Long term disability coverage during layoff or leave of absence, for City of Kelowna employees and Kelowna Airport employees.
COVID-19 Information – Worksafe BC
Updates from Government of Canada Visit here: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html
Updates from BC Government. Visit here : https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021HLTH0078-002354
Updates from WorkSafe BC visit here: https://www.worksafebc.com/en/covid-19
Here is COVID-19 guidelines from Worksafe BC
Income supports for workers during the Coronavirus pandemic
Below is a link to information for our members who may be facing reductions in income as a result of COVID-19.
COVID-19, BC Centre for Disease Control
Here is a resource for information only.
The BC Centre for Disease Control, a program of the Provincial Health Services Authority, provides provincial and national leadership in disease surveillance, detection, treatment, prevention and consultation.
Education Events Cancelled
CUPE BC has cancelled the following education events
- CUPE week long school in Kamloops May 24 – 29th, 2020
- Retirement Planning Seminar in Kelowna May 28 – 30th, 2020
Stay Healthy, Stay Positive!
Collective Agreements
The new collective agreement for City of Kelowna is not available online yet but most of the wording and language remains the same as the previous agreement. Please reference the previous document to address any concerns regarding leaves etc.
Expired Agreements
There are several units whose collective agreements have expired; Lake Country, Regional District of Central Okanagan, and Kelowna Airport. The expired agreements remain in force until a new agreement is made. Please continue to refer to these agreements for your enquires and concerns regarding leaves etc.
Coronavirus-Income,Supports,Workers
Please review the attached document for answers to some of your work related questions as we navigate this unchartered pandemic situation together.