Thank you to everyone who participated in the Bargaining Committee Election through the Simply Voting app.
We are pleased to announce the results of the election. The members elected will represent you on the Bargaining Committee as we prepare to negotiate your next collective agreement.
Your Bargaining Committee will play an important role in bringing forward members’ concerns, priorities, and ideas to the bargaining table. Strong representation and member solidarity are essential as we work together toward a fair and equitable collective agreement.
The candidate who received the seventh-highest number of votes, Abigail David, will serve as the alternate. Abigail will step in if one of the elected committee members is unable to fulfill their duties.
Thank you again to everyone who participated in the election and took the time to make their voices heard. Your participation strengthens our Local and helps ensure our members are represented throughout the bargaining process.
Together, we are stronger. In solidarity!
In solidarity,
Results
Turnout: 74 (66.7%) of 111 electors voted in this ballot.
Bargaining Committee Member
| Option | Votes |
|---|---|
| Harrington, Matthew | 68 (18.5%) |
| Mcdougall, Cynthia | 58 (15.8%) |
| Kowalik, Jessica | 56 (15.2%) |
| Dahl, Jennifer | 50 (13.6%) |
| Cappella, Paola | 46 (12.5%) |
| Wear, Nicole | 40 (10.9%) |
| Davis, Abigail | 29 (7.9%) |
| Przednowek, Bob | 21 (5.7%) |
| VOTER SUMMARY | |
| Total Voters | 74 |
| Abstain | 0 (0.0%) |
Become a member in good standing
To fully participate in the union, you must be a member in good standing. Being a member in good standing gives you a say in how your union is run. Only members in good standing can attend and vote at union meetings, run for elected union positions, vote in union elections or serve as delegates to union events.
Here’s what you have to do to become a member in good standing:
- Complete and sign an application for membership form. Note: you can now sign the application for membership form electronically using Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Submit the completed application to the recording secretary at ✉️ CUPE.4700@outlook.com
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Parliamentary Procedure
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Labour, Human Rights, Health & Safety, Etc.:
- Ontario Federation of Labour
- Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
- Worker’s Health and Safety Centre
- Ontario Ministry of Labour
- Ontario Human Rights Commission
- Canadian Labour Congress
- Grievance Settlement Board
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CUPE 4700 – Health & Safety
Protecting our members every day
Health & Safety Committee Representatives
Norfolk County
- Chris Kindy
- Russ Cudney
- Vicki Rutherford
- Laura Boughner
Haldimand County
- Dan Reichheld
- Victoria Forbes
- Grant Dicker
- Kevin Muller
- Nicole Pereira
- Eric Whyte
- Mark Loney
- Jordan Higgins
- Carter Ashworth
Legislation
Workplace health and safety is governed by the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
Reference: OHSA for more information.
WSIB Representatives (Level 1 & 2)
Norfolk County
- Chris Kindy
- Russ Cudney
- Vicki Rutherford
- Angela Fehrman
Haldimand County
- Jason Cole
- Jamie McCrea
- Carlton Hill
Joint Job Evaluation Committee (JJEC)
The JJEC ensures pay equity across all jobs in the bargaining unit.
Key Points:
- Evaluates jobs based on position value, not the individual
- Decisions are made internally; not compared to outside jobs
Factors Used:
- Knowledge & Experience
- Judgment & Mental Effort
- Physical Activity & Dexterity
- Accountability & Supervision
- Contacts & Working Conditions
CUPE 4700 Representatives
Norfolk County: Russell Cudney, Chris Kindy, Theo Karagias, Nicole Boyd-Cudney, Angela Fehrman, Andrea Personnic
Haldimand County: Tyler Smith, Grant Dicker, Cheryl Whittle, Ashley Young
Job Re-Evaluation:
- Get JJEC form from HR
- Complete form in your own words
- Review with your supervisor
- Submit to HR
- JJEC evaluates and reports
- HR issues Decision of Rating
Pay Band Changes:
- Move Down: Wage unchanged; position red-circled
- Move Up: Higher rate applied; retroactive to submission
Grievances
Definition:
A grievance is a violation of:
- Collective Agreement
- Ontario Human Rights Code
- OHSA
- Labour Relations Act
Process:
- Contact Steward
- Escalate to Site Chair
- Formal grievance if unresolved
- President & VP involvement if needed
Types: Individual | Group | Policy/Union
Duty to Accommodate
Purpose:
Adjust workplace conditions to remove barriers, up to undue hardship.
Examples:
- Modified duties or schedules
- Adjusted workspaces
- Flexible productivity expectations
Responsibilities:
- Employer: Initiate, make inquiries, act proactively
- Employee: Disclose limitations, cooperate, accept accommodations
- Union: Represent, participate, balance members’ rights
Undue Hardship:
- Ends when worker is accommodated or hardship is reached
- Factors: Cost, safety, collective agreement, impact on others, organization size
Enforcing Your Rights
CUPE members can enforce accommodation rights via grievance and arbitration.
CUPE members across Canada have secured successful accommodations consistently.
