We are the Sooke School District 62 Support Staff CUPE Local 459.                                
We are the Education Assistants, Indigenous Workers, Strong Start and Early Childhood Educators in the classroom, Clerical, Payroll & Finance, Library Technicians, Bus Drivers, Custodians, Trades, Grounds, Information Technology, Crossing Guards, Communication and Student Engagement Facilitators.

We provide a safe, clean and desirable place to work and learn.

CUPE Local 459 is proud to have this website up and running to support you and keep everyone informed with any changes that may arise.

This page will also connect you with contacts to the Executive and your departmental Shop Stewards as well as committee representatives.

Our workers support every part of student life.  We make sure our children get to school safely.  We make sure they have a first-rate learning environment when they’re there.  And we support their education at every stage.

We’re facing tough times together, and that’s when we need affordable, reliable public services the most.

 

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION...

 

CUPE LOCAL 459

NOTICE OF GENERAL MEETING 

September 24th at Royal Bay Secondary School 

9am start

CUPE LOCAL 459

NOTICE OF GENERAL MEETING 

Saturday, June 11^th, 2022 start time is  9:00 am

Royal Bay Secondary

Please plan to attend, this is an important one as we finish up the school year and many of you head for summer break.

Two random basket draws!

Refreshments and snacks available, and hopefully some sunshine included.

 

CUPE 459 Bursary 2022 application is now available in the Careers Department offices at the Royal Bay, EMCS & Belmont.

• January 2022 meeting pre notification

January 22nd, 2022 on ZOOM

Check your District email to find the link so you can register for this meeting.

Agenda and reports to be circulated on Friday evening by 6pm to all those registered.

• Non-instructional Days. January 13, 2022. Revised
• Collective_Agreement_Local_459_Sooke_SD62_2019_2022_Signed
• CUPE 459 Elected Positions 2021-2022
• CUPE CONTACTS 2021-2022

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CUPE LOCAL 459

NOTICE OF GENERAL MEETING

Saturday, October 23

We will be accepting Nominations for executive positions at our General Meeting at Royal Bay Secondary starting at 9am.

Available CUPE 459 Executive positions:
1. President – 1 year term
2. First Vice – 2 year term
3. Second Vice – 1 year term
4. Treasurer – 2 year term
5. Recording Secretary – 1 year
6. Communications Secretary – 1 year
7. Executive Shop Steward – 2 year term
8. Diversity Representative – 2 year term

**Deadline for submissions is 48 hours before the meeting (please refer to Article 8).

Email cupe459@sd62.bc.ca with your nomination, position of interest and include your name.

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WELCOME BACK

CUPE 459 would like to welcome you back to a new School Year. We will be having our General Meeting on September 18th at Royal Bay in person.

CUPE LOCAL 459 IS BACK SEPT 2021

 

The Government of Canada is committed to reconciliation and ensuring that the tragic history and ongoing legacy of residential schools is never forgotten.

As you may be aware, the government recently passed legislation to make September 30^th a federal statutory holiday called the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Like all Canadians, this day provides an opportunity for each public servant to recognize and commemorate the legacy of residential schools. This may present itself as a day of quiet reflection or participation in a community event.

https://www.aci-iac.ca/art-books/norval-morrisseau/biography/

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CUPE 459 BURSARY APPLICATION – CLICK LINK

CUPE 459 Bursary Application 2021

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* SAVE THE DATE*

Next General Meeting will be on April 24th starting at 9:30am on ZOOM

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

HAPPY EASTER TO YOU & YOURS

FROM THE CUPE 459 EXECUTIVE

CUPE 459 GENERAL MEETING will be on February 27th at 9am. ZOOM link will be sent to your District email so you can pre-register.

Looking forward to seeing you there !!

 

CUPE CONTACTS 2021- UPDATED

Hi Everyone,

Here is the updated CUPE Contacts list for 2021 Executive

CUPE LOCAL 459

NOTICE OF GENERAL MEETING

You are invited!

We are using  ZOOM – Link to follow soon

Online from the comfort of any location.

User friendly, with some tech support available, making sure members participate.

• The Clerical Caucus vote will happen prior to the start of the General Meeting
• The Transportation Caucus vote will happen prior to the start of the General Meeting
• The General Meeting will be on January 30th at 10:00 am.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.  Do you need assistance, contact cupe459@sd62.bc.ca

 

CUPE 459 Elected Positions 2021 – Updated January 12th

CUPE CONTACTS 2021

 

December 10, 2020

Attention all CUPE 459 members,

The CUPE 459 TECH Team has been working to ensure that Saturdays meeting conforms to the Bylaws of CUPE National and the Local.

