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Rose Read, Local 39 Chair

This year promises to be both bright and exciting and I can't wait to share some of the activities that we have coming up over the next few months.

Your Local Council has a ton of information that we want to share with you. We have been hard at work over the past few months working on a communication plan so that we have several means of sharing the information with you.

Our Website

Two of our members, Tim Fountain and Tracy Jewers have taken on the project in their spare time of revitalizing our website. They have made it more "user friendly" and have taken on the task of keeping it up to date. During the summer the site was moved from it's previous provider to a new provider and the web address was updated. You can now find us online at www.aupelocal39.com Very easy to remember. Our thanks go out to both Tracy and Tim for their continuing work and dedication on this project.

Campus AUPE Bulletin Boards

 Did you know that we have several bulletin boards on the SAIT main campus. Keep an eye out for them and watch for updates and notices to be posted in the new year. The boards aren't that big so you may have to really look for them. Here is where you can find 2 of them.

There is one in the John Ware building just as you go in the main south doors to go to the Marketplace. It is located on the east wall.

There is another by the cafeteria in the basement in the Senator Burns building.

TWITTER

Please follow me on twitter. My personal twitter address is chairaupeloc39. Click the button to the right to follow me. I don't tweet much yet but over the next few months you'll want to stay in touch.

BLACK WEDNESDAY Campaign

Please remember to support our Bargaining Committee by wearing black on Wednesdays in January. It is through our solidarity that we are able to send a clear message to the Management of SAIT that we demand a reasonable and fair collective agreement.

I hope you enjoy our newsletter. Please send us your feedback as communication is very important to us. Your opinion matters. Emails can be sent to info@aupelocal39.com or to me directly at chair@aupelocal39.com

Rose Read

AUPE Local 39

Arbitration Dates 2012

 We know that this is the number one topic on everyone's mind as we have been without a new collective agreement for 18 months now since July 1st 2010.

The arbitration dates are set for January 27, 30 and 31, 2012.

Previous Bargaining updates can be found on our Local's website www.aupelocal39.com under the NEWS section.

If you have a chance you may want to review the Bargaining Update of July 7, 2011 to be reminded of what our position presently is as we have been waiting for the arbitration dates since the beginning of July 2011.

We are asking you to show your solidarity and support to our Bargaining Committee and "Wear Black on Wednesdays" in January.

Help us send a message to management that AUPE Local 39 won't back down in its struggle for a reasonable and fair collective agreement!

Do you know your Collective Agreement? When was the last time you picked it up and had a read through? Don't have a copy?

Even though our Collective Agreement ended June 30, 2010 we still abide by this one until a new one comes into effect. Click on this link to download a copy now: SAIT Collective Agreement 2007-2010

Our Collective Agreements contain all of your employee benefits that have been determined in the contract bargaining process between AUPE and SAIT.

So, here's a test for you. Read the following article. Are you taking all your breaks? Are you getting all your breaks? Make sure you know what you are entitled to. Know your Collective Agreement! It's your responsibility!

ARTICLE 15 - Hours of Work

Are you interested in the FUN side of AUPE? How about "Family-Oriented" Union Events? Do you have to come up with a "Team Building activity" for your work group? Or, maybe you're a new employee and new to the Calgary area and looking to meet some new friends.

Calgary Area Council has something for everyone. "Area Councils" are the social arm of AUPE. They consist of groups of union volunteers who organize, coordinate and run family-oriented events. These events are run throughout the year for AUPE members and their families.

Calgary Area Council's slogan is "Where FUN is number one!".  

We encourage you to go to the Calgary Area Council website to view all the information about ongoing and upcoming events and activities.

You can also get information on how to subscribe to the Calgary Area Council e-Newsletter (CAC Newsletter) which lists reduced tickets sales and Calgary events.

Our local is represented on the council by Tracy Jewers. Please email Tracy (tjewers@shaw.ca) if you have any questions or require additional information.

All AUPE members are welcome to attend the Calgary Area Council Meetings. Bring your ideas and suggestions or just come and observe. 

Meetings are held at AUPE Main office, One Executive Place, #600 - 1816 Crowchild Trail NW.  

• Tuesday Jan 10, 2012 7:00 PM
• Tuesday Feb 21, 2012 7:00 PM
• Tuesday Mar 20, 2012 7:00 PM
• Tuesday Apr 17, 2012 7:00 PM