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Recent Meeting Minutes

Updated 1/19/2021

Added: Final Meeting Minutes – December 8 Board Meeting
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Edmonton Public Library Collective Agreement | 2014-2018

Updated 1/19/2021

Added: Extension to LOU #12: Temporary Layoff and Recall: COVID-19 Pandemic (signed January 12, 2021)
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Members, please join us virtually for the first General Membership Meeting of 2021. Deferred from December: We are seeking a Capital Power member who would be interested in filling the Board position of Contractual Unit Director (2-year term).
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Updates Relating to COVID-19

Updated 12/22/2020

Added: President’s Message (December 22) • EPL Unit Director Update #7 re: LOU #12 (December 19)
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Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination Statement

Posted 12/18/2020

CSU 52 condemns any form of racism, discrimination, and disrespectful behaviours in our workplaces and our communities.
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City of Edmonton – Excessive Numbers of Managers Comparison (2015 vs 2019)

Posted 11/25/2020

CSU 52’s data shows a significant increase in the number of FTEs is being paid for by the decreasing number of front-line union jobs. Fewer front-line union workers results in less service for residents and businesses.
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Capital Power Collective Agreement | 2018-2021

Posted 11/18/2020

NEW: 2018-2021 Collective Agreement between CSU 52 and Capital Power
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General Meeting | December 1

Posted 11/17/2020

Members, join us virtually for the final General Membership Meeting of 2020. Attendees will have their name entered for door prize draws. We are also seeking a Capital Power member who would be interested in filling the Board position of Contractual Unit Director (2-year term).
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Seeking City Members for Negotiations

Posted 11/10/2020

CSU 52 is recruiting Negotiations Committee Members for the City of Edmonton Collective Agreement negotiations. Submit your interest by November 30, 2020.
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City of Edmonton Collective Agreement | 2014-2018

Updated 11/4/2020

Added: Extension to 1/31/2021 for Letter of Understanding – COVID-19: Temporary Layoff Provisions
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Shop Steward Assembly Training | November 17

Posted 11/3/2020

Organizing for Power: Using the Structure Test to Increase Participation – All Members in good standing are welcome to register and join in for this online training.
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Board of Directors Elections 2020

Updated 11/2/2020

This year’s Board of Directors Election was held online from October 27-30, 2020. Lanny Chudyk declared elected as President and Anna Vesala declared elected as Second Vice-President/Secretary of the Board.

Spark | Exclusive Member Offers

Updated 10/29/2020

SPARK The Energy Credit Union, a member-owned financial services institution proudly serving the banking needs of hard-working Albertans for over 65 years, is pleased to extend special offers to CSU 52 members. Exclusive offer to CSU 52 members: 5 year fixed mortgages at 1.94%

EPL Unit Meeting | November 12

Posted 10/28/2020

EPL Members, you’re invited to the next Contractual Unit Meeting that will be held online via Zoom. The Union will provide a general update and an “open floor” opportunity for members to ask questions. Please register through the Zoom link.

Workforce Transition Program LOU Ratified

Updated 10/28/2020

City members who were registered for the October 22 Special Meeting through Zoom to discuss the Workforce Transition Program LOU were asked to vote in a ratification poll. The proposed LOU has been ratified/accepted by the Union and both parties have signed.

Cancelled: 2020 Children’s Christmas Party

Posted 10/8/2020

After careful contemplation, and considering current COVID-19 restrictions and social distancing policies, the decision has been made to unfortunately cancel the Annual Children’s Christmas Party for 2020.

General Meeting | October 6

Posted 9/15/2020

Members, you are invited to the next General Membership Meeting that will be held online via Zoom. An amended Agenda is still to be finalized. October 6 is also the deadline for Board of Directors Nominations.

City of Edmonton Must Reduce Out-of-Scope Managerial Roles

Posted 9/11/2020

President Lanny Chudyk released the following statement in response to the City of Edmonton’s Auditor’s report: “The Auditor’s recommendation to reduce costs and number of supervisors at the City of Edmonton confirms what CSU 52 and its partners in the Coalition of Edmonton Civic Unions have been advocating for some.”

Benefit Coverage | Dependents Over 18 (City)

Posted 9/11/2020

City & EPL Members, do you have children classified as dependents who are 18 years of age or older? If so, Employee Services needs to know by Friday September 25, 2020 to keep benefit coverage for your dependents.

TELUS World of Science Collective Agreement | 2017-2022

Updated 9/10/2020

Added to Collective Agreement: Amended Letter of Understanding – Temporary Layoff and Recall: COVID-19 Pandemic

Shop Steward Assembly Training | September 15

Posted 9/9/2020

5 Steps to Becoming a Leader – This course will teach you the five phases in becoming a leader. Please register to receive the Zoom Join Meeting link.

City Flexible Work Program – Remote Work Survey

Updated 9/8/2020

New President’s Message: It is extremely unfortunate that Ms. Armstrong has decided to launch a personal attack upon myself and CSU 52 while I am away on a short vacation.

UCP Abandons Decades-long Agreement

Posted 8/25/2020

The Alberta Government announced Bill 32: Restoring Balance in Alberta’s Workplaces Act claiming to “restore balance to Alberta’s workplaces, support economic recovery and get Albertans back to work”. This essay aims to provide the reader with the historical development of the regulatory regimes in industrial relations as an explanation to the current mainstream legislation throughout Canada.

EPCOR Unit Meeting | September 3

Posted 8/19/2020

EPCOR Members, you are invited to the next Contractual Unit Meeting that will be held online via Zoom. This is an “open floor” opportunity that will allow members to ask questions regarding the ongoing COVID-19 situation, bargaining, or anything work related.

City Negotiations | Ratification Result

Updated 8/18/2020

The Memorandum of Agreement has been ratified by the Union and City Council. Thank you to all CSU 52 members who participated in the ratification vote.

