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