MAINTENANCE UNIT MEETING
MAY 14, 2018
CALLED TO ORDER AT 4:20 PM BY KEVIN BERG-IVERSON
Guest: President, Patti Price
Election of new unit chair: Kevin is stepping down as he has been in this position for approx. 4 year. Would like younger member to take over and learn the ropes.
Brother Kevin Pencer has agreed to serve as the new unit chair.
Election of Recording Secretary: duties of this position to be shared by unit members in attendance at meetings
Election of Bargaining Rep & Alternate:
Brothers Jonathan Mccune & Kevin Berg-Iverson put their names forward. Jonathan was elected as the primary rep and Kevin is the alternate. Training is available for new reps, but Kevin is not available on the dates of the training (May 30 & 31)
There was discussion regarding the bargaining process in general and what provincial bargaining might look like this round. CUPE is going to the bargaining table early – possibly June. Several large unions are also bargaining early (Social Servics, BCGEU, HEU) The plan is to have a new collective agreement in place before the current one expires on June 30, 2019
Meeting adjourned at 4:55 pm