2011
Fax Facts 11-22 Dec. 19, 2011
GNWT Bargaining Begins
The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC)/Union of Northern Workers (UNW) have begun the collective bargaining process with the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) to negotiate a new collective agreement to replace the current one which expires March 31, 2012.
The following are the dates of bargaining agreed upon by the PSAC/UNW and the GNWT thus far:
December 19 – 22, 2011
January 16 – 20, 2012
February 27 – March 2, 2012
March 19 – 23, 2012 (tentative)
Please check the UNW website (www.unw.ca) for updates on GNWT collective bargaining.
Fax Facts 11-21 Nov. , 2011
First Air - Special Weekend Getaway for UNW Members
Fax Facts 11-20 Nov. 7, 2011
A message from the NWT Disabilities Council:
ALL UNW-BHP Employees-
The NWT Disabilities Council is the ONLY Cross Disability organization to provide service and supports to all people with disabilities across the Northwest Territories . As an employee of BHP Billiton you have the ability to make a BIG DIFFERENCE. The NWTDC has been named a matched charity with BHP. This means for every dollar donated to the Council, BHP will match it dollar for dollar. Consider making the NWT Disabilities Council your Charity of Choice.
Please find attached our brochure or visit us at nwtability.ca. Thank you in advance for your support.
Fax Facts 11-19 Nov. 7, 2011
NWT Disabilities Council Benefit Auction
A message from the NWT Disabilities Council:
UNW Members-
The NWT Disabilities Council is the ONLY Cross Disability organization to provide service and supports to all people with disabilities across the Northwest Territories. Our Benefit Auction is our main fundraiser for the year and all proceeds raised go directly to providing programs and services. We ask that you come out to the event and to also consider donating. A donation does not have to be expensive- it can be a gift basket or a gift certificate for services. Please see the attached flyer for details and thank you in advance for your support. If you cannot make the Auction, we ask that you consider making The NWT Disabilities Council your Charity of Choice through a donation or bybecoming a member. Thank you in advance for your support.
Fax Facts 11-18 Sept. 22, 2011
Attend Your Candidate Forums - CORRECTION
Candidate forums are a great way to talk to and question your candidates on important issues such as contracting out services and privatization of services, balancing the budget without job cuts, an addictions treatment facility in Yellowknife, making poverty a major priority for the next government and how to pay for a new Stanton Hospital?
ATTEND THESE CANDIDATE FORUMS AND ASK QUESTIONS.
HAY RIVER
Monday September 19, 2011
7:00 pm to 09:00 pm
Doors Open 06:30 pm
ARENA COMMUNITY HALL
FORT SMITH
Monday September 19, 2011
7:00 pm to 09:00 pm
RECREATION CENTRE
INUVIK
Friday September 30, 2011
06:00 pm to 09:00 PM
Mackenzie Hotel
Every single voter needs to be active in defending our public services; exercise your right to vote - because democracy doesn't just happen – we make it happen.
Fax Facts 11-17 Sept. 15, 2011
Attend Your Candidate Forums
Candidate forums are a great way to talk to and question your candidates on important issues such as contracting out services and privatization of services, balancing the budget without job cuts, an addictions treatment facility in Yellowknife, making poverty a major priority for the next government and how to pay for a new Stanton Hospital?
ATTEND THESE CANDIDATE FORUMS AND ASK QUESTIONS.
HAY RIVER
Monday September 19, 2011
7:00 pm to 09:00 pm
Doors Open 06:30 pm
ARENA COMMUNITY HALL
FORT SMITH
Monday September 19, 2011
7:00 pm to 09:00 pm
RECREATION CENTRE
INUVIK
Sunday September 30, 2011
06:00 pm to 09:00 PM
Mackenzie Hotel
Every single voter needs to be active in defending our public services; exercise your right to vote - because democracy doesn't just happen – we make it happen.
Fax Facts 11-16 Sept. 13, 2011
Local 1 General Meeting
Where: Union of Northern Workers Office
5112 52nd Street, Yellowknife
When: October 13, 2011 from 1830-2000
Purpose: To plan and make arrangements for the Annual General Meeting and Christmas Party. To agree to speakers, funds to be spent and agenda for Annual General Meeting and Christmas Party. Possible other business, yet to be determined.
Questions: Please contact Local 1 via 867-765-4712
Agenda to be distributed 1 week prior to meeting.
Fax Facts 11-13 Sept. 12, 2011
Ask the Candidates
Before voting for a candidate in the Territorial Election, please take the time to educate yourself and learn the candidate’s stance on important issues that affect the north.
Ask them where they stand on:
Contracting out public services/ Privatization of public services.
It doesn’t always save money, it can even cost more in the long run.
Balancing the budget without job cuts.
You need to create jobs to stimulate the economy, job cuts don’t.
