CUPE Ontario 2023 University Workers Coordinating Committee (OUWCC) Nomination / Application Registration Page

CUPE Ontario University Workers Coordinating Committee (OUWCC)

The CUPE Ontario University Workers Coordinating Committee (OUWCC) advocates for and raises awareness of disabilities within our union, workplaces, and communities. The committee is currently accepting applications to fill the following six (6) vacancies:

• Vice-Chair (1)
• Health & Safety Rep (1)
• Campus Rep – Laurentian (1)
• Campus Rep – Queen’s (1)
• Campus Rep – Trent (1)
• Campus Rep – Toronto Metropolitan University (1)

Please note that workers applying to be a campus rep at Laurentian, Queen’s, TMU, or Trent must currently be working at that campus. Further, workers looking to apply for the Health & Safety Rep position must have relevant experience.

Vacancies can be appointed. Those with interest can put their name forward by April 5, 2023.

Participation in the CUPE Ontario University Workers Coordinating Committee (OUWCC) entails attending at least three (3) meetings a year at the call of the Chair, and conducting business referred to the committee by the OUWCC Conference.

As per CUPE Ontario policies, costs or expenses incurred are covered by CUPE Ontario for our Committee members, including time away from work, travel or mileage, accommodation if needed, parking, and a per diem.

If you require further information, you can contact Monica de Vera at [email protected] or at 905-739-9739 ext. 618.

NOMINATION/APPLICATION FORM

Thank you for your interest in becoming an active member of the CUPE Ontario Universities Workers Coordinating Committee (OUWCC).

By doing so, you are making a commitment to the members of CUPE Ontario.

CUPE Ontario is the political wing of the Canadian Union of Public Employees.  In Ontario, CUPE represents workers in five main sectors: municipal, social services, school boards, health care and universities. Our members provide the vital public services that support communities in every corner of the province.

With more than 280,000 members, CUPE Ontario has a formidable political voice. We campaign at the provincial level for legislative, policy and political change on issues affecting public services and our dedicated members who deliver them. We are proud to partner with labour and community groups to build strong communities and the kind of province that we all want.

CUPE Ontario fights privatization, public service cutbacks, and attacks on our democratic rights to free collective bargaining and independent contract arbitration, as well as other issues affecting our quality of life in Ontario.

Nominee Information:

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Nominee Name *

Sector *Please select...AirlinesHealth CareMunicipalSchool BoardsSocial ServicesUniversities

Local Number *

Workplace Name *

Are you employed: *

Full-TimePart-TimeTemporaryContractCasual

Nominee home Street Address *

Apartment, suite, etc.

City *

Province *

Postal Code *

Nominee Home Phone *

Nominee Work Phone

Nominee Cell Phone

Nominee Email Address *

Which vacancy are you applying for? *

Vice-ChairHealth & Safety RepCampus Rep – Laurentian Campus Rep – Queen’s Campus Rep – Trent Campus Rep – Toronto Metropolitan University

If you are applying for Migrant Worker Rep, Equity Rep or Injured Worker Rep, please confirm you have relevant lived experience and/or identify as part of an equity-deserving group. *

YesNo

If you are applying to be a Campus Rep at Laurentian, Queen’s University or Trent University, please confirm you are currently employed at the university you are applying to represent. *

YesNo

Nominator Information & Endorsement of Local Union President:

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Local Union President Name *

Local Number *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Endorsement of Local President *

I (local union president) of the CUPE Ontario Affiliated Local listed above, nominate (Nominee name listed above) to become a member of CUPE Ontario Universities Workers Coordinating Committee (OUWCC).

Nominee Questionnaire:

Please limit your response to 100 words for each question. Please note that providing answers in point form is OK.

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Please share why you are interested in becoming part of the CUPE Ontario Universities Workers Coordinating Committee (OUWCC).

Please share your experience with bargaining, grievances, and other union-related activities in your local.

Members on CUPE Ontario committees volunteer several hours a month. Is this a commitment you able to make? *

YesNo

I confirm the accuracy of the information on this form to become a active member of CUPE Ontario Universities Workers Coordinating Committee (OUWCC). *

Yes

I accept the nomination to become a active member of CUPE Ontario Universities Workers Coordinating Committee (OUWCC). *

I accept

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