The CUPW National Constitution sets the basic dues rate for Urban Operations workers at 300% of the maximum hourly rate for the lowest classification within the bargaining unit. RSMC dues have been set at 1.71% of the wage portion received by each member, to a maximum equal to the dues for Urban Operation members.
January General Membership Meeting
Saturday, January 23 at 10am
Zoom Video/Phone Conference
You must register in advance for this meeting. Registration Deadline Friday, January 22nd @10am
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqcuqhpj0vGNz2y9Gf32I0n7gUyHYIEtmB
*Due to the information needed to be sent to participants, and the time required to authenticate registrations, all participants must register by the deadline above. *Admission to the meeting will close fifteen (15) minutes from the start of the meeting.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
AGENDA FOR THE JANUARY GMM:
- Land Acknowledgment
- Reading of new members
- Reading of the previous meeting’s minutes
- Business arising out of the minutes
- Financials
- New Business
- Nominations and elections: 1. Publications Committee (1) 2. MSC Route Evaluation Committee (2) 3. Organization Committee (2) 4. D.L.C. Delegate Alternates (1)
- Executive Committee Motions
- Unfinished business
- Correspondence
- Executive and Committee Reports
- Good and Welfare
- Adjournment
**Sign Language Interpreters have not been confirmed.
Please visit www.cupwvancouver.org for updates.
VACANCY IN THE POSITION OF GRIEVANCE OFFICER IN THE PACIFIC REGION
Dear Sisters:, Brothers, & Friends,
The National Executive Board has declared a vacancy in the position of Grievance Officer in the Pacific Region. As per the provisions of section 3.37 of the National Constitution, this position must be filled by election at the next Regional Conference.
Nominations are now open for the position of Grievance Officer, Pacific Region. Only members in good standing may seek election to this position.
Nominations must be:
- Moved by a member in good standing;
- In writing, signed by the mover;
- Accepted by the candidate in writing and signed;
- Received by the National Secretary-Treasurer by 17:00h (Pacific Time) on January 29, 2021:
Beverly Collins
National Secretary-Treasurer, CUPW 377 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y3 Fax: 613.563.7861
Email: [email protected]
Those currently holding elected national or regional positions considering nomination for this position should review section 3.35 of the National Constitution. The date of the election will be communicated once the date is confirmed.
Indian Farmers Fight Against Draconian Laws
Farmers in India are rising to protest three new laws adopted in their country that have important ramifications for the average Indian farmer. Essentially, this set of bills eases restrictions on corporate interests like those of Monsanto and penalizes millions of small independent farmers in the process.
UPDATED – SPECIAL LEAVE – FAMILY CARE
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the country, many provinces are implementing some form of lockdown beginning over the Holidays and continuing into January 2021. These lockdowns will close some
schools, and create more demand for childcare.
Holiday Office Hours
Thursday, December 24th from 8am – 1:00pm
Monday, December 28th Closed
Thursday, December 31st from 8am – 1:00pm
We would like to thank everyone for all of your hard work this year and wish you all a very safe and happy holiday season!
In Solidarity,
The Vancouver Local Executive
Society Can Only Flourish when Women have a Seat at the Table
December 6 marks the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women to commemorate the anniversary of the 14 women who were killed at Montreal’s École Polytechnique on this day in 1989.