JOU

JAN 9 1978

TO: Mayor and Council January 4th, 1978

FROM: L.D. Pollock
City Administrator

Re: Labour Negotiations

Council has discussed from time to time joining the Greater Vancouver
Regional District Labour Relations Function. As Council is aware, we
are presently paying a portion of the basic cost of this function but
have not maintained full membership.

I feel that the time has come for us to participate in this full function
in order to take advantage of the service and information that is available.
At the present time, Mr. Borch, Mr. Freeman and myself handle most of the
negotiations and we are finding it increasingly difficult to compile good
Statistical data to support our bargaining position. In addition, we would
be able to take advantage of their job evaluation services, obtain legal
advice on labour law matters and assistance in handling grievances.

I feel it is appropriate to move into this function at this time in view of
the fact we will still be in an A.I.B. Guideline year in 1978 and it will

be imperative that we keep our settlement in line with the rest of the lower
mainland.

We have discussed the possibility of G.V.R.D. involvement with the membership
of C.U.P.E, Local 498 and they have voiced no strong objection. They have
made it clear, however, that they do not wish to become involved in the

Joint Negotiating Council and prefer to do their bargaining locally and IL
therefore would recommend that, initially, the bargaining continue to be
handled locally with the assistance of G.V.R.D. staff.

With regard to costs, we are presently paying approximately $2200. per year
as a basic fee and membership would cost an additional $7500. for the year.

I would recommend to Council that we participate in the G.V.R.D. Labour
Relations function for 1978,

AE

L.D. Pollock

LDP /w