Greetings sisters and brothers:
Copied below are bylaw changes proposed by the executive that will be voted on at an upcoming General membership meeting.
Please take an opportunity to review and should you have any questions please raise them at that meeting.
In solidarity.
Notice of Motion By-Law changes (vote to be taken at Special
General Membership Meeting on June 28 th , 2022).
POLICY PAPER # 1: Union Dues, Fees and Assessments
The dues for all Members of C.U.P.E. and its Local # 4705 shall be two percent (2%) of the
employee’s weekly earnings excluding overtime and all premiums including standby. Further
increases shall be in accordance with the National Constitution (Article B4.1 and B4.2) and
C.U.P.E. and its Local 4705 By-Law Section 10.
Not withstanding the above clause, CUPE 4705 will reduce it dues to 1% for the months of
October 2022, November 2022 and December 2022.
MOTION #2022-
Moved that we adopt the amendment to policy paper #1 of the by-law.
MOVED & SECONDED BY:
CARRIED DEFEATED
POLICY PAPER # 5: Strike Appeals and Financial Appeals
STRIKE APPEALS
The Local, throughout the year, will receive numerous requests for financial assistance regarding
strikes. Strike appeals cover a varied group of affiliates and non-affiliates. The Executive Board
may at their discretion provide the following assistance:
1. Up to $500.00 $1000.00 for all C.U.P.E. Locals
2. Up to $200.00 $500.00 for all other non-affiliates.
MOTION #2022-
Moved that we adopt the amendment to policy paper #5 of the by-law.
MOVED; SECONDED BY:
CARRIED DEFEATED
SECTION 4 - MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS - Regular, Special & Sectional
4:14 Where a bargaining unit is on strike or is locked out the seven (7) calendar day notice
period provided for in Section 4:04.1 shall be reduced to provide for a notice period of no less
than twenty-four (24) hours and not more than forty-eight (48) hours as determined by the
bargaining committee.
Change is to edit the by-law – there is no 4.04.1
4:18 The order of business at Regular General Membership Meetings is as follows:
MOTION #2022-
Moved that we adopt the amendment to 4.14, 4.18, and 4.19 of the by-laws.
MOVED; SECONDED BY:
CARRIED DEFEATED
SECTION 5 - VOTING OF FUNDS
5:01 Except for ordinary expenses (which shall include all expenses related to Arbitration
cases) and bills as approved at Membership Meetings, all sums exceeding $1000.00
$2,000.00 shall require a Notice of Motion given in writing and dealt with at the next
General Membership Meeting.
5:04 For any matters with a cost factor pertaining to advice or services requested outside of
C.U.P.E. (except for legal services regarding grievances and arbitrations), a secret ballot
vote of the issue will be brought forward at the next Regular General Membership
Meeting or Special General Membership Meeting.
POLICY PAPER # 7: Inventory, Acquisitions and Disposition of Assets
Whenever the Local Union purchases an asset over $2,000.00 (Two Thousand)
$1,000.00 (One Thousand), the purchaser will ensure that at least three (3) quotes are solicited.
The lowest quote will not necessarily be accepted rather the purchaser will ensure that the quote
accepted will provide the most economical advantage having regard to warranty and after
purchase service as well as union affiliation.
MOTION #2022-
Moved that we adopt the amendment to 5.01, 5.04, and policy paper #7 of the by-law.
MOVED; SECONDED BY:
CARRIED DEFEATED
SECTION 8 - DUTIES OF OFFICERS
8:01 The President shall:
a) Provide a written report on his/her activities for the Executive Board on a monthly
quarterly basis on affairs affecting Local 4705 and its membership;
MOTION #2022-
Moved that we adopt the amendment to 8.01c of the by-law.
MOVED ; SECONDED BY:
CARRIED DEFEATED
8:06 The Secretary Treasurer shall:
w) On a monthly basis shall review all Members in Good Standing applications, compile an
official list and make it available as needed.
MOTION #2022-
Moved that we adopt the amendment to 8.06w of the by-law.
MOVED ; SECONDED BY:
CARRIED DEFEATED
12:02 Nomination
a) Nominations shall be received at the Regular Membership meeting held in the month
of October of even numbered years for the positions of President, Vice-President,
Recording Secretary, Secretary Treasurer and Sergeant-at-Arms. No nomination shall
be accepted unless the member is in attendance at the meeting or has allowed to be
filed at the meeting, a letter detailing the nominator’s name, the position the member
is being nominated for, the name of the member being nominated, and the member’s
consent in writing. Members will be afforded five (5) minutes to motivate either in
person or written submission read by the Chief Returning Officer or their designate at
that time. No member shall be eligible for nomination if the candidate is in arrears of
dues and / or assessments.
b) Nominations shall be received at Sectional Membership meeting(s) held no later than
one (1) week after the Regular membership meeting in the month of October of even
numbered years for the positions of Sectional Chair, Sectional Co-Chair (where
applicable) and Chief Stewards (where applicable). No nomination shall be accepted
unless the member is in attendance at the meeting or has filed valid proxy prior to the
meeting, meaning a letter detailing the nominator’s name, the position the member is
being nominated for, the name of the member being nominated, and the member’s
consent in writing. Members will be afforded five (5) minutes to motivate either in
person or written submission read by the Chief Returning Officer or their designate at
that time. No member shall be eligible for nomination if the candidate is in arrears of
dues and / or assessments.
MOTION #2022-
Moved that we adopt the amendment to 12.02a and 12.02b of the by-law.
MOVED & SECONDED BY:
CARRIED DEFEATED
12:07 By-Election
Following the nominations for the vacancy being duly received in person or by proxy by the
Membership at the General Membership and / or Special General Membership meeting, the
Local President or Vice President acting in their place, or the next senior table officer of the
Local shall call a by-election date within 10 calendar 15 working days at the nomination
meeting. Notice will be sent out as quickly as possible via all regular communications mediums
used by the Local to inform the membership of the by-election date and candidates.
MOTION #2022-
Moved that we adopt the amendment to 12.07 of the by-law.
MOVED ; SECONDED BY:
CARRIED DEFEATED
SECTION 14 – COMMITTEES
14:03 Negotiating Committee
This shall be an Ad Hoc Committee established at least twelve (12) months prior to the
expiry of the Section’s collective agreements. The Committee for each Bargaining Unit
shall be elected by that bargaining unit and be comprised of the following:
Bargaining units of one hundred fifty (150) or less: three (3); plus one (1)
alternate; one of which shall be the Sectional Chair and 3 elected at a Sectional
meeting plus the President as per By-Law 4:05.
Bargaining units over one hundred fifty (150); five (5): plus one (1) alternate; one
of which shall be the Sectional Chair and 5 elected at a Sectional meeting, plus
the President as per By-Law 4:05.
Note that if a sectional chair is not re-elected into their position, shall remain on the committee
(as an advisor) unless that sections membership votes for their removal The function of the
Committee is to prepare collective bargaining proposals and to negotiate a collective agreement
from formulating proposals, through negotiations, to contract ratification by the membership and
signing of the Collective Agreement. The C.U.P.E. Staff Representative assigned to the Local
shall assist the committee in negotiations. The CUPE Staff Representative shall be given first
consideration as chief spokesperson during negotiations.
MOTION #2022-
Moved that we adopt the amendment to 14.03 of the by-law.
MOVED; SECONDED BY:
CARRIED DEFEATED
