Collective agreements
Your collective agreement sets out your rights and responsibilities at work. If you have any questions or concerns about your treatment, please talk to your shop steward or a member of the executive.
Download current copies of Collective Agreements:
CUPE118 Collective Agreement ACRD 2018-2023
CUPE118 Collective Agreement Port Alberni 2019-2023
Excerpt of Article 31 regarding fair wages for contractors
Bylaws
Our bylaws set out the rules for how our local chapter democratically elects representatives and defines duties and responsibilities of each role.
Download CUPE 118 – Bylaws – 2023
Bylaw Excerpt: Section 6 Officers and Section 7 Duties of Officers
Our national CUPE Constitution determines the union’s objectives and how the union operates. It forms the basis for the functioning of the more than 2,100 CUPE local unions across Canada, including Local 118.
Download National CUPE Constitution – as adopted 2021
For more information visit the national CUPE website
Benefits
All of the CUPE118 collective agreements have benefit packages through Pacific Blue Cross.
If you need help figuring out your benefits, please contact your HR manager or a Steward in your work place. You can access your benefit package on the Pacific Blue Cross website where you can download forms, submit claims online, and look at past claims. The website is attached at the bottom for your convenience.
Job postings
Each Local 118 sub unit organization is posting new external job opportunities regularly. Check out their career pages below.
Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District Job Openings
City of Port Alberni Job Openings
Pensions
CUPE 118 members are covered by the BC Municipal Pension Plan. If you have questions about the plan, if you’re eligible, or your benefits, please talk to your steward or a member of the executive.