Proposed C&B Amendments Postponed

Updated 8/10/2020

Quorum was not met for the Special Meeting that was scheduled for July 29, 2020 at the Kingsway Legion, therefore no business was conducted. All proposed amendments (CSU 52 Constitution & Bylaws and Union 52 Benevolent Society Bylaws) are to be postponed to 2021.

We Support Canada Safeway/Sobeys Workers

Posted 7/20/2020

CSU 52 stands in solidarity with the workers at Safeway/Sobeys who are members of UFCW Local 401. We oppose binding arbitration to resolve this dispute and support the recommendations from the mediator to be voted on by the workers affected.

EPL Unit Meeting Transcript | June 29

Updated 7/15/2020

A transcript of the EPL Unit Meeting that was held through Zoom on June 29, 2020 is now available for EPL Members (password-protected).

Coalition of Edmonton Civic Unions Member Update

Posted 7/15/2020

An important update from the Coalition of Edmonton Civic Unions in response to the City of Edmonton’s Reimagine Report (Strategic Response to COVID-19).

City of Edmonton Unit Meeting | July 23

Posted 7/8/2020

City Members, you are invited to an important Contractual Unit Meeting that will be held online via Zoom. The focus of this meeting will be bargaining, layoffs, recalls and redeployments.

GEA Core Team

July 7, 2020 Did you know… CSU 52 is a member organization of the Greater Edmonton Alliance (GEA). GEA is everyday people taking action together for the common good. As a member, we are part of the diverse voices of
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EPCOR Unit Meeting | July 9

Posted 6/26/2020

EPCOR Members, you are invited to an important Contractual Unit Meeting that will be held online via Zoom. This is an “open floor” opportunity that will allow members to ask questions regarding the COVID-19 situation, bargaining, or anything work related.

Virtual General Membership Meeting | June 23

Posted 6/10/2020

Members, you are invited to an important General Membership Meeting that will be held online via Zoom. Registration and card-carrying status is required.

Anti-racism Statement

Posted 6/5/2020

As protests and demonstrations continue throughout the United States, Canada, and across the globe, Civic Service Union 52 condemns the brutal tactics that killed George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Union Events Cancelled/Postponed

Updated 6/1/2020

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, upcoming CSU 52 Meetings & Events have been cancelled/postponed or have shifted to being held online. Next General Meeting: June 23 held online thru Zoom

EPL Health & Safety Liaisons

Posted 2/11/2020

The EPL Health and Safety Committee is currently looking for worker Health and Safety Liaisons (HSL) in EPL branches.

Fire Sculpture Event | Feb 8 & 15

Posted 1/23/2020

We are looking for Members to help hand out glow sticks at the free Fire Sculpture event, presented by Silver Skate Festival, in Hawrelak Park.

Sunridge Ski Area Event | Sold Out

Posted 1/14/2020

The Social Committee once again presents the Sunridge Ski Area event, still just $5 a ticket!

❗️ Rescheduled General Meeting: Feb 4 ❗️

Updated 1/20/2020

The cancelled January 14, 2020 General Membership Meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, February 4, 2020 – 5:30 pm at the Norwood Legion.

Union 101 Training | January 25, 2020

1/9/2020
CSU 52 Members, you are invited to our Union 101 training session with Brandi Thorne on January 25, 2020.

Chinese New Year | Come Join Us!

Posted 1/9/2020
The Public Events Committee is looking for Members to help hand out promotional items at the Chinese New Year celebrations in Edmonton’s Chinatown.

New Year’s Eve | Come Join Us!

Posted 12/17/2019
The Public Events Committee is looking for Members to help spread the New Year’s cheer by handing out promotional glowsticks to even attendees.

Eat Pizza Talk Shop | Dec 12

Posted 12/6/2019
Calling all CSU 52 young workers! Come join us at our inaugural Young Workers Pub Night. Pub Nights are a chance to talk about issues that matter to you as a young worker, eat pizza, and learn about your Union.

EPL OH&S Committee Recruitment

Posted 12/6/2019
We are seeking two EPL Members-at-Large to join the CSU 52 and EPL Occupational Health & Safety Committee.
Submission deadline: December 16, 2019

Program and Service Review (IIS)

Updated 12/9/2019
The City has been conducting Program Services Reviews in every department. President Lanny Chudyk is responding to the outcome of the PSR in Engineering Services, IIS.

General Meeting & Christmas Dinner | Dec 3

Posted 11/15/2019
Please join us for the year-end General Membership Meeting and Annual Christmas Dinner! All Members are invited and will be asked to show their Membership Card at the door • Shop Steward Honorariums available for pick-up

City Unit Meeting | Nov 21

Posted 11/8/2019
City Members, please join us at the next Contractual Unit Meeting. Topics: Bargaining Update • Collective Bargaining Agreement Items

Shop Steward Training Session | Nov 19

Posted 11/8/2019
Guest Speaker: Perri Garvin (Topic: Domestic Violence in the Workplace) • Nominations & Election of Chief Shop Steward (2-Year Term)

2019 Photo Submission & Prize Draw

10/23/2019
CSU 52’s History Committee is having a Photo Submission & Prize Draw! Subject: Union History • Deadline: November 15, 2019

Children’s Christmas Party | November 30, 2019

10/23/2019
The Social Committee’s Annual Children’s Christmas Party at Galaxyland, exclusively for CSU 52 Members and their children/grandchildren, returns for another year! Ticket sales begin November 4th.

Special Meeting | October 22, 2019

Posted 10/7/2019
Attendance quorum was not reached for the October 1st General Membership Meeting. No official business was conducted – as a result, a Special Meeting has been called for Tuesday, October 22nd at the Norwood Legion, 5:30 PM start time.

EPL Unit Meeting | November 7, 2019

Posted 10/4/2019
EPL Members, please join us at the next Contractual Unit Meeting. Topics: Negotiations Update • Job Selection • Open Q&A

Labour/Management Consultation Committee | EPL

Posted 10/4/2019
We are seeking one EPL Member-at-Large to join the CSU 52 and EPL Labour/Management Consultation Committee (LMCC).
Submission deadline: October 25, 2019

Harassment & Bullying: A Community Conversation

9/12/2019
CSU 52 invites you to have a community conversation about workplace bullying and harassment – September 19, 2019 at the Norwood Legion.

