Best Local37 Podcasts (2025)

We will have elections starting in the new year. If you have your meetings in you will be eligible. With the upcoming meeting being a bargaining year, it will be a big election I am sure of it.By Scott Cush

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Come to the Open House 6:03

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28d ago6:03

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Dec 5, 2025. 4pm - 8pm. Should be a great time. Online meetnigs are still not on the table. Not sure it will happen in 2026. Call the hall and let them know you want online meetings.By Scott Cush

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HSA Claim using Health and Dental Premiums. Update. 1:30

29d ago1:30

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Go to www.cityworker.ca if you are interested in seeing the video that matches with this episode. Claiming your HSA is easy and many don't know how to even do it. With the welness account coming figuring out how much you want to place in either account is important in maximizing your benefits with the employer. It has been a while since the last vi…

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COVID Shot Confirmed Covered by Greenshield 2:19

2M ago2:19

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I got my shot, and not even out of pocket. $119.89 at Costco. If you want it, you can know it was covered by a member with level 2 extended health coverage. Shame on the UCP for not covering it, but the employer has stepped up to the plate and covered it through the metrics availiable. Greenshield will pay for it without you even paying out of pock…

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What is a General Strike. Why should you care. 17:17

2M ago17:17

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What happens when a government decides to stream roll through bad bills? You get a bunch of people talking recall and Gernal Strikes. What does that mean. In order for a general strike to even mean anything a bunch more industry and people have to get on board. Do we have it at this point? I don't know, but I am not sure we do. We need to get there…

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COVID Shot Covered by Greenshield Level 2. 9:49

2M ago9:49

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Only if you want it. Dependents welcome as well. It is unclear if you will have to get a perscription, but my information is that if you have level 2 coverage you will be able to get the covid booster or shot covered for resonable and customary charges. This is just another area that your benefits are making it easier to get the things the UCP won'…

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2025 CUPE Convention - Toronto - Thursday October 10, 2025 Final Day - My thoughts. 12:25

3M ago12:25

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The final day of Convention. My thoughts.By Scott Cush

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2025 CUPE Convention - Toronto - Thursday October 9, 2025 13:40

3M ago13:40

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Lots of business was done, and lots of emotions were had. CUPE convention was a great experience even from my desk in Alberta as I watched it online.By Scott Cush

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2025 CUPE Convention - Toronto - Wednesday October 8, 2025 8:57

3M ago8:57

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If you have ever wanted to watch CUPE today would have been the day to do so. Congrats to Mark, and Candice they won their seats for another two years. A general resolution at the end of the day nearly broke the convention. At the very least it shows that trauma over resolutions are real and need to be managed properly.…

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2025 CUPE Convention - Toronto - Tuesday October 7, 2025 8:05

3M ago8:05

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By Scott Cush

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2025 CUPE Convention - Toronto - Monday Oct 6, 2025 7:16

3M ago7:16

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By Scott Cush

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2025 CUPE Convention - Toronto - Sunday Oct 5, 2025 11:05

3M ago11:05

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Lets prep for the convention. Have you downloaded the app? Are you going to watch online. Check out the resolutions and look at the app for all your convention needs. I won't be there this year but I want to watch online. My views on the Constitutional Resolutions.By Scott Cush

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The Grievance Procedure L37 Clause 3.00 20:29

3M ago20:29

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This episode covers the L37 grievance procedure. It isn't a solve every problem sort of process but it is offical and it is part of the agreement. Lets talk about the clause. Thanks for listening!By Scott Cush

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Supporting the Postal Workers and Teachers in a World of Back to Work Legislation 13:47

3M ago13:47

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My comments on how the Alberta teacher strike and the postal strike is going to end if you're gonna support them listen to this.By Scott Cush

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MEBAC update, Christmas for the kids. Executive-at-Large election in October 9:42

4M ago9:42

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Children Christmas Party will be a bit different this year. Our venue cancelled on us short notice. MEBAC changes are coming. You have to declare some numbers for Health Spending Account and the new Wellness Account. We have an Exec-at-Lrg position to be elected in October.By Scott Cush

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NSFW at Work 27:12

4M ago27:12

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What sort of NSFW goes on at work? Are you doing it now? Should you be aware of it? I have examples.By Scott Cush

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Letter of Understanding 2 - Out of Schedule Rates of Pay 8:25

6M ago8:25

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This episode is about out of scheudle rates of pay.By Scott Cush

