Wow Folks!
EDMONTON—AUPE asks its members along with their friends and family members to step forward and give blood during the AUPE Blood Drive, which runs until November 14.
Our goal is to collect 200 blood donations. At the halfway mark of our blood drive, we've collected 96 donations! Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. Although we're almost halfway there, we need more help to reach our goal. Book your appointment today to donate before November 14!
Every donation will help up to three hospital patients, including people like Deanna, the daughter of an AUPE member who needed blood recently. Read Deanna's full story at the link below.
Our blood drive is happening at an important time for the blood system. Canadian Blood Services wants to ensure patient needs are met throughout this uncertain cold and flu season, which is why the organization asks blood donors to continue to give while they are feeling well.
Giving blood should remain a priority for all who are healthy. Individuals who get a seasonal or H1N1 flu shot can still give blood provided they wait two days after the shot before donating.
For everyone who says they will give blood someday – someday is today. There is a particular need for blood donors at:
Hi there;
Please consider these committees if you can commit to them, what a great experience!
Thanks
Sis Bates
Member Update: Friday, Oct. 30, 2009
AUPE seeks volunteers for standing committees
EDMONTON—AUPE is seeking volunteers from among the union's members to serve on standing committees.
AUPE has 13 permanent committees established by the union's constitution to advise the Provincial Executive on matters of concern to AUPE members.
Committee members are appointed by the president. AUPE arranges time off for union business and assists members with the costs of attending meetings.
AUPE members interested in applying for membership on a standing committee are asked to submit a short summary of their qualifications by Wednesday, Nov. 4, to AUPE President Guy Smith. This information should be e-mailed to Executive Secretary Cheryl Austin at c.austin@aupe.org.
AUPE Standing Committees
Anti-Privatization Committee
Committee on Political Action (COPA)
Environment Committee
Finance Committee
Human Rights Committee
Legislative Committee
Members' Benefits Committee
Membership Services Committee
Occupational Health & Safety Committee
Pay Equity Committee
Pension Committee
Women's Committee
Young Activists Committee
Details on the committees' mandates and objectives can be found on their Web sites, which can be accessed from www.aupecommittees.org.
I am putting an up date on our blog so you can keep informed of what
your local 9 delegates are doing.
So please check back with us and aupe website and you can listen to it as well.
Tilll then and
In solidarity
Penny 8ates
Local 009 chair
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Please come and Join the United Nurses of Alberta on a march. Starting
from West Edmonton Mall's Fantasyland Hotel south side parking lot (87
ave.) to the Misericordia Hospital/ Villa Caritas (87 ave.) on Friday
October 16, 2009 from 1130 am -130 pm. Save Alberta Hospital will be
there.
On Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18, the Save Alberta
Hospital Campaign will have a booth (#428) at the Women's Show. We
will have the petition available for signing and also have information
on hand. Thank you to the Women's Show for the opportunity. For more
info on the Women's Show please go to www.edmontonshows.com and click
on the Women's Show icon.
Join us Thursday, October 22, 2009 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm for one of
the biggest Rallies yet. It will be held at the Edmonton Delta South
Hotel and we will be lining up on Calgary Trail North and South and
Whitemud Drive. Come out and show your support against cuts to Alberta
Hospital Edmonton and Health Care. We expect over 1,000 supporters.
Hope to see you there!
Petitions are due back by October 26, 2009 so go hard over the next
couple of weeks and get them signed and sent in to AUPE!
Thanks a bunch
sis bates
Thanks sis Bates
120 hrs to convention
If you need an application download it from Aupe.org
Hi folks
Just a reminder of the rally at 4pm at the Red Deer Lodge, please who
ever can make it the support would be appreciated, in regards to
Alberta Edmonton hospital
Thanks
Sis bates
If you wish to participate ( we need volunteers) the plan is to meet
in the west corner of the Wal-Mart Parking lot. We will break off into
groups to cover as much area as we can from 6pm to 9pm. Please respond
if you plan to volunteer, so we can better prepare the needed
material. Your response can be directed to Deanna Adams at
adamsian59@yahoo.ca or Rose Harrish
rose.harrish@albertahealthserivces.ca
Please bring any completed petitions, and we can forward them on.
See you Monday night!
