Last weekend, MoveUP members at Hastings Park voted overwhelmingly to reject the employer’s latest offer. 76% said no to a deal that had zero wage increases for first three years.MoveUP then served strike notice, which doesn’t mean a strike will occur, only that we can legally strike as of tomorrow afternoon.As expected, the employer responded […]
Please be advised that the ballots were counted on December 4, 2017, by the MoveUP Returning Officer.The MoveUP members at Hastings voted 76% to reject the employers offer.Part-time employees: please send (12) twelve consecutive weeks of recent pay stubs to the Union, in care of the membership department. This is required in order to qualify […]
Strike PayThere are two strike pay funds available to members if they go on strike or are locked out.MoveUP Strike Fund:The MoveUP strike fund pays $250.00 per week with an eight-day waiting period. In the instance of a lockout, the eight-day waiting period is waved.COPE National Strike Fund:The National strike fund pays full time regular […]
The Union and the Employer met at the Labour Relations Board for mediation on November 15 and 17, 2017. The Employer has provided the Union with what they say is their best offer. The Union was able to remove the concessions and two tiering from the table. The following is a summary of the Employer's […]
The Union and the Employer met at the Labour Relations Board for mediation on November 15 and 17, 2017. The Employer has provided the Union with what they say is their best offer.The Union will be holding ratification meetings on Saturday, December 2 and Sunday, December 3, 2017.The Union does not recommend ratification of this […]
(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 […]
Please be advised that the ballots were counted on Monday October 23, 2017, by the MoveUP Returning Officer.MoveUP members at Hastings Entertainment voted as follows:In favour of strike action: 78Against strike action: 2Spoiled ballots: 1Total ballots cast: 81We will forward additional updates as they become available.Thank you for your participation and support. Your Bargaining Committee:Keith Parkinson, […]
Please note that the venue for this weekend's strike vote is the Hastings Room, located on the PNE property.The Hastings Room is located in Gate 2 just east of the Forum building. It is a short walk from the track. If you plan on driving to the meeting, there is parking available directly across from […]
Your bargaining committee has called the following meetings to report on the state of negotiations. We will discuss the agreed upon items and the employer's monetary offer at each of the meetings. At the end of the meeting the union will hold a strike vote. Your committee is asking you to vote in favour of […]
The Union and the Employer met on September 21, 2017. The parties discussed what would be required on monetary issues to achieve a new collective agreement. The Employer communicated that they would need to meet with their principals. It was agreed the Employer will provide to the Union a comprehensive monetary proposal by October 9, […]