Addictions treatment in Yellowknife
Addiction to drugs and alcohol is a problem that is growing we need to help our people.
Should poverty be a major priority for the next government?
The citizens of the NT need a Living Wage not a minimum wage, a living wage is often higher than current “minimum” wages. A living wage to meet basic needs!
How will the GNWT avoid hitting the debt wall?
What happens when the current temporary debt ceiling is removed?
As the economic crisis grows worldwide, will we be safe from recession? Will they fight for a stable economy and thoughtful financial measures
How will we pay for a new Stanton Hospital?
Projections put the cost in excess of the Deh Cho Bridge project. Health care is more important, and requires more funding for the health of our citizens.
Every single voter needs to be active in defending our public services; exercise your right to vote - because democracy doesn't just happen – we make it happen.
VOTE
Fax Facts 11-12 September 9, 2011
Ask the Candidates
On October 3rd Northwest Territories residents are going to choose a person to represent them in the legislative Assembly.
The election is very important. This is your opportunity to choose the direction your government will take.
In the last territorial election voter turnout was only 67% of all eligible voters. That number can be improved upon. If all labour friendly voters turned out to vote, a labour friendly government could be elected.
Almost all services offered by the territorial government involve unionized workers. An anti-union government could have dire consequences for the unionized workforce. It has happened before.
Ask questions of the candidates in your riding. Ask them where they stand on:
Contracting out services/ Privatization of services,
Balancing the budget without job cuts,
Addictions treatment in Yellowknife
Should poverty be a major priority for the next government?
How will the GNWT avoid hitting the debt wall? What happens when the current temporary debt ceiling is removed?
How will we pay for a new Stanton Hospital?
This election will put MLA’S in place for a four year term. It is important to make sure that you vote for a worker friendly candidate!
Every single voter needs to be active in defending our public services; exercise your right to vote - because democracy doesn't just happen – we make it happen.
Fax Facts 11-09 August 31, 2011
10 Great Reasons to celebrate Labour Day.
- Weekends
- Grievance Procedures
- Reasonable hours of work
- Protection from harassment
- Medical benefits
- Equal pay for work of equal value
- Paid vacations
- Maternity leave
- Safe Working conditions
- Statutory holidays with pay
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Fax Facts 11-08 August 22, 2011
The Union of Northern Workers mourns the loss of those who perished in the tragic crash of First Air Flight 6560 on Saturday.
Sincere condolences are extended to the friends, families and co-workers who are left to mourn.
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Fax Facts 11-07 June 30, 2011
The UNW’s Annual Josie Gould Memorial Scholarship deadline has been extended to July 29, 2011.
Applications for the 10—$3,000 scholarships must be received at the Union’s Yellowknife office by close of business on July 29th.
The scholarships are to be awarded to spouses and children of UNW members.
Scholarship applications are available from the UNW web at www.unw.ca or by contacting the Yellowknife office at 873-5668.
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Fax Facts 11- 06 June 22, 2011,
Why CUPW is fighting
Postal workers who belong to the CUPW union are locked out by their employer. Now, the federal government is trying to force them back to work by introducing Back to Work Legislation. Labour Minister Lisa Raitt has introduced the Bill and it will be debated in the House.
Below is part of the employer’s latest “offer”. The offer attempts to create two types of employees — those with current benefits and terms of work and new employees with decreases benefits and terms of work.
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Employees Hired After Date of Signing |
Current Employees |
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Half hour paid meal |
None for the first 10 years |
No change |
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Five minutes wash-up period |
No wash-up period |
Eliminate as of date of signing |
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Vacation leave |
3 weeks to start |
3 weeks to start |
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Eliminate 7th week of vacation for anyone with less than 28 years of service. |
We support CUPW members in their fight for equality for all.
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March 14, 2011
General Bargaining Selection Meeting for Inuvik Region
Meeting Saturday March 19, 2011
Inuvik Centennial Library - Vicki Billingsley Meeting Room
1:30 PM
Conference Telephone number : 1-866-969-8429 Conference ID: 1886182
NOTE: You MUST be a Shop Steward to participate
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January 5, 2011 Pay Equity settlement - Case Closed.
The PSAC /UNW is pleased to announce that all terms and conditions of the 2002 settlement negotiated between the PSAC and the GNWT have been implemented and the entire fifty million dollars of compensation has been distributed to current or former employees of the GNWT.
The June 2002 terms of settlement required eligible individuals to register claims with the GNWT by December 31, 2004. After all claims for compensation had been processed, resolved and paid, unclaimed funds remained. Under the terms of the 2002 agreement, a second round of payments was therefore necessary.
In the latter half of 2009, the PSAC and GNWT reached agreement on a procedure designed to ensure all remaining compensation funds would be distributed in a second round of payments. Implementation of this procedure was completed earlier this year. As a result, all provisions of the 2002 settlement have now been fully implemented.