Unfortunately, the Team is unable to conduct a secure secret ballot type vote which would be in compliance with our Bylaws on the ZOOM platform for this Saturday’s meeting.

As President of the Local it is my responsibility to ensure transparency and continuity of our Bylaw language. With guidance from our National Representative, an Emergency Executive meeting was held last night to discuss the issues that we are facing.

The following motion came from the Executive to decide on what the next steps will be.

MOTION by Bruce Woodcock: To continue the ZOOM meeting on Saturday and use the ZOOM platform to conduct the nominations for the departmental positions of Shop Stewards, Pro D, District Health & Safety, Sick & Visiting, Job Evaluation, as well as a Trustee and Sergeant at Arms that are up for election and if there is more than one person running for those positions an election will take place at later date using an alternative platform such as Simply Voting.  Seconded by Betty Lou Leslie  

 This vote was carried unanimously by your Executive Board.

This will be discussed and more details about how to vote will occur will be provided, prior to opening up the Nominations & Elections portion of the meeting.

We appreciate your understanding as we navigate this new virtual way of doing union business.

In Solidarity,

Amber Leonard

President CUPE 459

• Emergency Executive Motion to Accept Nominations & Elect at a later date – December 2020
• LOG ON INFORMATION TO MEMBERS – December 2020

HEADS UP ALL…

CUPE 459 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON ZOOM

DECEMBER 12TH, 2020 STARTING AT 9AM

LOOKING FOR A NEW OPPORTUNITY?

                         Offers the following positions this December.

                       Interested? email cupe459@sd62.bc.ca complete with

1. Your Name
2. Your Department
3. Position you want to be nominated for

SHOP STEWARDS   

                                      Chair – Chief Shop Steward – Cathy Peverelle

                                      Clerical –

                                      Custodial –

                                      Education Assistant –

                                      Maintenance –

                                      Transportation –

 

          NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE (3 Yr)

                                  Chair –  Amber Leonard

                                    Clerical – Noelle Wass   

                                    Custodial – Paul Steele

                                    Education Assist – Betty Lou Leslie

                                    Maintenance – Tim Hamblin

                                    Transportation – Michael Kaehn

                                    459 Strike Team Co Captains – Tim Hamblin and Trudy Court

                                                         

          JOB EVALUATION COMMITTEE      (3 Yr)

                                      Chair – 

                                      Clerical – Kimberly Gantzert  (Term ends 2021)

                                      Custodial – Kristin Cox  (Term ends 2021)

                                      Education Assistants –

                                      Maintenance – Keith Brooks  (Term ends 2022)

                                     Transportation –

                           

          SICK & VISITING      

                                      Chair –  Treasurer – Noelle Wass

                                      Clerical –

                                      Custodial –

                                      Education Assistants –

                                      Maintenance –

                                      Transportation –

                                       

          PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

                                      Chair – Sherri Bourne

                                      Clerical –

                                      Custodial –      

                                      Education Assistant –

                                      Maintenance –

                                      Transportation –

                             

          OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE

                                      Chair –

                                      Clerical –

                                      Custodial –

                                      Education Assistants –

                                      Maintenance –

                                      Transportation –

                  

TRUSTEE (1, 2 and 3 year terms)

          Vacant           (Term ends 2023)

          Rosalyn Lee (Term ends 2021)

          Phil Young (Term ends 2022)

                                     

          Sergeant at Arms

                                                          1.

 

VANCOUVER ISLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL

                                                          1.

                                                          2.

                                                          3.

 

ZOOM link to follow

Each member will be able to register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

 

• RESULTS of October Nominations Meeting 2020

• October Nomination General Meeting 2020 – NOTICE
• ZOOM LOG ON INFORMATION TO MEMBERS – OCTOBER 2020
• FINAL 459 – Nomination form

• FINAL 459 – Nomination form

ARTICLE 6 – NOMINATION, ELECTION, INSTALLATION AND TERMS OF OFFICERS

(a) Nominations

1. Nominations will be received at the regular membership meeting held in the month of October.

2. Nominations will be accepted from members in attendance at the nomination meeting or from those members who have allowed their name to be filled in writing at the meeting, witnessed by another member.

3. To be eligible for nomination, the nominee must have been accepted into membership and continue to be a member in good standing.
(Articles B.8.1., B.8.2. and B.8.3 CUPE National 2015 Constitution)

4. A member may accept nomination for a position while holding office in any position. If successful in the election, their resignation from their current position will take effect at that time.

