SCPCN Leadership Team sent another email February 12, 2024 related to an ongoing campaign to unionize SCPCN staff.
It is encouraging to read that SCPCN Leadership is actively seeking to address some of the long-standing concerns that have been raised. It is interesting however, that SCPCN Leadership is addressing these long overdue issues, particularly as the unionizing campaign gains momentum. It is notable that these concerns, which seemed to have been overlooked or ignored previously, are now being addressed. This timing raises questions about SCPCN’s motivations and priorities in dealing with these issues.
If this is the kind of change a union campaign can drive, imagine what kind of change having a union will do!
When SCPCN states that joining a union would be a “…significant change to our operation and SCPCN’s relationship with employees”, it seems to suggests that SCPCN will refuse to deal with the union should that be what the employees choose – that is concerning and could have legal consequences of interference by SCPCN Leadership.
It should be noted that CUPE encourages and supports constructive dialogue and collaboration between management and employees when unionized because it is essential for fostering a positive work environment where everyone’s voices are heard and valued. If the relationship between SCPCN and staff changes after joining CUPE, it will not be because of CUPE.
The union campaign to Join CUPE continues at SCPCN. We welcome these emails from SCPCN as they provide an opportunity for our unionization campaign to reach employees who may not be fully aware of the ongoing developments. When SCPCN sends these emails, they are doing us a favour by allowing us to engage with a broader audience and ensures that everyone is informed about the progress of our efforts.
We are prepared to address every email sent by the SCPCN Leadership Team and correct any false or misleading information. CUPE is also here to address any questions or concerns from SCPCN staff about the union.
You have the right, as employees, to explore and chose to unionize. SCPCN cannot interfere with that choice.
For more information, go to our campaign website https://scpcn.cupe.ca/
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