OPSEU LOCAL 329
Employees of MHCP
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Negotiations - Latest News?
January 8th, 2010
WE HAVE A NEW COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT!
The Mental Health Centre Penetanguishene Board of Directors also ratified the tentative Collective Agreement last night, so this is now a working document. We will be meeting with the employer about implementation and as soon as possible get copies out to all of you.
Thank you everyone for your support for this momentous occasion in acquiring a first collective agreement.
January 5th, 2010
Brothers and Sisters, We have ratified our first agreement with MHCP with an 80% acceptance. 622 members voted.
We must wait for the employer to ratify.
CONGRATULATIONS!
December 31, 2010
We have had many requests for and additional information session before voting. There will be an additional information session on Monday January 4th, 2010 from 7:30pm - 9:30pm at the North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre, Askenonoia Room and the main level. This is a Q&A only. All voting will take place on Tuesday January 5th from 6:30am - 9:00pm. Team members will be there to answer questions. Please click here to view pdf.
December 29th, 2009
We have attached 2 documents below. The first document is called FACTS. After reviewing the large number of opinions and comments posted on the local 329 blog we have addressed most of the concerns and questions in this document. The Blog was setup for our members to ask legitmate questions in mature and professional manner away from personal attacks. The Blog address was changed for the simple fact I was not able to remove comments that were not appropriate. SIMPLY That. I can and will remove comments that are not appropriate. If you have questions or comments that are considered personal please send directly to the Local OPSEU office at extension 2324 or email Martha at marth329@csolve.net or Al at opseu307@rogers.com . We are trying to address all comments and questions. Remember, not all comments on the blog are accurate. Review the attached document called FACTS.
Please Do not use hospital computers and internet usage to access the blog. The employer has agreed to allow access to the website to access the Teantative Agreement and other pertinent information but not the blog. The blog is considered a social network and should only be accessed from home.
On the day of voting there will be members of the Negotiating Team there to answer any questions along with the 2 formal presentations at 2:00pm and 7:30pm. The voting will take place at the North Simcoe Sports and Recreational Facility on Tuesday January 5th, 2010.Please see the attached document called poster for the meeting.
Poster for meeting, Date, time, place and requirements to vote on January 5th, 2009
Thank you, Trent Maracle on behalf of the Bargaining Team.
December 23rd, 2009
Please click on the following links to access the Tentative Collective Agreement, Highlights page and wage document. All are pdf documents so you will require Adobe Reader to open. We are posting these documents as promised so you will have the opertunity to read and understand the tentative deal you will be voting on January 5th, 2010. There will presentations on that day to address any concerns. Remember, this is a Draft document that require some minor changes.
December 15th, 2009
ATTENTION: OPSEU LOCAL 329 MEMBERS
The ratification vote for your NEW CONTRACT is scheduled for Tuesday, January 5 2010. There will be presentations of the contract at various times throughout the day. Keep an eye on our website for further details. PLEASE NOTE: There is NO proxy voting for OPSEU contracts.
December 14th, 2009
The bargaining teams representing Ontario Public Service Employees Union Local 329 and the Mental Health Centre Penetanguishene are pleased to announce that we have achieved a tentative settlement. The settlement was achieved with the assistance of mediator Gerry Lee on Saturday December 12, 2009.
Details of the tentative settlement will be released to OPSEU members and the Board of Directors for ratification in January 2010, following which they will be publicly available.
“Both of us want to thank the members of the bargaining teams for their commitment and time. In addition, the assistance of Gerry Lee was crucial in helping us finalize the deal. We are unanimous in recommending this settlement.”
Martha McDonald Michelle Quealey
President Project Manager, HR
OPSEU Local 329 MHCP
December 11th, 2009
Rumors
December 11 2009 2000 hours - Anonymous has struck again! I said I would respond to rumors as much as possible and I will endeavor to do this every Friday - if you hear rumors, please email them to me at marth329@csolve.net and I will post responses on our website.
As far as negotiations are going, we are meeting with the employer again tomorrow.
No retro pay - as of this date, there is no truth to this - we expect to be paid retro from January 1 2009 same as we used to be when we were in the OPS.
Loss of Family Day in February - Stat days are part of negotiations and I cannot comment on this.
Negotiations lasting until Easter 2010 - I certainly hope not! There is no definitive date that negotiations will be finished - we will be done when we have the best contract we can bring to you.
We have only one year to get a contract - Not true - the date of divestment and the length of time to get a new contract are not related in any way.
I know there are more rumors out there so please send them to me and you can get your response right here. I also know it's frustrating not to know what's going on - it's frustrating for us not to be able to discuss things with the membership but that's the way it has to be.
Thank you everyone for your patience -
Martha
October 8th, 2009
BARGAINING TEAM UPDATE
As you are all aware, we cannot discuss any specifics regarding issues around bargaining.
However, this is to advise that we did meet with the employer for a marathon session last week and bargaining is moving along well.
At this point, we have December 5 and 12 set aside as well as January dates for further bargaining.
If we have an offer to bring to you, the membership, there will be general membership meetings scheduled for presentation of the offer and a ratification vote.
We will keep you advised as much as possible.
Thanks Gus.
Martha McDonald
President, OPSEU Local 329
marth329@csolve.net
(705) 549-3181 Ext 2324
June 4, 2009
Negotiations are continuing.
January 12, 2009
December 9, 2008
- Governance Transitional Agreement between OPSEU and Mental Health Centre Penetanguishene. click here..
On December 3rd, 2008 we will be electing our negotiations team at the Penetang Legion, 7:30PM.
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Here are the latest we have. Some are large files so please be patient during download.
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