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Community Social Services and Community Health Resources
Community Health Hours Investigation Form Classification Review Form BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry Community Health Disability Management Joint Community Health Training Fund Brochure Joint Community Health Training Fund Application Form Joint Community Health Retraining Fund Overview and FAQ Joint Community Health Confirmation of Employee Status Form HEABC […]
Pensions and Benefits
Scholarships & Funds
At UFCW 1518 we believe strongly in the importance of lifelong learning and encourage all of our members to pursue their interest in education, whether for personal growth or professional development. We are proud to support our members by offering a variety of scholarships for those attending, or planning to […]
Community Social Services Job Evaluation Benchmarks
Click on the Job Families title to view the benchmarks listed below it. PP indicates benchmark is on the Paraprofessional Wage Grid. Administrative, Finance & Technical Accountant (PP grid 14) Accounting Clerk (grid 7) Administrative Support 1 (grid 5) Administrative Support 2 (grid 7) Administrative Support 3 (grid 10) Administrative Support 4 (grid […]
Protecting Members in Disciplinary Meetings: Honesty is the Best Policy
The Steward Volume 1 Edition 2 As a steward, if a member is questioned by management as part of a disciplinary investigation, you should tell the member that honesty is the best policy. Guessing at answers or stretching the truth during a disciplinary investigation may have consequences. Falsehoods made […]
The Legal Test for Discipline and Dismissal: Is it Just and Reasonable?
The Steward Volume 1, Edition 1 The William Scott decision (Wm. Scott &Co. (Re), [1976].) sets out the general principles upon which all arbitrators must weigh and consider when it comes to discipline and discharge. Being familiar with these principles will help you in better representing members and being a […]
United Food & Commercial Workers Union Local 1518 Dental Division
If you have a question about your dental plan call: 1.888.818.3368 The United Food & Commercial Workers Union Local 1518 Dental Division helps cover the cost of dental care for you and your dependents. On your first visit, tell your dentist you are a member of the UFCW 1518 Dental […]
Online Courses
UFCW 1518 members and their dependents can access a variety of free online courses through the UFCW Canada webCampus program. Here are some of the courses popular with our members; visit webCampus for an extensive listing of offerings
Community Health – Minimum Days Off
15.11 Minimum Number of Days Scheduled Off From Work Employees shall be scheduled off from work, exclusive of annual vacations, a minimum of 116 days per year [that is, an average of two days per week plus a minimum of 12 paid holidays]. If, at the end of 52 weeks dating […]