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File contains material and handwritten notes from the September 1982 AUCE Provincial Special Convention. Material includes the agenda, financial statements, and proposed constitutional amendments. File also contains a copy of the AUCE Provincial constitution (amended June 1981), a copy of the Provincial's "Policies and Procedures" (amended June 1981), and a copy of the "Rules of Order Governing AUCE Convention".
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ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY & COLLEGE EMPLOYEES ,... PROVI!'lCIAL SPECIAL CONVENTION September 25, 26 ., 1982 at UBC Law Building, Vancouver 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sunday Saturday, September 25, 1982 Introduction of Delegates Selection/ Election of a Convention Chair Selection/Election of a Convention Secretary/Secretaries Adoption of the Agenda Motion to.. seat Visitors Motion: That there be no smoking in the Convention Hall for the duration of the proceedings. Adoption of the Minutes of the 1982 Annual Convention held June 26, 27, 1982 at the Vancouver Indian Centre. Report from the Committee of the 1982 Annual Convention: Motion from the 1982 Minutes: That we approve the concept of a Provincial Council and that a Committee of this Convention, plus interested members, draw up proposals to change the structure of the Provincial Association to a Provincial Council of Locals with representatives elected from each Local to report back to a Special Convention in September 1982. noon-1:00 p.m. LUNCH 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Constitutional Amendments package - Revised Constitutional proposals from the Committee of the 1982 Convention (last section of which concerns finances and budget proposals) 5:00 p.m. ADJOURN FOR THE DAY Sunday, September 26, 1982 9:30 a.m. Noon 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Call to order 1981-82 Audited Financial Statements Budget report April 1982 through September 1982 Lunch Referred items of business from June Annual Con- vention - see minutes Adjourn until annual Convention 1983 SPECIAL CONVENTION -- September 25 & 26, 1982 AGENDA 1. That there be no smoking in the Convention room. 2. Nomination (or volunteering) of: Chair for convention Person or persons to take minutes I 3. Adoption of Rules of Order of Convention (see your old docket) 4. Adoption of Agenda 5. Committee Report a) Why this proposal (where did it come from) -- Kathy Chopic b) Why clauses 6 &. 12 first -- Nancy Wiggs c) 6 & 12 in principle d) Numerically through rest of\proposal e) Fill-in-the blank in new clause 12 (if its approved) f) How to implement the proposal 6. Audit, Finances and Budget 7. All other business from last conventionTHE ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE EMPLOYEES - PROVINCIAL BALANCE SHEET as at March 31, 1982 A S S E T S GENERAL FUND Cash and deposits Accounts receivable Loans receivable (Note 2) Prepaid expense Total general fund assets STRIKE FUND Cash and deposits Due from general fund Total strike fund assets DRAFT FOR CLIENT INTERNAL o,scussroN PURPOSES ONLY SEP 9 1982 CAMPBELL SHARP LIABILITIES AND EQUITY GENERAL FUNDS Bank overdraft Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Due to strike fund Special assessment payable to Local 1 (Note 3) Deferred revenue, Labour Canada fund (Note · 4) General fund deficit Total general fund liabilities and deficit STRIKE FUND Strike fund surplus Appro id by the Provincial Executive ., /.) ! /, /"/1. Y~I.:' . ,.f • ,? •••••• . . . . . . . . . r::;J. ..1• • • • • Member • • • • • • • 0 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Member 1982 1981 $ - 14,883 608 435 $ 9,213 18,268 6,482 - 15,926 33,963 (~ 16,938 34,157 27,785 53,053 44,723 $ 68,979 $ 1,744 7,009 34,157 - 1,066 43,976 (28,050) 15,926 53,053 $ 68,979 $ 78,686 $ - 7,335 27,785 5,887 839 41,846 ( 7,883) 33,963 44,723 $ 78,686 THE ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE EMPLOYEES - PROVINCIAL STATEMENT OF GENERAL FUND REVENUE, EXPENDITURE AND FUND DEFICIENCY for the year ended March 31, 1982 REVENUE Per capita, tax Copying service Interest EXPENDITURE Bad debts Bank ~harges and interest Donations Library Meetings and conferences Office Office equipment Office rent Printing and stationery Professional fees Salaries and benefits Telephone and telegraph Travel and accommodation DRAFT FOR CLIENT INTERNAL DISCU"SION PURPOSES ONLY SEP 9 1982 CAMPBELL SHARP ., EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF EXPENDITURE OVER REVENUE BEFORE APPROPRIATION TO STRIKE FUND APPROPRIATION TO STRIKE FUND EXCESS OF EXPENDITURE OVER REVENUE (DEFICIT) SURPLUS, beginning of year (DEFICIT), end of year 1982 ' $ 84,461 - - 84,461 - 158 7 10 953 2,519 5,530 2,708 2,604 8,742 2,716 .. ~ 53,986 2,901 10,544 94,071 ( 9 , 610) {10,557) (20,167) $ 1981 74,156 111 116 74,383 10 ,·ooo 147 1,350 1,518 2,261 5,146 1,165 2,526 17, 142 3,362 31,351 2,915 7,527 86,410 (12,027) ( 9,270) (21,297) ( 7,883) 13,414 $(28,050) $( 7,883) / THE ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE EMPLOYEES - PROVINCIAL STATEMENT OF STRIKE FUND REVENUE, EXPENDITURE AND FUND SURPLUS for the year ended March 31, 1982 1982 1981 REVENUE Appropriation from strike fund Interest EXPENDITURES Strike assistance to Locals EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENDTURE SURPLUS, beginning of year . SURPLUS, end of year $ 10,557 $ 9,270 1,773 1,623 DRAFT 12,330 10,893 FOR CLIENT INTERNAL rnSCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY SEP 9 1982 4,000 2,000 8,330 8,893 CAMPBELL SHARP 44,723 35,830 $ 53,053 $ 44,723 ! r ~/ r,.,rlJ'' I , Jrw ~wt t i]J.Jlft/ ObJ ~\ Jj-. /){p'tl'. J THE ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE EMPLOYEES - PROVINCIAL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS March 31, 1982 1. SIGNIFICANT ACOUNTING POLICIES a) The transactions of the Association are accounted for by fund accounting procedures. Under these procedures, available resources and their related expenditures are accounted for in separate funds in accordance with limitations and restrictions imposed by determinations made by the members. Major fund divisions are described below: i) General fund - those revenues and expenditures used in the general operation of the Association. The revenue of the Association is derived from a per capita tax of $3.25 per full-time member per month and twenty-five percent of dues collected for part-time members. ii) Strike fund - amounts allocated by the members and used for strike assistance. The appropriation to the strike fund is twelve and one-half percent of the per capita tax. b) Fixed assets are not capitalized but are recorded as expenditures in the year they are incurred. 2. LOANS RECEIVABLE Service Office & Retail Workers' Union of canada, no terms of repayment Association of University and Coll~ge Employees, Local 6 less: allowance for doubtful accounts These loans are unsecured without interest. 3. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PAYABLE DRAFT FOR CLIENT INTERNAL rnscuss,oN PURPOSES ONL y SEP 9 1982 CAMPBELL SHARP $ 10,000 608 10,608 ; 10,000 $ 608 In November, 1980 a referendum was passed which assessed each merilier of Local 2, 4, 5 and 6, $5 to assist Local 1 with strike funds. The total amount assessed was $5,783 which was disbursed including interest of $422 to Local 1. - 2 - THE ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE EMPLOYEES - PROVINCIAL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS March 31, 1982 4. DEFERRED REVENUE, LABOUR CANADA FUND This represents funds received from Labour Canada and not expended for labour education at this date. Balance, beginning of year add: income from Labour Canada interest income less: disbursements Balance, end of year ' DRAFT FOR CLIENT INTERNAL DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY SEP 9 1982 CAMPBELL SHARP $ 839 1,680 44 2,563 1,497 $ 1,066 ·-:-- ---··-··- --· =-=- ---· 7 ------~71· -·------·--·---·-- ... /.'.:l $0 . . , ~(~t._ ·---- /~ - -~-- . -~a--u.:::1---· . V 0~~~ --. ,. / - -------- -·-·· - - ___ __ . __ ·-- _ .. ___ ··- --- - -- ----- - -- ~Ooo . OD - -r~ -- ·-----··-- ·· ----- / ooo · 0 0 __ _ - ----- J , ------ /,S-Go. O_O _ __ _ /Oo.OO - c;;,00-00 ------ --,- --- , ... ;S-oo -oo__ _ -------- - --=-=:--==:-:'°~00 ---·-, 7. 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' :<&'J.e.--d. __ ~{JO- -- ----J ··········--- --··- ····~ . -· ·· -----···-··· .. ---···--···· - ... ~~ ·-·· ··-· -- ·- - - ·--···- ·-_ -------- tl~/// /I_ -··--------------~ 7 - ··----· . ... _ .. __ ._., __ --- - t>_ - - - ·- .. .... . ..... /)/VI.. ---·---- --- -· - --.~·:y; · ~-,,. 0- -- (7-C.¢'::.. -----·· s). __ -:1.t;;;t:t.:;.1. _\L. I •••• ) .. :.. ·-··J#/cJO.-i --/\ --·- ... -· . -- ,. ·7 -·-· C/.__ ----..... ----- "'--·--- ~.; _ ·- - . --- .. - .. -·- -·\v~ --··- Ot 3o 00(2 __ ···--; I .. ,L . --OLD SECTION #1: NAME NEW SECTION #1: NAME NO CHANGE FROM OLD CONSTITUTION This organization shall be known as the "Association of University and Col- lege Employees" (AUCE) and shall hereinafter be referred to as the "Provin- cial Association". OLD SECTION #2: OBJECTIVES NEW SECTION #2: OBJECTIVES CHANGED FROM OLD CONSTITUTION The objectives of this Provincial Associat;on shall be: A. To bring about improvements in working conditions) fair wage standards and to assure uniform job cl ass;fication with equal pay for work of .equal value for all employees, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical disability, previous and current psychia- tric or psychotherapeutic treatment, colour, race, religious or po1;ti- cal beliefs, national origin, whether she/he is a part-time or a full- time worker, whether or not she/he is a part-time or full-time student, and whether or not she/he has children and/or dependants. B. To charter Local Associations which will bargain collectively on behalf of Local Associations. C. To maintain at all times the principles of local autonofllY and democracy w;thin this Provincial Association and its Local Associations. D. To encourage in every way possible the unionization of unorganized workers. E. To Defend and extend full trade union rights to all workers. F. Within the community the union ·sha11 work for the establishment of poli- tical, social and sexual equality, for equal pay for work of equal value, for free accessible education facilities, for free accessible childcare facilities, for adequate and fully paid parental leave, for recreational and cultural development, for community health services., for adequate and affordable housing and against price increases. OLD SECTION #3: JURISDICTION NEW SECTION #3: JURISDICTION NO CHANGE FROM OLD CONSTITUTION The Provincial Association shall include but not be limited to jurisdiction ove~ employees of any institution of higher learning in British Columbia. ' OLD SECTION #4: -MEt43ERSHIP NEW SECTION #4: MEMBERSHIP CHANGED FROM OLD CONSTITUTION A. Membership shall be open to full and part-time employees coming under this jurisdiction~ B. Where a Local Association exists., application for membe~ship must be made to the Local Assoc~ation. C. Where no Local Association has been chartered, employees must join as Headquarters Members of the Provincial Association. The Provincial Association shall assist such members in joining or forming a Local Association as soon as possible thereafter. Applications for Headquar- ters Membership shall be made to the Provincial Council. In the Organi- zation period prior to certification a member will be considered to be in good standing if she/he has paid the one dollar ($1.00) initiation fee to the Provincial Association. D. Any Provincial Council member or Local Association Officer, or any mem- ber designated by either of them> shall have the authority to accept any application for membership~ by affixing her/his signature on the appli- cation form in the space so provided, thereby giving such applicant mem- bership status. E. Each person signing an application for membership and paying the initia- tion fee will thereby agr~e to comply with the aims and principles and policies of the Provincial Association. F. The i ni ti ati on fee of this Provi nci a 1 Association sha 11 be one do 11 ar ($1.00) for each person wishing to become a member except in the case where laws or regulations require a lesser or larger initiation fee, in which case the provisions of the laws and regulat;ons shall apply, in- stead and in place of the constitutional requirements. The initiation fee collected by a chartered Local Association sha11 remain with that Local Assoc;ation. G. Any member fa;ling to pay her/his dues for a period exceeding three months whil working within a bargaining unit shall be automatically sus- pended. The foregoing does not apply to members of a unit unt i 1 they have signed their first collective agreement and implemented a regular system of dues collection nor does it apply to members on leave from a barga;ning unit position. To be re;nstated after suspension, a member must pay an assessment of twenty dollars ($20.00) or her/his back dues) whichever is less. H. When a member becomes unemployed she/he shall retain full membership rights for a .pe-r4e<:1 of OA9- httnElre<:! a-Ad-fifty -days- ( 150-t-from her/his last payment of dues to a Local Association. J .. 