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contain any of the following as they become relevant to members:
If there is something you would like to see here please contact the union office.
Collective
Agreement
Questions &
Answers
Q.
I'm planning a vacation. What additional benefits are available to PSAC members?
A.
PSAC membership provides a number of additional benefits in the form of discounts offered by various vendors.
An outline of
these benefits
is available
here: Benefits
PDF.
Q.
I am an AOC working for YTG. I've been told that if I refuse a call to work 3 consecutive times, I could lose my job. Is this true?
A.
Yes, though the employer must demonstrate that you were spoken to directly, or sent a registered letter. A telephone message is insufficient. The key word is "consecutive". You may refuse two work assignments, go to work on the third, and refuse the next assignment. That does not constitute 3 consecutive refusals.
Q.
I am thinking about retiring soon. Is there anyone I should speak to about this?
A.
Yes. If you work for YTG, you should call and make an appointment with the Public Service Commission. They have all the information to help you successfully plan your retirement. If you work for another employer, be sure to contact a financial planner for assistance.
Q.
Is there a difference in severance pay if I resign my YTG position or wait until I am eligible to retire?
A.
Yes. According to Article 19 of the Collective Agreement (PSAC and YTG), if you resign after 5 years of continuous service, you will receive a half-week of salary for every year of continuous service. Upon retirement, you will receive one week of salary for every year of continuous service (if, on termination, you are eligible for an immediate annuity or allowance under the Public Service Superannuation Act).
Q.
Do I need to fill out a leave form to attend a meeting with the Union regarding a grievance investigation, if I work for YTG?
A. Yes. To gain leave to consult with the Union, you must submit a leave form (see the provisions under Article 11.05). Such leave will not be unreasonably denied. If the meeting is within your Headquarters area, you will not lose any pay. Members outside the Headquarters area should call the Union because options may be available to cover costs.
Q.
I am under a great deal of personal stress and sometimes have trouble focusing on my work. I am a Yukon government employee. Is there a program that can help me?
A. Yes. It is called Employee Assistance Program (EAP). This confidential counseling service provides for up to five free sessions each year. Please call 668-3277 for details or to book an appointment. Arrangements may be made to assist members outside Whitehorse within their own community.
Q.
Recently I have been feeling quite stressed and upset with what is happening between me and a co-worker. But I don't want to file a grievance. Is there any other way I can deal with this?
A. Yes. In most cases the Union and Human Resources work together to mediate or do alternative dispute resolution. If you think this can work for you, please call the Union office and ask for a Union Advisor. Sometimes mediation is not the answer, although in many cases it works well.
Q.
I have some Health & Safety concerns about my workplace. How do I get them addressed before I end up getting hurt?
A.
WCH&SB Regulations state that any employer of over 20 employees must have an active Health & Safety Committee in the worksite. Ask your supervisor who is the employee representative on your worksite committee and bring your problem or concern to them. If there is no representative, contact your local Executive or the Union office.
Q.
I work in two YTG Auxiliary Seasonal positions, one in the summer and one in the winter. I rarely get sick in the summer, so can I use the sick leave I earn in the summer when I am working in my winter position?
A. Review Article 53.06 (2). If an employee has less than 3 years continuous service their sick leave cannot be carried from one seasonal assignment to another [from 53.06 (2)(c)]. Instead, the employee shall be entitled to receive a payment equal to ½ of any remaining sick leave credits. After 3 years, sick leave may be carried over from one season to the next, regardless of what position the seasonal assignment is in.
Q.
Is leave for corrective eye surgery eligible under the authorization of section 24.05 (1) (b) of the Special Leave section of our YTG Collective Agreement? I am looking into the procedure and it requires going to Vancouver for this.
A. The appointments and any necessary travel and intervening time would be covered under special leave clause 24.05 Special Leave sections (a) (b) and (h). Any additional time may be taken as sick leave under 25.02 (1). |