SS Training Meeting | Seniority & The Hiring Process

8/30/2019
Join us to learn about the different types of Seniority, the benefits of Seniority, when and how to use it in the Hiring Process, and other factors involved during hiring. RSVP is appreciated.

Annual Bowling Night | Sold Out

Updated 9/26/2019
-THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT- An evening of five pin bowling for CSU 52 Members & Family returns for the 8th straight year at the Bonnie Doon Bowling Lanes!

Union 101 Training | September 14, 2019

8/28/2019
CSU 52 Members, you are invited to our Union 101 training session with Brandi Thorne on September 14, 2019.

Lift the Silence | September 10, 2019

8/27/2019
We are proud to be one of many organizations in support of this year’s Lift the Silence for Mental Wellness event in recognition of the International Day for Suicide Prevention. Free BBQ • Information Fair • Live Entertainment • Karaoke

Volunteers Wanted | Labour Day BBQ 2019

8/19/2019
The CSU 52 Public Events Committee is seeking volunteers to assist the EDLC in their 10th Annual Labour Day BBQ for the unemployed and underemployed.

Volunteers Wanted | EPCOR RiverFest (Aug 10)

7/23/2019
The Public Events Committee is seeking volunteers for the 3rd Annual EPCOR RiverFest in the City of Devon.

Spring Banquet Photos | May 4, 2019

Posted 6/26/2019
Photos from the May 4, 2019 Annual Spring Banquet honouring our 2018 Retirees!

Board Elections 2019 | Results

Updated 11/20/2019
The Chief Shop Steward Election took place November 19 (2-year term commencing January 1, 2020 • JOLENE HUTSEAL elected

📌 “We Are CSU 52” Video

This 4 minute video is an introduction to your Union. Our story is one of a legacy of excellence in public service with deep roots in our community.

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LTD Plan Premium Rate Increase

Posted 6/21/2019
Effective June 23, 2019, the amount of bi-weekly premium rate paid by CSU 52 employees (City of Edmonton & Edmonton Public Library) to fund the LTD Plan will increase to 2.63% of pay.

Volunteers Wanted | Canada Day

Posted 6/21/2019
The Public Events Committee is seeking volunteers during Canada Day (July 1, 2019) celebrations on the Legislature grounds.

Volunteers Wanted | Edmonton’s Indigenous Peoples Festival

Posted 6/11/2019
The Public Events Committee is seeking volunteers for an exhibition table at this event on Saturday, June 22nd.

Retirement Planning | ARTA & LAPP Benefits

Updated 6/21/2019
CSU 52 held information meetings for members planning for retirement. Representatives from the Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association (ARTA) and Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP) were invited to present and answer any questions from the membership. Resources and links now available.

EPL Unit Meeting | June 10, 2019

5/23/2019
“Let’s Talk About Sexual Harassment in Libraries” – EPL Members, please attend the next Contractual Unit Meeting at the Union Office.

Union 101 Training | May 11, 2019

5/1/2019
CSU 52 Members, you are invited to our Union 101 training session with Brandi Thorne on May 11, 2019.

Shop Steward Training Session | ARTA

4/30/2019
Special presentation on Retiree Benefits by the Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association (ARTA) during the Shop Steward Training Session on May 21, 2019; all Members invited.

Annual Spring Banquet | May 4, 2019

4/8/2019
Dust off your shoes and come on out to the Annual Spring Banquet honouring 2018 Retirees!

Election Town Halls for Union Members

3/29/2019
Please join us, April 3rd, along with the growing list of co-hosting Associations to understand what’s at stake for working Albertans in the upcoming election.

Seeking Nominations | Unit Director, Capital Power

Posted 3/22/2019
The Board is seeking nominations to fill the vacant position of ‘Contractual Unit Director, Capital Power’ – Deadline: April 2, 2019

Capital Power | MOA Ratified

Updated 2/28/2020

The Memorandum of Agreement between Capital Power and CSU 52 has been ratified by the Membership. Amendments to be completed by the employer; new Collective Agreement to be shared as soon as possible in the coming months.

TWOSE Negotiations | MOA Ratified

Updated 3/27/2019
The Memorandum of Agreement is now posted and has been ratified by the CSU 52 Membership at TWOSE.

Apr 2 General Meeting – Notices of Motion

Posted 3/5/2019
Members are asked to review the following Notices of Motion (proposals for amendments to the CSU 52 Constitution & Bylaws and Union 52 Benevolent Society Bylaws) before voting at the April 2, 2019 General Membership Meeting.

City Unit Meeting | Feb 28

Posted 1/25/2019
City of Edmonton Members, please attend the next Contractual Unit Meeting.
Topic of discussion: Negotiations Update

Shop Steward Training Meeting | Money Mentors

Posted 1/22/2019
All Members are invited to attend this Shop Steward Training Session on February 19, 2019 that includes a presentation from Money Mentors.

Labour/Management Consultation Committee | EPL

Posted 1/18/2019
CSU 52 is seeking one EPL Member-at-Large to join the Labour/Management Consultation Committee.

Sunridge Ski Area Event | SOLD OUT

Posted 1/15/2019
The Social Committee once again presents the snowtube/ski/snowboard event, still just $5 a ticket!

Proposed City Budget Cuts

Posted 12/18/2018
CSU 52 and ATU 569 sent a joint 10-page recommendation to the City of Edmonton that identified substantial potential savings to the proposed 2019-2022 operating budget

Volunteers Wanted | Caregivers Alberta

Posted 12/17/2018
Please consider volunteering for this casino event (January 23-24, 2019) supporting Caregivers Alberta. Training is provided and there are a variety of different jobs and shifts (availability subject to change).

