Covenant Care: Non-monetary negotiations begin

Your negotiating team is pleased to report that bargaining began surprisingly amicably on January 30, February 5, and February 6. As we discussed non-monetary proposals, we found that the employer agreed with us on which articles required adjustments or enhancements. Our proposal was focused on addressing site specific issues which the employer readily collaborated on, with an exchange of ideas and language, without proposing concessions. We were able to quickly agree on several articles.  

Noteworthy achievements include: 

• Article 6 – Discrimination and Harassment 
  Improved and signed off with the introduction of a timeline for investigations. 

• Article 27 – Discipline and Dismissal 
  Addition of an 18-month sunset clause and employees under investigation will now be informed of particulars before interviews or meetings. 

There were also minor enhancements to Article 10 – Performance Appraisals, Article 33 – EMAC, and Article 39 – Uniforms, with each becoming clearer. Progress was made on several other articles, and we expect they will be finalized when we continue negotiations on March 4 and 5.  

A significant gain for maintenance workers was also achieved with an immediate Letter of Understanding (LOU) addressing on-call and call back pay. This addition, not covered in the current collective agreement, ensures fair compensation at $3.00 per hour for call-backs and $3.30 per hour for on-call duty, increasing to $4.50 per hour on named holidays. 

Though your negotiating team is proud of the quick resolution to several items, we anticipate more resistance in upcoming discussions and are prepared to stand firm in our demands.  

We would also like to take this opportunity to welcome the newly organized members at Buffalo Grace in Lethbridge.  

Please reach out to a member of your negotiating team with any questions or concerns.  

AUPE NEGOTIATING TEAM – COVENANT CARE 

Chateau Vitaline  

Kelsey Knibbs  
[email protected] or 780-915-1532  

Junel Samalio  
[email protected] or 780-994-1312  

Filma Casimero  
[email protected] or 780-885-5540 

Foyer Lacombe 

Nancy Alexander  
[email protected] or 780-974-9608 

Ravi Sodhi  
[email protected] or 780-695-9176 

Finuela Barnachea  
[email protected] or 780-566-1297 

Holy Cross Manor 

Mila Bulan  
[email protected] or 587-229-9379 

Delia Dutin  
[email protected] or 403-922-7290  

Heloise Mariano  
[email protected] or 403-891-9981 

St. Marguerite Manor  

Tory Meyer (Dulcina)  
[email protected] or 403-401-3549  

Amanda Larocque  
[email protected] or 403-681-7461  

Victor Ulici  
[email protected] or 403-400-3376 

St. Teresa Place 

Lorna Agustin  
[email protected] or 403-667-7013  

Lea Hibbs  
[email protected] or 403-606-1583  

Carolee Taylor  
[email protected] or 587-700-6193 

St. Thomas  

Cristine Manalayasay  
[email protected] or 780-920-7188  

Fatuma Egamusa  
[email protected] or 780-240-8101  

Bibata Rouamba  
[email protected] or 780-668-2164 

Villa Marie  

Charmie Liquit  
[email protected] or 587-877-4759  

Nancy Lydom  
[email protected] or 403-872-6518  

Jose Gallardo  
[email protected] or 587-447-7643 

AUPE NEGOTIATOR 

Christian Tetreault  
[email protected]