Afternoon Members,
Thanks for the patients. Trying to get clarification on lots of little things. I can confirm:
Layman’s terms. Seniority rules. There are currently only approx. 8 employees who are currently attending the care and maintenance schedule in each working area. This means that at some point Monday, senior employees will be called to be asked what shift they would like to “temporarily” shifted too. Starting with the remainder of A crew, then extending to B, C, then D, you will be asked if you would like to attend. You are able to say NO but you will not be asked for another shift. This will continue until the shifts are filled. They are also looking at Art 12.10, less than 48 hours notice 1.5x hour payment for pretty much anyone that was affected. This will take time to sort out. The Company has agreed to look at the current employee list and make employees “whole” who should have been asked or were missed for some reason based on senority. Once again, please be patient as we work through the lists. This is the first time in 50 years that we have put the plant into care and maintenance. Reminder, as soon as we get back to ALERT status, we are going into full production and everyone will be phoned to return to work ASAP. Anyone that isn’t working will NOT be paid, unless your under order from your primary residence. The Company has agreed to open up all alternative forms of payment. (Please be patient as they work through the details) This means you can access all Banked Time, Banked Vacation, Banked Special Vacation, Banked Emergency Vacation or Floaters. Under special circumstances, you can apply for earned vacation as well. We are working on “work alternatives” like training or programs that we can catch up on. More information to follow, but there might be an opportunity to catch up on the thousands of hours of backlogged training programs. Tight time lines, but we will try. I know this isn’t the best, or only, or any other option, but this is what’s listed in the CBA. Let’s hope that the fire continues to progress pass Logan Lake and those homes stay protected, and we get back to work without another issue in short order. Road Updates Ashcroft route to the mine stays open at this time, but Cherry Creek and the Southside of Tobiano has gone under alert/order. Highway 1 is open at this time, but that may change. Please check DriveBC for updates. Merritt to Spences Bridge, Highway 8, is closed due to fire. There are alerts/orders in the Siska/Sunshine Valley west of Merritt. Merritt – Mamett Lake road continues to be closed for all non-essential traffic. There is a road block approx. 10 km from the 4 way junction that you will need a pass from the mine to access. Paladin security will meet you there if you are confirmed to work. There is a road block just outside the mine entrance leading to Logan Lake. Travel is restricted through this area. You can head home this way from work. Fire Updates Logan Lake – hug a firefighter. Over 140 members of the fire fighting service have been on scene with over 70 vehicles, stations as far as Cranbrook and beyond have been fighting to protect the village. As of this morning, there were no structure losses. Things are changing, but if you haven’t seen this information, it’s interesting. Fire Map - NASA | LANCE | FIRMS. It’s about as close as you can get to real time fire information. Subscribe to the “Voyent Alert” app for immediate fire information based on your residence. Caution, it’s loud. Volunteer Opportunities I’ve reached out to the Kamloops Food Bank and the Kamloops United Way to see if there is anything our members can help with at this time. I know the food bank is really in need of supplies. I’ll have an update on this tomorrow after a chat with those groups. Membership Meetings We will continue with the meetings on Tuesday as normal. Meeting information will be posted tomorrow. Sorry for the delay.. a little preoccupied. I think that’s all for now. I need a rum.. lol In Solidarity, Kyle Wolff Comments are closed.
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