of their sexual orientation or gender identity, which is why we and our partners share a belief in the power of SOGI 123. Local 728. 0000010920 00000 n Local 4653. CUPE 728. An additional category, Outstanding Support – School Community, for support staff eligible to CUPE members who work as bus drivers, crossing guards, student supervisors, aboriginal cultural facilitators, custodians, maintenance/tradespeople, and clerical workers was added this year. Locals will get information on how to ensure they provide us with the information needed to move ahead with these changes. 0000022424 00000 n students.”. 0000056909 00000 n 0000004570 00000 n Testing is recommended for anyone with cold, influenza or COVID-19-like symptoms, even mild ones. Will staff have access to masks and face shields? The current K-12 agreement expires on June 30, 2019. Committee Chair: Rob Zver. If they see anything unsafe at work, they need to bring it to their local’s joint health and safety committee. ��H�R6�b�F�'�M�X��@�)f���OH���T��ْA H��so�� &N=J�ObOO�1�H9��!�('���H�&*����ۙܩ��Co Richard Prevost Committee plans were outlined in a bulletin issued in early March. “The committee was wonderful,” said Mann. Provincial Labour Management BURNABY – The nomination deadline for the 2019 Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Education has been extended to April 30 with award categories updated. We did a lot of things to remind them of what social distancing looks like. Additional complications associated with COVID-19 can include: Blood clots in the veins and arteries of the lungs, heart, legs or brain. The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (nctr.ca) the permanent home for all statements, documents, and other materials gathered by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. “Bargaining was really positive,” said CUPE 2450 bargaining Chair Kim Reich. NEW WESTMINSTER — CUPE 409, K-12 support workers in New Westminster, reached a tentative agreement with SD40 Board of Education on Wednesday evening. I hope everyone had a good week and that orientations went smoothly. 2nd Vice President CUPE 728. 0000003809 00000 n “CUPE is pleased to be on board for this very important SOGI 123 initiative with the province and other education and community stakeholders,” Williams said, of a collaborative agreement announced by B.C. Staff will be separated and asked to go home as soon as possible.

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