Mandatory Vaccination Policy
The Employer announced that it is introducing a policy of mandatory double vaccination for all employees/contractors who, through the course of their work, meet/engage with injured workers and other members…
Statement of Intent put forth to investigate the development of RRII investment fund
During the CEU Executive’s meeting on September 16, CEU Treasurer, Michael Hess, introduced a resolution that the CEU investigate the development of a CEU Reconciliation and Responsible Investment Initiative fund…
CEU Women and Gender Rights Committee
A couple months ago the CEU reached out to members announcing that the dormant CEU’s Women’s Committee was being revitalized. Since that announcement the Committee has been renamed the CEU’s Women and Gender Rights Committee (WGRC) to reflect the inclusiveness and interests of this committee.
The motive for getting the CEU’s Women and Gender Rights Committee going again is to support, and to give a voice to those who are facing the persistent issues that affect gender rights in and out of the workplace, issues which have only been highlighted by this pandemic.
The CEU’s WGRC met mid September to talk about gender inequalities, issues to investigate and report on and to discuss the Terms of Reference for the Committee. The issues discussed at the September meeting focused on domestic violence and childcare and ideas were exchanged on how the Committee may best support Union members in these areas.
The Committee is researching and reading about how other Women and Gender Rights Committees support their members and ask for your answer to the question “What are the issues and concerns you would like to explore?”
You can email your suggestions to ac.cb.uec@snoitacinummoc or reach out to one of the WGRC members:
moc.cbefaskrow@telliuG.ellehciM
moc.cbefaskrow@norreH.nnA-yrreK
Laura Snow, CEU President
CEU CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
Voting to amend the CEU Constitution and Bylaws will be open between October 20, 2021 at 8:30 am to October 28, 2021 at 4:30 pm.
Labour Day 2021
Though the pandemic has impacted the ability of unions, activists, groups, and organizations to gather in celebration of workers’ rights, a coalition of labour organizations continue to campaign to advance the rights of Canadian workers.
Currently, the focus of today’s labour movement is including Long Term Care (LTC) in the public health care system, implementing 10 days of paid sick leave for all workers, concrete action for justice for Indigenous people and communities, and programs that help people keep working, like a national Pharmacare program and $10/day childcare. The CEU supports these campaigns as we recognize the importance of social programs that help all Canadian workers.
The CEU has a voice within the greater labour movement through our affiliation with BCGEU which links us to the BC Federation of Labour (BCFed), the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), and of course, our national union, National Union of Public and Government Employees, NUPGE. This allows us to contribute and help build and improve the lives of workers not only employed at WCB but throughout the Province.
Affiliation also gives the CEU a strategic advantage to reach organized labour on issues that are important to our membership. Your elected Executive participates on many committees at the BCGEU and BC Federation of Labour tables, amplifying our voice in the advancement of workers’ rights. The list of Joint Committees the CEU participates on is available in the Document Library in the Member’s Area of the CEU website.
This Labour Day celebrate all that workers and unions have achieved over the years. Appreciate how your hard work has contributed to the greater good of your community and country and to acknowledge the important role the Compensation Employees’ Union has played in ensuring your rights are upheld and continue to be advanced.
Enjoy your day of leisure!
Laura Snow, CEU President