*Updated as of May 14, 2020*
The CUPE 1281 Convention will take place on Monday, July 20, 2020 from 10 am to 4 pm. The CUPE 1281 Executive have made the tough decision to hold Convention online this year to ensure the safety of members and so that online preparations for the meeting can begin.
Who can attend the CUPE 1281 Convention?
Each sub-unit delegation consists of the sub-unit delegates elected from among the membership of the sub-unit. One delegate position is held by the Steward, and the others are determined according to the PBUs (number of positions in the bargaining unit ). Please see below for how many delegates your sub-unit is permitted to bring.
1-5 PBUs = 1 delegate
6-10 PBUs = 2 delegates
11-20 PBUs = 3 delegates
21-40 PBUs = 4 delegates
41-80 PBUs = 5 delegates
Sub-locals with 80 PBUs or more are entitled to 6 delegates
Example: if your sub-unit has 15 members total (including the Steward), you are entitled to your Steward’s attendance plus 3 additional delegates, i.e. your total voting delegation will consist of 4 people.
What elections and appointments will take place at the CUPE 1281 Convention?
CUPE 1281 Executive positions
CUPE 1281 Committee appointments
CUPE 1281 Trustees
Delegates to District Labour Councils and CUPE Council
Delegates to CLC events, CUPE events and committees
The full listing of the CUPE 1281 Election Positions can be found here.