Negotiations Update - Mainland Commissionaires
Published by Patrick June 27th, 2008 in Bargaining, Commissionaires Tags: Bargaining, Commissionaires.Your bargaining team met with the BC Corps of Commissionaires on June 17 and 18, 2008. The parties reached agreement on a few articles and signed off the following articles (summary only):
- Union Recognition - recognition of the PSAC, by the employer, as the exclusive bargaining agent for the employees identified in the bargaining certificate;
- Joint Consultation Committee - process and some parameters regarding discussions between the parties on matters of common interest;
- Technological Change - reference to relevant legislation and commitment to meet to discuss any effect it will have on employees, with a view to minimizing such effects;
- Court Appearances - reimbursement for wages lost due to a court appearance when serving as a subpoenaed witness;
- Leave to Vote - in accordance with the relevant statutes.
Discussions were also held regarding the following issues:
- Employee Orientation
- Information
- Discrimination
- Harassment
- Political Rights
- Leave With or Without Pay for Union Business
- Other Leave With or Without Pay
- Seniority
- Suspension and Discipline
- Professional Membership and Fees
The next negotiations meeting with the employer is scheduled for July 7 and 8, 2008.