Feb. 10 & 11, 2025
Strike vote takes place.
Feb. 5, 2025
CBE presents an updated wage proposal to CUPE Local 40. No counter-proposal from CUPE Local 40 was offered.
Feb. 4, 2025
CBE receives notification from the Alberta Labour Relations Board confirming strike vote dates of Feb. 10 & 11.
Jan. 30, 2025
CBE requests CUPE Local 40 return to the bargaining table so an updated proposal can be presented.
Jan. 29, 2025
CUPE Local 40 applies to the Labour Relations Board for permission to hold a strike vote on Feb. 9 & 10.
Jan. 27, 2025
CUPE Local 40 enters a 14-day cooling off period.
Jan. 24, 2025
Without CBE's knowledge, CUPE Local 40 requests the mediator to "book out" from mediation without recommending a settlement, to allow CUPE Local 40 to begin a 14-day cooling-off period, which allows the union to apply for a strike vote.
Jan. 6 & 7, 2025
CUPE Local 40 and CBE meet to discuss proposals.
Dec. 3, 2024
Mediator is appointed. Due to unexpected personal circumstances, the lead negotiator is unable to attend December bargaining dates. New dates are set for Jan. 6 & 7 with the addition of a mediator for Feb. 12 & 13.
Nov. 27, 2024
CUPE provides CBE with its ingoing proposal.
Nov. 25 2024
CBE provides CUPE Local 40 with its ingoing proposal.
Nov. 19, 2024
CUPE Local 40 applies to the Director of Mediation Services for a mediator. CBE agrees to the request.
Nov. 13, 2024
CBE notifies CUPE Local 40 that it is not ready to proceed with November dates and both parties agree to exchange electronic proposals.
Aug. 31, 2024
Four-year
collective agreementbetween CBE and CUPE Local 40 expires. This agreement provided a one-time market wage adjustment of 5% or more depending on the position in addition to 2.75% in wage increases for the four-year term. In addition, safety footwear allowance increased from $200 every 2 years to $150 annually and mechanic tool allowance increased from $500 to $600 annually. Non-monetary benefits included the addition of an option to allocate annual spending credits to a wellness spending account, and a change to give employees up to May 1 to establish their vacation schedule.
June 26, 2024
CUPE Local 40 provides notice to bargain to CBE. CBE and CUPE Local 40 bargaining committees are formed. Bargaining dates are set for Nov. 18 & 19 and Dec. 9 & 10.