1 i ·< J , c /Yl1 tn.f/, M'l • , lldJrA ~() '· .1,1111 l;f;;, ~· 1; ./V" 0 · rr ;,1/.,,,. ."IJ r--' I . I I I. Any member in good standing may transfer from one Loca1 to another with- out being required to re-apply for membership in the Union. When a mem- ber transfers from one Local to another the dues paid to one Local re- main with that local. J. Any member in good standing shall have the right to attend any Provin- cial Association meeting or Convention with voice, but not vote. K. Childcare must be provided, or if unavailable, childcare expenses shall be reimbursed, for any ·member in good standing who attends any Provin- cial Meeting or Convention. OLD SECTION #5: CHARTERS NEW SECTION #5: CHARTERS CHANGED FROM OLD CONSTITUTION A. The Provincial Associaton alone is invested with the power to establish ~ocal Associations and to grant charters thereto in a11 establishments l) within its jurisdictions. . J4 jJ L~ ,l,.'1."'J-.1 B. ~( I _i}d~ C. The Local Associations shall comply with the Provincial Constitution at a11 times. OLD SECTION #6: LOCAL ASSOCIATION AUTONOMY CHANGED FROM OLD CONSTITUTION Omit this section completely from the Constitution. OLD SECTION #7: THE PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVE NEW SECTION #6: THE PROVINCIAL COUNCIL CHANGED FROM OLD CONSTITUTION There shall be a Provincial Council of the Provincial Association. be comprised of members of the Local Associations as follows: It shall ,.__..!... ' I C.f/Yv~ A. Two (2) ful--1-t;m ~ members: one member of each Local Association Execu- tive, and B. one member of a Standing Cammi ttee of each Local Association, and Up to two (2) additional Local Associaton members elected by the member- ship prior to each Council Meeting (elections shal1 be held befo~e each Council Meeting) who shall serve for one meeting only and who shall be referred to as pa~t time members. ~Part-time members may be re-elected. 1\~·,1 OLD SECTION 8: NOMINATION & ELECTION OF PROVINCIAL SSOCIATION • • • • 2 • •• • £X£corrvr OtFtCtRs · -- · · CHANGED FROM OLD CONSTITUTION Omit entire section from Constitution. OLD SECTION 9: PROVINCIAL REFERENDUMS & VOTING PROCEDURES NEW SECTION 7: PROVINCIAL REFERENDUMS AND VOTING PROCEDURES CHANGED FROM OLD CONSTITUTION A. A Provincial Association referendum may be held as required by Conven- t1on or by the unanimous agreement of the Local~ in accordance with Local Association 8y-Laws_.7between Conventions. . B. The Provincial Council shall be responsible for the form and content of the ballot. The Provincial Counc;1 shall also be responsible for set- ting the dates when ballots must be distributed, returned and counted. C. The Local Associations shall be responsible for conducting the referen- dum and for informing the Provincial Council and/or the Convention of the r-esul ts. D. The Provincial Council is responsible for ensuring that ballots for Headquarters Members are distributed, collected and checked against mem- bership lists for Headquarters Members. OLD SECTION 10: DUTIES OF THE PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVE NEW SECTION 8: DUTIES OF THE PROVINCIAL COUNCIL CHANGED FROM OLD CONSTITUTION A. The function of the Provincial Council is to ensure communication, co- operation and lllltual support among the Local Associations. B. The Provincial Council shall have the entire management of the Provin- cial Associat1on between Conventions and shall be held responsible for efficient management of the same. C. Within four (4) months of the Annual Convention, the Provincial Council shall ensure that an up-dated Provincial Constitution and Provincial Policy and Procedures Manual shall be distributed to the Local Associa- tions. · ; 1 l9~~ D. The Provincial Council shall meet at the call of at least two (2) £~r~- (J -time- members thereof, but in no case shal 1 meetings be held 1 ess than quarterly. A majority of the members of the Provincial Council shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at Provincial Council meetings. OLD SECTION 11: DUTIES OF PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVE OFFICERS CHANGED FROM OLD CONSTITUTION Omit entire section from Constitution. ~J u OLD SECTION 12: RECALL OF PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVE CHANGED FROM OLD CONSTITUTION ., ..... -- Omit entire section from Constitution. OLD SECTION 13: VACANCIES IN PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVE POSITIONS NEW SECTION 9: VACANCIES IN PROVINCIAL COUNCIL POSITIONS CHANGED FROM OLD CONSTITUTION Any Provincial Counc11 member who for any reason ceases to hold office, shall forthwith upon termination of her/his position as Council member, turn over to the Provincial Council all records, documents, books, funds, assets, and all other property of the Provincial Association. OLD SECTION 14: PROVINCIAL COMMITTEES NEW SECTION 10: PROVINCIAL COMMITTEES CHANGED FROM OLD CONSTITUTION A. Ad hoc Committees may be formed by the Provincial Council or by resolu- tion of any Convention. B. A majority of a Committee shall constitute quorum for the transaction of business of that Committee. - .. . ; OLD SECTION 15: UNION EDUCATION CHANGED FROM OLD CONSTITUTION Omit entire section from Constitution. OLD SECTION 16: CONVENTIONS NEW SECTION 11: CONVENTIONS CHANGED FROM OLD CONSTITUTION A. The Annual Convention of this Provincial Association shall be held nor- mally in the Spring. The date thereof sha11 be announced at least nine- ty (90) days in advance of the dateio set. It shall be the responsibi- lity of the Provincial Council to make arrangements for the Annual Con- vention. B. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Special Conventions may be called by the Provincial Council on two (2) weeks' notice. Special Conventions shall be for the sole purpose of discussing a specific urgent situation. The Provi nci a 1 Council must ca 11 a Special Convention upon receipt of a petition of twenty-five percent {25%) of the membership of the Provin- cial Association. C. Delegates: i) Any member in good standing is. eligible to be a delegate to the ii) i; i) iv) v) Annual Convention or Special Convention. Delegates shall be elected by Local Associations on the following basis: 1-50 members: 2 delegates; 1 delegate for each additional 50 mem- bers or majority fracti ·on thereof up to 200 members. Thereafter, 1 delegate for each 100 members or majority f~action thereof. No more than 10 delegates shall be allowed from each Local Associa- tion., except where application is made by the Local Assoc;ation for additional representation and such request is granted by the Provincial Council, subject to approval of Convention. Local Associations shall elect alternates to provide for the in- ability of the delegates to attend. Delegates and Alternates shall be elected in accordance with Local Association By-Laws. If Local Association By-Laws do not outline specific procedures for delegate election, delegates shall be elected by secret ballot-, vote at a Local Association Member-ship meeting. Alternates shall be elected by choosing first those with the highest number of votes after the elected delegates. ~ members of the Provincial Council shail automatically be delegates to Convention in addition to the delegates elected by the Local Associations as in Section C(i) above. Delegates elected to the Annual Convention shall serve also for any Special Convention except as decided by a Local Association; D. The Provincial Council shall print a11 proposed resolutions and consti- tutional amendments and submit them to the Provincial Association Con- vention. Resolutions to the Provincial Annual Convention must be re- ceived by the Provincial Council at least twenty-eight (28) days prior to the Convention date. Emergency resolutions can be accepted from the floor of the Convention. £. A majority of the registered delegates to a Convention sha11 be nece- ssa~y to form a quorum for the transaction of business. F.. The rules of order shall be presented for approval by a majority of delegates present as the first order of business in the official agen- da. G. One member of the Council shall serve as Convention chair, and another member of Provincial Council shall serve as Assistant Chair. H. Convention expenses shall be paid from the Council Fund. µ\J\}_J.,{ . rSfi' .• r (},jJ OLD SECTION 17: REVENUES AND FINANCES NEW SECTION 12: REVENUES AND FINANCES CHANGED FROM OLD CONSTITUTION , The Provincial Association sha11 receive funds in the following manner: fl/JtlJt> ()j)_, lfJJ :__~ A. Ther: w~ll be a ~ei~ing of :;,[ __ (O_D __ on the annual expenditures of the Prov, nc __ , a~ A~soc, at, on. 1 p 1, .. i. ~t A__..p.j)J._U··~ -~.~()}~/ dfae..-,~U- 1-1::l} ,_~,, '~l;,[ ~ --· 'tl B. The annual '' Provincial Convention shall establish a Council Fund for' the ('J~~J, following year. At no time shall the monies in the Council Fund exceed the sum specified in A above. The Counci 1 Fund may be used only for those purposes 1 i sted in ( ahor,e~. be i ou) If, at the annual Provincial Convention, it is determined that the Coun- cil Fund is not depleted, then the Council Fund for the following year shall include these unexpended monies. The remainder necessary to bring the Council Fund to the determined amount as per B above sha11 be con- tributed by the L~cal Associations as per 1) be1ow. By March 31 of each year, each Local Association shall submit to the Provincial Council the total number ofA_me~bers it has. ct ( 4?t.> ,v0..,.;;-1r.-•· 11 7 \., V ii) The formula for each Local Associaton's contribution to the following year's Council Fund shall be: O Q J L r·,Jf (amount contributed by local) X (total amount necessary to bring J.{X:.[,J .')Ill t-4 " II'· '1. (local membership) Council Fund up to determined -- L fJ 'f · .- fJ V,.. fln.-+r, ~J;) amount t1f ax ·ttW, .;:-:, : ,." . .. .. --=_. /l~IM J1-/¾;f ') DIV IOE_D Y _ __ _ .. . ., l I I .,_... fY\.-v \'-'\1'"'-1 l ) '}{I o........ "L/Jt..(p (,t t1\ t...-t.a .. ,;tr VI"- \. 1t?-' 11 \ -' 1 c-;,.~_:,'/1,_\l)JJ'). J (number of members ·;n Provincial Association) I t I .. ;t f .!>(:t,~ . ( 1 ~bf', .f/i i~i) upon approval by Convention of the Council fund, the Local Asso- ciations shall submit two (2) months after Convention their con- tribution to the Council Fund. If a Local fails to pay into the Counci 1 fund without making an agreement on its contribution to the fund, that Local shall be suspended. When suspended, a Local may not attent Provincial meetings or Conventions, may not ~eceive funds from Council and may not participate in referenda. Upon full payment of arrears the suspension shall be lifted. E. Expenditures of the Provinca1 Association and/or the Provinca1 Council shall be limited to the fo1lowing:*** i) ii) Travel expenses for Council members and delegates to Provincal Conventions to attend Council meetings and Provincial Conven- tions; Expenses incurred in organizing new AUCE Local Associations. F. G. *** iii) Expenses for Provincial Conventions. iv) Annual Audit and bookkeeping expenses {if necessary) of the Pro- vincial Association. Expenses to enable Locals to distribute their newsletters and bul- etins to the entire Association . Should an emergency arise and the Provincial Council decide that an assessment of the Provi ·ncia1 Association is necessary, a r'eferendum bal- lot of the Prov·incial Association membership will be taken. Reasons for, and the duration of the proposed assessment will be distributed with the ballots. A majority of ballots case in favour of said assess- ment shall be considered appro.val. /,,:-J.J~~ 1• 1. A·, ~l ,;U\,-""'- \ft,L6..,\'::=..) Prior to the implementation of a "dues collection system", a Local Asso- ciation shall not be required to contribute to the Council Fund. In E above, the committee is not able to resolve the issue of the reten- tion of the office. H, rhv~ k ) Cku[J ~;ti t & C: i . Jrk r~/JJ_ ~, ~hU ~u\Mi(M1'--tP:1i,I).~. tr, (~~v:~ ~))el\., , it~;J ,__) · (IJ~A.</A . -~ A ·m . , (J ;Jj._ J t _,-u--v, (; ~Ji _,'.i_: "-' _· ·_ · :: A J-- .t-1c J,, 1 OLD SECTION 18: STRIKES AND LOCKOUTS NEW SECTION 13: STRIKES AND LOCKOUTS CHANGED FROM OLD CONSTITUTION .. ' .. - A. At least seventy-two {72) hours before the commencement of a strike, re- presentatives of the certified bargaining unit shall meet, where fea- sible, with the Provincial Council to discuss the strike, with a view to improving the effectiveness of the strike. During the strike, the Local shall communicate the progress of the strike to the Provincial Council, through their Local Representatives on the Provincial Council. ' , , OLD SECTION 19: DISCIPLINE NEW SECTION 14: DISCIPLINE CHANGED FROM OLD CONSTITUTION 1. Change word 110fficers 11 to "Council Members11 in section E. OLD SECTION 20: PROCEDURES NEW SECTION 15: PROCEDURES CHANGED FROM OLD CONSTITUTION 1. Change word "Execut1ve" to "Council'' in A. j OLD SECTION 21: LOCAL ASSOCIATION BY-LAWS NEW SECTION 16: LOCAL ASSOCIATION BY-LAWS CHANGED FROM OLD CONSTITUTION 1. Change 11Provincial Association Executive 0 to 0 Provincia1 Association Council" wherever it appears. 