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5 Not so Good Clauses 8:53

7M ago8:53

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1. 4.07 – On-Call employee 2. 5.10 – Inability to Report 3. 5.17 – Overtime Distribution. 4. Pay notes 2 and 4. 5. Letter of Understanding 8. I would open these up for bargain these in a heartbeat.By Scott Cush

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5 Good Clauses 7:52

7M ago7:52

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1. Section 3 Grievance Procedure 2. 5.02 – Standard Hours of Work 3. 5.18/5.20 – Overtime paid or banked at 2x wage. 4. 6.17 Bereavement Leave 5. 7.05 Vacation EntitlementBy Scott Cush

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Collisions. The Fleet Operator's Handbook 11:04

7M ago11:04

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What do you do when you have a collision. Listen and I will guide you.By Scott Cush

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54th AFL Constitutional Convention in Edmonton 1:12:52

8M ago1:12:52

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Here is my report on the Convention, the election, and Chris Smalls. For Reference, Cori Longo ran without a rival, and Gil McGown beat Gregg Mady 60/40 split. I also speak about Chris Smalls and I included an echo track of his talk. Chris spoke to us about Amazon and the Labour Union he helped co-found. Whatever you think of him, it was important,…

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Diving into the Agreement - Vacation 7.03-08 20:34

8M ago20:34

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We are talking about vacation. 7.03 - 7.08. Employees don't really take a look at this clause. I wanted to take a moment and dive into it. If there are any errors please correct me. I am always going to defer to the union leadership for their interpretation. Enjoy.By Scott Cush

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April 2024 - No Quorum 9:01

9M ago9:01

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Hey lets talk about CUPE Alberta, the CLC, the coming AFL convention, and Tarrifs.By Scott Cush

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Congrats and Thankyou's - March Meetings 12:27

10M ago12:27

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I was successful in the election. I was elected to the position of Exec-At-Large which means I am on the executive. Looking forward to the join the team. Greg Mady joined us at the start of the March General Meeting. Convention is this week. Maybe the education workers have a deal? Lots of news. I talk about the AFL and CUPE AB…

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What is wrong with the ASP? A few of my observations. 19:35

10M ago19:35

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This is an audio version of the youtube video on the same topic. The Attendance Suport Program is advertised as a great program that recently was able to reduce the amount of hours to get on the program from 50 a quarter to 36 hours. Why does this matter? It matters because innocent absenteeism is a fancy way of saying we can't get the stuff we wan…

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February 2025 - Gathering not a Meeting :( 9:38

11M ago9:38

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Short of quorum. Was everyone buying valentines gifts? Some good things in this episode even though we didn't have a meeting. I talk about Local 829 and CUPE Alberta.By Scott Cush

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Ballots are in VOTE! 829 Goes under Admin... while bargaining... 14:28

11M ago14:28

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We have an election. You have your ballots in the mail, and I encourage you to vote and mail it in. I and others running are counting on you! Feb 27 is the deadline for being at the box office. If you miss it, you can come to the hall to vote. Also what is going on with Local 829? Medicine Hat News says they are under administration just prior to v…

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February 2025 - Let's Run for the Executive 7:38

11M ago7:38

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Elections are happening. Vote for me. Please.By Scott Cush

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Support the Postie. They were fighting for the same things you may already have. 23:06

1y ago23:06

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Last epsiode before the new year. Thanks for listening everyone.By Scott Cush

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December 2024 General Meeting 10:00

1y ago10:00

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No Quorum. Means no meeting but we did have a discussion. Thanks for listening. Just an FYI I got my meetings in and can run for a position.

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November 2024 Meeting - Christmas Parties and Attendance Management 7:36

1y ago7:36

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Short and sweet. This is the second last meeting before the Jan elections.By Scott Cush

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Health Spending Account 2024 - Search YouTube: HSA H&DP 2021 5min 0:44

1y ago0:44

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Get your Health Spending Account for 2024. Two ways. If these links work click on them... https://youtu.be/fMn92hb0V3g?si=ATU629AQN6JHEdo1 or https://youtu.be/QQX_BW8wvuU?si=6pFHOlu7OL1Obwwy or Search out HSA H&DP 2021 5min or HSA H&DP 2021 12minBy Scott Cush

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It's tough to be involved... but what else is new. 20:12

1y ago20:12

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By Scott Cush

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The Rock and a Hard Place - Why Fred won't or even consider leaving GVP. 21:39

