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PHONE LINES RESTORED!

Phone and fax service has been restored!

If you have sent anything by fax on Monday or Tuesday, please re send it.

Thank you for your patience.

In Solidarity,

Jamie McCurrach

Acting President

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August General Membership Meeting – August 24th 7PM

AUGUST General Membership Meeting
THURSDAY, August 24th at 7PM

The meeting will be held in person at:
The Maritime Labour Centre
1880 Triumph Street
(Parking available in the rear off Pandora Street)

AGENDA FOR THE AUGUST GMM:

1. Land Acknowledgment
2. Reading of Truth and Reconciliation: Calls to Action
3. Reading of new members
4. Reading of the previous meeting’s minutes
5. Business arising out of the minutes
6. New Business
7. Nominations and elections:

Education Director
Executive steward (MSC)
Executive Steward (External)
Organization Committee (1)

8. Executive Committee Motions
9. Unfinished business
10. Correspondence
11. Executive and Committee Reports
12. Good and Welfare
13. Adjournment

***ASL Interpreters have been confirmed for this meeting***

In Solidarity,

Jamie McCurrach
Acting President

MOTION TO CHANGE LANGUAGE IN THE BY- LAWS
Whereas the word Chief is outdated and offensive,
Whereas we have a duty to be on the forefront of truth and reconciliation,
Be it resolved that wherever the phrase Chief Shop Steward appears it shall be changed to Executive Shop Steward.

MOTION TO CHANGE SHOP STEWARD MEETINGS FOR GROUP 1,3 AND 4
Whereas we need to be financially responsible,
Whereas communication is much more accessible since the implementation of our bylaws,
Whereas there are many other ways to pass on information than face to face meetings,
Therefore, be it resolved that Article 10.4 (a) be removed from the Vancouver Local Bylaws,
Be it further resolved that Article 10.4 (b) be amended to read “Shop Stewards in Group 1, 2, 3, and 4; will meet once every (3) months for a meeting with the Chief Stewards and Full Time Officers that wish to attend. Other Officers will be invited if approved by the Local executive. Whenever possible, ten (10) days’ notice shall be given of the Shop Stewards Meetings.”
Be it further resolved that 10.4 (c) be removed from the Vancouver Locals bylaws
Be it further resolved that the numbering of the article be adjusted to show the change.

THE EDUCATION DIRECTOR
A) Shall be an elected officer and voting member of the Executive Committee and shall also be the chair of the Education committee.
B) Shall in conjunction with the Education Committee coordinate and prepare educational materials and seminars for the membership.
C) Shall work in conjunction with the Regional and National Education Officers.
D) Shall be the spokesperson for the Publications Committee on the Executive Committee and shall be a member of the Publications Committee.

CHIEF (EXECUTIVE) 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.

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CUPW Local Wide BBQ – Sunday August 27th

CUPW Local Wide BBQ

Where: 109 – 4238 Lozells Ave, Burnaby

When: Sunday, August 27, 2023 Noon – 6 PM

Food!

Burgers, Hot dogs, Sausages!

Vegan/Vegetarian options!

Chips and Cold Drinks!

Local Wide 50/50 Draw

Tickets will be available until 5 PM, then the Grand Jackpot Draw will be held.

Cash Carnival Games

Balloon Pop, Ball Toss and

Knock Down The Can!

All kinds of Prizes!

Proceeds go to Seniors 411

Lawn Games

Yardzee, Cornhole, and more!

Learn More about what’s going on in your local!

In Solidarity,

Kat Poch

Organizing Director

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SEPTEMBER General Membership Meeting

        *AMENDED*

Saturday September 24th at 10 am
Hilton Metro town 6083  Mckay Avenue Burnaby

This is an in-person meeting  and will be held in Baccarat room.

AGENDA FOR THE September GMM:

  1. Land Acknowledgment
  2. Reading of Truth and Reconciliation: Calls to Action
  3. Reading of new members
  4. Reading of the previous meeting’s minutes
  5. Business arising out of the minutes
  6. Trustees report
  7. New Business
  8. Nominations and elections:

1) By Election Chief Shop Steward External Group 2 MSC

 2) MSC Route Measurement (4)

 3) LCRMS (4)

 4) By Laws (3)

 5) Conflict Resolution Committee (2) Alternate (2)

 6) VDLC (9) Alternate (3)

7)  Regional Conference Delegate (2) Alternate (7)

9. Executive Committee Motions

10.Unfinished business

11. Correspondence

12. Executive and Committee Reports

13.Good and Welfare

14. Adjournment

In Solidarity,

Anju Parmar, President

**Sign Language Interpreters have been confirmed.

By Election Chief Shop Steward External Group 2 MSC

August 26, 2022

With the official election of Brother Allan Dobbs to Grievance officer of Vancouver Local 846, we have a vacancy for Chief Shop Steward External, Group 2, MSC.

The position will be offered at the September General Membership Meeting, September24th, 2022, in a By-election. As two of the three positions are currently held by Letter Carriers, this position will be open to MSC’s who are eligible in accordance with our Local By-Laws.

LOCAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

5.1 The Local Executive Committee shall consist of Table Officers—ten (10), and Chief Stewards—seven (7)

A.  The Table Officers shall consist of the President, First Vice-President, Second Vice-President, Third Vice-President, Secretary-Treasurer, Grievance Officer, Education Director, Health and Safety Director, Recording Secretary/By-laws Chair, and Organization Director/Tyler.

B . Chief Stewards shall come from the following areas:

1 . PPC Day Shift/Wickets/Group 1 C&D (one representative);

2.  PPC Afternoon Shift/Group 1 C&D (one representative);

3.  PPC Midnight Shift/Group 1 C&D (one representative);

4.  Outside Function (three representatives at least one of which will come from each outside function, L.C. and M.S.C. However, in the event that a position remains vacant after two consecutive postings, it shall be posted as an Outside Function Group 2 vacancy with no restrictions);

5.  Groups 3 & 4 and Glen Drive Facility (one representative).

6.11 CHIEF STEWARDS:

  1. Shall be elected officers and voting members of the Executive Committee.
  2. Shall be members of the Grievance Committee.
  3. Shall report and consult with the Second Vice-President regarding Health and Safety matters for their shift or work area.
  4. Shall accompany the President or First Vice-President into management meetings, when requested by the President or First Vice-President.
  5. Shall work in conjunction with the Grievance Officer on the preparation and hearing of grievances at the first level and arbitration, when required.
  6. Shall attend appropriate Shop Steward meetings, and shall make reports to the Shop Steward meetings and the Executive Committee.
  7. 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.

9.3 CHIEF STEWARDS

A. Shall be elected by and from the members in their own shift or work area, as outlined in Article 5.1 B.

B. Nominations and acceptances must be submitted by December 15.

C. These elections shall take place at the same time as elections for Table Officers, as per Article 9.6.

D. 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.

E. The term of office for all Chief Stewards shall be two years.

9.7 BY-ELECTIONS

A. FULL-TIME PAID OFFICERS, TABLE OFFICERS AND CHIEF STEWARDS

  1. If a vacancy occurs a notice shall be posted immediately.
  2. Nominations and acceptances in writing shall be received up to and including the day of election.
  1. The notice of vacancy and call for nominations must be posted for a minimum of 20 days before an election can be held.
  1. 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.
  1. An election to cover the remainder of the term of office shall take place as part of the next Annual Elections, if applicable.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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