UNITE HERE Local 47 made a major donation to the Glenrose Foundation’s Write the Future Campaign to transform our courtyard to benefit patients and families of all ages. Meet this beautiful family and celebrate their love of play!
Notice to UNITE HERE Local 47 Members
Please be advised that the Election Committee has completed the counting of the ballots for the Local 47 elections. The official count is attached. The Committee is pleased to announce the following official results:
President/Administrator
Vice President
Secretary-Treasurer
Calgary Executive Board
Edmonton Executive Board
Camp Executive Board
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Marrouf Abou-morad
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Sam Asfour
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John Dominique
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Bill Franklin
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Moe Jomaa
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Yassine Kobrosli
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J.D. O’Connell
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Charlene Sweeney
Trustees
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Sri Balusu
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Ron Gerow
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Esther Huston
CONGRATULATIONS EVERYONE!
As per the UNITE HERE Local 47 Bylaws the Election Committee has been appointed. Please be advised that Frank DaCosta is the Chair of the Election Committee. For ALL questions regarding the election please contact the Committee.
Note: Please call the Cell number during callout times to keep lines free for members bidding.
Email: elections2016@local47.net
Phone: (780) 426-7890 Ext. 333
Cell: (587) 598-4747
NOTICE
TO
UNITE HERE Local 47 MEMBERS
WELCOME
Horizon North Camp and Catering Site
North Sands Lodge
(Kearl Oil Sands Site)
Please be advised that UNITE HERE Local 47 welcomes our new Brothers and Sisters at the Horizon North – North Sands Lodge located at the Imperial Oil Kearl Oil Sands Project who have just voted to join UNITE HERE Local 47.
The ballots were counted and the majority voted to have UNITE HERE Local 47 as their Bargaining Agent. We will serve Notice to Bargain and start working on getting a Collective Agreement in place for this Lodge in the near future.
The strength and solidarity of these new members have earned them the rights and protections contained in a Local 47 Collective Agreement. On behalf of the Officers, Executive Board, Staff and Members of Local 47 I congratulate you all and welcome you to our family. We all look forward to getting to know each of you!
In Solidarity,
Ian Robb
President/Administrator
UNITE HERE Local 47
NOTICE
UNITE HERE
LOCAL 47 MEMBERS
Location: Union Hall, Edmonton
Time: 10:30 am Call to Order
Sat, April 11 – Membership Meeting
Sat, June 13 – Membership Meeting
Sat, August 8 – Membership Meeting
Sat, October 17 – Membership Meeting
Sat, December 12 – Membership Meeting
NOTICE
UNITE HERE
LOCAL 47 MEMBERS
We will be discussing possible changes to the Local 47 Bylaws. If anyone has anything they would like to identify as a possible change please join us.
NOTE: This is an information meeting only, no business will be conducted.
Location:
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
7:00 pm – call to order
Clearwater Hotel, Fort McMurray
NOTICE
UNITE HERE Local 47 MEMBERS
Firebag Ratification Results
Please be advised that the members at the Firebag – Village & Voyageur sites have voted overwhelming in favour of their second Collective Agreement.
Highlights of the new Agreement include:
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One (1) paid hour Union orientation by Job Steward or Union Representative.
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Assignment of shifts by seniority within classification.
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Employees without sufficient seniority may request to ‘sit-out` in lieu of a lay-off.
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24 hour notice of change in shift – minimum 12 hour notice.
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Paid meal breaks
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If not clear eight (8) hours of rest between shifts the next shift shall be paid with a .5 premium.
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Premium time (weekend and stat holidays) to be distributed based on seniority within classification.
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In the event of lay off “bumping” will be allowed to any lower classification the Member was last dispatched to. (not applicable during Christmas Recall period of December 1st to January 31st each year).
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Vacation requests by seniority and entitled to three (3) weeks annually.
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Leave of Absence not to exceed four (4) months.
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Leave of Absence – Union courses/conventions and if appointed or elected to an Executive position in the Union.
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Bereavement Leave – reimbursement of Red Arrow bus to/from Edmonton and additional unpaid leave requests that will not be unreasonably denied.
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NEW: Effective the month following ratification – Introduced contribution to the UNITE HERE Local 47 Community Fund of ten cents ($0.10)/hour.
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Increased contribution to Building Trades of Alberta – six cents ($0.06)/hour.
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Non-slip shoe allowance language (as per Grievance resolution).
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Laundering of uniforms to be done by the Employer. Minimum of 4 uniforms.
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CA Workload: Tool Box credit, new duties to be reviewed with the Union, credit for travel to/from work sites, CA/Cleaner Premium of one dollar ($1.00)/hour.
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Parties agree to meet from time to time to review Not For Rehires.
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Travel subsidy: $150/month – date of ratification. If no flights provided $250/month
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Wage increases (Retroactive for those employed at the date of ratification):
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Retroactive to July 1, 2012 One Dollar ($1.00)/hour.
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3% – July 1, 2013
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5% – July 1, 2014
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3% – July 1, 2015
THANK YOU to Cyril, Gerry and Linda for their valued assistance on the Bargaining Committee.
CONGRATULATIONS to the members at Firebag!
NOTICE TO
UNITE HERE Local 47 MEMBERS
Creenburn Lake Lodge
Ratification Results
Please be advised that the members at Creeburn have ratified the Mediator’s recommended settlement.
The new agreement includes:
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Updated language throughout the Collective Agreement.
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Up to one (1) paid hour Union orientation.
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Assignment of shifts by seniority within classification.
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Employees without sufficient seniority may request to ‘sit-out` in lieu of lay-off.
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Must have eight (8) hours of rest between shifts.
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CA performing Deep Cleaning duties premium increased from $.25 to $.50/hour.
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Premium time (weekend and stat holidays) to be distributed based on seniority within classification.
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Janitor/Utilities and CA’s who are qualified in the other classification may be temporarily assigned to work in either classification on a case-by-case basis based on their qualifications and with the approval of the Ranking Officer of the Union. Hours worked in a higher paid classification will be paid that rate.
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Vacation requests by seniority and expected to take three (3) weeks annually.
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Health and Pension Plan language in event Employer does not remit properly.
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Bereavement Leave – addition of Step-children, Step-parents and additional consecutive days of unpaid leave may be approved on a case-by-case basis.
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Shoe Allowance – existing employees $65 on the 2nd payroll after ratification and each year on 1st payroll after August 1st. New employees will receive $65 after sixty calendar days and annually on 1st payroll after August 1st
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Workload
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46/23 rooms/washrooms
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33 management and disabled person rooms
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Janitor/Utility will do Hallways and Laundry Rooms
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Credit of two rooms for the third and subsequent bunkhouse entered
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Tool box of 10 minutes and anything over that results in room credits
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Prior to new work assignments being introduced it will be reviewed with the Ranking Officer of the Union.
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Transportation allowance increase to – $300 Aug 1, 2014, $320 Aug 1, 2015.
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Wage increases (retroactive for those employed at date of ratification)
3% – Aug 1, 2013, 3% – Aug 1, 2014 and 3% – Aug 1, 2015.
CONGRATULATIONS to the members at Creeburn and thank you to Brother Sam Asfour for his dedication and hard work.