1+ y ago21:39

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Fred Hahn is the President of CUPE ON. He is in the media for many reasons. Currently it is about something he posted and what that makes him according to people who don't know him, or what CUPE is fighting for. As complicated as this is. There is a reason why we won't see him step down. It has everything to do with what the Convention Resolution a…

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Round Two Done. L38/37 takes the deal. 2:18

1+ y ago2:18

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Deal struck. 3, 3.25, 3.25. Everything else was the same except for stronger language on the seasonal recall. Thanks to everyone that came out to vote.By Scott Cush

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Memorandum of Settlement - Three Year Deal sweetened with 0.5%. 2:01

1+ y ago2:01

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Information is working its way down the chain. What I can share is in the episode. This is a yes for me. I hope you can find it in your selves to vote yes as well. Compounded this deal is 9.8% over three years. I am told what was offered and accepted in principal is 3, 3.25, 3.25. Some language changes around seasonal recall but all the other negot…

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No for the 3,3,3 deal. Now what? Strike Mandate 35:33

1+ y ago35:33

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Strike mandate on the horizon. My thoughts. Some may think we are in a zero sum game, or a win-win. At this stage we are hovering near a lose-lose. We are in a cooling off portion. Call the hall if you have questions.By Scott Cush

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L37 is moving forward. L38 is cooling off. 8:01

1+ y ago8:01

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L37 is being offered 3%x3 over 3 years. L38 is being offered 3%, 3%, 2%. They are asking for 4%, 3.5%, 3%. Compounded from both the difference is about 1.59%. They are dealing with other issues that L37 are not concerned with, but L37 have got in writing some things they have been looking for going back many contracts. My support for L38 and my des…

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Greenshield Customer Service On-Strike 4:21

1+ y ago4:21

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By Scott Cush

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January 2024 Meeting - New Executive Restructure 5:49

2y ago5:49

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Waiting on the Bylaws but this is what I submitted to the Executive in March of 2023. Not sure if any of it was different. The Proposal Also if you haven't put in for the remaining of your Health and Spending Account. Do it before end of Feb. HSA H&DP 2021 12min

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Health Spending Account 2023 7:27

2y ago7:27

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HSA 2021 Video Every year you have to claim it to get it or you lose it. Follow the information and get back the health spending account back from the last year. You have until Feb to do this. Must be able to sign into GSC and must have your last pay advice of the fiscal year.By Scott Cush

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NEB Expansion Solution… DVP+ 44:39

2y ago44:39

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The only thing I would add is that The President, Treasurer, and Administrator are not from the same Province. Constitutional Resolution for the NEB and Committee/Working Groups. Be it resolved that CUPE National will be comprised of 28 National Executive Board Members. 3 of whom will handle the day-to-day workings of the labour organization, 13 Pr…

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July 2023 Update 4:17

2+ y ago4:17

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Speed on Green and Red Light Camera Tickets are now the repsonsibility of the Employer. You can thank an arb in Edmonton for this.

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March 2023 Meeting 17:33

3y ago17:33

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I can say I am both extremely happy and mad at this recent meeting. You can be that when you are a member. Next meeting is the second tuesday of every month.By Scott Cush

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February 2023 Update or Lack of One 4:45

3y ago4:45

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No quorum makes for a rough update. Apologies for the lack of publishing. I have been working and there just hasn't been a lot I can officially speak to. The letter of understanding on rest for 8hr in between shifts is a go. Big news since the next day would be paid for the full shift even though you may not make it with the required rest in betwee…

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Health Spending Account 2022 2:21

3y ago2:21

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Once again we have another year of time that has passed and you may not have used your health spending account. Let me know you how you can upto any amount owing with some simple yet usually forgotten methods of putting it back in your pocket. Please watch the video linked in the description. https://youtu.be/fMn92hb0V3g Or simply just search out S…

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October 2022 - Memorandum of Agreement 11:27

3y ago11:27

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We are nearly into November and the union is still plugging away. Thanks for listening to the October 2022 update. We did not have quorum.

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End of the Retirement Allowance 4:19

3+ y ago4:19

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For those of you thinking of retirement. There are some deadlines approaching fast. Here are the rules to getting the right outcome. Employees will be eligible to receive the Retirement Allowance provided they submit their Notice of Intent to Retire and their last day of work is on or before the date of ratification of a new collective agreement. E…