2. Change section F(3) to remove the words "in all Local elections". 3. Change section F(5) to read: Local repre~nt,tives to the Provincial Council shall be as follows: Two (2) members: one member of each Local Association Executive, and one member of a Standing Committee of each Local Association, and Up to two (2) additional Local Associaton members elected by the member- ship prior to each Council Meeting (elections shall be held before each Council Meeting) who shall serve for one meeting only and who shall be referred to as ~ .r · members. Part-,time members may be re-e1ected. + h~ ...L. .. w '-.:&tit~ 'O 3. Create a section ~(8) as follows: "The Local Trustees shall be responsible for referenda as per section 7(c) of the Constitution. 0PROVINCIAL ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE EMPLOYEES PROVINCIAL CONSTITUTION TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page Number 2. Objectives---------------------------=--------------------- 2 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10 .. 11 . 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17 .. 18. 19 .. 20. 21 • Membership------------------------~-----------------~------ 3 Local Association Autonomy-------------------·------------- 4 The Provincial Executive---~------~------------------------ 5 Nomination and Election of Executive Officers-------------- 6 Provincial Referendums & Voting Procedures----------~------ 7 Duties of the Provincial Executive------------~-------~---- Duties of Provincial Executive Recall of Provincial Executive Officers-~---------·-------- 8 9 Vacancies in Provincial Executive Positions---------------- 10 Provincial Committees-------------------------------------~ 11 Revenues and Finances----------~--------------------------- 14 Strikes and Lockouts-------~--------~----------------------15 Discipline------------------------------------------------- 15 Procedures----------------------------~-------------------~ 17 Local Association By-Laws---------~------------------------18 AS AMENDED ATTHE 9TH ANNUAL AUCE PROVINCIAL CONVENTION June 26 & 27, 1982, Vancouver Indian Centre, Vancouver B~C. PROVINCIAL SSOCIATION FUNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE EMPLOYEES PROVINCIAL CONSTITUTION as amended at the 9th Annual Convention~ June 1982 Section 1: NAME This organisation shall be known as the 1•Association of University and College Employees" (AUCE} and shall hereinafter be referred to as "The Provincial Association.," Section 2: OBJECTIVES The objectives of this Provincial Association shall be: A. To bring about fair wage standards and to assure uniform job classification with equal pay for work of equal value for a11 employees~ regardless of sex~ sexual orientation, age~ marital status, physical disability, previous and current psychiatric or psychotherapeutic treatment, colour, race, religious or political beliefs, national origin, whether or not she/he is a part-time or a fu11~time worker, whether or not she/he is a part-time or a fu11-time student, and whether or not she/he has children and/or dependents. B. To bring about improvements in the working conditions of members and to dedicate its efforts towards maximising the opportunities for personal growth in the work situation of all members. C. To charter Local Associations which will bargain collectively on behalf of Local Association members. D. To maintain at all times the principles of local autonomy and democracy within this Provincial Association and its Local Associations. E. To improve communications and interactions amoung members of the university and college community. F. Within the community the union shall work for the establishment of political, social and sexual equality, for equal pay for work of equal value, for free accessible education facilities~ for free accessible childcare facilities, for adequate and fully paid parental leave, for recreationa1 and cultural development, for community health services, for adequate and affordable housing and against price increases, G. To encourage in every way possible the unionisat·ion of unorganised workers. H. To act as the voice for the membership on matters of Provincial or National scope, whi1e recognising the need to preserve the autonomy of Local and members in matters of Local concern. I. To defend and extend full trade union rights to all workers. Section 3: JURISDICTION Page 3 The Provincial Association shal1 include but not be limited to jurisdiction over employees of any institution of higher learning in British Columbia. Section 4: MEMBERSHIP A. Membership·sha11 be open to fu11 and part-time employees coming under this jurisdiction. B. Where a Local Association exists 1 application for membership must be made to the Local Association. C. Where no Local Association has been chartered; employees may join as Headquarters Members of the Provincial Association. The Provincial Association shall assist such members in joining or forming a Local Association as soon as possible thereafter~ Applications for Headquarters Membership shall be made to the Provincial Executive. Dues for Head~ quarters Members shall be equa1 to the per capita tax as set forth in Section 17 A except for unemployed members covered under Section 4H and 4I. D. Any Provincial Association Officer or Loca1 Association Officer, or any person designated by either of them) shall have the authority to accept any application for membership, by affixing her/his signature on the application form in the space so provided, thereby giving such applicant membership status. E. Each person signing an application for membership and paying the initiation fee will thereby agree to comply with the aims and principles and policies of the Provincial Association. F. The initiation fee of this Provincial Association shall be one dollar ($1.00) for each person wishing to become a member except in the case where 1aws or regu1ations require a lesser or larger initiation fee, in which case the provisions of the laws and regulations shall apply~ instead and in p1ace of the constitutional requirements. The initiation fee collected by a chartered local Association shall remain with that Association. A copy of the application for membership shall be sent to the Provincial Office. G. Any member failing to pay her/h·is dues inc1uding the per capita tax for a period exceeding three months while working within a bargaining unit shall be automatically suspended. The foregoing does not apply to members of a unit until they have signed their first collective agreement and imp1emented a regu1ar system of dues collection. To be reinstated after suspension, a member must pay an assessment of twenty dollars ($20.00) or her/his back dues, whichever is less. H. When a member becomes unemployed she/he shall retain fu11 membership rights without paying per capita tax for a period of one hundred and fifty days (150) from her/his last per capita tax payment. I. Members not employed in an AUCE Bargaining Unit may retain active membership rights by paying not less than the per capita tax each month Section 4: MEMBERSHIP cont'i nued Page 4 Membership will only lapse if the per capita tax is more than three {3) months in arrears. However, if a member makes application for 0 Honourary Withdrawa1° of up to twelve (12) months~ she/he can be reinstated as an active member upon resumption of payment of per capita tax. The foregoing does not app1y to members of a unit pending certification .. ' J. Any member in good standing may transfer from one Local to another without being required to re-apply for membership in the union. When a member transfers from one Local to another the dues paid to one Local remain within that Locai. K. Any member in good standing sha11 have the right to attend any Provincial Association meeting or Convention with voice, but no vote. L. Childcare sha11 be provided, or if unavailable, childcare expenses shall be reimbursed, for any member in good standing who attends any Provincial Meeting or Convention. M. In the Organisation period prior to certification a member will be considered to be in good standing if she/he has paid the one dollar ($1 .00) initiation fee to the Provincial Association. Section 5: CHARTERS A. The Provincial Association a1one is invested with the power to establish Local Associations and to grant chaters thereto in all establishments within its jurisdication. B. Charters shall be issued only by the Provincial Officers and shall be signed by the President and the Secretary Treasurer. C. The Local Associations shall comply with the Provincial Constitution at all times. Section 6: LOCAL ASSOCIATION AUTONOMY A Local Association may seceed only under the following conditions: A. Upon receipt of a petition of twenty-five percent (25%) of the membership of the local Association involved, th e Provincial Executive shall conduct a full inquiry and a refe-r·endum vote of the Loca~i Association concerned. The Provincictl Executive shall circulate notice of referendum outlining the matters in dispute one (1) month prior to the referendum. The vote shall be by secret ballot. A majority of the Local Association membership shall approve the motion for secession before it will be considered passed. B. Fo11ov./ing approval of secession by a Local Association membership in referendum the Provincial Association shall automatically nullify the charter of the Local Association and exhonorate its members from any Section 6: LOCAL ASSOCIATION AUTONOMY continued Page 5 Further obligation to wards the Provincial Association~ C. In the event that a Local Association decides to seceed from the Provincial Association to af f i1iate to another union or to become an independent body~ that Locd 1 Associatio n shall have the right to retain its assets and record s. If t he Local Associati on votes in like manner to Section ·6A to di ss olve, the as set s and re cords shall become the property of the Provinc i al Association ~ Section 7: THE PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVE A. There sha11 be a Provincial Executive of the Provincial Association elected annua11y. It sha11 be comprised of the six (6) Provincial Table Officers: President, Vice~President, Secretary Treasurer, Provincial Organiser~ Provincial Coordinator, Chairperson of the Trustees, plus two (2) Provincial Executive Members or dulv elected alternates elected in .., accordance with Local Association By-Laws by and from each chartered Local Association of the Provincial Association. B. i a The Secretary Treasurer and the Provincial Coordinator shall be the two (2) salaried Provincial Officers. There shall be no other paid officers unless proposed at a Provincial Convention and approved by the Provincial membership in referendum. b The duties of any salaried position shall be described under Policies and Procedures. The collective agreement which is in force at the Salaried Officeris Local shall form the basis for all benefits and and working conditions of the Paid Officer(s)_ Rates of pay for the Salaried Officers shall be at the level of Clerk 4i Step 6 of the Local One Collective Agreement~ The rate of pay for Salaried Officers should be reviewed annually by Convention. Unless amended at a Provincial Convention, the two (2) Salaried Officer Positions shall be full-time~ c During a strike or lock-out of the entire Provincial Association~ the Paid Officer(s) shall not receive more than the strike benefits received by the other members~ d A Salaried Officer shall only work overtime when authorised by a majority vote of th e Provinc ia l Executive~ who shall also determine the amount of over t ime which may be worked~ The Provincial Association shall endeavour to keep overtime to a minimum and to meet requireme nts on a vol untar y basis. No employee shall be compelled to work overtime . Authorised overtime shall be paid at a rate of two (2) times the hourly rate~ or the Salaried Officer may take the time equivilent time off in lieu of overtime pay. Section 7: THE PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVE continued Page 6 B. ii a The Provincial Association shall pay the lost wages of any member on leave from her/his job to work for the Provincial. b The wage for members working for the Provincial Association on their own time shall be determined by the Provincial Executive. c Notwithstanding Section 7B i, Local Associations may request the Provin.cial Association to pay for the short-term appointment of resource persons to perform such duties as may