Committees

Grievance Committee

Members

The Grievance Committee shall consist of the 1st Vice President (Chair), unit chair(s), and shop steward(s) involved with the grievance.
The Grievance Committee may appoint additional member(s) if their expertise is needed.

Responsibilities

The Grievance Committee shall be responsible for the completion of official grievance forms Appendix “J”.
The Chair shall submit all grievances to the Executive Board for approval prior to settling the grievance or referring it to arbitration.

CUPE National Representative shall be an ex-officio member to this committee.

Shop Stewards Committee

Members

The Shop Stewards Committee shall consist of the 1st Vice President (Chair), Shop Stewards and Unit Chair(s) if required.

Responsibilities

  1. Discuss common issues/trends;
  2. Assist in maintaining Local 523 interpretation binder;
  3. Develop strategies on specific issues;
  4. Assist in providing shop stewards with training opportunities

Occupation Health and Safety Committee

Members

The Occupational Health & Safety Committee shall be compromised of the President or delegate, and up to two (2) OH&S representatives from each unit.

Responsibilities

  1. Provide educational information through the Local newsletter and
    website.
  2. Organize Day of Mourning (April 28th) event(s) for the Local;
  3. Organize workshops for CUPE Education to be made available to members.
  4. The Chair of the committee shall provide an written/oral report at general meetings.
  5. Liaise with Health and Safely joint committee representatives in their units and report to committee.
  6. Track and report on all Work safe BC investigations/reports in the Local.

Communications Committee

Members

The Communication Committee shall be compromised of the 2nd Vice President (Chair), Recording Secretary and one (1) member from each unit.

Responsibility

  1. Manages the local’s newsletter and other printed materials and the local website and social media sites.
  2. Maintain record of all Local 523 membership bulletin boards;
  3. Assist in distribution of printed materials.
  4. Make recommendations for Local 523 promotional items
  5. Coordinates outreach with other campaigns where CUPPE 523 takes a stand.
  6. Disseminate Union informational packages.
  7. Other duties as assigned.

Good and Welfare Committee

Members

The Good & Welfare Committee shall comprise of the 3rd Vice President (Chair) and one (1) member from each unit.

Responsibilities

The Good & Welfare Committee shall be dedicated to supporting all members of CUPE 523 by providing recognition of those special events and other circumstances in accordance with guidelines developed by the committee. The Good & Welfare Committee shall inform the Recording Secretary of any member personal information changes such as address change. Good & Welfare shall be offered in accordance with Appendix “G”.

Education Committee

Members

The Education Committee shall be comprised of 2nd Vice President (Chair) and no less than one member per unit.

Responsibilities

The Local recognizes the value of Union education and shall provide appropriate educational opportunities to members in good standing. The Education Committee shall be responsible for requesting and promoting educational opportunities within the local. See appendix “H”.

Negotiating Committee (Bargaining)

Members

As per CA (Collective Agreement) appointed position

Responsibilities

The Negotiating Committee shall be in accordance with the terms of the respective Collective Agreements prior to the expiry date of the respective Collective Agreements, the respective Negotiating Committee, in consultation with the representative of the Canadian Union of public Employees, shall prepare proposals for a new agreement.