REMINDER: WKLC MEETING ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2012 AT 7 PM AT THE BCGEU OFFICE IN CASTLEGAR

The agenda items so far include: Pacific Region Winter School 2013; BCFed Convention from November 26-30, 2012; WKLC Labour Endorsed Candidates: Federal, Provincial and Local Reporting Back To Council on Regular Basis; Federal Boundaries Commission: Proposed Changes To Federal Electorlal Map; WKLC January, 2013 AGM and Annual Election of Officers for 2013; Fourth Annual Canadian Labour International Film Festival in Nelson on November 24.

If you have any items you would like to see on the agenda, feel free to contact me or bring it up at the meeting.
If any union affiliate has a report for the WKLC, if you can email it to me prior to the meeting it would be greatly appreciated.

In Solidarity,

Andrew Chernoff
WKLC Recording Secretary

WKLC QUORUM FOR MEETINGS

Union affiliates are reminded that they are responsible for electing/appointing delegates to the West Kootenay Labour Council and encouraging their attendance and participation in the Council.

Quorum presently is: Ten (10) of the registered delegates comprising of three (3) different affiliated union locals including at least three (3) members of the Executive Council shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

Above in the tab titled “Documents” you will find the present Constitution and Bylaws the Council is following at this time.
Changes were made to this version back in 2006 but the changes were not approved by the Canadian Labour Congress when they were submitted, due to them being misplaced/lost at the CLC in Ottawa.

It is hoped that in the near future that the WKLC will address the updated version of the Constitution and Bylaws from 2006, with possible revision, and resubmission to the CLC for approval. Once done it should become more possible  for the Council to be able to fulfill its purpose and mandate as outlined in the Constitution and Bylaws.

4rth Annual Canadian Labour International Film Festival, in Nelson on November 24.

The West Kootenay Labour  Council along with the United Steelworkers Local 480 are proud sponsors of the 4rth Annual Canadian Labour International Film Festival happening in Nelson on November 24.

Below is a poster promoting the event. I would ask that you do what you can to help promote this most worthy event within your union affiliates, circulating through any email databases you have.

Take Back the Night Walk: Thursday, October 18, 6pm in Castlegar

Violence Against Women In Relationships Committee

Presents the 13th Annual TAKE BACK THE NIGHT MARCH Thursday October 18th, 2012 at 6:00pm in Castlegar

 

What’s that?

A community march in support of women and children’s safety. Who’s invited? Everyone in the community …women, men, children & pets. Why bother? Why not …a community that is safe for women and children is safe for everyone and everyone has a role to play in preventing violence against women! Where? Gather in the Canadian Tire parking lot. The march will leave the parking lot at 6:15 pm with RCMP escort and proceed on the sidewalk to the Safeway parking lot. People are encouraged to bring banners, sign, noisemakers, balloons, etc. At the Safeway parking lot, there will be speakers, music, and refreshments.   For more information call Leanna at 250-365-7341.

BCFED ELECTION CANDIDATES VYING FOR PRESIDENT, SECRETARY-TREASURER COMING TO TRAIL ON OCTOBER 29, 2012

The BC Federation of Labour will be electing officers at the BC Federation of Labour Convention in Vancouver the last week of November. Both Michelle Laurie and Trevor Davies will be running for the office of President and Secretary-Treasurer and you will be able to meet with them in Trail on:

Monday, October 29^th, 2012

Trail Selkirk College

Recital Room

6:00 – 9:00pm

900 Helena Street

Trail, BC

Come and meet Michelle Laurie who is running for the President of the BC Federation of Labour.  She has been involved in British Columbia’s labour force for 35 years, and has lived and worked in communities around the province in many industries, including mining, fish processing, electrical utilities, and as a part-time paramedic.  She was appointed to the BC Federation of Labour’s Executive Council in 2002, and served as a Vice-President of the Fed from 2005 to 2010.  She has been a member of the Fed’s Occupational Health and Safety Committee since 1999, and was Chair or Vice-Chair of the Committee from 2003 to 2010.  Michelle believes our labour movement is at an important crossroads.

