Mark will be visiting sites / members from Duncan and north the week of April 24. Mark will address the upcoming bargaining and any other questions brought forth by members. Feel free to connect with him while he is there to ask any questions or share your concerns.
South Island visits were conducted April 2-4. The next set of visits will most likely be in July. The main message was regarding upcoming bargaining. Angela encourages all members to connect with a board member or herself with ideas for improvements to our agreement.
The KPEA will be bargaining a new agreement in the coming months as the current agreement expires on July 31, 2025. There are several things the Association will be aiming to improve, but of course, wages are at the forefront. Our goal is to negotiate the highest possible wages while maximizing work hours for members. Stay tuned.
Please reach us at angela@workstrategies.ca if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Dues fund the administration of the association and accumulate in an account for special expenses such as legal expenses and the Hardship Fund. The board has set a threshold for savings that, once met, surplus funds will flow back to the membership.
There are Collective Agreement booklets available from the Knappett Projects head office. Alternatively, you can request a PDF version by emailing info@knappettea.ca .
As a member of KPEA, you will have access to a several benefits, including employment under a collective bargaining agreement, employee advocacy, legal representation should you need it, and training support and opportunities.
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