5. No member will be eligible for nomination if they are in arrears of dues and/or assessments.

NEWLY UPDATED 2019 NATIONAL CONSTITUTION:

• constitution_national_2019_english

CUPE 459 BYLAWS

• Bylaws – CUPE Local 459 Final- 2017-04-12

• Memo Regarding Accommodations – Sept 2020 – COVID
• LOU #16 – Article 16.01 (b) CUPE Postings COVID Pandemic. Signed

 

SD62 Back to School Plan can be found here at the link below:

https://www.sd62.bc.ca/node/1020?fbclid=IwAR0HEY2nksy_g-z5veo9li_WIOvT77x-o1NcyqXOvxpesfu2O9vbOAm6CK4

Government of B.C. Return to School Information:

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/covid-19-return-to-school/five-stages-framework

 

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CUPE June General Meeting Notice

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LINKS TO RESOURCES TO CHECK OUT

https://www.cupe.bc.ca/

https://bcschools.cupe.ca/

https://www.pebt.ca/#/navigate/home

https://mpp.pensionsbc.ca/

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We have extended the CUPE 459 Bursary Application deadline to April 29th and will now also accept electronic applications. An updated application for is attached. Paper applications can be dropped off or mailed to C.U.P.E. Local 459 Treasurer C/O School District #62 3143 Jacklin Road, Victoria, B.C. V9B 5R1 electronic applications can be emailed to nwass@sd62.bc.ca

CUPE 459 Bursary Application 

 

 

 

Canada Emergency Response Benefit – CUPE _Q&A_2020_04_02_en

covid-19-pho-guidance-k-12-schools

 

CUPE February General Meeting Notice

CUPE 459 Bursary Application 2020

CUPE 459 Elected Positions 2020

Welcome to 2020 – Congratulations to the 2020 Elected Executive!!

CUPE CONTACTS 2020

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NOTICE OF GENERAL MEETING           CUPE LOCAL 459

Saturday,  September 21, 2019

Meeting starts @ 9:00am

Royal Bay Secondary Learning Commons

September 2019

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NOTICE OF GENERAL MEETING

CUPE LOCAL 459

SATURDAY APRIL 27 @ 9:00 AM

Royal Bay Secondary School

coffee and light refreshments 8:45

Members will be Ratifying Bargaining Proposals for upcoming Negotiations.

General Meeting April 2019.pub

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SPECIAL MEETING APRIL 13, 2019 @ ROYAL BAY SECONDARY AT 9:00 AM

NOTICE OF MOTION:  Pending ratification of the Provincial Framework Agreement do you wish to join the Provincial Standardized Benefit Plan?

To assist you in reaching an informed decision please take the time to review the Current CUPE 459 Benefits Plan and the Proposed Provincial Standardized Benefit Plan, both documents are attached for your reference. As well these documents have been posted at all CUPE sites. There will be an open discussion before the vote takes place,  if you need more information please contact your bargaining representative listed below.

 Provincial Standardized EHC Plan Improvement Summary

CUPE 459 Current Benefit Plan

https://www.pac.bluecross.ca/cupek12/

SD62 Plan Comparison

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CUPE 459 BARGAINING TEAM

·         Trades – Tim Hamblin  thamblin@sd62.bc.ca

·         Clerical – Noelle Wass   nwass@sd62.bc.ca

·         Transportation  – Michael Kaehn   mkaehn@sd62.bc.ca

·         EA – Lou Leslie   bleslie@sd62.bc.ca

·         Custodial  – Paul Steel   psteel@sd62.bc.ca

·         President  Amber Leonard    aleonard@sd62.bc.ca

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CUPE LOCAL 459  

Meeting

 Saturday march 9th @ 9:00 a.m. Royal Bay

• Discussion on the Provincial Standardized Benefit Plan – Membership Vote at a Future Meeting
• Discussion on SD#62 Budget & Calendar – 2019/2020
• Snowball Draw – Must be in Attendance to Win
• General Meeting March 2019

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Welcome to the newly elected Executive for 2019!!

CUPE 459 Elected Positions 2019

CUPE CONTACTS 2019

 

 

CUPE LOCAL 459

NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTIONS

Saturday, December 15, 2018

Meeting @ 9:00 a.m. Royal Bay

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NOVEMBER 23RD 

IT IS A MANAGEMENT DIRECTED PRO D DAY AT SPENCER MIDDLE SCHOOL AND WE WILL BE MEETING AT 12PM IN THE GYM. PIZZA WILL BE PROVIDED.

• There is a Notice of Motion from last meeting (October 27th). That was a formal notice of discussion for this upcoming meeting (November 23rd).
• TO BE VOTED ON

General Meeting November 2018

• Provincial Framework Agreement  & Provincial Standardized Benefits Plan will also be discussed and distributed.

