The safety of CUPE 825 members, their families and colleagues are of paramount importance. As you are aware the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, a global pandemic. CUPE 825 Executive members have been advocating, behind the scenes, with the employer to ensure that your rights and benefits are protected.
We recognize this is causing great concern for our members, including many of whom are on the front lines providing services within Port Moody. The public services that we provide are the backbone of a safe and healthy community and are never more important than in the face of a crisis. We want to acknowledge that work today as you help your communities navigate this new crisis, while dealing with your own challenges and family responsibilities.
It is important that our members know that their union will be there for them throughout this crisis. As you may have noted some municipalities have elected to close some facilities. In the coming weeks, our members may face closures, cancellations and quarantines that impact their work and their families. As always, CUPE Executive are available to help ensure our members’ rights and benefits are fully protected. The work of our union continues, and COVID-19 does nothing to change that.
If you have an issue or an underlying health concern and do not want to discuss it with the employer, please know that CUPE 825 Executive Members are available to advocate on your behalf. Questions or concerns can be forwarded to the CUPE 825 Executive email address enquiries@cupe825.ca, or please contact a Union Shop Steward for support.
Shop Stewards Telephone Number
Jenna Stevens 778-388-8293
Karla Sims 604-910-6008
Kathy Kennedy 604-837-7115
Keegan Hughes 604-612-0474
Leanne Harvey 604-574-2396
Steve Ewonus 604-999-5835
Also, please recall that as of Tuesday, March 17, 2020, the City of Port Moody is closing the following civic facilities: Port Moody Recreation Complex, Kyle Centre, Glenayre Community Centre, Heritage Mountain Community Centre; Old Orchard Hall, and the Port Moody Public Library. Additionally, the employer has cancelled all City-organized events as well as community-organized events held on City property with more than 50 people until further notice. At this point, City Hall is remaining open, although we are awaiting further communication from the employer as it relates to possible telecommuting options and clarifications relating to COVID 19 policy.
As this is an evolving crisis, CUPE 825 will continue to monitor the situation, and will be evaluating working conditions in order to support our members.
In solidarity,
Your CUPE 825 Executive: Joshua, Natalie, Davor, Karla, Jenna, Kathy, Leanne, Steve, Keegan and Christine
