Joint Job Evaluation Committee update

CUPE 917 and UVic agreed to a JE program in the last round of bargaining. This
negotiated and binding agreement includes both developing the JE plan and a process
to putting it in place. It also established the JE Steering Committee and the JJEC. These
joint committees are responsible for carrying out all the steps in the JE program and
ensuring that all points of view are fairly represented.
The Joint Job Evaluation Steering Committee (JJEC) has been working on our JE Plan
which will continue to be a working document as we move through to implementation.

Job Descriptions:

Currently:
Departments across UVic are updating Job Descriptions (JD), some are decades old.
Once updated, they are shared with CUPE 917 for approval. This is the same process
that we currently use, and have been using for many years when updating job
description. The main difference is that there is a new JD template that is being used.
The purpose of this exercise is to ensure we have job descriptions in the new job
description template and for roles that do not have a job description, one is created.
We are not evaluating these up dated job descriptions through the soon to be created
JE plan yet. This is just to make sure we have JD’s for each CUPE 917 job. This is a task
that is lead by management with the collaboration from those in the roles.

Once the JE Plan is Established:
Each of the updated job descriptions (mentioned above) plus a soon to be developed
job evaluation questionnaire (JEQ) will be used to create the foundation for the JJEC to
review aspects of the job that are compensable, such as knowledges, skills, abilities and
responsibilities. The compensable factors are found in the Joint Job Evaluations Plan that
is currently being developed. The JEQ’s and Job Descriptions will reviewed by the JJEC
for consistency and completeness.

Next Steps:
The next step is to finalize the job evaluation questionnaire (JEQ) templates that will be
used by incumbents and managers to answer questions about job duties.
The purpose of the questionnaires is to provide a structured approach to understanding
the duties, roles and responsibilities effectively and to give an opportunity to provide
feedback on their roles.
The JJEC will then begin testing the plan with a number of the finalized Job Descriptions
and JEQs to identify if there are any irregularities which need to be addressed. Following the testing phase, we will schedule refresher training for the JJEC so they begin the work
of rating all the jobs. This is a collaborative process.

JE Steering Committee members are:
CUPE 917:
Shane Randall, President CUPE 917
Dave Chiddle
James Mason
Jason Insley

CUPE Staff:
Tracey Mathieson, JE Specialist
Micha Pesta, CUPE National Representative

University of Victoria:
Michael Lancaster, Associate Director Labour Relations
Larissa Pepper, Manager, Compensation and Recruitment
Russell Banzet, Human Resources Consultant

Your JE Steering Committee will be providing periodically updates on our progress on this important project. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the Steering Committee at Contact@cupe917.ca

General Meeting Oct 16 2024

CUPE 917
General Meeting
Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024

MacLaurin D110 at 4:15pm

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81507365575 

Meeting ID: 815 0736 5575

This meeting will be held both in person and via zoom simultaneously.

All members attending via Zoom are required to display their full name before being admitted.

Hybrid meeting voting note:
Due to CUPE National guidelines, all secret votes for elections, ratifications, bargaining and strike votes must be done using a singular platform.

As such, all voting in this manner will be done in person using paper ballots to ensure the integrity of the votes.
Any vote that only requires a show of hands may still be done via Zoom.

Meeting Agenda:

Nominations for Member at Large, Recording Secretary, Membership Officer, and Vice President

Security Reorganization

Job Evaluation committee update

U Club Bargaining update

Christmas party update

Winnipeg Sectoral Conference on post-secondary education

In solidarity,

Dave Sylvest
Recording Secretary, CUPE 917
Outside Workers | University of Victoria

2024 Greater Victoria CUPE Scholarship contest

2024 Greater Victoria CUPE Scholarship Applications

Click here to download the application form

CUPE Local 917 members have once again contributed generously to this scholarship fund! These scholarships are open to children of active members of contributing locals (410, 788, 917, 951, 2011, and 2081) of the Canadian Union of Public Employees of the Greater Victoria area.

Applicants from any of these CUPE locals can use the PDF application package attached.

We are now accepting applications for the 2024 awards. Recipients will be chosen in November 2024, and awards will be disbursed in late November or early December.

The selection will be based on a combination of academic standing, one reference letter, and a one-page letter of introduction. Students may receive an award from the fund in one year only. More information, eligibility criteria, and FAQs are included in the application package.

The application form is also available in PDF form on the websites of participating CUPE locals.

STUDENTS MUST USE THE CURRENT FORM: “GV CUPE Scholarship Award Application Form for 2024.”  Using an older version of the form may disadvantage applicants.

Deadline: Completed applications must be received by 11:59 pm PST on October 15, 2024 at gvscholarshipcommittee@gmail.com

For more information, contact CUPE Local 917s Representative to the GV CUPE Scholarship Fund.

