Powertech – Retroactive general wage increase
The new collective agreement has now been ratified by both parties. The negotiated general wage increases of 2% starting April 1, 2019 and 2% starting April 1, 2020 will paid…
BCH & Powertech – Pulse Check Survey
You will be or have already received a “Pulse Check” survey from Chris O’Riley, as stated in his correspondence of April 29, 2020. Due to the current situation with Covid…
BCH & Powertech – Telework Agreement – MOU 79 Exceptional Circumstances – COVID 19
In recognition of the unprecedented circumstances surrounding the virus, and the requirement for our members to work from home if possible, while self-isolating and social distancing, your Union and Employer…
BCH & POWERTECH – Tentative Agreement Ratified by Memberbship
Please be advised that the ballots were counted April XX, 2020, by the MoveUP Returning Officer. The MoveUP members at BC Hydro and Powertech voted in favour of accepting the…
BCH & Powertech – Ratification Vote Deadline – 4:00 p.m. April 8, 2020
This is to follow up to our March 12, 2020 bulletin that advised that a tentative agreement was reached between MoveUP and BC Hydro and Powertech. Due to COVID-19 concerns…
Powertech – Flexible Working Schedules due to COVID-19
You and your families health and safety are the utmost important priority and your Union is in discussion with your employer to determine if there is the ability to implement…
BCH & Powertech – Save the date: Telephone Town Hall on Tuesday, March 17 at 7:15 p.m.
Tentative Collective Agreement Reached A telephone town hall will be held on Tuesday, March 17 at 7:15 p.m. to provide details of the tentative agreement and answer any questions you…
BCH & Powertech – Ratification Voting
The Union did not hold ratification meetings for members to vote on the new collective agreement due to COVID-19. Ballots have been mailed to members at home and should be…
BCH & Powertech – Respectful Workplace Assessments
It has recently come to MoveUP’s attention that your employer is performing what it describes as “Respectful Workplace Assessments”, in which a an advisor or investigator asks questions of workers…
Powertech – Addressing Workplace Safety During the Pandemic
In light of the COVID-19 Pandemic, MoveUP has been in contact with Powertech to ensure that the health of individual workers and the public is protected. A significant number of…
