As we prepare to welcome a New Year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the one we’ve just shared. This year brought its fair share of challenges, yet through it all, we remained united. Together, we navigated transition uncertainties, celebrated wins, and grew stronger as a team.

All your hard work, resilience, and support for one another have been nothing short of inspiring. Our commitment and ability to come together as a team to fight to improve our workplace makes me honoured to work with all of you as Screening Officer and represent you as your District Chair.

I am proud to announce that we raised $2000 for Byron’s Road to Recovery 50/50! Congratulations to Matt Prizeman for being the winner of the 50/50. Further congratulations goes to Alex Popa for winning the gift card draw for filling out the bargaining survey.

We look forward to everyone’s participation in the upcoming proposal meetings. This round of bargaining is crucial for securing improved working conditions, so it is imperative that everyone remembers that United we Bargain, Divided we Beg. Now more than ever, we need to show our collective strength.

As we step into the year ahead, let’s carry forward the strength, unity, and optimism that have defined us. I’m optimistic about the changes and successes waiting for us in 2025, and I’m grateful to have each of you on this journey.

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful, peaceful, and prosperous New Year. May your checkpoint lines be small, and your pay cheques be large!

In Solidarity

Your Leadership Team

The Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) through Homewood Pathfinder offers free, confidential, 24/7 counselling and support. You can access their services online at Homewood Pathfinder using the company name Paladin Security and the invitation code PS2686, or by calling 1-800-663-1142. 

Anyone can contact the Distress Centre to speak with a highly trained responder, receive emotional support, and feel heard. They are available 24/7 by phone or text at 9-8-8 or 403-266-HELP (4357). This is a free, confidential service. 

We have a Crisis Advocate who can be reached confidentially by email at dlunz@unifor2002.org and can assist you with finding resources within the workplace and community. 

We have a new digitized grievance form, it can be accessed through the MEMBERS REPORT FORM. This can be used for OT bypasses, denied breaks, and payroll issues. We encourage members to use this form, but you can still go to a Vice Chair to submit it as well. For all other grievances, these still need to be submitted by a member of the leadership team.

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Your bargaining committee has completed training and the bargaining survey was sent out. It is now closed and we had a good response rate, thank you to all that participated! Proposal meetings will commence in the New Year.  

We hope everyone supports each other during this busy holiday season.  Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to those that celebrate.  

In Solidarity, 

Your Leadership Team 

As reminder, the Membership Bargaining Survey is out. In preparation for upcoming contract negotiations, your Unifor Bargaining Committee would like to better understand where you stand on certain key bargaining issues. Your elected bargaining committee is encouraging your participation in completing this survey by offering a District 266 member the chance to win a $100 prepaid Visa gift card. In order to be eligible, you must meet all of the following criteria:

1. be a Unifor Local 2002 PASS D266 member in good standing
2. complete a survey no later than the deadline
3. include your first name, last name and your email address.

The winner will be contacted on December 23, 2024

Survey deadline:

Friday, December 20, 2024 (1200 local time)

Click here to begin the survey

The Annual Holiday party is this Sunday December 8^th at the Barlow Shark Club starting at 1830. There will be food and drink specials, a live DJ and over $800 of door prizes courtesy of Unifor and Paladin. Please note that this event is in no way associated or supported by the employer, so please attend responsibly. This event is intended for co-workers on days off/Vacation. Please do not book off in order to attend this event. By choosing to attend this event you acknowledge that you are attending this event on your own free will and are aware that you are personally responsible for your actions including but not limited to any attendance related issues.  

We wanted to address the concerns surrounding federal day pay outs. In accordance with the MOU signed for CBA article 22, which states “Unless stated otherwise in this Letter of understanding, the MPL (Medical/Personal Leave) Terms shall apply in all respects”. If you are full time and have 4 or more days remaining, you will be paid out for them come the new year. The exact pay period is still to be determined by the company. Personal Day allowances are never paid out, only Federal sick bank balances. Part time employees’ unused days will be rolled over to next year. Remember you cannot be disciplined for using your federal days! A reminder, for any medical/sick leave that is 5 or more days in length, it may be required to provide appropriate documentation supporting the leave.  

The upcoming weeks are the busiest of the year with the holiday travel season. Please support one another during this busy period as there are many unique challenges we encounter during this time of year. Be kind and patient with one another and prioritize your health and well being during this time.  

In Solidarity 

Your Leadership team  

As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a public ceremony will be held at 13:45 on December 6th, in remembrance of the 1989 Montreal Massacre at École Polytechnique. On this day, we honor the memory of the 14 women who tragically lost their lives due to gender-based violence. The event will take place on the departures level, in the pre-security area near the Marriott Hotel, and will include a reading of their names, followed by a moment of silence at 14:00. A Union roundtable discussion will follow in the Silver Dart Room, where we will address topics related to gender-based violence. The discussion will be led by the Local 531 YYC Women’s Advocate and a Women’s Advocate from Local 2002.

We are also continuing to accept donations for FearIsNotLove, Calgary’s Emergency Women’s Shelter. A donation bin will be available at the event for you to drop off items or you can contact dlunz@unifor2002.org to arrange an alternative drop-off time. The holiday season is one of the busiest times at emergency shelters and there is a critical need to replenish essential items. For a list of urgently needed items, please follow this link:

https://fearisnotlove.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Essentials-List_November-2024.pdf

Your participation and support of this important cause makes a difference. Thank you for helping raise awareness and advocating for those impacted by gender-based violence.