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April 20, 2012

IUOE 963 wins the Labour Award of Distinction

The Labour Award of Distinction is presented to a union and its members that have demonstrated a commitment to community and to furthering the values shared by United Way and the Labour Movement.

The selection committee note the following reason for presenting the award to IUOE 963. Contributions and participation in the union's annual United Way campaign has steadily increased over the past several years. This is in addition to the IUOE workers' participation in the VSB United Way workplace campaign. The union's fundraising events include the popular annual United Way Breakfast. The IUOE 963 also supports labour education initiatives such as the CLC United Way Union Counselling program which provides peer support and referral services through the workplace.

Business Manager Tim De Vivo accepted the award on behalf of the membership and executive board, commenting that the IUOE is proud to do its part to assist the great work of the United Way.

April 2, 2012

Membership Ratifies Collective Agreement

Members have ratified both the Provincial and Local memorandum of agreements on Saturday March 31, 2012.

As discussed at the meeting there are a number of follow-up matters to complete prior to printing of the agreement.

Special thanks to the Bargaining Committee for reaching a new deal under challenging circumstances.

March 5, 2012

A Joint Message from IUOE Local 963, CUPE Local 15, 407, VESTA & VSTA

March 5, 2012

On Monday, March 5, 2012, BCTF members across the province will commence full strike action to protest the government's plan to once again interfere with free collective bargaining in British Columbia. This letter is to assure you that the leadership of the BCTF, CUPE and other support staff unions are working together to show solidarity and unity in our opposition to the governement's heavy-handed legislation and refusal to bargain.

During this strike action there will be no picket lines, however, there will be demonstrations and/or leafleting near schools. The decision, which was agreed to by the BCTF, not to have picket lines was made at the Labour Relations Board to prevent lengthy hearings which would have made any strike action impossible. The decision means CUPE and other support staff union members are expected to show up to work and perform their own work (catch-up on clerical, maintenance or custodial, Pro-D, team meetings, personal study, etc). Except for IUOE Local 963 Supervision Aides those duties do not include student supervision in classrooms, gyms, or auditoriums, which is teacher and administrator work. CUPE abnd other support staff union members will not perform any teacher work, and any request by school or district administration to do so should be immediately brought to the attention of the [union office].

This is a unique strike situation. The absence of picket lines, and presence of demonstrations and/or leafleting, may lead to confusion. We want to assure you that the BCTF, CUPE and other support staff unions are working in cooperation. Union members are not breaking solidarity when they agree to go to work. CUPE Local 15 and 407 and other support staff unions will be inviting its memebrs to attend teacher rallies and other activities to show solidarity.

Please contact your local union office if you have any questions or concerns.

In solidarity,

Paul Faoro, President CUPE Local 15
Brent Boyd, President CUPE Local 407
Chris Harris, President, VESTA
Debbie Pawluk, President VSTA
Tim De Vivo, Business Manager, IUOE Local 963

February 28, 2012

Teachers' Job Action- Labour Relations Board Ruling Released

In a ruling released today the BC Labour Relations Board ("LRB")has outlined the next allowable actions teachers are entitled to take should they choose. This ruling is to be reviewed weekly by the LRB.

The ruling clarifies that "[d]uring any job action, BCTF members will not picket, block access or egress or otherwise restrict or cause to be restricted in any way, the full and complete access to schools by members of all support unions or impede the operation of other employers who occupy the same premises as schools or school districts."

IUOE members should therefore not encounter picket lines and should report to work as usual.

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