Come and meet Trevor Davies who is running for Secretary-Treasurer of the BC Federation of Labour, and is proud to have come into the labour movement and activism through the Young Workers committee of the Fed. He is one of four General Vice Presidents of CUPE BC, first elected to that position in 2010, and re-elected earlier this year. Trevor is the President of CUPE Local 374, representing over 600 members in six municipalities in the Greater Victoria area.  He has been involved in a number of CUPE BC committees including Environment, Municipal, Young Workers and currently chairs the Occupational Health & Safety and Library Committees.  Trevor has been involved in the past with the BC Federation of Labour as a Facilitator for the High School OH&S project, as a volunteer, working on the $10 minimum wage campaign and speaking at public hearings on the New and Young Worker Regulation reviews with WorkSafe BC.

Come and meet Michelle and Trevor and enjoy some Snacks Refreshments.

REMINDER: WKLC MEETING ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2012 AT 7 PM AT THE BCGEU OFFICE IN CASTLEGAR

The agenda items so far include: Pacific Region Winter School 2013; BCFed Convention from November 26-30, 2012; WKLC Labour Endorsed Candidates: Federal, Provincial and Local Reporting Back To Council on Regular Basis; Federal Boundaries Commission: Proposed Changes To Federal Electorlal Map; WKLC January, 2013 AGM and Annual Election of Officers for 2013.

If you have any items you would like to see on the agenda, feel free to contact me or bring it up at the meeting.

If any union affiliate has a report for the WKLC, if you can email it to me prior to the meeting it would be greatly appreciated.

If you plan on attending as a delegate to your union or know of a delegate to the Council attending from your union, could you could advise me prior to the meeting so we could better make arrangements for food it would be greatly appreciated.

The Recording Secretary email is: wklc1958@gmail.com

In Solidarity,

-- 
Andrew Chernoff
WKLC Recording Secretary

Barry O’Neill Kootenay Tour Starts October 13-CUPE BC

Dear Sisters and Brothers:

Barry O’Neill, President of CUPE BC, will be visiting a number of communities the week of October 13, 2012.

Brother O’Neill will be speaking to members of the Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Clubs at breakfast/luncheons and hopes to meet with CUPE members and other unions at evening receptions. 

The schedule of events is as follows:

Castlegar – Reception – Meet Barry O’Neill, President of CUPE BC
DATE: Saturday, October 13, 2012
TIME: 7:00 pm
PLACE: Super 8 Castlegar, 651 – 18th Street, Castlegar, BC

Grand Forks – Open to the Public- Grand Forks CUPE Big Splash Event co-sponsored by CUPE BC & HEU
DATE: Sunday, October 14, 2012
TIME: 1:00 to 3:00 pm
PLACE: Grand Forks & District Aquatic Centre,
2020 Central Ave. (Hwy 3), Grand Forks, BC

Nelson – Reception and 10% Shift Presentation by Barry O’Neill, President of CUPE BC
DATE: Monday, October 15, 2012
TIME: 6:00 pm
PLACE: Best Western Baker Street Inn – Osprey Room, 153 Baker St., Nelson, BC

Creston – Reception and 10% Shift Presentation by Barry O’Neill, President of CUPE BC
DATE: Tuesday, October 16, 2012
TIME: 6:00 pm
PLACE: Creston & District Community Complex, Erickson Room,
312 – 19th Ave., Creston, BC

Cranbrook – Public community meeting and Ten Percent Shift Presentation by Barry O’Neill, President of CUPE BC co-sponsored by CUPE BC and CUPE Local 2773
DATE: Wednesday, October 17, 2012
TIME: 7:00 pm
PLACE: College of the Rockies, Room S207/S208, 2700 College Way, Cranbrook, BC