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B.C.’s Back to School Plan

Published August 20, 2020
B.C.’s Back to School Plan

Attached are the most current BC Government Ministry Stage 2 School Restart Plan documents. There is new information coming almost every day. Please continue to read and be informed on School Openings and Safety Updates.

Your Union is meeting regularly with Delta District Superintendent, Doug Sheppard and other stakeholders to keep up to date on important information for Support Staff, Teachers, Administrators and families. As information becomes available to your Union we will continue to share with you. Yesterday our OH&S Local Executive Officer met with District Health and Safety staff as part of the OH&S District Safety Committee. Important District Safety documents are being worked on now. We are all working together to do our best for Local 1091 Members Health and Safety.

Please don't hesitate to contact the Union Office with any questions or concerns.

In Solidarity,
Daun

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/covid-19-return-to-school

CUPE-BC – Phased-in approach to re-opening schools a solid plan

Published August 13, 2020
CUPE-BC – Phased-in approach to re-opening schools a solid plan

https://www.cupe.bc.ca/phased_in_approach_to_re_opening_schools_a_solid_plan_cupe_bc

BURNABY—CUPE BC and the CUPE K-12 Presidents Council welcome Education Minister Rob Fleming’s announcement today that schools will re-open the week of September 8–11 as scheduled, with orientation days in place for support staff, teachers and other workers in schools to familiarize themselves with procedures before students return to classrooms on September 10.

“The number one goal of the restart plan is to open schools safely for all—students, and everyone who works in our schools. The details announced this morning will help ensure that all K-12 workers will understand how schools will operate in the ‘new normal,’” said CUPE BC President Paul Faoro.  “All stakeholders generally support this phased-in approach.”

Faoro noted the importance of following the health and safety guidance of Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry as schools reopen. “Dr. Henry and her public health team will keep a close eye on what’s happening, and plans may change as needed.”

CUPE K-12 Presidents Council President Warren Williams said that it’s important for locals and districts to work together to develop safety plans. “Safety plans are paramount for the K-12 Restart,” said Williams. “Time is short and this step is crucial for a safe opening for students and staff.”

CUPE BC represents 100,000 workers delivering important public services in nearly every community in the province.  The K-12 Presidents Council is comprised of presidents from 57 K-12 locals, representing 30,000 support staff in schools throughout B.C.

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Canadian Labour Congress -We need EI reform now!

Published August 13, 2020
Canadian Labour Congress -We need EI reform now!
https://canadianlabour.ca/campaigns/we-need-ei-reform-now/

The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) has helped millions of unemployed Canadians.

The benefit was crucial to supporting those who lost their jobs during the pandemic.

But the federal government is phasing out the CERB program in September. It's promising to shift those workers to Employment Insurance (EI).

That’s exactly what we’ve been asking it to do. But there's just one thing: the EI system needs a MAJOR overhaul.

Send a letter to the prime minister and your MP and tell them to reform EI now.

We're hearing stories from the U.S. about families running out of money and losing their homes. Canada has managed to avoid those hardships because we all worked together.

We need to keep moving forward. Let's disaster-proof Canada by building a 21st century EI system.

Thank you.

Marie Clarke Walker, Secretary-Treasurer
Canadian Labour Congress
Standing up for workers and their families