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At COTAPSA, we are here to advise, advocate and act on your behalf. In order to do this even more effectively, we have invested in a new website to allow us to hear your voice on many issues.

Our new site features an online membership application, on-going member surveys, as well as acting as a conduit to communicate timely and relevant information to our membership.

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Important Issues Facing Membership

02-Mar-2012     ELECTION BIO'S FOR CLUSTER "B" 22-Nov-2011     BULLETIN #38-11 Voluntary Separation Packages for Non-union Staff – Guidelines for Approving the VSP’s COTAPSA is issuing this Bulletin for your information and as a result of inquiries we have received from Members. 02-Nov-2011     Bulletin #37-11 Voluntary Separation Program – Uncertainty Rules COTAPSA is issuing this Bulletin for your information and as a result of inquiries we have received from Members. We believe that this information may be of interest to those who have applied for the Voluntary Separation Program (VSP). 01-Nov-2011     Bulletin #36-11 COTAPSA Working For You! 2010 Pay for Performance Recently COTAPSA has received calls from Members who are upset and frustrated about the length of time it is taking to complete the 2010 pay for performance and ABI increases. 08-Aug-2011     BULLETIN #33-11 COTAPSA Demands Fairness For Members Toronto City Council is in the process of examining and debating a series of cuts to reduce spending. Elimination of jobs is a possibility. As a member, you need to know that COTAPSA will stand up for you and demand that you are treated fairly by the City of Toronto. 14-Jul-2011     BULLETIN #32-11 COTAPSA Now Offer Discount CAA Membership COTAPSA is pleased to announce that we have joined forces with CAA and are offering our Members discounted membership to CAA for new members of CAA. 12-Jul-2011     Globe and Mail Layoffs not ruled out as City has 'thousands' too many employees, Mayor Ford says. 12-Jul-2011     Globe and Mail Cash-strapped Toronto floats buyouts 12-Jul-2011     BULLETIN #31-11 Voluntary Separation Program COTAPSA would like to provide our Members with the key points of the City's new Voluntary Separation Program. 27-Jun-2011     BULLETIN #30-11 Delinking COLA/Performance Pay COTAPSA believes that the City delinked the COLA/Performance Pay component. The City disagrees. 02-Jun-2011     BULLETIN #25-11 COTAPSA to Monitor Service Reviews COTAPSA will monitor the City's Service Review to ensure a fair, open, and transparent process. 26-May-2011     BULLETIN #23-11 Whistle Blower Protection Policy COTAPSA deputed at the Executive Committee meeting on May 24, 2011 in regards to the City's new Whistle Blower Protection Policy 20-May-2011     BULLETIN #21-11 COTAPSA Wins 2008 Re-Earnable Performance Pay for Non Union Employees City Council votes yes to adopt a Report recommending that the City pay eligible non-union employees thier 2008 re-earnable performance pay. Eligible COTAPSA Members who filed their Complaint with COTAPSA will receive an additional $270.00. 12-May-2011     BULLETIN #20-11 Performance Management Program COTAPSA continues to request a more formalized process for the Performance Management Program 04-May-2011     BULLETIN #19-11 COTAPSA Board 2011-2012 The following are the Board Members representing you as Directors of the Association. 04-May-2011     BULLETIN #18-11 45th Annual General Meeting Notice Notice to the Members of the upcoming AGM, May 31, 2011. 15-Apr-2011     BULLETIN #16-11 Employment Standards Decision & Discussions with the City COTAPSA is issuing this Bulletin as a result of inquiries as to why COTAPSA is having discussions with the City. 13-Apr-2011     BULLETIN #15-11 Update - Employment Standards Decision Deadline extended to May 20, 2011 for the City of Toronto to comply with the Ministry of Labour's decision. 22-Mar-2011     BULLETIN #14-11 Non-Union Employees: 2010 Lieu Time Carry Over 2010 Lieu Time Carry Over deadline has been extended to June 24, 2011 22-Mar-2011     BULLETIN #13-11 Ministry Rules in COTAPSA's Favour The Ministry of Labour is upholding COTAPSA's Employment Standards Act Complaint for unpaid wages and the City of Toronto has contravened the Employment Standards Act. 21-Mar-2011     BULLETIN #12-11 Notice of By-Elections - Nominations for COTAPSA's Board of Directors COTAPSA is sending a call out for nominations for two by-elections - one in Cluster A and one in Cluster B 21-Mar-2011     BULLETIN #11-11 Results of the 2011/2012 Election The second round of Board elections have been completed and here are the results. 28-Feb-2011     BULLETIN #10-11 Reminder of an exciting Member benefit - group automobile & home insurance coverage A benefit program for COTAPSA Members through Waterloo Insurance Company 25-Feb-2011     BULLETIN #09-11 "Perserverance has paid off!" City Council Adopts Non-Union Employee Compensation City Council adopted the Employee and Labour Relations and the Executive Committee recommendations. Non Union employees will receive a 2.25% COLA increase. 