AUPE on-line ad campaign

AUPE's microsite went live yesterday featuring several AUPE members describing their jobs. One of the members is our own Ramona Price who is the Local 009 chair. Way to go Ramona!!!

http://www.yourworkingpeople.com/aupe/

Rally on May 9/09

Friends of Medicare will be holding a rally "STAND UP FOR PUBLIC
HEALTHCARE" on Saturday, May 9th @ 1:30 p.m. at the Alberta
Legislature. AUPE is looking at organizing transportation from Union
Headquarters to the Legislature for members that wish to attend the
rally.

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

April Union Steward Month.....Your Rights as a Member of AUPE

The Grievance Procedure
A Grievance is normally defined as: "Any difference arising out of
interpretation, application, administration, or alleged violation of
the Collective Agreement."

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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Chapter 5 AGM Photos

I have posted some photos taken at Chapter 5's AGM.

They can be seen in the "Recent Photos" slideshow on the right

Thanks to everyone who came out!

The following are the results of elections held at last nights Local 009 Chapter 005 Annual General Meeting held at the North Hill Inn:

Chairperson: Dave Brzak

Vice Chairperson Penny Bates

Secretary/Treasurer Anita Lerch

Local 009 Council Representatives:

Darrol Mason

Anita Lerch

Russell Clark

Mike Nesbitt

Jan Grant

Penny Bates
Tammy Zimmerman

1st alternate---Laurie Corpe

2nd alternate--Monica Milinazzo

3rd alternate--Cliff Simpson

AUPE Convention Delegate Nominees

Darrol Mason

Anita Lerch

Mike Nesbitt

Peter Tiu

Penny Bates

Russell Clark

Laurie Corpe

1st alternate---Marlene Walker

2nd alternate--Tammy Zimmerman

3rd alternate---Brenda Cooper

Employee Management Advisory Committee (EMAC)

Darrol Mason

Jan Grant

Dave Brzak

1st alternate---Laurie Corpe

2nd alternate---Cliff Simpson

Joint Consultation Committee (JCC)

Jan Grant

Darrol Mason

Dave Brzak

1st alternate---Laurie Corpe

2nd Alternate--Cindy Potuer

3rd alternate---Cliff Simpson

Occupational Health and Safety Committee

Wes Rusnell

Jan Grant

Laurie Corpe

1st alternate---Mike Nesbitt

2nd alternate--Cliff Simpson

3rd alternate---Bev Lassesen

Area Council Representatives

Monica Milinazzo

Marlene Walker

Anita Lerch

My thanks to all who were able to attend and for the excellent level of participation.

Dave Brzak

Chapter 005 Chair

Local 009

Phone # 340-5821

Red Deer AGM

This is a reminder to those who are registered, Chapter 5's Annual General Meeting is tomorrow night(April 23rd) at the North Hill Inn starting at 1700. See you there

New Pictures

I have posted some pictures from Chapter 1 Calgary's AGM held recently. Thanks for submitting them Mel!

To view them, click on the arrow to start the slideshow, or click on a photo to take you to the photo web site.

About the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE)

AUPE works hard for you and membership comes with many benefits!

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.

Batter Up! Young Activists host Slowpitch Tournament June 6-7 in Sundre

The Young Activists Committee is encouraging all AUPE members to shed
the memory of winter be registering for the slowpitch ball tournament
taking place June 6-7 in Sundre.
"This isn't just a ball tournament for young activists, it's a ball
tournament and summer social event that's open to everyone in our
union and their families and friends. The young activists committee is
making it happen." explained Jason Heistad, AUPE Vice-President and
committee chair.
A cabaret will be held on the Saturday evening, including
entertainment, a cash bar and an evening snack.
"This year we also have the arena rented in case of rain. If the ball
game gets called off because of the weather we can go inside and play
soccer, t-ball, bunnock and more," said Heistad.
Registration is $150 per team with a miminimum of eight players per
mixed squad. Each team must have at least four AUPE members and/or
staff.
As well, teams that have a minimum of five "Young Activists" (AUPE
members 30 years old and under) on their rosters will be entered into
a special prize draw.
Teams will also be responsible for providing their own equipment,
including bats, balls, helmets, gloves and a catcher's mask.
Proceeds from the ball tournament will be donated to a local agency
that provides nutritious snacks to school children in Sundre.
Registration forms must be completed and submitted with payment to
AUPE Headquarters, c/o Bill Dechant, by May 15, 2009.
A list of Sundre's camping facilities and motels/hotels is available
upon request. For more information contact YAC Committee Staff
Representative Judy Mayer in Edmonton at
(780) 930-3403.
Thanks you your time and hope to see you there.

BATTERS UP!!!!!!!!!!!

Upcoming Rally

Rally - Don't Cut Seniors Out!

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

An Open Invitation

Dear Friends of Medicare:

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!

Strike rally on Thursday

There will be a strike support rally for our sisters from local
048/019who are on strike in Medicine Hat on Thursday April 9 at noon at AgeCare's admin office in the Beverly Care Centre. 1729 90 Ave SW, Calgary
across from the Glenmore shopping centre.


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