POSTED ON March 02, 2018
CUPE 2626 2018 ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON APRIL 3, 2018 at 4:30 P.M.

The 2018 Annual General Assembly will take place on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. Café Nostalgica (601 Cumberland). Registration opens at 4 p.m. and you will receive a free drink ticket!

NB: Please bring a photo ID (eg: your student card). A proof of contract in the last year may also be required if you aren’t on the members’ list – if possible, please bring a copy of your last contract (either a hard copy or an electronic version). Electronic contracts are emailed to you.

DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO GET INVOLVED IN YOUR UNION

  • Elections to executive and non-executive positions
  • Vote on renewal of the Collective Agreement between CUPE 2626 (The Employer) and Solidaria (Union of CUPE 2626 Employees)
  • Union finances: Revisions to the 2018-2019 Union Budget
  • The complete agenda will be posted soon.

A light meal will be served during the meeting. Please contact the Health & Safety Officer at sst-hs@2626.ca with accessibility requests (disability, dietary requirements, etc.), or the Equity & Education Officer at equit@2626.ca with child care accommodation requests. You can also contact us at info@2626.ca or visit us in UCU 303 for general information!

ELECTIONS

On April 3, 2018, members will elect Executive officers (paid!) and non-executive positions. To run for a position, please come to the AGA on April 3, 2018.

EXECUTIVE POSITIONS

President

  • Official spokesperson for CUPE 2626.
  • Enforces the CUPE Constitution and these bylaws.
  • Ensures the proper functioning of the Union.
  • Primary contact between CUPE 2626 and CUPE National.
  • Member of the Grievance Committee.
  • Supervises employees on behalf of the EB.
  • Provides a monthly report to the EB.
  • Honorarium: Approx. $13,850* (for full, 1-year mandate). *Subject to scheduled wage increases.
  • Language Requirements: This position requires a minimum Degree of Functionality A in one of the two official languages and a Degree of Functionality B in the second official language.

Vice-President

  • Performs all duties of the President if the President is absent or unable to perform their duties.
  • Responsible for internal communications with members.
  • Responsible for the GC.
  • Provides a monthly report to the EB.
  • Honorarium: Approx. $12,925* (for full, 1-year mandate). *Subject to scheduled wage increases.
  • Language Requirements: This position requires a minimum Degree of Functionality A in one of the two official languages and a Degree of Functionality B in the second official language.

Treasurer

  • In charge of finances, statements, financial transactions, and other financial matters.
  • Chair of the Finance Committee.
  • First person in charge of the Defense Fund.
  • Responsible for the payment of bills.
  • Provides financial reports and statements.
  • Ensures that the finances of CUPE 2626 are kept in accordance with recognized accounting practices.
  • Provides a monthly report to the EB.
  • Honorarium: Approx. $11,075* (for full, 1-year mandate). *Subject to scheduled wage increases.
  • Language Requirements: This position requires a minimum Degree of Functionality A in French and a Degree of Functionality B in English.

Chief Steward Francophone (CS-F)

  • Shares CS responsibilities with the CS Anglophone.
  • Resource person for the Stewards – coordinates the training and the activities of the Stewards.
  • Ensures the organisation of the Stewards’ Council.
  • Main contact between the SC and the EB.
  • Member of the Grievance Committee.
  • Provides a monthly report to the EB.
  • Honorarium: Approx. $11,075* (for full, 1-year mandate). *Subject to scheduled wage increases.
  • Language Requirements: This position requires a minimum Degree of Functionality A in French and a Degree of Functionality D in English.

Chief Steward Anglophone (CS-A)

  • Shares CS responsibilities with the CS Francophone.
  • Resource person for the Stewards – coordinates the training and the activities of the Stewards.
  • Ensures the organisation of the Stewards’ Council.
  • Main contact between the SC and the EB.
  • Member of the Grievance Committee.
  • Provides a monthly report to the EB.
  • Honorarium: Approx. $11,075* (for full, 1-year mandate). *Subject to scheduled wage increases.
  • Language Requirements: This position requires a minimum Degree of Functionality A in English and a Degree of Functionality D in French.

Equity and Education Officer

  • Report to the EB regarding conditions which impede the participation of particular constituencies and to facilitate the participation of those particular constituencies.
  • Coordinates the training of the Board members, the Stewards and the regular members.
  • Provides a monthly report to the EB.
  • Honorarium: Approx. $7,385* (for full, 1-year mandate). *Subject to scheduled wage increases.
  • Language Requirements: This position requires a minimum Degree of Functionality A in one of the two official languages and a Degree of Functionality D in the second official language.

Health and Safety Officer

  • In charge of the Occupational Health and Safety Committee (OHSC) 2626.
  • Acts as a liaison with the membership and the University on health and safety matters.
  • Responsible for overseeing the environmental and sustainability initiatives of the CUPE 2626.
  • Provides a monthly report to the EB.
  • Honorarium: Approx. $4,150* (for full, 1-year mandate). *Subject to scheduled wage increases.
  • Language Requirements: This position requires a minimum Degree of Functionality A in one of the two official languages and a Degree of Functionality D in the second official language.

Recording Officer

  • In charge of recording the minutes for the various meetings of CUPE 2626.
  • Records all alterations to the bylaws.
  • Maintains a policy log.
  • Prepares the agenda, notices, minutes, etc.
  • Presides over meetings in the absence of the President of Assembly.
  • Honorarium: Approx. $5,500* (for full, 1-year mandate). *Subject to scheduled wage increases.
  • Language Requirements: This position requires a minimum Degree of Functionality A in one of the two official languages and a Degree of Functionality D in the second official language.

Liaison Officer

  • Responsible for relations with organisations on campus (e.g. GSAÉD, SFUO, APTPUO, etc.)
  • This role includes helping with outgoing communications (announcements, newsletters, videos, etc.).
  • Chairs the Mobilisation Committee.
  • Provides a monthly report to the EB.
  • Honorarium: Approx. $7,200* (for full, 1-year mandate). *Subject to scheduled wage increases.
  • Language Requirements: This position requires a minimum Degree of Functionality A in one of the two official languages and a Degree of Functionality D in the second official language.

HOW TO RUN FOR A POSITION

If you wish to run for a position, please come to the AGA on April 3, 2018.

If you cannot attend, please follow our election procedure: send a letter of intent to the President of Assembly at pa@2626.ca (with info@2626.ca in cc) before 11:59 p.m. on April 2 with the following information:

  • Your name, employee number and signature
  • Your phone number and email address
  • The title of the position you are running for
  • Your Degree of Functionality in both official languages (French and English).
  • The signature of five (5) members supporting your nomination (NB: A member may nominate or support the nomination of only one person per position)
  • A document of one (1) page in length maximum (or two (2) pages if written in both official languages), in which you introduce yourself and present your electoral platform
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