Volunteers Wanted | NYE

Posted 12/13/2018
The CSU 52 Public Events Committee is seeking volunteers to help spread the New Years cheer by handing out promotional glowsticks. Volunteers will have a chance to win a big screen TV!

The Culture of Silence: Its Chilling Effect on the Workplace

Posted 11/28/2018
Recently, a disheartening experience concerning a member of CSU 52 was shared at a union event. Apparently, at one particular location, management has implemented a policy restricting the number of “bathroom breaks” and the amount of time per visit.

Volunteers Wanted | CP Holiday Train

Posted 11/28/2018
The CSU 52 Young Workers Committee is seeking up to 25 volunteers for the CP Holiday Train on December 10, 2018.

Training for New Shop Stewards | Nov 22

Posted 11/1/2018
CSU 52 will be offering a training session for new Shop Stewards (who have served for less than two full calendar years), from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 22, 2018.

Training | Seniority & The Hiring Process

Posted 10/30/2018
Membership Wide Training on “Seniority & The Hiring Process” – November 20, 2018 (5:30 p.m. at Norwood Legion)

EPCOR Unit Meeting | Nov 7

Posted 10/17/2018
Items of discussion: Grievances; The “Five W’s” and How

Children’s Christmas Party | November 24, 2018

Posted 10/12/2018
The Social Committee has put together a fun event exclusively for CSU 52 Members and their children/grandchildren at Galaxyland!

Annual Bowling Night | Sold Out!

September 30, 2018
-SOLD OUT-
An evening of five pin bowling for CSU 52 Members & Family returns for the 7th straight year at the Bonnie Doon Bowling Lanes!

Shop Steward Training Meeting | September 18, 2018

August 27, 2018
Chief Shop Steward, Amanda Hall, invites all CSU 52 Members to attend this informative Shop Steward Training Session featuring special presenter, Perri Garvin (Coordinator Labour Programs, United Way), who will present on the topic of Mental Health.

Spring Banquet Photos | April 28, 2018

Posted August 13, 2018 On April 28, 2018, Civic Service Union 52 held its Annual Spring Banquet to honour their members who retired in 2017! Photography credit: Delbert Kostura

Training for New Shop Stewards | August 22, 2018

On Wednesday August 22, 2018 the Union will be offering a training session for new Shop Stewards, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Lunch will also be provided from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. for this event. This training is
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Updated: Constitution, Bylaws and Objectives

7/16/2019
Membership approved amendments have been implemented.

Volunteers Wanted | Labour Day BBQ 2018

Posted August 7, 2018 The CSU 52 Public Events Committee is seeking volunteers to assist the Edmonton & District Labour Council (EDLC) in their 29th Annual Labour Day BBQ for the unemployed and underemployed.

Union Slo-Pitch Team | Summer 2018

Posted June 22, 2018 Interested in playing slo-pitch this summer with fellow Union Members? The Young Workers Committee invites you to join at no cost to you – all fees are covered by CSU 52 for dues-paying Members.

OHS Act Changes

Posted June 19, 2018 The Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act establishes minimum standards for healthy and safe practices in Alberta workplaces. These laws are enforced through inspections, investigations, orders, administrative penalties, fines and prosecutions. OHS Act changes took effect
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Seeking Volunteers | Canada Day

Posted June 18, 2018 The Public Events Committee is looking for CSU 52 Members who would be interested in volunteering on Canada Day by handing out glow sticks to the general public prior to the fireworks. Members will receive a
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2018 Photo Contest Winners

Posted 11/2/2018
1st Place: Lino Dixon
2nd Place: Angie Roos
3rd Place: Brendan Bolstad

CSU 52 Elections 2018 | Results

Posted 10/3/2018
Nominations were announced at the October 2^nd General Membership Meeting. Five positions were elected by acclamation and one position remains vacant. An Election Day (vote by membership) is not required.

EPL Negotiations | Bargaining Update #2

Updated 1/20/2020

The Negotiations Committee has provided a brief update on bargaining.

Jurisdictional Review Project

Updated 10/2/2018
Communications Update #7 is the next information bulletin in the series for the 2018 Jurisdiction Review. This key labour relations initiative is a significant priority for CSU 52. The City and the Union (CSU 52) are working on a collaborative approach.

Day of Mourning Ceremony | April 28, 2018

Posted April 17, 2018 The Edmonton and District Labour Council would like to invite you to attend their Day of Mourning Ceremony on Saturday, April 28. The ceremony is to recognize those workers killed or injured at work and to
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OHS Regulations Consultation

Posted March 26, 2018 Albertans have the opportunity to provide written submissions to help government devise the new regulations. The deadline for submissions is April 6, 2018. The new OHS Act, which takes effect June 1, 2018, defines workplace harassment
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City Unit Meeting | April 17, 2018

Posted March 22, 2017 Please join your fellow CSU 52 Members of the City of Edmonton at the April 17th Contractual Unit Meeting at the Norwood Legion. Items of discussion include:

Annual Spring Banquet | April 28, 2018

Posted March 12, 2018 Dust off your shoes and come out to socialize with friends and colleagues! What Annual Spring Banquet Honouring 2017 Retirees When Saturday, April 28, 2018 Cocktails at 5:00 p.m. Dinner at 6:00 p.m.

EPL Unit Meeting | March 22, 2018

Posted March 8, 2017 Please join your fellow CSU 52 Members of the Edmonton Public Library at the March 22nd Contractual Unit Meeting at the Union Office. Light snacks will be provided at 6:00 p.m. with the meeting commencing at
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Shop Steward Training Meeting | March 20, 2018

Posted February 28, 2018 Chief Shop Steward, Amanda Hall, invites all CSU 52 Members across all five Bargaining Units to attend this informative Shop Steward Training Session featuring special guest, Dewey Funk (OH&S Advisor, United Nurses of Alberta), who will
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International Women’s Day 2018 | Rally & March

Posted February 26, 2018 Every year in Edmonton and around the world, men and women gather to celebrate the legacy of those who have fought for women’s rights and to call for action to continue to work against sexism and
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Committee Election Results 2018

Posted January 11, 2018 Nominations and elections for various Committee positions took place at the January 9, 2018 General Membership Meeting. ‘Committee Election Results 2018’

Sunridge Ski Area Event | February 3, 2018

Posted January 4, 2018 The Social Committee has put together a new and fun event exclusively for CSU 52 Members and family! Saturday, February 3, 2018 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunridge Ski Area, 10980 – 17 Street $5 per
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City of Edmonton , Edmonton Public Library , News

The Advocate Newsletter – Winter 2019

Updated 12/24/2019
The CSU 52 Publications Committee has released a new issue of The Advocate (Volume 19, Issue 4, Winter 2019).