be requested by the local Association and/or the Provincial Executive. d There will be a hire limit of sixty {60) days on such appointments which may be renewable at the discretion of the Provincial Executive. e For the purposes of this Section 78 ii~ such resource persons shall be members in good standing of the Local Associations or the Provincial Association. f All persons hired by the Provincial Executive and/or Provincial Association shall be provided with a document outlining the terms of employment, the duration of employment, and the termination date, if any, of the person. C. The qualifications for office in the Provincial Association shall be membership in goods-anding in a chartered Local Association. Section 8: NOMINATION & ELECTION OF PROVINCIAL ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE OFFICERS A. Each Provincial Officer of the Provincial Executive shall be e1ected by the members of the Provincial Association by referendum, the highest number of votes for each position to be suficient to elect such officer. In the case where one person only is nominated for a certain position, her/his name shall go on the ballot with a "yesu or uno" beside it, a majority of uyes" shall be necessary to elect such person. No member may be allowed to stand for election in more than one office in the referendum vote. B. At least ninety (90) days before the Annual Convention, the Provincial Executive shall issue a call for nominations to fill the Provincial Executive positions. Further candidates may be nominated at the Convention. If a nominee is not present at the Convention, her/his written consent must be given to the Secretary Treasurer at the time of nomination. No member may nominate more than one candidate fo," each office. C. Statements of all eligib1e candidates for Provincial elections shall be circulated to all Local Assoications who will make them available to the members prior to and during the voting. Section: 9: PROVIHCIAL REFERENDUMS & VOTING PROCEDURES Page 7 A. i - Any referendum of the Provinc:i.al Associ .ation whether for election f.)r any other reason, shall be conducted in accordance with the guideline s outlined in this section of the Constitution. ii The Provincial Trustees shall be responsible for the ballot(s) and the conducting of the referendum. iii The Local Trustees shall be responsible for ensuring that the ballots for Local Association members are checked against Local Association membership lists. iv Provincial Trustees are responsible for ensuring that ballots for Headquarters Members are distributed, collected and checked against membership lists for Headquarters ?-1embers. B. Only those members in good standing as per Section 4: Membershipt Articles G, H1 I, and L, shall be eligible to vote. To verify eligibility, the Provincial Secretary Treasurer shall make available the necessary files to the Provincial Trustees. C. i Upon request by the Provincial Trustees, the Local Associations shall by a specified date, provide the Provincial Office with an np-to-date list of members tn good standing with a corresponding duplicate two (2) sets of labels for each member eligible to vote in a Provincial Referendum. If the lists and the labels do not correspond, the ballots shall be sent to only those whose names are on the member.ship list. Three envelopes will be used. The largest envelope will be <:1ddressed to the voti .:1g member. In this large envelope will be the ballot stating the date it must be received by the Trustees of the Local and/or the Provincial Office. A small envelope. without any mark:lng will be included so that the marked bt1llot can be inset ·t, ,d and scaled .. A mediU1n sized envelope with a ret.urn address will also be included. This envelope is to be used by the voting member to put the sealed unmarked envelope contajning the marked ballot into. The return envelope is then sealed and signed by the member a.nd returned to the Local's Trustees or tl1e ProvinciJl Secretary Treasurer. When the Provincial Trustees have the referendum reuc.ly, they will send the addressed and sealed envelopes to the Local Association Trustees who, with assistance from the Provincial Executive, will be responsible for the distribution, collection and checking of the returned ballots against. the membership lists •• Ballots may Section 9: PROVINCIAL REFERENDUMS continued Page 8 be sent directly ·· from the Provinci .al Off ic.e to the off-campus addresses of members . All valid, unused and destroyed ballots rec e ived by the Locals will be sent to the Provincial Trustees with the registration lists in care of the Provincial Executive. This must be done by registered mail, insured express or personal delivery and within seven (7) days of the completion of voting. The ballots will remain sealed until the Provincial Trustees meet. Each c.an.diate will be allowed one scrutincer at any ballot count~ or if a referendum is on a question other than election, each Local will be eligible to send two (2) people to scrutineer. ii In the event that a Local Association (or Local Associations) is/are faced with the possibility of a strike or lockout, it shall be the responsibility of the Local Assocjation Trustees, with assistance from the Provincial Executive, to set up alternative voting procedures such as a polling station, in order that the members shall have maximum opportunities to cast their votes. D. Results of the balloting will be circulated to the membership by the Provincial Office within seven (7) days of the results of the counting. The results may be publislked by Notice, Bulletin, or in the Provincial Newsletter. Any protest alleging 0 unfair ballot" or other irregularity must be presented in writing to one of the Provincial Executive Officers within fourteen (~4) days of the mailing of the results from the Provincial Office .. Upon receipt of such notice the Provincial Executive shall meet and if the Protest is upheld another ballot shall be conducted. E. Ballots spoiled, abstentions or non-voting shall not be interpreted as either in favour or opposed to the que s tion. Section 10: DUTIES OF THE PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVE A. The Provincial Executive shall have the entjre management of the Provincial Association betw een Conventions and shall be held responsible for effic:ient management of the same .. B. Within four (4) months of the Annual Convention, the Provincial Executive shall ensure that an updated Provincial Constitution and Provincial Policy an<l Procedures Manual shall be distributed to the Provincial Association membership. Section.10: DUTIES OF THE PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVE cont .. Page 9 -- C. The Provincial Executive shall meet tit the c~ll of the President or twenty-five percent (25%) of the members thereof, but in no case shall ro.eetings be held less than quarterly. A majority of the members of the Provincial £xecutiv2 shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at Provincial Executi .ve meetings. Section 11: DUTIES OF PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVE OFFICERS .. ,.., _, ___..,., A. The President shall preside at all Provincial Executive Meetings and Conventions, except at the discretion of the meeting or convention and shall be the executive he~d of the Provincial Association. The President shall be charged with the responsib:f .lity of carrying out the decisions of the Provincial Association and the Provincial Executive. ·rhe President shall be a member, ex-officio, of all committees of the Provincial Association and shall be responsible for coordination beween the committees and the Provincial Executive. B. The Vice President shall assist the President and assume the authority and duties of the President in the event of her/his absence; resignation or recall. C. The Secretary Treasurer shall be responsible for keeping a full and proper record of all moni.es received and expended '1nd for maintaining accurately and properly such book-keeping system as shall be set up under the instructions of the Provincial Executive. The Secretary Treasurer shall maintain all records~ documents and correspondence of the Provincial Association. The Secretary Treasurer shall submit a detailed financial report to each regular meeting of the Provincial Executive and to all Conventions~ D. The Provincial Coordinator shall be at least responsible for coordinating the Newslette .r Committee and cross-local education. E. The Provlncial Organ:i .set· shall be at least r0sponsible for service to locals, contacting and communicating with potential new locals and cress-local education. F. All cheques issued by the Provincial Association or authorised by the Provincial Executive shall require the signature of the Secretary Treasurer and one of the Vice President or President. G. i No agreements shall be entered into by a Provincial Officer which change any terms or conditions of an existing labour agreement unless approval has been granted for such action by the membership of the bargaining unit concernecl. Section 11: DUTIES OF PROVINCIAL OFFICERS continued Page 10 ii The Executive of the Provincial Association shall be authorised to enter into loan agreements with the bank or credit union when necessary, in order to secure emergency funds for the Provincial Association or a Local Association. An emergency situation for the purposes of this section shall include b~1t not be limlted to a strike by~ or a lockout of, a Local Association. All loan ngrecmcnts entered into by the Provincial Association shall require the signature of the Setretary Treasurer and one of the Vice President or President. Section 12: RECALL OF PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVE A. The membership of the Provincial Association has the right to recall any Provincial Offi cer at any time. In order to initiate recall procedures~ a petition signed by tw~nty-five per cent (25%) of the Provincial Association must be sent to the Provincial Secretary Treasurer by registered mail. The Provincial Trustees shall have ballots printed and circulated to the Local Associations for a referendum ballot within thirty (30) days of the receipt of said petition by the Secretary Treasurer. The referendum ballot shall be conducted by Local Associati.on Trustees within seven (7) days of the receipt of the ballots. A majority of the ballots cast shall be necessary to recall the officer. B. Any Provincial Officer not attending three {3) consecutive Provincial Executive meetings without reasonable excuse~ shall have her/his position declared vacant~ C. A chartered Local Association's representatives on the Provincial Executive may be recalled by a majority of votes cast in a referendum vote of the Local .Association membership involved. After notice of n1otion has been duly given, and the approval for a referendum vote has been obtained by a majority vote at a Local AHsociation meeting, the vote to recnll shall be held not earli .er than seven (7) days nor later than twenty-one (21) days. Any vacancy in a chartered Local Association's representation on the Provinci.al Executive as a result of reca.11 shall he filled within two (2) months. D. If a local representative on the Provincial E-xecutive i.s absent from three (3) consecutive meetings of the Provincfnl Executive, their Local must be notified in writing by the Provincial Executive. Section 13: VACA.1\JCIES IN PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVE POSITIONS . A, In the event of a vacancy for any reason in any of the Provincial Executive offices elected at large, the following shall occur: Section 13: VACANCIES continued Page 11 i If the vacancy occurs within four (4) months of the next Annual Convention, the Provincial Executive shall be responsible for ensuring that the duties of the office shall be carried out. If the vacancy is in the office of the President~ the Vice President Sl1all assume the position of same. ii If the vacancy occurs four (4) months or longer before the next Annual Convention, the Provincial Executive shall publish notice of the same in the Provincial Newsletter. It shall call for nomi.nations to fill the position, and publish the date upon which the nominations shall be closed. Such date shall be at least two (2) weeks after the notice of vacancy is published. A referendum ballot shall then be conducted as per Section 9A. B. Any Provincial Officer who for any reasons ceases to hold office, shall forthwith upon termination of her/his position as officer, turn over to the Provincial Executive all records~ documents, books> funds, assets and all other property of the Provincial Association. Section 14: PROVINCIAL COMMITTEES A. Standing c.ommittecs may be proposed by a Provincial Association member subject to approval of the Annual Convention. B. Ad hoc committees may be formed by the Provincial Executive or by resolution of any Convention. C. There shall be a committee of three (3) known a'", the Provincial Trustees nominated and elected at the Annual Convention by secret ballot vote of those delegates present. The Chairperson of this committee shall be lected by provincial referendum and shall serve on the Provincial Executive. · The candidates for the position of Chairperson of the Trustees shnll be t.he th ·rel '. (3) Trustees nominated a :-1d elected at the Conv,~ntion. 