As PRESIDENT I will...

CUPE National Constitution

  • Ensure as a Local that we are in line with the National Constitution

  • Confirm our bylaws and polices are congruent with the National Constitution

bylaws and policies

  • Follow all bylaws and policies set out by the Local membership and Executive members

  • Implement changes to the bylaws or policies that would provide for more transparency and accountability to the membership

  • Take the time to explain the processes to our membership so they have the power to suggest or implement changes when they see areas for improvement

Committees

  • Implement a standard process to apply and be appointed to local committees – this process would see a regular rotation of members being provided the opportunity to represent our membership on specialized topics and topics of interest to them

  • Create mirror committees to CUPE National and CUPE BC

Conventions

  • Keep us well organized an aware of up coming conventions so that we may ensure a full complement of delegates can attend

  • Work with all delegates and committees to submit strong, well thought out resolutions to present to convention floor

  • Ensure new convention delegates understand the importance of their role at convention and support them during the experience

  • Create opportunities for more members to experience conventions

Working with others and working with you

  • Be accessible by providing a detailed schedule to the office so that members will know when they can connect with their President

  • After each month is over - provide a detailed account of all engagements over the month (respecting individual privacy when needed)

  • Encourage activism in all our sectors by reaching out and getting directly involved - leading by example.

  • Commit to be engaged with the governing bodies that manage our collective agreements: City Council, Vancouver Parks Board, Vancouver School Board, Ministry of Health, Community Centre Associations

  • Attend and build strong relationship with our affiliations: Vancouver District Labour Council, CUPE Metro, BC Federation of Labour, and any others that we look to be connected to

  • Utilize the expertise in the CUPE 15 office to address our members' issues and concerns

  • Respectfully manage the office staff that we have hired with your union dues

Financial transparency

  • Ensure that all expenditures will be attached to a passed motion, bylaw, or policy

  • Encourage our Trustees to complete a thorough examination of our financial books every month and make their regular reports to CUPE National

  • Bring large financial motions to the membership allowing input and direction from you