12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1518 / Kim Novak, President

Registration Summary

Currently active - Last Updated: 2023-02-16

Who is lobbying?

United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1518 (Address & business activities)

Kim Novak, President

Government Funding

Did United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1518 request or receive government funding within the last 12 months? No

Coalition Members Information

United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1518 is not a coalition member.

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1518 does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Affiliates

The activities of United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1518 are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking

Contributors with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

No person or organization contributed over $1000CDN, within the preceding 12 months, toward the lobbying activity on behalf of United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1518:

What is being lobbied?

Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activities

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Will any of the lobbyists listed within this registration arrange a meeting between a public office holder and any other individual for the purpose of attempting to influence any of the matters listed below:

Yes

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Advocate for frontline workers in grocery stores are directly impacted by the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and are very concerned about their health and safety and would like to see mask wearing mandatory for staff and the public entering the stores. In addition to the health and safety protocols listed above, we are also asking for your support encouraging employers to act on . Paid sick days for any worker who does not currently qualify and Pandemic Pay – front line workers in stores continue to provide the public with the supplies, medication, and support they need through COVID-19. And finally, Zero Tolerance of Abuse on Workers – an absolutely ZERO tolerance policy of abuse of ANY kind against any employee.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly	COVID-19, Health, Labour/Labour Relations, Non-Profit Organization
To take action to support B.C. restaurants and hospitality businesses though COVID-19 by implementing a temporary cap on food delivery service fees. The food service industry in British Columbia is experiencing unprecedented challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic and want to look for ways to directly support businesses and build an inclusive economy. With recent public health restrictions on gatherings there is a growing demand for restaurants to rely on food delivery services, and it has been reported that commissions charged by some delivery companies may be having a negative impact on small businesses. Also address how it relates to precarious and gig economy workers.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly	COVID-19
Would like to have a meet and greet with the Minister and Parliamentary Secretary Adam Walker. We are advocating for frontline workers (Grocery and Home Support) who are directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly	COVID-19, Labour/Labour Relations, Non-Profit Organization

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders
Name	Gift or Benefit Description	Circumstance	Date Promised	Value Promised	Date Given	Value Given
No Records

Who is being lobbied?

Ministries/Provincial Entities

Children and Family Development
Health
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Labour
Public Safety and Solicitor General

Who are the lobbyists?

In-house Lobbyists

Lobbyist

Contributions

Patrick Johnson
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2020-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Parm Kahlon
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2020-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Kim Novak
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2020-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Registration number: 1892-2998
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What lobbying activities have taken place in the last 12 months?

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Date Modified:: 2024-01-29

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12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1518 / Kim Novak, President

Who is lobbying?

United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1518 (Address & business activities)

Government Funding

Coalition Members Information

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

Other Affiliates

Contributors with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

What is being lobbied?

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Who is being lobbied?

Ministries/Provincial Entities

Who are the lobbyists?

What lobbying activities have taken place in the last 12 months?

12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1518 / Kim Novak, President

United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1518 (Address & business activities)

Government Funding

Coalition Members Information

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

Other Affiliates

Contributors with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Ministries/Provincial Entities

United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1518 - Address & business activities

United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1518 / Kim Novak, President