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Allocation

Posted November 30, 2017 City of Edmonton and Edmonton Public Library Members, the deadline to allocate your Alberta Blue Cross 2018 Flexible Spending Account (FSA) credits is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 8, 2017. If you do not allocate by
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LAPP Update

Posted November 24, 2017 LAPP Board reduces member and employer contribution rates Through prudent planning and effective risk management, the LAPP Board of Trustees has significantly improved the funded position of the Plan over the past few years to where
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Bullying and Harassment | City of Edmonton

Updated 1/25/2019
Added links to new CBC News and Edmonton Journal articles regarding the City of Edmonton: 2018 Employee Engagement and Diversity Survey Results.

Photos | 2017 Children’s Christmas Party

Posted November 14, 2017 Event: Annual Children’s Christmas Party Location: Galaxyland Amusement Park, West Edmonton Mall Date: November 12, 2017 Photographer: Lan Diep-Young

Edmonton Public Library , Events , News

EPL Unit Meeting | November 16, 2017

Posted October 27, 2017 Please join your fellow CSU 52 Members of the Edmonton Public Library to the November 16th Contractual Unit Meeting at the Union Office. Refreshments and light snacks will be provided at 6:00 p.m. with the meeting
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Children’s Christmas Party | November 12, 2017

Updated October 17, 2017 The Social Committee has put together a fun event exclusively for CSU 52 Members and their children/grandchildren! Sunday, November 12, 2017 9:00 AM to Noon only 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM only Galaxyland, West Edmonton Mall
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Civic Election Endorsement | CECU

Posted September 21, 2017 CSU 52 Brothers and Sisters, For your consideration, please see the below notice from the Coalition of Edmonton Civic Unions (CECU) regarding the upcoming municipal election. The Coalition has met with many candidates and is happy
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CSU 52 Elections 2017

Welcome to the Elections 2017 page. Updates on the CSU 52 Board of Directors Election will be posted here. Updated November 22, 2017

Annual Bowling Night | September 23, 2017

Posted September 5, 2017 ANNUAL BOWLING NIGHT Presented by the Young Workers Committee Date: Saturday, September 23, 2017 Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Location: Bonnie Doon Bowling Lanes, 8330 – 82 Avenue Cost: $5 per person (includes shoe rental)

Spring Banquet Photos | April 29, 2017

Posted August 31, 2017 Photography credit: Delbert Kostura Looking for high-resolution versions? Please send an email to Lan Diep-Young, Multimedia Administrator, at lan.diep-young@csu52.org indicating which photo(s) you would like in hi-res.

City Unit Meeting | September 7, 2017

Posted August 23, 2017 City of Edmonton Unit Meeting – September 7, 2017

Labour/Management Consultation Committee | EPL

Posted August 14, 2017 Civic Service Union 52 is currently seeking one CSU 52 Shop Steward and one CSU 52 Member-at-Large to join the Library Labour/Management Consultation Committee in September.

EPCOR Negotiations | Request for Retro

Information regarding EPCOR Negotiations will be posted here. Updated June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 To be eligible for Retroactive Pay, the request form must be received by EPCOR Payroll on or before 4:30 PM on Sunday, July 15,
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General Meeting & Open House BBQ | June 6, 2017

Posted May 17, 2017 General Meeting & Open House BBQ – June 6, 2017

City Unit Meeting | May 2, 2017

Posted April 25, 2017 City of Edmonton Unit Meeting – May 2, 2017

Legal opinion on obtaining documents from Epcor

We asked the edmonton law firm Chivers Carpenter Lawyers for their legal opinion on binding a subsequent city council and obtaining documents from Epcor, here is what they had to say:

Call Your Councillor Tool

Here is the link to the Call Your Councillor tool http://www.progressalberta.ca/drainage_call_your_councillor Click here to download suggested social media and email copy to send out to your lists and push out through your social media accounts.

COALITION REPORT

Good Evening, as you may be aware CUPE Local 30 has withdrawn from The Coalition of Civic Unions. The Coalition was notified by email and no substantive reasons given for the withdrawal other than a reference to a budgetary issue
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City of Edmonton , Events News

Curious about your rights?

City of Edmonton Contractual Unit Meeting Learn about your rights as an employee based on your contractual agreement. Topics include: • Bereavement leave • Unpaid leave of absence • Vacation time • Coffee and lunch breaks • Overtime and am
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Facing the Trade-offs: The Proposed Transfer of Edmonton’s Drainage Utility to EPCOR

Read the report written for the Edmonton and District Labour Council and the Coalition of Edmonton Civic Unions by Robin Shaban and prepared by Barret Weber

Lanny Chudyk says Edmontonians should keep control of the city’s drainage utility.

