LOCAL 560 ELECTION FOR ALL POSITIONS IN THE LOCAL EXECUTIVE AND TRUSTEES
WHEN: SEPTEBMER 9TH, 2023 AT 10:00AM
WHERE: IN THE GYMNASIUM AT THE DOON PIONEER PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE LOCATED AT 150 PIONEER DR, KITCHENER N2P 2C2. https://goo.gl/maps/gFw2vf9kgg9jWhLv5
***THIS MEETING WILL NOT BE ON ZOOM***
Nominations are now being accepted for all 12 positions of Local 560 and they are:
President, Vice-President, Secretary Treasurer, Chief Shop Steward External Grievance Officer, Chief Shop Steward Internal Grievance Officer, Recording Secretary, Four (4) Executive at Large positions and Two (2) Trustee positions.
Nominations must be:
Moved by a member in good standing.
In writing, signed by the mover. ( emails are accepted )
Nominations & Elections:
8.1-Local Bylaws–The Local Secretary Treasurer shall receive nominations in writing for elections as per article 8.2 of the Local Bylaws, no later than thirty (30) days prior to the elections.
8.2-Local Bylaws–Elections of officers shall be held in accordance with article 5.9 of the Local Bylaws.
8.3 a)-Local Bylaws–A Member must have attended 2/3rds of the meetings during the past twenty-four(24) months prior to the date of the election in order to be eligible to stand for election.**
5.9- Election of the Local Executive Committee Officers & Trustees shall take place in the month of September in the year that the National Convention is to be held.
9.07- (Constitution)—All Local Officers and Local Executive Committee members must be members in Good Standing on the date of election and remain in good standing during their term of office.
** Please note, a member can still be nominated whether or not they have the meeting requirements. Depending on the circumstances, a member may be acclaimed or be running for office against other members who do not have the meeting requirements.
ALL NOMINATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE LOCAL OFFICE (By either mail, in person or email to agoveas@cupw560.ca) ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-TREASURER BY NOON, Wednesday, August 9th/2023.
THE ELECTION WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING ON SATURDAY September 9th/2023.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Local Union office @ 519-895-2655.
In Solidarity,
CUPW Local 560.