| This One's for YOU! - Staff Newsletter - July 2008 |
The second edition of our Staff Newsletter is here for reading pleasure!
Link to Staff Newsletter - July 2008
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| Memo re: Mandatory Employment Requirements |
All employees please read this important information about mandatory employment requirements and ensure that your requirements are up to date.
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| Employer Bus Pass Program |
At the recent Policy Committee Meeting, Policy Representatives asked about Spectrum enrolling in the Employer Pass Program
Employees can get annual bus passes for about a 15% discount.
One Zone Passes cost $63.50 per month instead of $73.00.
Two Zone Passes cost $85.50 per month instead of $99.00.
Three Zone Passes cost $117.17 per month instead of $136.00.
For Spectrum to enroll in this program, we need 25 employees willing to make a one year commitment. Please complete the following Expression of Interest if you would like to buy your bus pass through Spectrum's Employer Bus Pass Program. Your monthly fee would be deducted from your payroll - 1/2 on each cheque.
Expression of Interest in Employer Bus Pass Program
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| New Pay Rates Effective April 9, 2008 |
On April 16, 2008, Policy and Procedures Committee members reviewed the results of the employee survey and selected a wage grid that reflects a 2% increase across the board. The grid also includes a small additional increase to the 4,500 hour increment to reflect those staff who have been with Spectrum the longest.
Wage Equity Bulletin #22
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| If you like working here, tell your friends! |
Approximately one third of new employees at Spectrum come to us through personal referrals from existing employees. We invite you to share this notice with people you know who might be interested in working here - friends, family members, fellow students in your college or university classes.
REWARD: Any Spectrum employee who successfully refers someone to us (ie. the person gets hired and passes his/her probation) will receive a free gift! See Kyla for details.
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| Spring 2007 Newsletter is now online |
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| New Wage Scales! |
We are pleased to announce that a plan for implementing the wage increases for Spectrum employees has been discussed and approved by the policy committee and Spectrum's board of directors. The new wage scales will be implemented immediately and will be reflected on the April 30th paycheques for all hours worked during the current pay period (April 9-23).
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| 20th Anniversary Fundraising Appeal |
2007 marks Spectrum's 20th anniversary. As a non-profit society, we rely on the support of donors, families, and volunteers just like you. We've come a long way since our humble beginnings in 1987. Imagine what we can accomplish together in another 20 years! We invite you to consider making a donation to support Spectrum in carrying out its mission into the next twenty years and beyond.
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| Wage Equity Update #19 - Funding Increases Announced |
In the February 20th 2007 provincial budget, a three year plan for funding increases to community service agencies was announced. Spectrum has chosen to apply this funding to wage increases for our staff.
Wage Equity Bulletin #19
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| Celebrate Community Living Month! |
October is Community Living Month in B.C. Come celebrate with us at the Riley Park Farmers Market - Wednesday, October 25th, 1-6:30 p.m.
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| Wage Equity Bulletin #18 |
Over the past few months, there has been a flurry of correspondence between Spectrum, the provincial government, and our main funder, Community Living BC, regarding the wage equity issue. Many of you contacted your MLAs in support of Spectrum’s efforts to maintain wage equity between our employees and their unionized counterparts following the government’s landmark public sector labour negotiations this spring. We wanted to update you on these efforts and assure you that we are continuing to pressure the government into honouring its long-standing commitment to wage equity between union and non-union workers.
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| Sun Life updates Group Benefits Provisions |
SunLife has provided the following bulletin that outlines a number of small changes to wording and coverage. This bulletin will be attached to the SunLife booklets for new employees. Current employees should file it with their existing booklet.
Link to SunLife Bulletin
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