Lanny Chudyk, president of Civic Service Union 52 is quoted in this Edmonton Journal story on the EPCOR drainage proposal

EPCOR Unit Meeting | April 19, 2017

Posted April 4, 2017 EPCOR Unit Meeting – April 19, 2017

President’s Report | December 5, 2017

December 5, 2017 Good evening all and welcome to the December General Membership Meeting and Christmas Dinner. I’ll try to keep my report as short and simple as possible. As 2017 winds down and looking back over the last few
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Union Slo-Pitch Team | Spring 2017

Posted April 6, 2017 Interested in playing ESSC slo-pitch with fellow Union members? The CSU 52 Young Workers Committee invites you to join! Deadline for signing up is April 28, 2017 on a first come, first serve basis. The season
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Annual Spring Banquet | April 29, 2017

Posted March 27, 2017 CSU 52’s Annual Spring Banquet will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2017. This year we are honouring members who retired in 2016. If you are unable to purchase your tickets from the CSU 52 Office,
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End Double-Breasting | Alberta Labour Code

Posted March 14, 2017 Source: www.ibew424.net/labourcode.html Double Breasting should be a concern to all Albertans It is very concerning about the ability of employers to avoid their relationships with unions by creating a separate non-union or ‘alternative union’ spin-off companies. We
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Coal Transition Plan

Posted March 6, 2017 Olav Rokne, Alberta Federation of Labour Coalition of coal workers unveils transition plan Report examines how Alberta can be a leader in phase out of emissions from coal-fired electricity Edmonton – A coalition of workers who
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Spring Banquet Photos | April 30, 2016

Photography credit: Delbert Kostura

Events , News , TELUS World of Science Edmonton

TWOSE Meetings | February 15 & 21, 2017

Posted February 9, 2017 TELUS World of Science Members’ Meetings – February 15 & 21, 2017

Library Unit Meeting | February 16, 2017

Posted January 31, 2017 Library Unit Meeting – February 16, 2017

Committee Election Results 2017

Posted January 17, 2017 Committee Elections took place at the January 10, 2017 General Meeting and the results are as follows: Download Election Results

City of Edmonton , Edmonton Public Library , News

LTD Plan | Annual Review and Premium Rebate

Posted September 26, 2016 To All CSU 52 Members at The City of Edmonton and Edmonton Public Library: As you are aware, every pay period you are deducted premiums for Long Term Disability (LTD) Plan coverage. This coverage is critical
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Capital Power Collective Agreement | 2015-2018

Posted September 16, 2016 Download Collective Agreement

Listening Campaign | Call to Action

Updated October 20, 2016 Ensure you and your colleagues are heard! Download Poster

2016 Elections Results | Board of Directors

Welcome to the Elections 2016 page. Updates on the CSU 52 Board of Directors Election will be posted here. Updated October 27, 2016 Election Results Thank you to all Members who voted in this year’s Board of Directors Election! The
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City of Edmonton , EPCOR , News

Update: EPCOR Drainage Classification Appeal

Updated August 21, 2018 Update: Drainage Employees Classification Appeal August 14, 2018 The CSU 52 classification appeals will be heard by an Appeals Committee of EPCOR leaders who are knowledgeable in a variety of functions/disciplines and the Hay Job Evaluation
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Union Softball Team | Summer 2016

Posted June 3, 2016 Interested in playing ESSC softball with fellow Union members? The CSU 52 Youth Committee invites you to join! Deadline for signing up is June 17th, 2016, applications will be accepted on a first come, first serve
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“Summer of ’86” Celebration | June 4, 2016

Posted May 16, 2016 The Alberta Labour History Institute (ALHI) invites CSU 52 members to commemorate the thirty-year Anniversary of “The Summer of ’86” on Saturday, June 4, 2016. This is a free event; please RSVP to Alvin Finkel via
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CSU 52 Event Calendar

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International Workers’ Day | May 1, 2016

Posted April 29, 2016 May 1st is international Workers’ Day. Each year events are organized across the country to celebrate gains in quality of life which unions have secured for union members and society as a whole. This year’s Edmonton
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Events , News , TELUS World of Science Edmonton

EPCOR Unit Meeting | April 27, 2016

Posted April 14, 2016 EPCOR Unit Meeting – April 27, 2016

EPCOR , Events , News

TWOSE Unit Meeting | April 20, 2016

Posted April 14, 2016 TELUS World of Science – Edmonton Unit Meeting – April 20, 2016

Annual Spring Banquet | April 30, 2016

Posted April 1, 2016 CSU 52’s Annual Spring Banquet will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2016. This year we are honouring members who retired in 2015. Download Poster

City Unit Meeting | April 19, 2016

Posted April 1, 2016 City Unit Meeting – April 19, 2016

City Shop Steward Meeting | February 25, 2016

Posted February 5, 2016 City Shop Steward Meeting – February 25, 2016

Edmonton Public Library , Events , News

Library Unit Meeting | February 16, 2016

Posted February 5, 2016 Library Unit Meeting – February 16, 2016

EPCOR Collective Agreement | 2018-2020

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New: Collective Agreement and Letters of Understanding

WE’VE MOVED!

Posted January 21, 2016 As of Monday, January 18, 2016, our address became: 10212 – 112 Street NW Edmonton, AB T5K 1M4 All telephone/fax numbers and email addresses have not changed.

Kids’ Christmas Party Photos | November 21, 2015

The Social Committee held the annual Kids’ Christmas Party at Galaxyland, West Edmonton Mall, on November 21, 2015.

Society of Retired City of Edmonton Employees

Updated: May 30, 2017 The Society of Retired City of Edmonton Employees social club is a casual group of retirees, including members from all City of Edmonton departments (management, all unions and out-of-scope). Membership in the Society is free. CSU
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FAQ , News

Committee Election Results 2016

Posted December 9, 2015 Updated January 21, 2016 An election was held at the January 12, 2016 General Membership Meeting. The results are as follows:

December 1st General Meeting & Turkey Dinner

Posted November 25, 2015 The General Membership Meeting for the month of December will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at the Norwood Legion (11150 – 82 Street) at 5:30 p.m. All Members are invited to attend. A turkey
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Shop Steward Assembly Election

Posted November 18, 2015 Please be advised that nominations and an election took place at Shop Steward Training on November 17, 2015 for one (1) Chief Shop Steward position and one (1) Assistant Chief Shop Steward position, terms commencing January
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Capital Power Ratification Vote & Retro Form

