What We Offer
- An established, existing Collective Agreement
- An established bargaining unit and agency
- The collective power, solidarity and strength of approx. 3000 members
- Visible protection and enforcement; an extensive, established Steward’s network
- Collective Agreement security and protection:
- – Grievance procedure to address unfair and unreasonable treatment, unresolved disputes, and/or violations;
- – Salary schedules, negotiated wage increases;
- – Hours of work guaranteed minimum hours of work;
- – Seniority recognition and protection;
- – Paid vacation, structure, application rules;
- – Pensions;
- – Illness benefits;
- – Health care benefits
- Historical background of the co-operative workplace; a proven track record
- Experienced, knowledgeable, expert resources
- Five (5) full time UCCE Executive and a Business Agent in the office to service your workplace needs, concerns and issues
- A true, independent voice, a unified voice in the workplace
An Understanding of Your Issues
- – Staff Shortages
- – Quality of Life
- – Wage rollbacks/no wage increases
- – Equitable wage rates/pay grid
- – No rest breaks/lunch periods
- – Inadequate safety and security
- – Lack of fair representation
- – Performance appraisals
- – Job descriptions
- – Job turnover
- – Increasing workload