By-laws

The Local By-laws [pdf] have been reviewed and approved by the membership and CUPE National.

PREAMBLE:

The membership directs the business of the Local through its regular meetings and such special meetings as may be called from time to time. Emergency situations are dealt with under By-laws Section 4 b). The Executive Committee (hereinafter referred to as the “Local Executive”) directs the business of the Local between General Membership Meetings and reports to the membership.

Sections of these By-laws are to be read in conjunction with Articles of the CUPE Constitution. The following is adopted by the Local pursuant to, and to supplement, Appendix "B" of the CUPE Constitution, to safeguard the rights of all members, to provide for responsible administration of the Local, and to involve as many members as possible through the sharing of duties and responsibilities.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

SECTION 1 - NAME
SECTION 2 - INTERPRETATION AND DEFINITIONS
SECTION 3 - OBJECTIVES
SECTION 4 - MEETINGS: MEMBERSHIP (REGULAR, SPECIAL), LOCAL EXECUTIVE AND COMMITTEE
SECTION 5 - RULES OF ORDER
SECTION 6 - OFFICERS
SECTION 7 - DUTIES OF OFFICERS (ALSO SEE SECTION 8)
SECTION 8 - COMMITTEES
   A) SPECIAL COMMITTEES
   B) STRIKE COMMITTEE
   C) STANDING COMMITTEES
     i. Executive Committee
     ii. Communications Committee
     iii. Contract Committee
     iv. Diversity Committee
     v. Education Committee
     vi. Grievance Committee
     vii. Health and Safety Committee
     viii. Job Evaluation Committee
     ix. Steward Committee
SECTION 9 - LOCAL OFFICE PERSONNEL
SECTION 10 - FINANCES, FEES, DUES AND ASSESSMENTS
SECTION 11 - EXPENDITURES
SECTION 12 - NOMINATIONS, ELECTIONS AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS
SECTION 13 - RECALL OF UNION OFFICERS
SECTION 14 - DISCIPLINE OF MEMBERS
SECTION 15 - DELEGATES TO CONVENTIONS AND OTHER BODIES
SECTION 16 - STRIKES AND LOCKOUTS
SECTION 17 - APPROVAL OF CONTRACTS
SECTION 18 - CHANGES TO EXISTING LABOUR AGREEMENTS
SECTION 19 - AMENDMENTS