Updated November 25, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 Please be advised that the Memorandum of Agreement between CSU 52 and Capital Power was ratified on November 17, 2015 by the membership with an excellent voter turnout. Thank you for taking
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President’s Report | September 29, 2015

I would like to begin my report by congratulating and thanking our membership for their decision to move forward and authorize the purchase as recommended by our Executive Board of a new office building for CSU 52. The new office
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Children’s Christmas Party | November 21, 2015

Posted October 29, 2015 Exclusively for CSU 52 Members only. Ticket sales November 2nd to November 18th only. Download Poster

Capital Power , City of Edmonton , Edmonton Public Library , EPCOR , News , TELUS World of Science Edmonton

CSU 52 Dues Increase

Posted January 11, 2018 Effective the pay period that immediately begins after January 11, 2018 (pay period dates differ for each bargaining unit), the ratio portion of CSU 52 dues will increase to 3/4th of 1% (or 0.0075) of the
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2015 Election Results | Board of Directors

Updated November 12, 2015 ELECTION RESULTS An election was held November 4, 10 and 12, 2015 for the Board of Directors position of Chief Trustee (one position for a 1-year term). The result is as follows: CANDIDATE VOTES RECEIVED Donna Demyen
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Spring Banquet Photos | May 2, 2015

Photography credit: Vasilly Kim

Edmonton Public Library , Events , News

Meetings to Discuss Scheduling Concerns within EPL

Posted October 16, 2015 The Union will be holding two meetings to provide clarification regarding the scheduling language that is contained in the Collective Agreement and to gather information regarding some scheduling concerns that we’ve been hearing from our members.

NOTICE | Extended General Membership Meeting

Posted October 9, 2015 Please be advised that quorum was not met at the October 6, 2015 General Membership Meeting. Due to lack of a quorum, an extended General Membership Meeting has been scheduled for: GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING 3:00 p.m. on
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NOTICE | CSU 52 Executive Board Nominations

Posted September 16, 2015 Revised September 21, 2015 2015 EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS Nominations for the CSU 52 Executive Board will be accepted at the next General Membership Meeting Tuesday, October 6, 2015 @ 5:30 p.m. Norwood Legion 11150 – 82
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City of Edmonton , Edmonton Public Library , News

Interpretation of Contractual Items | City & Library

Posted September 2, 2015 Leave for Medical and Dental Appointments City, Article 8.03.01.04 (EPL, reference Article 9.06): Permanent and probationary employees will schedule and attend their medical and dental appointments on their own time. Only when this is not possible
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Tentative Building Purchase Offer

Posted August 26, 2015 Please note that a New Business item will be brought forward at the September General Membership Meeting regarding the tentative purchase of an office building for relocation of CSU 52. A presentation will be made to
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NOTICE | CSU 52 Elections

Posted August 13, 2015 COMING TO A WORKPLACE NEAR YOU!! CSU 52 will be holding EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTIONS OCTOBER 2015 & SHOP STEWARD ELECTIONS NOVEMBER 2015 Watch for more details to come! [ PDF version to post ]

NOTICE | Change in Meeting Location

Posted August 13, 2015 Due to member feedback from the June 2nd General Membership Meeting, future scheduled union meetings will no longer be held at the Stanley Milner Library. Please be advised that, effective September 1, 2015, General Membership and
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Be Your Own Busker

Posted July 3, 2015 Edmonton International Street Performers Festival Sponsored by the Members & Community Support Committee of the Union 52 Benevolent Society.

Capital Power Bargaining Update

Posted November 9, 2015 Bargaining Update #8 This information is intended for CSU 52 members and for Capital Power Managers who oversee unionized staff falling within the CSU 52 Bargaining Unit at EPCOR Tower and Genesee. The parties are pleased
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NOTICE | June 2nd General Meeting & BBQ Location

Posted May 29, 2015 Please be advised that the June 2nd General Membership Meeting location has been changed to: NORWOOD LEGION 11150 – 82 Street 5:00 PM Come rain or shine! This invitation is for ALL CSU 52 Members. A
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Capital Power , City of Edmonton , Edmonton Public Library , EPCOR , News , TELUS World of Science Edmonton

Bargaining Updates | All CSU 52 Units

Posted May 22, 2015 City of Edmonton The 2014-2018 Collective Agreement between CSU 52 and the City of Edmonton is currently being proofread between the parties. It is expected to be finalized in late June 2015. Edmonton Public Library The 2014-2018
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City of Edmonton Unit Meeting | June 3, 2015

Posted May 22, 2015 Download PDF

City of Edmonton , Events News

TELUS World of Science Collective Agreement | 2014-2016

Updated July 25, 2019 The new Collective Agreement is currently being amended to reflect the Memorandum of Agreement that was ratified in March 2019. The duration of the Agreement will be for the period of January 1, 2017 to December
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News , TELUS World of Science Edmonton

Correction to Executive Meeting Minutes

Posted May 15, 2015 RE: Executive Meeting Minutes, Union 52 Benevolent Society – February 10, 2015 It has recently come to my attention that an item in correspondence of the above-noted minutes is not correct or factual. After reviewing them
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EPCOR Pay Implementation | Retro & New Rates

Posted May 14, 2015 Download PDF

Public Interest Alberta: Priorities for Change

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EPCOR Bargaining Update & Retro Form

Posted May 5, 2015 Bargaining Update This information is intended for CSU 52 members and for Managers who oversee unionized staff falling within the CSU 52 Bargaining Unit. This update has been issued jointly by the Company and the Union.
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Special Coalition Notice – April 2015

Posted April 28, 2015 Brothers and Sisters, As you are aware, Premier Jim Prentice has called an election and Albertans will be going to the polls on May 5. As a Coalition we have been paying close attention as news
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May 5, 2015 General Meeting Cancelled

Posted April 21, 2015 Please note that due to the May 5th Provincial Election falling on the same day as the May 2015 CSU 52 General Membership Meeting, the Executive Board of CSU 52 has, by motion, cancelled the May
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EPCOR Ratification Vote