'J'he Trustees shall maintain and update the Provincial Constitution and Provincial Policies and ProceJurcs ¥.1.anual. !t shall be the responsibility of the Trustees to conduct all vot1ng for tl1e Provincial Association including those votes at the Annual Convention, at Special Conventions and between Conventions, and p<1rticularly referendum votes of the Provincial Asso c iation membership~ The Trustees shall keep written records of the results of each elect:ion or referendum. These records shall be open to any member of the Provincial Association upon request. The Trustees shall be responsible for checking the credentials of those entering the Provincial Association Convention to ensure that those attending are delegates, members :l.n good standing of the Provincial Association who are attending as observers, or invited guests. D. There shall be a committee known as the Provincial Newsletter Committee. The committee shall be chaired by the Provincial Section 14: PROVINCIAL COtruITTEES continued Page 12 Coordinator and shall be responsible for tl1e publication of the Provincial Newsletter, Bulletins and assisting the Trustees in distributing the Provincial Constitution nnd Provincial Policies and Procedures Manual~ E. A majority of a coumittee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction. of business of that committee. Section 15: UNION EDUCATION A. There shall be a standing committee know'n as the Edueation Committee. It shall be composed of no less than four (4) members of the Provinci.al Executive including at least one of the Provincial Salaried Officers, and it s1~11 be chaired by the Provincial Organiser. B. It shall be the general responsibility of the Education Committee to provide assistance to the Locals in the education of members in matters relating to collective bargaining~ steward training. grievance and arbitration issues, occupational health and safety, and other subjects as may be appropriate. C. It shall be the specific responsibility of the Education Cotmnittee to coordinate the organisation of at least two conferences for members of the Provincial Association per ye~r. One conference per year shall be on the topic of strategies and teachniques in collective bargaining. The topic of the second conference shall be determined by the Provincial Executive. Section 16: COHVENTIONS A. The Annual Convention of tl1is Provincial Association shall be held normally in the Spring. The date therof shall be announced at least ninety (90) <lays in advance of the date so set .. It shall be the responsibility of the Provincial Executive to make arrangements of the Annual Convention. B. Notwithstanding the fore8oing, Special Conventions may be called by the Provincial Executive on two (2) weeks notice. Special Conventions shall be for the sole purpose of discussing a specific urgent situation. The President or Provincial Exect1tivc must call a Special Convention upon receipt of a petition of t\-Jenty-five percent (25%) of the n1embership of the Prov:tncial Associati.on. C. Delegates: i Any member in good standing is eligible to be a delegate to the Annual Convention or Special Conventi.ons. Delegates shall be elected by Local Associ3tions on the following basis: Sectit>r, .16: CONVENTIONS continued __________ , _ Page 13 1-50 members: _2 delegates; 1 delegate for each additional 50 members or majority fractionthereof up to 200 members. Thereafcer, 1 delegat e for each 100 members or majority fraction thereof. No more than 10 delegateH shall be allowed from ea.ch Local Association 1 except where application is made by the Local Association for additional representation and such request is granted by the Provincial Executive, subject to the approval of the Convention. ii Local Associations shall elec.t alternatives to provide for the inability of the delegates to attend. iii Delegates and Alternates shall be electe<l in accordance with Local Association Ry-Laws. If Local Association By-Laws do not outline specific procedures for delegate elec c..ion, delegates shall be elected by secret ballot vote at a Local Association membership meeting. Alternates shall be elected by choosing first, those with the highest number of votes after the elected delegates. iv ltembers of the Provincial Executive shall automatically be delegates to Convention in addition to the delegates elected by the Local Associations as in Section 16C 1. v Delegates elected to the Annual Convention shall serve also for. any Special Convention except as <lecidcd by a Local Association .. D. There shall be a committee known as the Resolutions and Constitution Committee which shall consist of no less than four (4) elected delegates to the Annual Convention. Each Local Association shall . be entitled to have one of its delegates a s a member of the Resolutions and Constitution Committee. If the Provincial Association is composed of less that four (4) Local Associations, the Provincial Executive shall appoi.nt additional members of the Committee to bring its total membership t o four (4). The Committee shall elect one of its member s to serve as c.hairpe ·rson.. The Resolutions and Constltution Comm:ft tee shall print all propos~<l resolutions and constitutionAl amendments ond submit tl1em to the Provincial Association Conventions. Re solutions to the . Provin c ial Annual Convention must be received by th e Provincial Secretary Trea s urer at least twenty-eight (28) days prior to the Conv~ntlon date~ Emergency re solutions can be accepted from the floor of the Couvention .. E. A majority of the registered delegates to a Convention shall be necessary to form a quorum for the transaction of business. F. The rules of o ~der shall be presented for approval by a majority of delegates present as the first order of business in the official agenda. Section 17 REVENUES AND FINANCES Page 14 A. i The revenue of the Provincial Association shall be derived from a per capita tax of three dollars and twenty.five cents ($3.25) per full time member per month, excluding those members unemployed as dealt with in Section 4: G. H. and I of this Provincial Constitution, Other than full-time members shall pay a per capita tax of twenty- five percent {25%} of the dues collected per month. The amount of per capita tax shall be changed only by a majority of ballots cast in a referendum of the Provincial Association membership. An increase in per capita tax shall be effective in the third month following the month in which the referendum was concluded to allow Locals adequate time to obtain any local dues increases which may be necessary to accommodate the per capita tax increase. ii The revenue of the Provincial Association may also be derived from any special assessments as referred to in Section 17C. B. Twelve and one half percent (12 1/2%) of the per capita tax collected shall be deposited in the strike fund_ C. i An entire .Local Association on strike, locked-out or affected by secondary picketing shall not be required to pay the Provincial per capita tax requirements for the duration of the strike or lock-out. Per capita tax shall be waived for any individual member of a Local Association on strike, locked-out 1 or affected by secondary picketing for more than two (2) weeks. At all times the articles of the Constitution dealing with stikes shall be adhered to. In all instances the per capita tax is payable for members of the Local Associations not on strike, locked-out or affected by secondary picketing. ii Should an emergency arise and the Provincial Executive decide that an assessment of the Provincial Association is necessarys a referendum ballot of the Provinctal Association membership will be taken. Reasons for, and the duration of the proposed assessment will be distributed with the ballots. A majority of ballots cast in favour of said assessment sha11 be considered approval. D. Local Associations shall remit to the Provincial Secretary Treasurer, by the twentieth (20th} day of each month, the per capita tax paid by members during the previous month. All per capita tax forwarded to the Provincial Secretary Treasurer shall be deposited in the name of the Provincial Association. Up-to-date records of the membership lists of the Local Associations shall be submitted at the same time as the Provincial per capita tax. E. i An audit shall be completed once annually and the audit presented to the Annual Convention. A report of the audit shall be distributed to each Local Association within sixty (60) days of completion of the audit, Section 17: REVENUE AND FINANCES continued Pnge 15 ii PROVINCIAL AUDITOR: F. i There shall be one Auditor who shall not be ~n employee of the Provincial Associat.lon an<l sh:.111 be :1 Cl·urrt.cr.ed Ac~ountaot or a Certified General Accountant. The Auditor shall be appointed by the Provincial Executive subject to the approval of the Convention. After approval by the Provincial Canventi.on, tLe Auditor may not be dismi.ssed except with the approval of the Provincjal Convention, but in the event that such 1\udi tor shall resign or due to death, illness or other incapacity be unable to carry on her/his duties, the Provincial Executive is authorised to appoi11t a new Auditor until the following Annual Convention. Each year the pr0~osed budget for the Provincial Association of Unlversity and College Employees will be approved at the Annual Convention. ii At least two weeks before the Annual Convention, the budget will be distributed in the Prov::l.ncial Newsletter as nart of a Convention .. issue t:o each member of the Local Associations for consideration. G. Any member of the Provincial Association working on the legitimate business o[ the Provlncial Association with the approval of the Provincial Executive shall be pald according to Section 7B ii (The Provincial Executive)~ H. That no financial nrrangcments or commitments concer.nirtg loans, grants or leases be entered into by the Provincial Executive and/or the Provincial Af;;f,ociat.ion w.i thot.~t appropriate written docurncnta tion whlchs where perti.nE. 1 ntt ::;hall include bnt not be limited lo infoniation concerning amount of -loan, length of loan, interest if any, and repayment sche<lule. Section 18: STRIKES AND LOC~OUTS _ _.,,,,__~----· · --------~ ... -....-.. A. At least seve11ty-c.wo (72) hours before the commencement of cl strike. representat j_ves of the cer tlf ied bargaining uni.t shall mPet, where feasible, with the Provincial Table Officers to discuss the 8trike. with a view to improving the effectiveness of the strike. During the strike,. the Local shall communicnLe the progress of the strike to the Provincial Executive~ through their Local Representatives on the Provincial Executive~ B. A certified bargaining unit sh3ll not strike witllout the approval of the membershi.p in the un:it. Provincial strike benefits will be determined by the Provinci3l Executive in consultation with any Local Association on strike. Section 19: DISCIPLINE ·--- -- ·------ A. The Local Associations have the. r:i.ght to discipline any member for a violation of the Provincial Constitution, Local Association By-Laws, Sectioll 19: DISCIPLINE Continued ------- ·--..- · ... ·------------- Page 16 or decisions of Local Associatio11 meetings or Convention, only after a fair hearing and n mn.1ority vot..e at the Local l\ssocintlon meeting. The accused shall be presented with the charges in wrjting at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing and shall have the right to have a member of the Provincial Association act as her/his counsel .. The Accused shall also be advised in writing at least. ten (10) days prior to the hearing of her/his right to counsel and rights of appeal. B. The Local Association, after such hearing shall, if the accused is found guilty, have fue right to impose any or all of the following penalities: 1. Reprimand the member; 2. In the case of a member who is found ~uilty of collusion with the employer during a legal strike of the Local Association~ a fj_ne of all monies earned by the member during the strike will be imposed. Furtheruore in the event that a Lo~al Association votes that no member shall cross a given pi.cket line, any memher who so crosses shall be subject to the above fine. 3 .. Recommend to the Annual Convention that she/he be expelled. Any member found guilty and recommended for expulsion shall be ineligible to hold office. '•· Suspension of a member from participat.i.n~~) in :·ny or all union activities. C. Th0 accused will have the right to ;1ppenl to the next Prc.,vi .ncial Convention and shall ·have the right to choosl\ a member of the Provincial Association to act as· her /his couiH.H::1. However, the decision of the Local As::;oeiation !;,hall .stand unl.l,.SS Bn<l until rev l:~rse.d on appeal. D. In th~ case of a member who is found guilty of cc)llusion with the employer during a legal stri.k.e of the Local Association, a fine of all monies e.:irned by the member during the strike wJll be i.mpost·d. E. The Provincial Convention shall havt~ the power Lo discipline Provincial Officers nnd impose any and all of the penalties l:isted in Section 19H. F. The Provincial Association has the right to discipline Local Associations for violations of: 1. the constitution; 2. 