Changes to the Sick Plan
CUPE 23 members who are also members of the Burnaby Municipal Benefits Society (BMBS – the Burnaby Short, Medium & Long term sick plan) have been sent an email to their personal email address (if we have it and if you have not unsubscribed from our mailing list) about an upcoming vote on proposed changes to the sick plan.
Only BMBS members will be eligible to vote. Information sessions to clarify the changes will be held on Oct. 03 and Oct. 15 (see below). The proposed Letter of Understanding (LOU) is also posted on the Members Only page.
Mark’s CUPE member discount – Sept.15-21
Members are eligible for a discount at Mark’s stores this week. Download/print the flyer & bring to the store to receive the discount.
Opportunities for Education & Participation
CUPE Fall Weeklong School (Oct. 27- Nov. 01) – application deadline August 14 – Apply here
CUPE National Sector Council Conference (Oct. 07 – 10) – application deadline August 14 – Apply here
BC Federation of Labour Convention (Nov. 25 – 29) – application deadline August 14 – Apply here
2 Executive Board positions to be elected – Nominations May 15
After our elections in April there were 2 positions left unfilled. Nominations for Library 2nd Vice and one Precarious Worker will take place at the May Membership meeting on May 15. Nominations can be done in the meeting and the nominee must be present to accept. Alternately you can use this Nomination Form and submit it to the office.