Updated April 29, 2015 Please be advised that the Memorandum of Agreement between CSU 52 and EPCOR has been ratified by the membership with an excellent voter turnout. Thank you for taking the time to attend the Information Meetings and casting
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EPCOR News

EPCOR Bargaining Update

April 10, 2015 This information is intended for CSU 52 members and for managers who oversee unionized staff falling within the CSU 52 Bargaining Unit for EPCOR Utilities Inc. The Parties have concluded negotiations and have reached a tentative Memorandum
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EPCOR News

EPCOR Information Meeting Sessions

Your Negotiations Committee has attended two mediated sessions (March 20 and 23, 2015) with EPCOR. We have another meeting scheduled for April 9, 2015 and remain committed to negotiating a Memorandum of Agreement to bring back for a membership ratification
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EPCOR News

CSU 52 Annual Spring Banquet | May 2, 2015

May 19 Presentation: Family & Workplace Violence

Tracy Foran, CSU 52 Chief Shop Steward, would like to invite all CSU 52 Members, Shop Stewards and Union Office Staff to a presentation on Family & Workplace Violence that will be taking place at the May 19, 2015 Shop Steward
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New CSU 52 Job Opportunities

Posting #2015-02 Business Agent (Labour Relations Practitioner) 1 Permanent Position Closed: March 27, 2015 Posting #2015-03 Developmental Business Agent (Labour Relations Practitioner) 2 Positions (Term: up to 2 years) Closed: March 27, 2015

EPCOR Negotiations Information Session

Your Negotiations Committee has been working hard to negotiate a fair and reasonable agreement for all CSU 52 Members at EPCOR. Our last bargaining session was February 13, 2015; the parties were not able to reach an agreement. As a
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Capital Power Negotiations & Survey 2015

The Capital Power CSU 52 Collective Agreement expired on December 13, 2014, and the Negotiations Committee members are already at work. Your committee members are: Joe Childs, CSU 52 Chief Spokesperson Amanda Pickett, CSU 52 Business Agent Kevin Parry, Genesee
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News , TELUS World of Science Edmonton

TELUS World of Science Contractual Unit Vote

Civic Service Union 52 held two Information Meetings/Ratification Vote on January 21, 2015 and January 24, 2015 on the proposed 2014 – 2018 Collective Agreement. The vote was in favour of acceptance. The contract has been ratified. TELUS World of
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Library Representative Election Results

By acclamation Lori Jeffery‐Heaney has been appointed to the position for a (2) two year term. LIBRARYElectionResults

News , TELUS World of Science Edmonton

TELUS World of Science Information Session & Ratification Votes

Information Session & Ratification Votes TELUS World of Science – Edmonton, Lunch Room 1 Wednesday, January 21, 2015 @ 4:45 PM to 6:30 PM Saturday, January 24, 2015 @ 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM 5BargainingUpdate.Jan2015

Bylaws (DRAFT) for Member Review

Bylaws September 11 2014 v0.22 (for Website Posting) (110914)

City of Edmonton IT Reclassification Review Update

City of Edmonton IT Reclassification Review Communication Update December 17, 2014 2ITClass.Review(Dec172014)

City of Edmonton Memorandum of Agreement

The following items which appear in the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Edmonton and the Union have been CORRECTED: The 40 hour EDO program Letter of Understanding references “under this addendum” in the first paragraph. The 40 hour
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City of Edmonton Contractual Unit Ratification Vote

Civic Service Union 52 held two Information Meetings on January 13, 2015 and a ratification vote on Monday and Tuesday, January 12 and 13, 2015 on the proposed 2014 – 2018 Collective Agreement. The vote was in favour of acceptance.
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Edmonton Public Library Contractual Unit Ratification Vote

Civic Service Union 52 held an Information Meeting on January 18, 2015 and a ratification vote on Sunday and Monday January 18 and 19, 2015 on the proposed 2014 – 2018 Collective Agreement. The vote was in favour of acceptance.
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City of Edmonton Bargaining Update (October 24, 2014)

The Bargaining unit has meetings scheduled with the City of Edmonton Management team on October 30 and November 6, 2014. As you have been made aware through communications from our President Lanny Chudyk, this has been a difficult round of
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New Meeting Location for General and Shop Steward Meetings for 2015

Commencing with our January 6, 2015 General meeting, all CSU 52 General Membership and Shop Steward Meetings will be held in the Edmonton Room on the lower level of the Stanley Milner Library in downtown Edmonton.

Shop Steward Meeting Dates 2015

The 2015 Shop Steward Meeting Dates have been set. With the exception of the February training session meetings will commence at 5:30 pm. At the October 1, 2013 General Membership Meeting a motion was passed to hold only five (5)
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City of Edmonton Bargaining Update (November 13 2014)

Your Negotiations committee is issuing this update on the status of negotiations and to advise you of the next step in the process. Your committee has met with the City of Edmonton on both October 30th and November 6th for
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Standing Committee Election Results 2014

An election was held on November 4th 2014 at the General Membership Meeting at the Norwood Legion for the various Committees of CSU 52. It was great to see so many new people interested in joining committees. It is a
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Executive Board Election Results

An Executive Board Election was held on October 28, 2014. The result of the election is as follows: Lanny Chudyk was elected to the position of President for a two year term Darlene Woodham was elected to the position of
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Union Committees

Updated 2/6/2020

Nominations for Union committee positions were accepted at the February 4, 2020 General Membership Meeting at the Norwood Legion. Members listed in bold were elected.

Become a Shop Steward

Updated: February 6, 2020 The Shop Steward Nomination Period for the 2020/2021 term took place between November 25 and December 6, 2019. Shop Steward Nomination Forms were mailed to work locations to be posted for this time period so that
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Get Involved News

LAPP/Union Update – July 2014

Since we are at the end of July and have no General Membership Meetings scheduled for July or August, I thought it would be important to update you, the Membership, on a number of issues and if possible get your
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