Tentative_Provincial_Framework_Agreement_July_12_2018

 

 

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CHECK OUT THE PROVINCIAL COUNCIL BARGAINING (PBC) UPDATES. WE HAVE ADDED THEM UNDER THE “ABOUT US” TAB ON THE HOME PAGE. Just click on the heading.

OR GO TO https://bcschools.cupe.ca/

PLEASE CHECK IT OUT AND BRING ANY QUESTIONS THAT YOU MAY HAVE TO SATURDAYS (Oct 27th )GENERAL MEETING AT ROYAL BAY 9AM

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K-12 Bargaining Survey Flyer – Don’t Delay

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CUPE 459 BULLETIN BOARD CONTEST – Runs till April 30th, 2018 – $100 prize for the best CUPE Themed Board at any one of our SD 62 locations.

CUPE 459 Bulletin Board Contest 2018

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NEXT CUPE 459 GENERAL MEETING IS ON MARCH 10TH AT 9AM AT ROYAL BAY…

General Meeting March 2018

SNOWBALL DRAW – MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE TO WIN

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General Meeting January 2018

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CUPE 459 Elected Positions 2018

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December Elections Meeting 2017

• CUPE 459 Connection – December 2017

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December Elections Meeting 2017

PLEASE POST ON CUPE BOARD

CUPE LOCAL 459

NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTIONS

Saturday, December 09, 2017

Meeting @ 9:00 a.m. Royal Bay

If you are interested in putting your name forward for a position please contact any member of the nominating committee (department shop stewards). Those seeking election must be in attendance or have provided their consent in writing.

Make sure to attend the most important union meeting of the year and have your vote count. Lots of draw prizes and the $550.00 snowball draw will be drawn until there is a winner!

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STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS!!!

CUPE 459 General Meeting & AGM… Royal Bay 9am on December 9th, 2017

• Executive & Committee Elections                  cupe-459-elected-positions-2017
• Snow Ball Draw, Prizes

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CUPE 459 General Meeting June 3rd at Royal Bay Secondary School at 9am in the Library. See executive recommendation for discussion on meeting notice.

CUPE 459 General Meeting June 2017

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April 28th, 2017 there will be ceremonies at the flag poles of EMCS, Royal Bay and Belmont high schools at 8am   

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Pro D is on April 13th at Royal Bay. We will have a union meeting from 11:30-12:30 in the large conference room in the NLC space.

General Meeting April 2017

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The next CUPE 459 General meeting is on March 11th, 2017 at 9am at Royal Bay Secondary School. There will also be a vote on the proposed Bylaw package. See below for copies. They will also be available at the meeting.

*UPDATE – Proposed bylaws were passed at the March 11th meeting. A letter was sent to  the National CUPE office for approval. Once an approval letter is received from the National President the changes can then be put into affect and  copies will be printed, distributed and any future elections will reflect the changes.

CUPE 459 General Meeting March 2017

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Please see attached document for the 3 year LOU for Spring Break

LOU – Spring Break closure 2015-19

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We will be having a General Meeting at 9am on January 28th at Royal Bay Secondary School.

General Meeting January 2017

There is a Notice of Motion that we have proposed changes to the Locals Bylaws for review and possible adoption at the following General Meeting on March 11th, 2017.

• Here is the information BELOW. Copies will also be provided at the meeting
• Bylaw_ Article 6 1701
• Constitution_By_Laws _ Revised 2016

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2017 Executive & General meeting Dates  2017 Meeting Dates – Executive & General

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Vancouver Island District Council Calendar of Events 2017      2017 VIDC Calendar

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Welcome to 2017

Newly Elected Executive List       cupe-459-elected-positions-2017

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*** Here is a copy of the Spring Break Letter of Understanding 2015-2019

lou-spring-closure-2015-19

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JUNE 11TH – CUPE 459 WILL BE VOTING ON THE STANDARDIZED BENEFIT PLAN @ Royal bay 9am start

CUPE 459 Standardized Benefit Plan Vote 2016

THE MOTION = Standardized Benefit Vote 2016

 

 

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Please bring forward suggestions for a successful Pro D in April

Pro D Committee Flyer – Request for Suggestions

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPEMENT DAY DATE CHANGE

CUPE Pro D Change Feb 2016

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SPRING BREAK INFORMATION 2016

Spring Break 2016

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LOCAL BYLAW INFORMATION – UPDATE

The local received confirmation of the Local bylaws from National. Two minor suggestions were made for change of wording not intent. Thank you to the Bylaw committee who helped create a more updated document. January 2016

* These are the proposed Bylaw Changes to be voted on May 30th, 2015.

** UPDATE ~ These Bylaws were voted on and were passed by the membership May 30th, 2015

• Constitutional Resolution April 9, 2015
• Constitution and By-Laws April 9, 2015 Draft