BANFF PRIDE WEEK – OCTOBER 4-11, 2020

BANFF PRIDE WEEK – OCTOBER 4-11, 2020

2020 Banff Pride is underway!

Get involved by taking part in one (or several!) of the many socially distanced or virtual event offerings. Please remember to practice social distancing, and bring your mask and sanitizer if you plan to attend an in person event!

Banff Pride is an organization that was created by a group of Banff locals that are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion all year round!

For more information visit the Banff Pride website and Facebook page.

HAPPY PRIDE!

 

Local 4318’s President Jay Pratt meets with Mrs. Belzberg

Local 4318’s President Jay Pratt met with Mrs. Belzberg on her recent visit to Banff Centre, to view the nearly complete revitalization of the Eric Harvie Theatre.

Mrs. Belzberg is a former Chair of the Board of Banff Centre and long time supporter of the Arts in Alberta and Banff Centre.

To read more about Mrs. Belzberg, please see this link

To read more about Banff Centre Theatre Revitalization, please see this link

 

Ministerial Order update September 17 2020

Notice of Temporary Lay Off Continuance

With the continuation of the global COVID19 pandemic, Banff Centre continues to work and be in alignment with CUPE Local 4318, the Ministry of Advanced Education, Ministry of Alberta Labour and Immigration, Alberta Health Services, and Town of Banff to ensure the safety and well-being of our community.

In accordance with the September 12, 2020 Ministerial Order No. 2020-43 from the Alberta Labour and Immigration Ministry, Banff Centre has advised all employees on temporary layoff of the extension of their temporary layoff to December 31, 2020. CUPE Local 4318 and Banff Centre have signed a memorandum of agreement that amend the six month timeline in Article 11.00 to be December 31, 2020, in order to be in compliance with the Ministerial Order.

The intention of this order is to have employees remain connected with their employers while navigating the pandemic.

While staff remain on Short-term layoff, Banff Centre will continue to provide the following Alberta Blue Cross benefits: Life Insurance, AD&D, Dental, and medical Coverage, until December 31, 2020.

The memorandum of agreement can be found here

Ministerial Order No. 2020-43 Update

Ministerial Order No. 2020-43 was signed on September 12, 2020.

Banff Centre sent the following (as below) notice out to employees on September 15, 2020

 

Dear Banff Centre Team,
The Alberta Hotel Lodging Association (AHLA) has been working with Alberta Labour and Immigration to extend temporary layoff rules for their members. Banff Centre is a member of the Alberta Hotel Lodging Association.

A Ministerial Order has been issued to extend temporary layoffs for AHLA members to the end of 2020.

This extension will allow AHLA members to maintain employment relationships with their staff and delay potentially devastating termination costs.

Banff Centre and CUPE received a copy of the ministerial order yesterday afternoon and are reviewing the details of the order.

Further communication will be forthcoming once we have had opportunity to digest the information.

Thank you,
Banff Centre Senior Leadership

 

You can find the order here:  Order 2020-43