'Local Assoclation by-laws; or 3. Decisions of the Provincial Association at Convention or through referenda. Any Local of the Provincial Association may bring charges in writing to the Provincial Executive aga;!lSt a Local Association. The ,_ Provincial Executive shall schedule .n he:.iring with ten (JO) days Section 19: D1SCIPT,lNE <:ontinucl<l -------------- Page 17 written notice and cop:les of the charges ::;hall be sent to the accused Locnl Association'~ Executivt?. The I.ocHl Asr;ocir1tion fihnll have the right to counsel. Shou]d the charges prove founded, the Provincial Exec.utive may reprimand the ,:1ccused Local Association with right of appeal by either the accusor or accused to the next HeguJar Convention. If the Provincial ExecutiV<:! recommends that the appropriate remedy should be suspension or expulsion, the matter shall be referred to a Special Convention convened for the sole purpose of deciding tl1e matter, unless a regular Convention £;,ills within ninety (90) calendar days in which event the hearing of the matter shnll be the first order ot business~ After such hearing the Convention shall have the right to suspend or expell a Local Association. The acc:us~d Local Association or the nccusor shall have the right of appeal of the decision of the Convention to the membership of the Provincial Association .. The appeal shall be conducted by referendum vote. The nrgument.s of each party to the hearing shall be citculated by the Provincial Executive to each member of the Provincial Association with a referendum ballot ratifying or rejecting the decision of Convention, however, the deciaion of conve11tion shall stand until and unless overturned by the referendum. Any Local Association which has its Charter revoked under this discipline procedure shall retain its assets and records if it affiliates to another union, or becomes an independent body.. If the Loc:-11 Assoc i.ation should he dissolved withi.n three (3) months of the Charter being revoked, the assets and records shall become the property of the Provincial Association. Section 20: PROCEDURES A. Execpt as other.wise provided 1or in this Conr-:tjtuti.on, Bourinot's Rules of Order sl~ll govern the conduct of nll conventions~ Provincial Executive meetings and the Local Association Executive meetings. B. Amendments may be made to this Constitt1tion by a majority vote of the registered delegates at any Provin<::i al Association Convent ion. C. If 502 pJ.11s l of the dele~ates present at a Convention so demand, any motion passed at the Convention shall be subject to ratification or rejection by the mernbership of the. Provincia.1 Associati.on in a referendum ballot. Until the results of the referendum a1·c annonnced the motion as carried shall stand. Referendmum ballocs shall be mailed within thirty (30) days of the final day of the Convention. Section 21: LOCAL ASSOCIATION BY-LAWS page 18 The Constitution of each Local Association shall be consistent with the Constitution of the Provincial Association. The By-Laws of each Local Association shall, in substance~ contain the following provisions, together with any others that are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Constitution, and which have been approved by a majority vote of the local Association at the first meeting of that Local Association chartered by the Provincial Association Executive. Local Association By-Laws and amendments to said By-Laws must be approved by the Provincial Association Executivep A. NAME This Local Association shall be known by name as '1 The Association of University and College Employees No. ", and shall hereinafter be referred to as the "Local Association~- B. OBJECTIVES The objectives of the Local Association shall be the same as those of the Association of University and College Employees, as provided in Section 2 of the Provincial Association Constitution. ' C. JURISDICTION The jurisdiction of the Local Association shall be the same as that of the Association ofUniversity and College ~rnp1oyees~ as provided in Section 3 of the Provincial Constitution, except where otherwise determined by charter grant. D. MEMBERSHIP Application for membership in the Local Association shall be made in writing and may be accepted from the applicant by a Local Association officer or designated authority. Each person signing an application for membership and paying the initiation fee willtherE-?h.Y agree to comply with the aims, principles and policies of the Provincial Association. Upon acceptance of such application according to Section 4 D of the Provincial Association Constitution, the applicant shall be entitled to full membership status. The initiation fee of this Local Association shall be one dollar ($1 .00) for each person wishing to become a member except in the ·case where the laws or regu1ations of the Province or the laws and regulations of the Federal Government require a lesser or larger initiation fee, in which case the provisions of the laws and regulations shall apply, instead of and in place of the By-law requirement. Section 21: LOCAL ASSOCIATION BY-LAWS continued page 19 E. LOCAL ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE /,u /J'f/ The Officers of the Local Association shall include, but not be limited to the following: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Two (2) Trustees. The Offices of Secretary and Treasurer may be amalgamated at the Local Association's discretion. Each certified unit shall be entitled to have at least one (1) member on the executive as a member-at-large. F. ELECTION OF OFFICERS 1~ A nominee for any office must be a member in good standing of the Local Association. 2 .. The nomination of Local Association Officers shall commence at the regular monthly meeting in and close at the regular monthly meeting in the following month. Annual e1ections of Local Associati on Officers shall be by referendum ballot vote. At least fourteen (14) days prior notice of the election shall be given to the membership. The person receiving the largest number of votes in any election shall stand elected. In the event that only one person is nominated for an office~ no secret ba11ot shall be held for that position and that person shall be elected by acclamation. 3, The two Local Association Trustees shall be responsible for the fair conduct of the balloting in all Local Elections. In the event that a Trustee is running for office and is therefore not available to act as a returning officer, the local · Association Executive shall appoint a returning officer accordingly: No member running for office shall be e1igible to act as a returning officer in that . election. Each candidate will be allowed one (1) scrutineer at the polling station(s) and at the ballot count. The results of the balloting wi11 be announced as soon as possib1e after the election in the Local Association. 4. Any Protest a11eging t:ur.fair ba11otu or other irregularity must be presentedin writing to the Secretary of the Local Association within seven {7) days of the results of balloting being announced. Upon receipt of such protest the Local . Association Executive shall meet and if the protest is upheld another ballot shall be conducted. All ballots and voting lists shall be held by the Trustees for a reasonable period after the election. A motion to destroy the ballots shall be in order at a subsequent Local Association General Meeting following the e1ection. Section 21: LOCAL ASSOCIATION BY-LAWS continued page 20 5. The election of Local Association Representatives to the Provincial Executive and the alternates sha11 be held at the same time and in the same manner as the elections of the Local Association Officers. The Local Association delegates to the Provincial Association Conventions, including the delegate who will act as a member of the Provincial Resolutions and Constitution Committee, shall be elected by secret ballot at a Local Association membership meeting prior to the date of the Provincial Association Convention concerned. 6. Each certified unit shall be entitled to elect their member-at- large to the Local Association Executive by secret ballot and at a time and place to be agreed upon in advance with the Local Executive. The member-at-large may be elected at any time but elections must be he1d at least once annually. 7. No candidate may be elected to any office who is not present at the nominating meeting unless written consent to serve in the office if e1ected is presented to the Officer presiding over that meeting at the time of nomination. G. DUTIES OF LOCAL ASSOCIATION FFICERS 1. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Local Association and of the Local Association Executive, and shall be a member ex-officio of all committees. 2. The Vice-President shall assist the President, and shall assume the authority and duties of the President in her/his absence. 3. The Secretary shall be responsible for taking accurate minutes of meetings of the local Association and of the Local Association Executive. The Secretary shall be responsible for all official correspondence as directed by the Local Association membership or by the Local Association Executive . 4. The Treasurer shall maintain accurately and properly such book- keeping system as shall be set up under the instrGction of the local Association and of the local Association Executive. She/he shall present financial statements to each membership meetingt and shall circulate an audited financial report to the Local Association and Provincial Association Executives by __ of each year. This report shall be read at the ____ membership meeting. Section 21: ~OCAL ASS0CIATI0~ 3Y-~AWS continued page 21 5. The elected officers shall normally assume their duties of office within seven (7) days after the results of the balloting have been announced unless a protest is lodged as under Section F 4 above. 6. All cheques issued by the Local Association shall require the signature of the Treasurer and one of the following: the President, the Vice-President or Secretary. Application for certification and other lega·1 documents shall be signed by the Loca1 Association President and Secretary. 7. No agreements shall be entered into by a Local Associat~on Officer which change any terms or provisions of an existing labour agreement unless approval has been granted for such action by the bargaining unit concerned. H. VACANCIES IN LOCAL ASSOCIATION TABLE OFFICER POSITIONS l. Any Local Association Officer will have her/his office declared vacant if she/he misses three {3) consecutive executive meetings without reasonable excuse. 2. Local Association by-elections shall be called by the Trustees -when an office becomes vacant unless such office becomes vacant within two months of the opening of annual elections, in which case the office shall remain vacant until the annual elections can be held. By-elections shall be held by secret ballot vote at any Local Association membership meeting whe·re the membership has been duly notified, or by referendum ba 11 ot vote. · I. RECALL OF LOCAL ASSOCIATION FFICERS A Local Association Officer may be recalled at any time by a majority of the votes cast in a referendum vote of the Local Association membership. After notice of motion has been duly given and the approval of a referendum vote to recall has been obtained by a majority vote of the Local Association membership at a membership meeting, the vote to recall shall be held not earlier than seven (7) days nor later than twenty-one (21) days. Any vacancy on the Local Association Executive as a result of recall shall be filled by a by-election as in Section H 2 above. Section 21: LOCAL ASSOCIATION BY-LAWS continued J. STEWARDS page 22 The Local Association shall maintain a steward structure. All stewards are to be elected on the job. Steward committees shall be encouraged. K. MEETINGS 1. Any member in good standing of the Local Association shall have the right to attend any meeting of the Local Association, including Executive and committee meetings, in which case the member shall have voice at the discretion of the chair, but no vote. 2. Meetings of this Local Association shall be he1d on a regular basis, but in no case less than quarterly. Special meetings may be held at any time by a majority decision of the Local Association Executive or by a petition of of the Local Association Members or by a dee is ion of a regul arloca l As soc i ati on membership meeting .. members of the Local Association shall constitute a quorum at any membership meeting. Meetings of the Local Association Executive shall be held monthly at a regular time. _ members of the Local Association Executive shall constitute a quorum at an executive meet ·i ng. L- DUES AND FINANCES 1. Month1y dues shall be-~ for every member of the Local Association and shal l be payable each month. Dues can only be changed with the a pprova 1 of the membership of the . Loe al ·Association i nvo ·, ved. 2. The Local Association shall have the right to levy on its members, for special purposes, one as sessment per year of at most five dollars ($5.00), which shall be voted on by two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the members at a Local Association membership meeting, provided that proper notice has been given at least fourteen (14) days prior to the vote. Further assessments shall only be levied as a result of a referendum ballot. 