Committees

Sonja, Sharmeen and Lyndall at the CUPE National Convention.

CUPE 1281 has four committees which are made up of individual members elected at the local’s annual Convention. Committees meet at least twice a year.

1. The Organizing Committee is chaired by the President and is responsible for deciding either in concurrence with or against any organizing drives recommended to it by the Executive to be conducted by the local. The Organizing Committee will keep all information on organizing drives confidential.

2. The Governance Committee is chaired by the Vice-President and is responsible for reviewing and discussing the by-laws, standing policies, policies of CUPE, and new legislation that impacts the Local or unions in general. The Committee makes recommendations for amendments or additions to the bylaws and policies of the Local. This Committee shall also undertake education work to inform members about any changes in legislation that impact the work of their sector, public services, labour relations, equity or unions.

3. The Membership Development Committee is chaired by the Equity Officer and is responsible for discussing, recommending, developing and establishing ways to engage members, communicate with and inform members about their union rights, and establishing campaigns in the workplace that address equity issues and seek to minimize harassment and bullying in the workplace.

4. The Retirees Committee is chaired by the Retiree Chair and is responsible for mobilizing retiring and retired members, enhancing institutional memory, engaging in activism and ensuring the participation of retired members for the benefit of the Local.

Additionally, Convention and/or Stewards’ Council may strike sub-committees as are considered appropriate for the needs and purposes of the Local.

If you are interested in joining one of the CUPE 1281 committees when there are vacancies, please contact admin@cupe1281.ca.