Thanks,
Anti-Privatization Committee
(Rose, Deanna, Nancy, Margaret and Ivan)
Guest Speaker: Carol Wodak - Eldercare activist and researcher
Healthcare in Alberta is undergoing yet another government induced
upheaval. In its wake, seniors, among others, will be affected.
Changes to pharmaceutical coverage and cuts to long-term care will
have serious consequences on seniors care now and into the future.
Carol Wodak, working for the Alberta Human Rights Commission starting
as investigations officer and culminating as Director of the Edmonton
office, has intimate knowledge and insights regarding eldercare.
"The reality of inadequate and delayed care - which both failed to
prevent and caused harm - added a new dimension to the trauma of
end-of-life disability and illness." Carol states. " Many families
who have been through this will simply try to forget it if they can,
or accept what they think they cannot change."
For Carol, it became a challenge to understand, and a mission to
change a system gone so terribly wrong.
Contact: Ted Woynillowicz, Chair Calgary FOM 403 286 9283 or
woynillt@telusplanet.net
Just a few reminders for you:
Local 009 council will be meeting at the Red Deer AUPE office on
September 24th at 10:00. All members are welcome and encouraged to
attend. Hope to see you there!
Anyone with Labour School applications are reminded that they must be
recieved by your CHAPTER chair by October 2nd. If you need an
application or would like more information, download it here
http://aupe.nucleus.com/LabSchReg2010Web.pdf
In Solidarity
Russell
Please contact Penny Bates or myself (Russell Clark) ASAP to apply or
for more info.
Thanks
Russell
Depending on the responses received will determine how many buses will
be required. Please contact the Executive Office no later than May 6,
2009 to confirm.
"Stand up for Public Healthcare"
Date: Saturday, May 9th, 2009
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Rally Location: Alberta Legislature
Buses leaving from: Union Headquarters, Edmonton @ 12:30 p.m.
See Attachment
Please contact Mary @ 780.930.3326 or Cheryl @ 780.930.3339
File a Grievance
If your rights are being violated, there are things you can do about
it. Under our Collective Agreement the grievance process gives every
Employee recourse to assistance and a fair hearing, right up to
arbitration and court if necessary.
If you are given a direct order that overrides your rights as an
Employee, the best advice is to; Obey now, grieve later.
Most grievances can be resolved quickly by working with your steward
or Member Services Officer. But even if the solution isn't quick,
follow the grievance process is your best fair treatment in the end.
Dissciplinary Hearing
According to most Collective Agreements, an Employee who is facing
disciplanary action must be notified of the time and place of the
interview.
Employees have a right to Union Representation at the hearing. It is
important to exercise your right to Union Representation.
While attending disciplanary hearings, Stewards have five important purposes:
Ensure there is a witness to the proceeding and complete notes are taken.
Ensure members' rights are not violated.
Ensure members' are not harassed and intimidated.
Ensure members, do not make incrimination statements or rash decisions.
Ask questions for clarification, but not challenge the penalry or
managements actions at the
meeting.
The front line of defence for union members in the workplace is the
Union Steward!!!!
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Other AUPE Services
As an AUPE member you maybe entitled to any or all of the following
services or benefits:
...Member Benefit Fund
...AUPE Bursaries
...Communications and Publicity
...Education
...Labour Relations
...Contract Negotiations
...Occupational Health & Safety Committee
...Member Discounts
Members Benefit Fund
The members' Benefits Fund, administered by a committee of AUPE
members, has been created to help union employees facing emergency
situations, and who qualify for financial assistance.
If you face an emergency arising from a job-related situation, you can
seek help from the fund by approaching your union steward or staff
representative. Only they can submit requests for assistance on your
behalf. The committee will review and consider each application on its
own merits. Each case is kept strictly confidential.
AUPE Bursaries
Each year the Education Sub-Committee of the AUPE Members Benefits
Committee offers bursaries to AUPE members is good standing, their
spouse or other dependents, from the Members Education Assistance
Fund.
The bursary is awarded to students in full-time studies who meet the
certain qualifications and whose course selection meets the
committee's criteria. The student applies for a bursary directly
through their chosen education institution, or by obtaining an
application form from AUPE's headquarters in Edmonton.
Education
AUPE's Education Program is responsible for developing and delivering
education courses to members and officers in support of their role
they perform in their Union. AUPE also organizes and facilitates
Conferences about labour-relations issues that affect our membership.