18-Feb-2011     BULLETIN #08-11 Executive Committee Adopts Non-Union Employee Compensation The City's Executive Committee adopted the ELR Committees recommendations to approve a 2.25% COLA for non union employees. 02-Feb-2011     BULLETIN #07-11 Employee and Labour Relations Committee Recommends 2.25% Cost of Living Increase for Non-Union Employees At their meeting on Feb. 1, 2011, the Employee and Labour Relations Committee decided to recommend a 2.25% Cost of Living Increase for non union employees. 28-Jan-2011     BULLETIN #06-11 COTAPSA GETS ACTION - City Managers Set for Raise COTAPSA's Executive Director worked tirelessly and put a lot of effort into urging the Mayor and City Council to address issues such as compensation and an agreement. It has paid off. 24-Jan-2011     BULLETIN #04-11 Membership Income Tax Receipts - Your Correct Information is Important to COTAPSA COTAPSA will be issuing income tax receipts for 2010 COTAPSA dues and would like Members to ensure their information is up to date. 13-Jan-2011     BULLETIN #03-11 Reminder - Notice of Nominations for COTAPSA's 2011/2012 Board of Directors Reminder for notice of nominations for Board of Directors term 2011-2012 12-Jan-2011     BULLETIN #02-11 COTAPSA - Moving Forward in 2011 A summary of the ESA Complaint, Council Relations, Kilometres Paid and Recruitment 17-Dec-2010     NOTICE 2011 Benefit Premium Rates - Non Union Effective your first pay in January, 2011, updated premium rates for Extended Health and Dental care benefits will apply. There is no change in rates for 2011. 08-Dec-2010     NOTICE Results of the Board Election The following are the new Directors as a result of the recent election 23-Nov-2010     BULLETIN #44-10 Special Meeting Results COTAPSA is announcing the Special Meeting results of November 10, 2010 23-Nov-2010     NOTICE Board of Directors Nominees The following are the Nominees for Board of Directors 01-Nov-2010     BULLETIN #43-10 2nd Notice of Special Meeting Special Meeting to be held Wednesday, November 10, 2010. City Hall, Committee Room #1, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 01-Nov-2010     BULLETIN #42-10 Member Update - COTAPSA - Working For You A summary of COTAPSA's next steps 21-Oct-2010     BULLETIN #41-10 Notice of Special Meeting Special Meeting to be held Wednesday, November 10, 2010 05-Oct-2010     BULLETIN #40-10 COTAPSA's Board Passes New By-Law COTAPSA's Board of Directors recently passed a Bylaw that ensures that the voices of our ordinary Members do not get overshadowed by those other Members who are actively working against COTAPSA. 23-Sep-2010     BULLETIN #39-10 Notice of Nominations for COTAPSA's Board of Directors COTAPSA is now accepting nominations for 10 Board of Directors 10-Aug-2010     Revised Constitution and Governance COTAPSA Members are asked to review the revised Constitution and to submit thoughts/comments through the forum provided. 09-Aug-2010     Annual Fundraiser Event Making a Difference for the United Way COTAPSA held its annual fundraiser at Metro Hall Square. 03-Aug-2010     BULLETIN #34-10 COTAPSA Launches Consultation Process on Constitution COTAPSA wants to hear from all of its Members and has launch a consultation process that allows you to let your voice be heard. 30-Jul-2010     BULLETIN #33-10 Employment Standards Officer Appointed to Investigate COTAPSA's Complaint of Unpaid Wages COTAPSA received the appointment of an Officer for the ESA Complaint and continue to pursues a Framework Agreement with the City. 25-Jun-2010     BULLETIN #29-10 COTAPSA President Glenn Steeves To Retire Glenn Steeves, President of COTAPSA, retires June 30, 2010. 17-Jun-2010     Setting the Record Straight Mayor Miller Fails to Prioritize the City of Toronto Non-Union Employees Mayor Miller’s announcement of the deployment of the new budget surplus... 27-May-2010     BULLETIN #23-10 CRA- Employer Compliance Audit - Update 2nd update to Members affected by the Canada Revenue Agency's Audit on City Parking 20-May-2010     BULLETIN #22-10 Update on Framework Agreement Update from the Employee and Labour Relations Committee meeting, May 19, 2010 13-May-2010     COTAPSA worked closely with City to do the right thing on behalf of our Members affected by the Canada Revenue Agency's assessment of parking City Council approved a program to fund the cost of any retroactive tax and interest owing for years 2006 to 2010 for those employees affected by the audit. 26-Mar-2010     The Toronto Star Union Drive Targets City Hall 26-Jan-2010     Family Day Is Now a Designated Holiday for Non-Union Employees 19-Sep-2009     The Toronto Star City owes $200M extra in sick leave 31-Jul-2009     Toronto Sun City can still fix sick leave mess 31-May-2009     2009-2011 Retirement Program for Non-Union Staff

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