Committees

Sonja, Sharmeen and Lyndall at the CUPE National Convention.

CUPE 1281 has 4 Committees which are made up of individual members selected by election at the local’s annual Convention. Committees meet in person at least twice a year and are permitted to use conference calls and email to undertake work.

1. The Organizing Committee is chaired by the President and will be 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 will be responsible to review, discuss the by-laws, standing policies, policies of CUPE, and new legislation that impacts the Local or unions in general. The Committee shall make recommendations for amendments or additions to the by-laws 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 we will be responsible to discuss, recommend, develop and establish ways to engage members, communicate with and inform members about their union rights, and establish 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 president@cupe1281.ca.