(Virtual) GMM: Saturday, May 8, 2021, 11:00 am

As per the direction given by our CUPW National Executive, locals can hold GMMs via video conference as long as quorum is met and all participants have registered with all the required information by the specified deadline. For our full virtual GMM guidelines, please see the accompanying document below the GMM notice.

Register: www.cupw730.ca/home/calendar or LINK

Deadline: Fri, May 7, 2021, Noon. Registrations are confirmed after the deadline.

Those registering after the deadline will not be admitted. Please respect the time and efforts of those administering these meetings. For extenuating circumstances, or help registering, please contact: union@cupwedm.net

2021/22 CUPW 730 Annual Budget Presentation & Proposal

FLOOR Election: non-executive table officers

Eligibility (Local Bylaws 4.3): In order to be eligible as a candidate for a Local Officer position, the nominee must attend, and maintain, at least 3 GMMs over the past 12 months; must be, and be nominated by, a member-in-good-standing; must be an active Shop Steward, and have taken the Basic Shop Steward course, minimum 3 day.

- Chief Shop Steward - L/C (Central Zone)
- Chief Shop Steward - RSMC & Affiliates (East Zone)
- Chief Shop Steward - RSMC & Affiliates (West Zone)
- Chief Shop Steward - RSMC (Metro North)
- Chief Shop Steward - RSMC (Metro South)
- Chief Shop Steward - Wickets & Registration (Metro)

Election of women/self-identifying women to attend PSUW

- 3 RSMC
- 3 Urban

Motions previously served:

Moved by Karry Biri:

That the Local change the current bylaws to reflect the changes put forward by National in that the following article be added to the bylaws:

8.4.2 - Members on maternity leave or parental leave shall be considered as having attended a General Membership or Special General Membership Meeting when they:

8.4.2.1 - Offer their regrets in advance in writing to the Local Executive Committee;
8.4.2.2 - Confirm the period of time they will be on maternity leave or parental leave.
8.4.2.3 - The Local Executive Committee will acknowledge receipt and provide attendance credit for the period in question.

Committee & Delegate Elections                  

*Conflict Resolution Committee members need solidarity skills or conflict resolution or mediation course.

Virtual Meeting Guidelines

Until public health guidance changes to allow for groups of more than 50 people to meet in a single physical location, our local will continue to conduct our Committee, Executive, and GMM meetings over video conference. This is far from ideal, but the best we can hope for given the circumstance. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Meeting Access

Any CUPW 730 member with a computer or smartphone and an internet connection is able to participate in our virtual GMMs via free video conferencing. Those wishing to attend the meeting that do not own, or have access to, a computer or smartphone, or need a sign-language aid, should contact our office [union@cupwedm.net or 780-423-9000 ext. 1 or 2].

Registration & Deadlines

1. Deadlines: Those registering after the deadline will not be admitted. Every notice clearly states the GMM date and registration procedure. All notices are shared well in advance, and are advertised via our email dispatches, FB page, and cupw730.ca. For special circumstances, or help registering, contact union@cupwedm.net before the deadline.

2. Registration Requirements: Participants must include all the requested registration information and is reviewed manually. This is done to preserve meeting security and ensure voting integrity (members only).

3. Confirmation: Your registration will be reviewed for confirmation after the registration deadline. Once reviewed you will receive another email confirming your registration as well as a link to the GMM.

4. Meeting Day: The waiting room will be open 30 minutes prior to the official GMM start time. Once the meeting moderators have everything properly set up, they will start manually admitting members into the meeting. Please be patient and do not log off.