October 1,2021
Following the resignation of Audrey Grant, there is a vacancy in the role of Chief Shop Steward, External.
Candidates must be a member in good standing and must have attended at least three (3) of the General Meetings in the twelve (12) months prior to and inclusive of the close of nominations. Subject to Article 9.10 A.
6.11 CHIEF STEWARDS:
A. Shall be elected officers and voting members of the Executive Committee
B. Shall be members of the Grievance Committee.
C. Shall report and consult with the Second Vice-President regarding Health and Safety matters for their shift or work area.
D. Shall accompany the President or First Vice-President into management meetings, when requested by the President or First Vice-President.
E. Shall work in conjunction with the Grievance Officer on the preparation and hearing of grievances at the first level and arbitration, when required.
F. Shall attend appropriate Shop Steward meetings, and shall make reports to the Shop Steward meetings and the Executive Committee.
G. All Chief Stewards shall be given the opportunity to assist the Grievance Officer in the preparation and processing of grievances. The Chief Stewards shall be booked off on an equitable and rotating basis. Chief Shop Steward-Outside Function, MSC.
Interim election procedures apply. Nominations in writing, with written acceptance, may be sent to the Union Hall prior to the October GMM. Nominations may also be made at the GMM, Thursday, October 28, 2021, General Membership Meeting, being held via Zoom.
Link and registration instructions will be posted in accordance with our local By-laws.
The election will take place as part of the normal order of business during the October General Membership Meeting as per Local Bylaws.
9.7 BY-ELECTIONS:
A FULL-TIME PAID OFFICERS, TABLE OFFICERS AND CHIEF STEWARDS.
- If a vacancy occurs a notice shall be posted immediately.
- Nominations and acceptances in writing shall be received up to and including the day of election.
- The notice of vacancy and call for nominations must be posted for a minimum of 20 days before an election can be held.
- An election to cover the interim period of time until the next Annual Election shall take place at the next General Membership Meeting subject to 9.7 A (3) and shall be voted on by all members in attendance at the meeting.
- An election to cover the remainder of the term of office shall take place as part of the next Annual Elections, if applicable.
** Note: You must be a member in good standing to vote.
In Solidarity,
Anju Parmar, President