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[vc_column_text]CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SECOND CALL OF THE CONFERENCE
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[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Registration will be online. Credential information will be mailed out in February.
The ONLINE registration deadline is March 20th 2023, at 11:59 PM. All registrations after this date can be done IN PERSON at the convention.
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A copy of the bylaws as approved by National, October 2022
Convention Committee Description
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If you have any requests (including ASL, interpretation if you are a French speaker, accessible request, and dietary restrictions) please complete the access request form here: https://cupe.on.ca/access-request-form/
If you have a childcare request, please complete the form here:
https://cupe.on.ca/cupe-ontario-on-site-child-care-registration/
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Click here to view the Final Call Notice [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Locals are asked to make ALL HOTEL RESERVATIONS through W.E. Travel by cut-off dateMarch 17, 2023. The guestroom rate is $199 plus taxes, fees, and levies per room.
1(888) 676-7747 (toll free) or www.wetravel.net.
Upon booking, mention OMECC Conference and if you require any special needs accommodations.
Guestroom online booking link:
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Registration Fee:
*On-line registration will be closed 5 business days prior to the Conference
Affiliates: $275 by March 11th after cut-off date $325
Non-Affiliates: $435 by March 11th after cut-off date $485
**If you require French or ASL translation please register by the deadline of March 11, 2023
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[vc_column_text]NOTE: All proposed resolutions and/or bylaw amendments for OMECC should be emailed to: [email protected] the Secretary-Treasurer of OMECC 40 days (March 3, 2023) prior to the date of the conference.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”48px”][vc_custom_heading text=”CUPE ONTARIO 59th ANNUAL CONVENTION
May 31st to June 3rd, 2023
Sector Caucuses on May 30th
In Person Convention” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center|color:%23aa0056″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_empty_space height=”48px”][vc_custom_heading text=”Convention Call” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23aa0056″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]In accordance with Article 4 of the Constitution, you are hereby notified that the 59th Annual CUPE Ontario Convention will convene online on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 and will conclude on Saturday June 3, 2023. Registration details to follow.
Click here to read the First call notice.
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| Basis of Representation | Maximum Number of Delegates |
| 1 to 100 members | Two delegates |
| 101 to 200 members | Three delegates |
| 201 to 300 members | Four delegates |
| 301 to 400 members | Five delegates |
| 401 to 500 members | Six delegates |
| 501 to 600 members | Seven delegates |
| 601 to 700 members | Eight delegates |
| 701 to 850 members | Nine delegates |
| 851 to 1000 members | Ten delegates |
and one additional delegate for each additional 500 memberships or major portion thereof.
For each affiliated District Council, the basis for representation shall be two delegates. For each affiliated Council of Unions, the basis for representation shall be one delegate. Representatives from District Councils or Councils of Unions must hold membership in an affiliated Local Union.
Local unions sending one or more delegates who identify as a member of an equity seeking group (Indigenous, LGBTQ2S+, racialized, women, workers with a disability and/or young workers) to the CUPE Ontario Convention shall be entitled to one (1) additional delegate. [Article 4(d)2.f of the CUPE Ontario Constitution.]
To be entitled to representation at Convention, a Local Union shall have paid per capita tax on its total membership up to and including March 31st of the year in which the Convention is held. Such payment must be received prior to the commencement of Convention. Any Local that has not paid up its per capita by this date will be subject to the Convention late fee for all delegates being seated. [Article 4(d)2.b) of the CUPE Ontario Constitution.]
Additionally, Article 6.7 of the National Constitution provides that no organization in arrears two (2) or more months with per capita tax payments to the National Union will be allowed representation at a Division Convention.
The membership upon which the per capita payment for the last quarter of the calendar year preceding Convention is made shall be used for the purpose of determining delegate representation at Convention. A District Council or Council of Unions shall have paid its annual affiliation fee by the commencement of Convention. [Article 4(d)2.c) & d) of the CUPE Ontario Constitution]
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