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Sisters and brothers:
Its already time for negotiations! Since our collective
agreement expires on
March 31, 2015, we have to get to work immediately to prepare a
new
agreement. Its important that each and every one of you take
part in this
process.
We ask that you fill out this questionnaire and return it to us
as quickly as
possible. Your demands will drive our negotiations for the
upcoming agreement.
We hope that you have a productive experience as you reflect on
the future of
your union!
Your Bargaining Committee,
Lyne Masson (Class 1),
Pierre Girard (Class 2),
Jean-Franois Haineault (Class 3),
Sylvain Lemieux (Class 4),
Michel Jolin (Political Officer) and
Alain Tessier (Coordinator).
April 2014
EXECUTIVES PLEASE RETURN THE QUESTIONNAIRES BY: MONDAY, June 30,
2014
CPAS 565, boul. Crmazie Est, Bureau 6100 Montral (Qubec) H2M 2V6
[email protected]
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1- JOB TITLES A. Are you experiencing specific problems with
certain job titles (mergers, job title abolishment,
job descriptions, requirements, or other problems)?
PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS _____________________________
_____________________________________ _____________________________
_____________________________________ _____________________________
_____________________________________ _____________________________
_____________________________________ _____________________________
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2- LABOUR SHORTAGES A. What type of labour shortages are you
experiencing at work?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
B. What is causing the shortage?
_____________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
C. What are the impacts of the
shortage?_______________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
SOLUTIONS:____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
3- PAYMENT OF OVERTIME A. Do you ever have to work overtime?
________________________________________________
If so, how often?
______________________________________________________________________________
B. Do you ever refuse to work overtime?
______________________________________________________________________________
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If so, how often?
______________________________________________________________________________
C. Do you ever have to do mandatory overtime?
_________________________________________
If so, how often?
________________________________________________________________
SOLUTIONS:____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
D. Are there other job situations that should be considered call
backs (working from home,
telecommuting, availability or other)?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
4- LEAVES AND VACATION Keeping in mind that the following
demands could impact on salary demands:
A. Are you experiencing any specific problems in regard to
statutory holidays, vacations, leave with
deferred pay, leave without pay or part-time leave without pay?
_________________________
B. If so, what
problems?_____________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
C.
SOLUTIONS:____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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5- PARENTAL RIGHTS, WORK-FAMILY BALANCE, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS A.
Are you having problems with recognition of your family
responsibilities and/or obtaining leave
from work to carry out your family responsibilities?
____________________________________
If so, what
problems?_____________________________________________________________
SOLUTIONS:____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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B. Are you experiencing specific problems in
regard to leaves (death, marriage or other)? _______
If so, what
problems?_____________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
SOLUTIONS:____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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6- GROUP AND SALARY INSURANCE Article 23.23 of the collective
agreement states that the employers contribution to the basic plan
varies according to the employees salary scale and status (with or
without dependents). Currently, the employers contribution is
between $2.39 and $13.24/2 weeks, i.e. between 5.55% and
23.76%*.
A. How much do you think the employer should contribute (as a
%)?
______________________________________________________________________________
*Contributions for single employees earning over $40,000 and single
parents earning less than $40,000 respectively.
B. What problems have you noted in regard to disability periods
(recognition of disability, progressive return to work, waiting
period, rehabilitation, wait times for surgery, etc.)?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
SOLUTIONS:____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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7- TRAVEL ALLOWANCE A. Are you required to travel for
work?_________________________________________________
If so: Personal vehicle Public transit Taxi
Other:_________________________________________
B. Are you experiencing problems with travel allowances?
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If so, what problems?
______________________________________________________________________________
SOLUTIONS:____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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8- PRIVATIZATION AND SUBCONTRACTING A. Does the employer use the
services of agencies in your workplace? _______________________
If so, for which job titles?
_________________________________________________________
B. Does the employer use subcontractors in your workplace?
______________________________
If so, for which job titles?
_________________________________________________________
C. What problems are you experiencing in regard to the presence
of agencies and subcontractors
in your workplace?
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
D. What are the impacts of these problems?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
E. What solutions should be implemented?
_____________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
9- WORKPLACE VIOLENCE A. Violence in the workplace can take many
forms, such as hierarchical intimidation, harassment,
threats, abuse, physical and/or verbal aggression, and so forth.
What type of workplace violence
have you experienced or witnessed, if any?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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What solutions should be included in the collective agreement in
relation to this problem?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
10- HEALTH AND SAFETY The workplace can pose several risks that
threaten everyones health and safety: epidemics (e.g.:
gastroenteritis, influenza, MRSA, VRE), unsafe facilities (e.g.:
slippery floors, clutter, hazardous machines), poor work
organization (e.g.: excessive workloads, overtime/mandatory
overtime, case overload, lack of personal protective equipment).
These occurrences have a direct impact on our health.
A. What health and safety problems do you see in your workplace
(recognition, remuneration,
vaccination, etc.)?
_______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
What solutions should be included in the collective agreement to
overcome these problems?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
11- OPTIMIZATION A. Have you experienced an optimization program
in your workplace?
Yes No (go to the section on mobilization)
B. What type of optimization was introduced in your workplace?
Official Lean program (subsidized) Unofficial Lean project
Recommendations from outside firms (accounting firm, Proaction,
etc.)
Work reorganization Consolidation of services Service cuts
Position cuts
Other________________________________________________________
C. How were you impacted by the problems resulting from the
optimization efforts? Bumping Increased workload Increase in
workplace accidents Increase in disabilities Inappropriate
recommendations by outside firms Deterioration of work climate
(among employees) Deterioration of work relations (union/employer)
Other_________________________________________________________________________
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MOBILIZATION AND NEGOTIATION SUPPORT It is important to be aware
that the gains we make will be proportional to the involvement of
each member. In terms of involvement, what are you ready to commit
to?
Wearing badges ____________
Wearing a t-shirt ____________
Active participation in general assemblies __________
Demonstrations __________
Legal strike ______________
Illegal strike _____________
Political action (letters to MNAs, signing petitions, etc.)
_________________________________
Other
_________________________________________________________________________
No involvement
_________________________________________________________________
Why?__________________________________________________________________________
Other comments (comments, suggestions, appendices, letters of
agreement, letters of intent)
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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IDENTIFICATION
Sex __________ Age __________ Name of establishment
______________________________ Local __________ Type of
establishment: CSSS__________________________: HC CHSLD CLSC CRDP
CRDI EPC Centre jeunesse Health agency Job title:
___________________________ Work shift: Day Evening Night Status:
FT RPT Recall list Number of years of service: ____________ Number
of years of seniority __________ Are you the head of a
single-parent family? Yes No
Do you have children under 18 years of age? Yes No Are you a
caregiver for someone over 18 years of age, or are you responsible
for someone that age? Yes No
