It has been brought to our attention that some members were not receiving our bulletins on their work email address. We discussed this with the TransLink Service Desk and we were told that the Employer created a rule which was blocking our communications. The rule has been removed and we have been ensured that these […]
As you know, the MoveUP members in the Transit Security Department recently ratified a series of changes. Among these changes was the amalgamation of the General Security Patrol (GSP) and General Investigations Officer (GIO) positions into a new Transit Security Officer role.As a result of this, all former GSP and GIO staff will now be […]
Recently your union has been in discussions with the employer with regards to possible changes to Appendix S and Letter of Agreement S3. As you may have heard, these changes involve the possibility of amalgamating the GSP and GIO roles, as well as amendments to the currently existing work schedules.The parties have now reached a […]
Please be advised that our upcoming Job Steward and Executive Councillor meeting is scheduled as follows:Date: Monday, September 11, 2017Time: 9:30 amPlace: MoveUP Office - MacPherson Room #301 - 4501 Kingsway, BurnabyWe will be having a guest speaker from our new EFAP provider come and explain their […]
As you are aware the employer has notified the members and union of its intention to do a review of the depot and its processes. Our understanding of this review is that its primary focus is to identify if centralization is working and if not, what steps should be be taken to correct issues within […]
Please be advised that effective immediately, Doug Jeffs will be the temporary Union Representative in charge of servicing the members at Coast Mountain Bus Company until July 21. Union Representative Stephen Von Sychowski will be returning to work on Monday, July 24.If any member has questions or concerns about a workplace issue, please contact the […]
It has been brought to the attention of MoveUP that managers have been contacting members at their place of residence with regards to return to work or illness. If a manager contacts you at your place of residence please advise the manager that you are going to seek the advice of your Union before you […]
On April 18 I issued a bulletin attached here regarding the new Letter of Agreement regarding depot overtime distribution. Since that time I have received a number of inquiries regarding part 3) c) of the LOA. This part deals with the assignment of "short-notice" overtime; overtime which starts less than eight hours from the time […]
Please be advised that our upcoming Job Steward and Executive Councillor meeting is scheduled as follows:Date: Monday, June 12, 2017Time: 9:30 amPlace: MoveUP Office - MacPherson Room #301 - 4501 Kingsway, BurnabyPlease RSVP to Lisa Jeffery by end of day Thursday, June 1, 2017 in order for leave of absence requests to be sent to […]
As you will recall, your union initiated a grievance late last year in response to the unilateral decision of the employer to require the signing of "SR Days". The practice of requiring signing is in violation of the collective agreement, which requires the days to be scheduled in the pay period they are earned, or […]
