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In Solidarity,

Jamie McCurrach

Acting President

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Whereas the word Chief is outdated and offensive,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.

lb/CUPE-3888