AUPE offers courses throughout the year. The courses are intended to
increase the union's presence at the workplace, and to represent our
members' interests more effectively. Detailed course outlines and
schedules can be found on the AUPE website or by contacting your
regional office for more details.
Labour Relations
AUPE's labour relations staff are trained to solve problems in a wide
range of areas. Among their areas of expertise are: interpreting
contracts, insurance appeals, benefit plan problems, assistance to
disabled and injured workers, issues concerning a return to work after
a period of receiving long-term disability benefits, pensions, and
many other employment issues that may arise.
They have the legal and technical expertise to make sure employers
observe the terms of the contract, and to represent you in appeals
when a resolution to a dispute cannot be reached. They may also advise
AUPE members in obtaining fair and just treatment in appeals to the
Workers Compensation Board.
For safety concerns, members can contact their worksite health and
safety committee representative or a staff representative.
Contract Negotiations
The prinicipal job of the AUPE is to negotiate collective agreements.
AUPE has been negotiating contracts for years, and has the experts and
the experience to get the best possible contracts. Wage increases,
hours of work, overtime pay, statutory holidays, sick leave, pensions,
insurance benefits, layoff and recall rules - all these and many more
benefits are won through the negotiation process. And it's you, the
members, who decide the goals and priorties for negotiations.
Occupational Health & Safety Committee
Worksite Health and Safety Committees are established at AUPE
locations, which are defined as worksites, where there are employees
that are other than administrative. The purpose of the Occupational
Health & Safety Committee is to continuously review the practices and
procedures of these worksites, as exercised by members of the union,
relating to workplace health and safety. The committee will also
promote health and safety education, by making available to members,
presentations and training modules on new legislation, that have been
developed by Workplace Health & Safety - Alberta Human Resources and
Employment.
Member Discounts
AUPE member discounts are special prices offered to AUPE members by
businesses and organizations for goods and services. AUPE has made
arrangements with a number of businesses - from hotels to legal
services to automotive dealerships - that offer significant savings to
AUPE members.
Please check AUPE website for further information on AUPE Member Discounts.
BATTERS UP!!!!!!!!!!!
When: Friday April 17 @ 1:30pm
Where: Health and Wellness Minister
Ron Liepert's Constituency Office
5555 Strathcona Hill SW, Calgary
Take Action NOW for Universal Pharmacare & Public Continuing Care!
Let's raise our voices and tell Mr. Liepert what Albertans think of his plans!
We need to send this government a strong message that we DO NOT agree
with what they have in store for our healthcare or for our seniors!
This rally is to raise awareness about and to oppose the new seniors
Pharmaceutical Strategy that has been proposed for 2010.
Everyone is welcome! Invite your friends!
This will be a fun-filled event with singers, speakers, marching and yelling!
For more information call 780.423.4581
How to get there:
Constituency Office is located near Sarcee Trail SW and Bow Trail SW
Calgary Buses
#'s 101, 104, and 179 go right near the address from City Centre
You are invited to attend the
Annual Society of the Friends of Medicare (FOM)
Annual General Meeting
April 18, 2009
CUPE Local 37 hall
5112 3rd Street SE
Calgary, AB
Agenda
10:30 am - Registration
11:00 am
1. Welcome - Ken Collier, Chair
2. Adoption of Agenda
3. Adoption of Minutes - June 14, 2008
4. Chair's Report
5. Executive Director Report
6. Treasurer's Report
� 2008 Audited Statement
� Appointment of 2009 Auditors
� 2009 Budget
12:30 pm - Lunch
7. Election of Board of Directors
8. Presentation by Dr. Tom Noseworthy
Adjournment - 2:00 pm
Everyone is welcome to attend the AGM, however, your membership must
be current in order to be eligible to vote.
To ensure that we have enough food for lunch please rsvp to Karen
Werlin. Thanks!
CALGARY 1-800-232-7284, press 8
March 19-20, 2009 Union Steward Level 2
Edmonton 1-800-232-7284, press 1
March 11-12, 2009 Union Steward Level 2
March 25-26, Union Officer Training
March 30, 2009 Respect in the workplace
Red Deer 1-800232-7284, press 6
No courses at The Red Deer office at this time.
The role of the Union Strward is among the most important in the
labour movement. Stewards are the front line of defence for union
members in the workplace.
Thanks for your time!!!
In solidarity,
Darrol Mason
PE/Local 009
