Join us for an all-ages skate night. Open to all CUPE 387 members and exempt staff.
Snacks will be provided (hot chocolate/coffee & popcorn).
There are limited skate and helmet rentals available. If you have your own, please bring them with you. (No hockey gear allowed at the event)
RSVP before December 6
With Gavin’s transition to Full-Time Officer, his previous role of Executive Director (Term ending in 2026) is now vacant. More information about the role can be found in our current bylaws. If you are interested in the role or have any questions, please contact the office.
We are happy to announce that Gavin Hermanson was elected to the position of Full-Time Officer by acclamation at the by-election held during the September General Meeting. Gavin brings a passion to improve the world around him by supporting our members and working towards the unions larger strategic goals. He will transition into his new role in October, and we are excited for what he will accomplish.
My name is Gavin Hermanson, I’m a planner in the engineering department at the City, and I’ve accepted the nomination to run for the Full-Time Officer position. Though I’ve only been an executive director with CUPE Local 387 since April of this year, I believe I have the skills and motivations to succeed in this position. I’m eager to tackle the bigger-picture issues in the workplace, work to further our strategic goals, and help the membership navigate day-to-day problems and challenges at the City. I enjoy working with, and for people. The relationships I’ve built across the organization in my two and a half years at the employer are a testament to this.
I’ve taken a handful of the CUPE training courses and am registered to take a whole host of courses this fall to bring my formal labour education up to a level that fits this position.
Lastly, I believe in the power of our collective action. We are facing levels of economic inequality not seen in Canada in the past hundred years, the rise of anti-worker legislation in many Provinces, Federal union-busting at the behest of corporations, and the backsliding of democracy in many areas of the world. The relevance of unions and importance of organized labour has never been more clear. I became an urban planner to solve problems and make the world around me a little better. These motivations hold true as to why I’d like to be the Full-Time Officer.
Thank you for your consideration,
Gavin
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Should Gavin win the position of Full Time Officer, his current position of Executive Director (Term ending in April 2026) will become vacant and up for immediate election. Nominations would then be accepted from the floor for this position.
CUPE 387 Children’s Christmas Party
December 15, 1:30-4:30 PM @ Queensborough Community Centre
920 Ewen Avenue, New Westminster
All CUPE members and exempt staff with children under the age of 10 are invited.
We’ve planned:
Presents provided for children 10 years and younger. Parents are welcome to bring presents for accompanying siblings 11 and older for Santa to deliver.
Register before November 7, 2024. Due to planning constraints, we are unable to accept late registrations.
From September 15th to the 21st, CUPE 37 as members of CUPE BC can get 25% off on any regular priced item in any store across Canada using the coupon
With Nancy’s retirement, a by-election for the position of Full Time Officer will be held at the September 24, 2024 General Meeting. Advance nominations are now open for this position. Please read over the Full Time Officer Job Description as well as the draft Full Time Officer Transition Policy. Nominations from the floor will be accepted at the time of the by-election. Should a current Executive win the election, their position will also be up for by-election at the General Meeting.
Full Time Officer Nomination Form – Both Nominator and Nominee must be CUPE 387 members in good standing
This is written notice that there will be an additional motion to approve a new policy for Full Time Officer Transition.
The following motions will be made at the next General Meeting:
*New* Motion to approve the Full Time Officer Transition Policy
At the conclusion of my nearly 30 year career with the City of New Westminster and CUPE 387, I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude for the support of my coworkers and fellow union members over these years.
In the last 4 1/2 years in the position of full-time officer for CUPE 387 I expanded my knowledge and understanding of the city as a whole, exposing me to all the areas of the city, which previously I had been less familiar with.
During my time as full-time officer we all experienced a worldwide pandemic, an unprecedented bargaining negotiation process, and have arrived at an overall “new normal”. I believe we have come through with a fresh appreciation and understanding of the world around us.
I wish you all good health, hope and happiness in the times ahead!
Be kind to one and other.
Take care,
Nancy
We are moving our General Meetings to the new təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre. We hope to see you at the next general meeting in the new space on September 24, 2024 at 5:00 PM. We’ll be in Multipurpose room 1A, which can be accessed from the main lobby.