A reminder that there is a general membership meeting tomorrow Feb 3 at 7:00 pm via Zoom. You should have received a link by email. If you didn’t, please contact President Mark Slade.
Toque Tuesday to support the Hope Centre in Welland and Community Care of St. Catharines and Thorold
On Tuesday February 2 help end homelessness in Niagara and buy a toque or face mask from Raising the Roof in support of The Hope Centre in Welland and Community Care of St. Catharines and Thorold. Toques and face masks will also be available at the Tim Hortons locations on Niagara Street in Welland.
City of Welland recognizing COVID-19 victims
Flags in front of City Hall in Welland flying at half-mast to recognize those that have lost their lives to COVID-19.
Updated hiring policy and new employee code of conduct presented
At the City of Welland General Committee meeting on January 26, 2021, a report was presented (HR-2021-01) on an updated hiring policy which includes a section on anti-nepotism. In addition, a report detailing a new Employee Code of Conduct (HR-2021-02) was also presented.
For details on both reports please see the meeting agenda here: https://www.welland.ca/Council/c2021/GCA20210126.pdf
The recorded video of the meeting can be seen here: https://video.isilive.ca/play/welland/2021-01-26.mp4
Third positive case of COVID-19 for City of Welland staff
The Welland Tribune has reported the third positive case of a City of Welland staff member since November.
Paid sick leave for all Ontario workers
Please add your name to this petition to legislate paid sick leave days for all Ontario workers. Currently many low-wage workers, including those we rely on for essentials do not have paid sick leave in Ontario. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light how critical this is in order to stop the spread of the virus, protect these workers and the services they provide, and the public. The online petition is here: https://act.leadnow.ca/sick-days-ON/
Negotiating Update #1
The negotiating committee and the Corporation will be exchanging contract proposals on February 4, 2021. Negotiating dates are set as follows:
- February 10
- February 11
- February 12
- February 18
- February 19
Should you wish to contact the negotiating committee, please send email to: cupe1115nc@gmail.com