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Convention Daily Capsules
Convention Videos
“#FLYpurplewave: Proud to Be Flight Attendants and Safety Professionals
Equality Video
Ontario University Workers Co-ordinating Committee 2016 Convention Video
Health Care Workers Co-ordinating Committee 2016 Convention Video
Ontario Municipal Employees Co-ordinating Committee 2016 Convention Video
Social Service Workers Co-ordinating Committee 2016 Convention Video
Ontario School Board Co-ordinating Committee 2016 Convention Video
CUPE Ontario Convention Video 2016
Convention Call & Agenda
In accordance with Article 4 of the Constitution, you are hereby notified that the 53rd Annual Convention of this Division (Convention 2016) will convene at the Sheraton Centre Toronto at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 25th, and will conclude on Saturday, May 28th, 2016.
Updates:
May 12, 2016 – Download Draft Agenda
May 13, 2016 – Download Caucuses and Events
Elections
Any member who has declared for election to any position, and makes it known in writing to the Secretary-Treasurer no later than March 11th,shall be given the opportunity to provide up to a one hundred and fifty word statement as an election profile that shall be printed and distributed through regular mail and posted online.
CUPE Ontario will not be responsible for translating individual candidates’ election material. [Article 6(b)]
The following positions will be elected at Convention:
- President
- Secretary-Treasurer
- 1st VP
- 2nd VP
- 3rd VP
- 4th VP
- 6 Members at Large
- Trustee
- Northern Ontario Representative*
- 6 Equality Representatives*
- Aboriginal Council
- Pink Triangle
- Racial Justice
- Women
- Workers With Disabilities
- Young Workers
*Elected in Caucus at Convention
Registration Fee
Credential Type |
Fee if on or before April 30th |
Fee after April 30th |
Delegate |
$350.00 |
$425.00 |
Alternate |
$350.00 |
$425.00 |
Guest |
$350.00 |
$350.00 |
Accommodation
All hotel reservations are to be made online or directly through W.E. Travel by calling 1-888- 676-7747 no later than May 8th, 2016
Webcast
All CUPE members can watch the live stream from the floor and be part of the CUPE Ontario Convention by registering for the webcast using the form below.
May 12, 2016 – Download Draft Agenda
April 20, 2016 – Download Caucuses and Events
Click here for the 2016 Draft Resolutions and Constitutional Amendments.
What are resolutions and constitutional amendments?
Resolutions are “statements of resolve” sent to CUPE Ontario by member locals, district councils, the executive board of CUPE Ontario , or a committee of CUPE Ontario.
Resolutions that have been adopted by the membership at Convention 2016 decide the next important initiatives for CUPE Ontario to undertake.
Constitutional amendments are proposed changes to the CUPE Ontario constitution that can modify the structural form and procedures of CUPE Ontario.
How do I submit resolutions and constitutional amendments?
Resolutions and constitutional amendments must be submitted on behalf of a local union, district council, the executive board of CUPE Ontario, or a committee of CUPE Ontario.
Resolutions and constitutional amendments must not exceed 200 words in total.
Resolutions and constitutional amendments must be submitted under the letterhead of the affiliate submitting, and signed by the presiding President and Recording Secretary.
Resolutions and constitutional amendments must be received by CUPE Ontario on or before April 7th, 2016.
Note that you may fax your resolutions and/or constitutional amendments to CUPE Ontario Secretary-Treasurer Candace Rennick via Sue Jeffrey at (905) 739-9740, or e-mail them to [email protected].
However, if you choose to fax or e-mail your resolutions, you must physically mail them to the CUPE Ontario immediately thereafter.
If new developments occur after the Resolution deadline, what is the procedure for sending Emergency Resolutions?
Emergency Resolutions submitted less than 48 days prior to Convention can only be dealt with at Convention upon majority consent of the delegates at Convention. In addition, Emergency Resolutions must be submitted to delegates for consideration at least 2 hours prior to being dealt with as an Emergency Resolution.
Per capita paid up to receive credentials |
December 31 |
Convention Committee names must be submitted |
March 1 |
Election Material deadline [per Article 6(b)] |
March 11 |
Resolutions / Constitutional Amendments deadline |
April 7 |
Hotel Reservations deadline |
May 8 |
Local Assistance form submission deadline |
March 31 |
Convention Awards (Sisters in Solidarity, H&S, IWAC) deadline |
April 22 |
Per Capita payment (late registration fee will apply after this date) |
April 30 |
Early-Bird Credentials deadline |
April 30 |
Access Request form deadline |
April 30 |
On-Site Child Care form deadline (ages: infant – 9 years) |
April 30 |
Youth Camp Registration form deadline (ages: 10 years – 14 years) |
April 30 |
Family / Dependent Care Subsidy form deadline |
Post Convention |
Constitution committee:
The Constitution committee meets prior to convention to make recommendations on all constitutional amendments submitted to CUPE Ontario. The amendments and committee recommendations are presented at Convention based on the order of the day. In order to participate as a member of the Constitution committee you must be a registered delegate to convention. The Constitution committee is scheduled to meet in the CUPE Ontario office on April 12th and April 13th.
Resolutions committee:
The Resolutions committee meets prior to convention to make recommendations on all resolutions submitted to CUPE Ontario. The resolutions are presented at Convention based on the order of the day. In order to participate as a member of the resolutions committee you must be a registered delegate to convention. The Resolutions committee is scheduled to meet in the CUPE Ontario office on April 14th and April 15th.
Ways & Means Committee:
The Ways & Means Committee prepares the proposed budget for the upcoming year along with the Secretary-Treasurer of CUPE Ontario. In order to participate as a member of the Ways & Means committee you must be a registered delegate to convention. The Ways & Means Committee is scheduled to meet in the CUPE Ontario office on April 26th and 27th.
Credentials Committee:
The Credentials Committee helps to pack the convention kits and helps register delegates at the registration desk throughout convention. In order to participate as a member of the Credentials committee you must be a registered delegate to convention. The Credential committee is scheduled to meet at the Toronto Sheraton on May 23rd
Distribution Committee:
The Distribution Committee distributes official Convention materials on the convention floor. To serve on the Distribution Committee, you must be a Convention delegate or alternate.
The Credential committee is scheduled to meet at the Toronto Sheraton on May 24th
NOTE: Nomination Deadline is April 22, 2016
Health and Safety Award Nomination Form
Injured Workers Award Nomination Form
Racial Justice Award Nomination Form