3. All monies 1n the hands of the Treasurer shall be deposited in the name of the local Association and a complete record of all monies received and paid out sha11 be kept~ There shall be a yearly audit. The Trustees shall be responsible for inspecting the financial records of the Local Association ~ Section 21: LOCAL ASSOCIATION BY-LAWS continued M. APPROVAL or CONTRACT page 23 A contract must be approved by a majority of the membership of the bargaining unit concerned. N. STRIKES AND LOCKOUTS A bargaining unit sha11 not strike without the approval of the membership of that unit. Voting sha1·1 be by secret ballot and a majority of votes cast shall be necessary for a strike to take place~ 0. DISCIPLINE Any member of the Local Association shall have the right to prefer charges against any other member of the Local Association or any Provincial Association Officer according to Section 19 of the Provincial Constitution. Charges can be preferred against any member or officer who: 1. Violates any provision of the Provincial Constitution and/or Local Assoeiation By-Laws. 2. Obtains membership through fraudulent means or by misrepresentation. 3. Fraudulently receives or misappropriates any property of the Provincial Association or Local Association. 4. Acts in collusion with the employer with a view to injuring the Provincial Association or Local Association~ P. PROCEDURES 1. Except as otherwise provided in these Local Association By-laws and the Provincial Association Constitution, Bourinot's Rules of Order shall govern the conduct of all Local Association meetings and Local Association executive meetings. 2. Any of these by-laws may be amended by a majority vote at a Local Association membership meeting provided that notice of motion of the amendments or chages has been posted at least seven (7) days prior to the vote. The Local Association shal1 send copies of any by-1aws and amendments to the Provincial Executive. The Provincial Executive shall only have the right to veto an amendment which is in conflict with both the spirit and letter of the constitution. Not withstand- ing the above~ the Provincial Executive shall approve the by-laws of any new Local Association at the time of said by-laws. Section 21: LOCAL ASSOCIATION BY-LAWS continued Q. CHARTER MEETING page 24 The method of election of Local Association Officers in a newly chartered Local Association shall be determined by the members at the charter meeting. The quorum shall be a majority of those members applying for a charter.AUCE PROVINCIAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TABLE OF CONTENTS Policies and Procedures Pag~ 1. Policies and Procedures -----------··------------------- 1 2. Duties of the Provincial Executive------------------- 1 3. Provincial Full Time Representative------------------ 2 4. 3 5. Organising-------------------------------------------4 6. 4 7. Provincial Newsletter-------------------------------- 5 8. Provincial Connnittees -------------------------------- 6 9. Dated Connnittees ------------------------------------- 6 10. Assistance to Local Associations--------------------- 9 11. Educational Policies-------------------------------- 10 . ' 12. Womens Organisations------------------------------- 11 13. Public Sector Workers/Right to Strike--------------- 12 14. 13 15. Campus Employees-------~--------------------------- 13 16. Resolutions of Support 1980* ------------------------ 14 17. Resolutions of Support 1979* .......... _. .. __ ~--------..... ......... ----~ ..... -.-----............. 16 18. Resolutions of Support 1978* ..,....,._ ................. - ... _ ~- _____ _. ....... _. ..... 17 19. Resolutions of Support 1977* O!IMl,-.a--..-.. ........... __ ., _____ ... ___ ..__~ ....................... 19 20. Resolutions of Support 1974* _,...,._..,,. ... _ ......... ___.. ................. __ . . _. .............. _. 20 21. Procedural Resolutions ...... . ..,. .. _ ...,_...,.._,...,,......,.., _ _,...._.......,_ ........... -- . --...-.. ------20 22. 1981 Resolutions*"'= .,.._ ... _____ .,.....,..._..,..~._ ... ______ .... ___ ..., ..,_ .... .............. , ..................... 20 * Motions are grouped by subject and year. If the most recent motion is in 1980 all earlier motions will be under that year as well. ** 1981 resolutions are grouped together. They have not been incorperated under subject headings as were resolutions from previous years. AUCE PROVINCIAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Page One The Provincial Trustees shall mainta:i.n and update the Provincial Constitution and Procedures Manual. -May 1978 That past, present and future resolutions passed at AUCE Provincial Conventions be gathered into a looseleaf booklet entitled - "AUCE Provincial Policies and Procedures." -June 1976 Duties of the Provincial E-xecuti.ve Conventions The Provincial shall assume responsibility for the Preparations for the next Annual Convention, and Special Conventions and any Provincial Conunittee meetings. -June 1976 Research The Provincial Association will be responsible for providing research and documentation for the Locals in the following areas: a) Federal and Provincial legislation or developments, particularly in the fields of labour, women and education, or any other developments that may affect the membership of the Provincial; b) The activities of other unions which may be of interest to the Locals; c) Labour Relations Board rulings; d) Anti-inflation Board rulings; e) A summary of arbitration cases that may be useful to the Locals; f) General resrearch pertaining to women that may be useful to the Locals; g) Statistical i.nformation on such subjects as labour, economics and women, and on other matters that may be useful to Locals, especially in contract negotiations; h) any other general research that the Provincial feels may be relevant to the membership. -June 1976 Provincia~ Legisl~~ion That the Provincial Executive be charged with the responsibility of keeping track of Provincial Labour legislation .. - September 1974 ~e~s~aEer Clipp;~~ The Provincial Association shall organise a newspaper clipping service run by volunteers and send copies of such clippings to the Locals. -June 1977 Cross ~oc~l Pac~ag~ That there be the distribution bi-monthly of a cross-local package, consisting of reports and documents pertaining to the activies of individual Locals and of the Provincial Executive. This package would contain more detailed reports than the Provincial Newsletter, and would be intended to enable committees and executives to share their resources and experiences. -June 1976 -POLICIES AND PROCEDURES continued Page Two Seminars --------- That the Provincial Executive hold a Contract Seminar, a Grievance Seminar and an Organisational Seminar at least once a year, and that provision be made for four (4) representatives from each Local to be paid for time lost from work to attend these seminars. Locals may send other representatives paid for by the Local. -June 1977 §~oE Stewa~d Seminar~ That AUCE organi.se shop steward seminars on a Local level. -May 1978 Labour Studies Courses That the Provincial Executive identify pertinent courses on Labour Relations and encourage AUCE members to attend such courses and pay one/half of the tuition for these courses for persons approved by the Local Executive and that persons who have taken these courses serve as resource people to their own and other Locals whenever possible. -June 1977 Provincial Executive Meet~-.I!s .. s 1. All Provincial Executive Meetings will start on time as scheduled. 2. Saturday Provinci.al Executive Meetings will start at 10:00 a.m. 3. A chart will be established in order to have volunteers sign up to arrive earlier and make coffee/tea, to do any xeroxing or gestetnering necessary, and to stay at the end of meetings to do clean up. 4. Secretary-Treasurer will send notices to all Provincial Executive members and Local Offices reminding them of meeting dates & times. 5. We start each meeting with a review of the agenda, a report by the Table Officers on priority of Jtems and approximate time estimated to be needed to conduct each item of busine.ss, and that the chair- person of each meeting meet with Secretary-Treasurer prior to each meeting to discuss agenda. 6. Local Representatives arr:ival ti.mes will be recorded. December 15, 1979 Provinc ia l Exec utive Meeting. Provincial Full- Ti me Re ·)r E~s·e nta ti v e ---------- -~- ---"'_,,,,_.., _ _____________ Jo_b Descriptio_n - Se_cx:_e_~ary-Tr ea§~_rer Be it resolved that the fo llowing be adopted as a job description,for a Provincial full-tirae representative: 1. The full-time rep. will be responsible for the coordination and production of the bi-monthly newsletter, under the direction of the Provincial Executive and/or any Provincial Newsletter Connnittee. 2. The full-time rep. will primarily be responsible for the research that the Provincial Association requires, and for publishing the bi-montly research report for all locals. 3. The full-time rep. will be responsible for the coordination and production of the bi-montly cross-local report under the directi.on of the Provincial Executive and/or any Provincial cross-local report committee. continued .... POLICIES Ai.'lD PROCEDURES continued Page Three 4. The full-time rep. will be responsible for the preparation and co-ordination, if requested of any Provincial Conventions, cross- local committee meetings, Provincial Coimnittee meetings, and any other meetings held under the auspices of the Provincial Executive. 5. The full-time rep . will be responsible for the maintenance and running of the Provincial Office, and to ensure that the office is open and available to Association members at certain regular times. 6. The full-time rep. will be responslble for any administrative or clerical duties assfgned to her/him by the Provincial Association. i. That th,~ full-ti1ne rep, shall aid in the organisation of the Locals. 8. Not withstanding the above, the priorities and direction of the day- to-day work of the organiser shall be the responsibility of the Provincial Executive between conventions~ -June 1976 Sa,lary That the salary of the Secretary/Treasurer would be the same as her/his regular job rate, plus benefits. -June 1976 Finances Fiscal Year That the fiscal year be April 1 to March 31. -June 1976 Budget That the Secretary-Treasurer (in cooperation with the Provincial Organiser if such a position is approved) be required to present at the begining of the spring Annual Convention a budget for the Provincial Association for the following fiscal year to be voted on at the end of the spring Annual Convention. -June 1976 ~~tnapcial 1:leE_t1rt That the Executive of the Provincial Association make available to the Locals complete financial reports including budgets, projections (if any), and all motions pertaining to the running of the Association, and be it further resolved that this distribution to the Local Executives be the duty of the Provincial Representatives. Local Seminars That when requested and when necessary, the Provincial will pay expenses for resource people to travel to out-of-town AUCE Locals to conduct "portablett seminars for AUCE Locals. -May 1978 Travel Ex_eenses 1. Expenses be handled by AUCE Provincial on a reimursement basis up to $12.50 per day for out of town reps where lunch is provided. continued •..• POLIC:rr.:s AND PROCEDURES continued Page :Four 2. That the Expense Claim Voucher proposed by Jenny Somero be adopted for the t i me being. 3. That reimbursement for expenses within the prescribed per diem rates ($15.00 when lunch not provided) only apply to the days and partial days in which a rep is in town, ie - from the arrival in town until time of leaving. 4. That these deci .sions be included on the Expense Reimbursement Vouchers. 