Local members during visibility at Arrow Rd. work centre during the Grand Opening.

Memorandum Of Agreement

B E T W E E N:

U NIFOR

(the “Union”)

-and-

BELL TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS

(the “Company”)

RE: Accumulated HMP Banked time

(the “Subject”)

WHEREAS, the Company wishes to introduce a new process to allow Full-time and Part-time employees the ability

to schedule accumulated hours in their HMP bank. This process is intended to be similar to the treatment of the scheduling and payout of TGP.

AND WHEREAS, the Company wishes to reach an agreement with the Union to facilitate this new process.

AND WHEREAS, the Union Is open to the new process as discussed at the April 4th 2017 Labour Relations Committee meeting.

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NEXT WEEKS EXECUTIVE VISIBILITY WILL BE AT HORNER/ARROW, ROYAL WINDSOR AND BRAMPTON. SEE YOU THERE !

The Local Executive is very pleased to announce the appointment of Brother Nelson DaSilva as interim CHIEF STEWARD of the HORNER RD. and ARROW RD. Work Centres and welcome Ron Hori , CHIEF STEWARD for the BTS CLERICAL. In addition we welcome Joanne Saliani and Derek Neal as STEWARDS of the BTS CLERICAL. Please join us in welcoming these individuals who share the same focus and have made a commitment to proudly represent the Members of Local 1996-O.

The Executive would also like to extend a thank you to all the Stewards for the continuous work they do on behalf of the members they serve on a daily basis.

 

In Solidarity

 

 

Brother Brian Lowery presented Heath and Safety Issues in the Workplace pertaining to Perceived Harassment, Stress and Work Life Balance on behalf of the Local 1996-O Executive. Issues that Brother Brian addressed included the New Corporate Culture and Profitability at what cost. Local 1996-O presented a 3 step agenda to the Locals in attendance including the need to hold Caucus to develop a go forward strategy, Monthly Reach out call’s to include all Local Executives to discuss all reported issues and finally to appoint strong advocates to deal with trending issues in defense of all our Unifor Members in the Telco sector. Your Local 1996-O Executive strongly believes that it is time for all Locals in Ontario to work more closely as one unit and bring more attention to this growing concern that effects all our Members.