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This page is a resource which will convey information, as well as list documentation, which pertains to all bargaining units represented by CEP Local 42. Please visit this page frequently, for updated information.
Day of Mourning
In conjunction with the Hamilton District Labour Council, CEP Local 42 will commemorate the Day of Mourning, scheduled for Wednesday April 28th, 2010 at the monument on the grounds of City Hall (corner of Main and Bay) starting at 10:30 am, followed by a light lunch in the foyer of the Education Centre across the street on Main.
Trusteeship Lifted: March 2010
Please see the following link Regarding a Letter from President Dave Coles, regarding the lifting of Trusteeship Status with Regards to CEP Local 42.
Ottawa - The CEP marked the twentieth anniversary of the Humanity Fund with a renewed commitment to grow the fund.
Since then, thousands of CEP members in more than 100 local unions have negotiated a small, tax deductible contribution of a penny per hour worked into the Humanity Fund into their collective agreements ($20 per year). In many cases, matching employer contributions have also been negotiated.
The CEP National Executive Board is seeking the widest possible participation of our members in the Humanity Fund. They endorsed the Humanity Fund as a national bargaining objective and established a goal of having all CEP members and locals participate in the Humanity Fund.
CEP President Dave Coles said: "As a union, we know that Decent Work is the only sustainable way out of poverty and is fundamental to building equitable development, democracy and social cohesion, so in a world where employers and governments are pursuing an agenda of globalization that places corporate profits ahead of the interests of working people, their families, their communities and the environment, the CEP Humanity Fund has become an important component of our agenda of social change".
CEP Local 42 Florio VS Porter Charges
Please see the following link regarding the Decision with regards to union charges Laid against Ted Porter
Bell Chief Steward Election Results
Marv Smith, who has been acting Chief Steward for approximately one year, has been officially acclaimed into the position, after the official resignation of our previous Chief Steward Ted Porter. No other nomination forms were received by the local, as per the canvass, prior to the New Year.
Bell Chief Steward Election
Sisters and Brothers
Due to the resignation of our current Bell Chief Steward, this local will be holding an election, as stipulated in our local bylaws, to fill the position.
Attached is a nomination form for the position. Please read and fill out the form accurately. Should we receive more than one response, this local will hold an election by mail out ballot. The mailing of the ballots will commence the week of January 4th, 2010.
Please have your nomination forms in no later than the morning of Friday December 18th, 2009.
Should we receive more than one response; further information will be made available regarding the election.
In Solidarity,
The Executive
CEP Local 42.
Message From Dave Coles/National President RE: CEP Pharmacare Campaign
Canadians need a universal public drug plan, especially now when losing your job means losing your drug coverage. We need to get essential prescription drugs covered under Medicare like doctors and hospitals. Join the campaign by clicking here to send an email to your MP before the end of April.
Additional Information regarding the campaign can be found at the following link:
CEP Local 42 Appeal Decision
As Instructed by our Trustee, Serge Lord, Please see the link below regarding the Appeal Decision with regards to charges Laid within CEP Local 42
Petro Canada Protest
Sisters and Brothers
CEP Local 42, in partnership with our Sisters and Brothers from Union Gas and Spectator locals in the Hamilton area, is organizing a Petro Canada protest, scheduled for Friday November 21st, 2008, between the hours of 4pm to 6pm.
Location: Upper James and Mohawk Road
We ask that those of you who can participate in this protest to please contact us at info@ceplocal2.ca so that we may prepare the necessary signage as well as provide you, on a fist come, first serve basis, with ball caps and t-shirts, in order to show solidarity with our locked out Sisters and Brothers at Petro Canada.
Background:
On November 17, 2007, Petro-Canada locked-out 260 workers at its refinery in Montreal, refusing to give them the same contract settlement it has already negotiated in other provinces.
The Canadian Labour Congress, the Quebec Federation of Labour and the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union (CEP) have called for a national boycott campaign of Petro-Canada until the company ends the lock-out at the Montreal refinery.
We need all or your support to win this fight!
Amendment To Local Bylaws
In accordance with Article XV11 (a), the executive of Local 42 is posting an amendment to Articles X11 (a) and Article X11 (b) to amalgamate the positions of both Secretary and Treasurer to Secretary/Treasurer, to be voted on at our next membership meeting, scheduled for Thursday November 27th, 2008.
Election Notice!
Due to a vacancy on the Executive of Local 42 and In accordance with our Local bylaws, we are now accepting nomination forms for the position of Treasurer. Please ensure you follow the link below and fill out the nomination form in its entirety.
Deadline for nomination forms will be November 18th, 2008. The Election will be held for Monday December 1st, 2008.
Nomination Form/Treasurer Position.
Boycott Petro Canada!!!
Workers locked out for almost one year!
Please follow the link by clicking the image, for more details regarding the Petro Canada boycott
Convention News
Please follow the link by clicking the image, for details related to National Convention
Telco Update!
Please see the link for the recent Telco Update, concerning all CEP Bargaining units
Telco Update