Alma Mater Society
MoveUP represents the staff at the UBC Alma Mater Society. The AMS represents over 44,000 UBC students as well as students at affiliated colleges. The AMS operates student services, student…
AMS – Tentative Agreement Ratified by Membership
Please be advised that the ballots were counted January 19, 2018 by the MoveUP Deputy Returning Officer.The MoveUP members at Alma Mater Society voted in favour of accepting the proposed terms of settlement.The results are as follows:Accept Proposed Terms of Settlement: 10Reject Proposed Terms of Settlement: 1Spoiled Ballots: 0Total Ballots Cast: 11We will update the […]
Alma Mater Society – Tentative Agreement Reached
Your Union met with the employer and their Lawyer yesterday at the BC Labour Relations Board. I am happy to announce that your collective agreement has been signed by the parties and the Union withdrew its Unfair Labour Practice filed against AMS. After seventeen months of bargaining, your Bargaining Committee is pleased to recommend you […]
AMS – Temporary Union Representative Assignment Change
Please be advised that effective immediately, Georgi Bates will be the primary Union Representative in charge of servicing the members at Alma Mater Society.Please note that Union Representative Mike Novak retains the Alma Mater Society assignment for all bargaining matters.If any member has questions or concerns about a workplace issue, please contact the job steward in your […]
Executive Board By-Election Results – Combined Miscellaneous Group
(The Combined-Miscellaneous group includes all members employed at the following bargaining units: AECON, Alma Mater Society, AMS Security, Berlitz Canada Inc., Capilano University, Construction Industry Rehab Plan-Non-Admin, Ecojustice, Hastings Entertainment, Kekinow Native Housing Society, Konica Minolta, Lake City Casino, Lu’Ma Native Housing Society, New Democratic Party, Teletheatre BC, and Yellow Pages Group)Term Ending: Fall 2018This […]
Alma Mater Society – Bargaining Update #5
As you are aware, your employer at AMS has repeatedly ignored our request to return to the bargaining table and negotiate a fair collective agreement. Your Bargaining Committee met on August 17th to strategize our position and we will have a membership meeting in the near future to share that information. Together, we have strength in […]
AMS Alma Mater Society – Strike Vote Results
Please be advised that the ballots were counted on July 31, 2017, by the MoveUP Returning Officer.MoveUP members at Alma Mater Society voted 85% in favor of strike action. Ten (10) in favor and two (2) against, there were zero (0) spoiled ballots received. MoveUP members have given their Bargaining Committee a strong mandate.We will […]
AMS Meeting/Bargaining Update and Strike Vote Notice of Poll
Your Bargaining Committee has been working hard to negotiate a fair collective agreement for you. May 10, 2017 was our last meeting with the Employer Committee.We have attempted to get back to the bargaining table or get the final offer in writing to present to you and discuss options. Your employer has ignored our requests.We […]
Alma Mater Society – Bargaining Update #4
Please be advised that a MoveUP membership meeting has been scheduled for AMS members:Date: Tuesday, May 16, 2017Time: 4:00pm to 6:00pmWhere: Room 2506 – 6133 University BoulevardYou will have the opportunity to speak with your bargaining committee and ask questions.Please make every attempt to attend this meeting.In solidarity Your Bargaining Committee:Grace Zhao, Executive CouncillorAngela Geib, Committee […]
Alma Mater Society – Bargaining Update #3
Your bargaining committee and the employer have agreed to meet on May 10 & 11, 2017 to discuss our monetary proposals.We will keep you apprised of our progress and ask for your continued support.In solidarity,Your Bargaining Comittee:Grace Zhao, Job StewardAngela Geib, Job StewardMike Novak, Union Representative