Municipal Pension Plan and Return to work

Dear Brothers and Sisters. 

As workplaces begin to open up again, questions are being asked about the ability to purchase leave related to COVID-19.

This is the link to the MPP website that explains how the purchase of service works:

Leaves, time off and wage changes – Municipal (pensionsbc.ca)

For purchase of leave, there is usually a 3–year employment requirement but due to the pandemic, this provision has been waived.

 For members that have specific inquiries about their own situation, they should contact the Pension Corporation for assistance.  

June 22, 2021 – Special Meeting re property purchase

*Update*

The vote was successful in the motion to purchase the new office building for the local.

Letter of June 29, 2021 from Gord Willis

 

Special Meeting re Property Purchase: 101 – 1550 Hartley Avenue, Coquitlam.

The purpose of this meeting was to discuss Local 386 buying property to relocate our offices.

The building we are currently in has been put on the market for $2.8M. The asking price is not something the local thought was financially viable. We have a lease until 2024, which our lawyer says we can give 6 months notice to vacate. The current lease costs are $3000 per month.

We have discussed the local purchasing property for a few years now. As our future here is uncertain and we know that we are not paying current market rental rates. The cost to lease will only increase.

By purchasing our own space we will be in control of our costs and investing in the future of the local.

1. Financials for 101-1550 Hartley

2. Hartley listing

3. Lower Floor Room Layout

4. Upper Floor Room Layout

If you require additional information or would like to discuss with the Local, please call the office at (604) 936-1810.