CUPE 15 Successful on VSB Maternity Leave Top Up Grievance

CUPE 15 and the Vancouver School Board have reached an agreement to resolve a grievance initiated by our union regarding top up for members on maternity leave.

CUPE 15 filed a grievance in January 2008 on this issue as it was our view that 10 month employees of the VSB while on maternity leave should receive top up for the summer months. This grievance was scheduled for arbitration, however, we are pleased that the employer has agreed with our position.

CUPE 15 President, Paul Faoro, is delighted that we have been able to resolve this grievance without having to go before an arbitrator. “In addition, as a result of our of advocacy the employer is required to pay out over $55,000 to approximately 23 members who were on maternity leave since July 1, 2007” Faoro added. CUPE 15 members covered by the successful resolve should receive their retroactive payment in the coming weeks.