General Meeting, Aug 21 2024

CUPE 917 General Meeting

Wednesday, Aug 21 2024

Clearihue A317 at 4:15pm

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89875943710

Meeting ID: 898 7594 3710

This meeting will be held both in person and via zoom simultaneously.

All members attending via Zoom are required to display their full name before being admitted.

Hybrid meeting voting note:
Due to CUPE National guidelines, all secret votes for elections, ratifications, bargaining and strike votes must be done using a singular platform. As such, all voting in this manner will be done in person using paper ballots to ensure the integrity of the votes.
Any vote that only requires a show of hands may still be done via Zoom.

Meeting Agenda:
Nominations for 2 Member at Large positions

Update on Job Evaluation Committee

U Club Bargaining update

Upcoming Education opportunities

New logo design

Volunteers are needed for canvassing for NDP candidates

In solidarity,

Dave Sylvest
Recording Secretary, CUPE 917
Outside Workers | University of Victoria

Upcoming Education Opportunities

CUPE Education will be offering 3 in-person workshops being held at the CUPE Victoria Area office located at 737 Yates Street, Suite 200, Victoria, BC, V8W 1L6

Time(s): 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (PACIFIC)

Space is limited, and you must pre-register to hold your spot. See all details below.

If you are interested in taking any of these courses, please email me at Education@Cupe917.ca

 

 

TUESDAY, 08-OCT-2024

INTRODUCTION TO STEWARDING

What does a CUPE steward do? If you are a new steward and want to learn how to help CUPE members solve workplace problems, this introductory workshop is for you! In this workshop, you will learn:
• investigating workplace problems;
• filing a grievance;
• meeting with management;
• dealing with workplace complaints.
NOTE: Please bring a copy of your collective agreement to the workshop.

 

TUESDAY, 05-NOV-2024

SLS – GRIEVANCE HANDLING (morning session)

Share tips and successful practices with other stewards and learn strategies for handling difficult grievances.
NOTE: Please bring your collective agreement and Steward  Handbook to the workshop.

SLS – HANDLING DISCIPLINE AND DISCHARGE (afternoon session)

Learn about key legal concepts and terms, and the role of stewards during an employer’s investigation, when discipline is given, and during grievance meetings.
NOTE: Please bring your collective agreement and Steward Handbook to the workshop.

 

TUESDAY, 03-DEC-2024

BARG – How Bargaining Works (morning session)

This module can be added to other parts of the Bargaining Education Program. It covers the legal framework for collective bargaining and where we get our power as a union.

BARG – Notetaking for bargaining (afternoon session)

Bargaining notes are critical – during bargaining and when new language is being implemented after bargaining has ended. Learn how to read the room, understand body language, take good notes, and store notes after bargaining.
NOTE: This workshop is for bargaining committee members.

University Club Bargaining Bulletin #4

We had a third day of bargaining on July 24th. After having rescheduled bargaining numerous times at their request, we were disappointed in the employer’s counter offers. The counters on benefits and wages fell far short of what the bargaining committee felt would be acceptable to the membership.

Our displeasure was made clear to the employer and we informed them we would be consulting with the membership for direction on next steps. We also informed them that we are not in a rush to reach a deal that will not meet the needs of our membership.

There will be a special membership meeting scheduled near the end of summer to provide a comprehensive bargaining update and to discuss next steps. The employer needs further time to explore benefit options and we will do our best to schedule the special membership meeting at a time that accommodates all of our members.

Once a date for the meeting has been determined it will be shared with the membership.

General Meeting, July 17 2024

CUPE 917 General Meeting

Wednesday, July 17 2024

Clearihue A317 at 4:15pm

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/s/82200919048#success

Meeting ID: 822 0091 9048

This meeting will be held both in person and via zoom simultaneously.

All members attending via Zoom are required to display their full name before being admitted.

Hybrid meeting voting note:
Due to CUPE National guidelines, all secret votes for elections, ratifications, bargaining and strike votes must be done using a singular platform. As such, all voting in this manner will be done in person using paper ballots to ensure the integrity of the votes.
Any vote that only requires a show of hands may still be done via Zoom.

Meeting Agenda:
New Member at Large – Virgie Stewart

Nominations for 2 Member at Large

Palestine protest encampment update

U-club bargaining update

Food service food credit discussions

Pension plan changes

Use of CallHub to text membership

In solidarity,

Dave Sylvest
Recording Secretary, CUPE 917
Outside Workers | University of Victoria

University Club Bargaining Bulletin #3

We were scheduled to resume negotiations on July 8th , after the employer had rescheduled previous date citing operational requirements. The July 8th date has now been postponed until July 24th at the employer request as well. We are still awaiting a counter offer on the monetary proposals and hope to conclude negotiations by July 26th