5. That the motions i n regard to the travel expenses be included in the Policies and Proc edures Manual. -Provincial Exec u tiv e 1-fe ting, Sept ember 15, 1979. Orgat].ising •. ·-··· •• The Provincial Association wi.11 actively,. in cooperation with any other unions or organisations, aid j_n the organisation of unorganised workers, in particular clerical workers. Further that the Provincial Executive inform the Locals within two months of this Convention as to the Progress of this activity. -June 1976 The Provincial Association will actively dnitiate the organisation of new Locals of AUCE, and further, the Provincial Executive will bi-monthly inform the Locals as to the progress of this activity .. -June 1976 That the Provincial Assocication enourage and assist Locals to organise new bargaining units where feasible and desireable, but that Locals must be in consultation with the Provincial Association and its Executive. -November 1975 Be it resolved that AUCE support ~n theory and in practice, the organisation of non-organised workers who ar~ covered by the jurisdiction outlined in Section 3 of the Provincial Constitution . . -November 1975 The Provincial Association of AUCE shall provide information and ·- .. encouragement to any group of workers who are considering joining a Union or of organising an independent Union and who request such information and as si st ance ~ Such requests must be in writing to the Provincial Exec utive. -June 1975 Affiliation That AUCE Provincial Executive be directed to negotiate the terms of any affiliation/merger with another union and/or labour body that the AUCE membership votes to enter into; and, that the Provincial Executive be responsible, especially through the Local Representatives, for reporting on these negotiations to the AUCE membership; and, that any final ratification with the negotiations, regarding affiliation/merger shall be approved or rejected by the AUCE Provincial membership. -June 1980 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES continued Page Five That AUCE attempt to affiliate with the Canadian Labour Congress and that if AUCE is not successful in attaining affiliation intact as AUCE then a Special Convention shall be called to further discuss terms of affiliation with the CLC. -June 1979 That AUCE strike a committee composed of a minimum of one representative from each Local to work on the project of attempting to affiliate AUCE with the CLC, with the l'rovincial ExP-cutive on the Committee. That this Co™nittee report to the Provincial Association and the membership of each Loe.al in no mre than three (3) months time and at the same time document alternative ways of affiliating to the CLC. That the Special Convention referred to in Resolution #1 about affiliation to the CLC take place after the committee has reported on its findings. That any referendum . on this matter be held only after the committee has reported ·on its findings and after the issue has been discussed by our membership. -June 1979 NOTE: It wa.,1 unde1t-0.tood by Convent.ion. that ,the Committee. on Ao 6).j_,[at.,ion not be 1tu:tlli..etecf ;t.o 1tuecvr..ehing and dacwne.nting an 6).j_,[ation :t.o the CLC cilone., bu.:t :that tlteiJt ,Lnvu.tlga.Uon m~!f_ -i.nclu.de. o:theJi. tJi.a.de uni.on 01tgaYU.-6a.:tlor1A .ouc.h cto Canf)e.deAa..Uon o 0 Ca.nacllavi UviloM, 3. C. Fe.deMtion on LaboUJt, WoJLlung Women Unite, etc.. M long a~ 11-e&eaJLc.h and a66ilA_a;t,ion at le.M:t about. :the CLC be., undeJLtaken. The.Jte i.1' no i,.,im~t to tfte. wo1tk. the c..ommWe.~ ehoo-6 u ;ta ao in the»t Jte/2 ea1tc..h. That the Provincial Executive be instructed to: 1) InvE:~stigate the questton of affiliation with other Labour Organisations • or un1~ons. 2) Investigate affilia.t:f.on on a Local, Provincial and National basis. 3) Report their findings and recommendations at the next Annual Convention. -November 1975 That the Ques tion of afflli ~tion to CCU and other alternative bodies be presented to the AUCE ~embe :t'ship over the next 12 months and that articles pro .and con such affiliation be published in the newsletter and be it further resolved that at the next Provincial Convention that their be further debate about such affiliation. -June 1976 Provincial Newsletter *2 rn:osrt r n m tr ~,.'1 ur n a, tr · a 1 :: tii - IF That the Provincial Union Orgganiser be responsible for preparing the Provincial Newsletter as well as present duties. -May 1978 That the Provincial Newsletter will be published after every Provincial Executive meeting and will contain a report on the decisions of that Executive meeting, the Local Reports presented at that meeting, as well as other articles. -June 1977 There be the publication of a bi-monthly provincial newsletter for the membership of the Association. -June 1976 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES continued Page Six Be it resolved that a standing Newsletter Committee of AUCE be struck to publish a Provincial Newsletter four times yearly on behalf of the Provincial Ex.ecutiveG The Secretarv-Treasurer chair the Committee ., and that each Local delegate one representative to serve on this committee. -November 1975 That the Provinc.;.al Council be in charge of publishing a Provinci.al Newsletter which ahall be put out every other month, and the first issue of which shall appear no later than two months after the present Conventlon. -June 1975 Provincial Committees C I , A iewet: rm stt A I 'rllell:\l"&la 316lf"' tr M )!t' ............ blf 7 Cross Local Connni.ttees If tv10 or more Locals request the establishment of a Cross-Local Committee, then the Provincial Executive shall help establish such a connnittee. If the Cross-Local Committee is composed of three or more Locals, any expenses incurred by this committee will be paid by the Provincial, subject to pri.or ratification by the Provincial Executive. If the Cross-Local Conm1ittee is composed of only two Locals, the expenses shall be shared 50% by the Provinci.al Association and 50% to be shared on an agreed basis subject to prior ratification by the Locals and Provincial Executive. -June 1976. Dated Committees #l»fRJ • Lt gs,« ..._,,&t.tY*-. , .. . f£ Jrt CPI U:r • 1•t • 11 ••• r fAiil 1ta••rr ru 1 a c a 1 ~1nic!.P.al Superannuation Co1mn.ittee. That AUCE Provincial set ups · Cross-Local Committee to investigate more thoroughly the Municipal Superannuation. Act and the terms of reference of the Committee shall be: a) Why must this plan be mandatory? b) ltlhy are. the members only receiving 4% interest on money invested? c) For what purpose is the government using this money? If the answers to these questions are not satisfactory to the membership~ then AUCE shall i.nvestigate. the alternatives of: a) an alternate pension plan b) seeking changes to the- plan that W(>uld address the above concerns; and, that AUCE seek represent~tion on the Muni.cipal Superannuation Committee .. -June 1980 D~.scovery .rai;_ks That the Provincial Executive be directed to form a Cross-Local Committee to investigate the Discovery Parks development and the ramifications of Discovery Parks, and that a report be made to the Locals that may be affected. -June 1980 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES continued ------ . Page Seven ~h and ..§.~.f e.tY AUCE Provincial shall strike a Cross-Local Health and Safety Committee to investigate the occupational health and safety issues that affect university and college employees and to develop policy in regard to this issuet a rep. to be elected by each Local; and that the Provincial Association shall oppose any ~ttempt by either the Federal or Provincial governments to undermine policies or programs in thi.s area; and that the Cross ... ·i..ocal Connn.ittee shall report to the Provincial Executive who will pnblish the finl~ings for the Provincial Association membersh1p. -June 1980. Salaried Of f~c~r.?_ .wo_r_ki.~.B. Conqiti(?ns AUCE Provincial Executive shall establish a Cross-Local Committee to draw up proposals for job descripti.ons, salaries and benefits for the salaried officers and shall report back to the nex.t Annual Convention with reconnnendatlons before these proposals are implemented. AUCE/SORWUC COMMITTEE ·-- ·_, _____ _ Reconnnendations for AUCE/SORWUC Cormnittee: 1) That the AUCE/SORWUC Committee should include the Provincial full- time person and at least on.e representative from all Locals of AUCE. 2) That activities of this connni.ttee be resported in the Provincial Newsletter. · 3. That AUCE members continue to work with SOR'WUC members to organise unorganised workers and to promote union democracy .. 4. That this committee discuss the possibilities of merger, affiliation or other formal joint structures with SORWUC such that AUCE members may have more direct in.put and control in the organising of unorganised workers by this comn1ittee .. 5) That the AUCE/SORv-JUC Cowmittee be authorised to organise a joint stweards seminar and other jofnt educational activities. -June 1977 That AUCE Provincial Executive establish a joint committee with SORWUC to organise unorganised workers and that this committee report to future conventions'3 -June 1976. Tec!-c~ipg_ .. A.~s_i:_,s !.a~~ That the Provi.ncial Executive set up a committee to investigate the T.A. situation. That this committee report to the Local Associations within two mon.ths .. That this Convention support in principle the chartering of the T.A.s at SFU as a local of AUCE. -June. 1976 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES continued Page Eight }i_a_ge and Pri_£e Controls The Provincial shall encourage Locals of the Association to form Local Wage and 'Price' Control Committees, and that these committees meet jointly as a Provincial Cormnittee. Further that the Provincial in cooperation with these committees actively oppose this legislation in cooperation with the rest of the trade union movement and other interested groups .. Further that the Provincial Executive be instructed to report to the Locals bi-monthly as to the progress of this activity. -June 1976 Constitution a l Amendments -------------- Whereas the events of this Convention have indicated that certain sections of the Provincial Constitution are not adequate or sufficiently specific to deal with . some of the issues facing the Provincial Association; Therefor be it resolved that an ad-hoc committee be struck at this Convention that would be charged with studying Constitutional Amendments to overcome these difficulties. This committee would work under the direction of and in conjunction with the Provincial Executive. The Committee would study the constitutic>n as a whole but concentrate spec:tally on the following sections; 1. Section 14 D Resolutions and Constitution Committee - possible amendment to make this committee fuction year round, not just immediately prior and during the Annual Convention; 2. Arn~ndments ,to all parts of the Constitution regarding Annual Conventions to lnclude Special Conventions., 3 .. Possi.ble amendment of Sectiqn 7 B to include part time as well as full ti1'n.e pa:l.d officers. Tl1:is committeets purpose would be to ensure that all proposed amendments to the Provincial Constitution be as fully discussed at the local level memberships as possible well in advance of subsequent Convnetions. That thi.s ad-hoc committee consist- of at least one 1nember from each local. -November 1975 Equ~a ti.ona 1 P;_~r~~!!!. That a committee of the Provincial Executive be struck to implement an educat i onal progran, serving the various needs of the Locals of AUCE and that these services would be available to the Locals no later than the fall. -June 1975 Salaried Positions That AUCE strtke a committee to draw- up the terms of reference and duties for any salaried positions of the Provincial Association and report to the Provincial Executive within one month of the Convention. -June 1975 -POLICIES AND PROCEDURES continued Page Nine Women in the Workforce The seminar on Women in the Workforce recomends to the Provincial Conve.n.tion that they strike an ad-hoc Comroi ttee · composed of representatives of all Locals whieh will be charged with setting up seminars for all AUCE members on the question of women in the workforce, and also to set up a Conference to be open to members of other unions and unorganised -workers wlshing to join unions, in order to share our experience. with t llem. -June 1975 Provincial Council ___...w...., __ , __ _ That the Provincial Convention strike a committee to study the concept of a Provincial Council, to sttidy proposals to change the structure of the Provincial Executive to a Pr·ovincial Council of Locals with representatives elected from each Local to refer back to the Locals b~fore the next Provincial Convention. This committee is also to study the Consti.tution and its effects on cresting this structure. -June 1975 Job Evaluation That a Committee of the Provincial Association be struck to advise and assist the Locals on implementation of job evaluation and job classification programs. -September 1974 T~bulat!ng ~Q..~lt~e~ That two alternates be elcted to the Tabulating Committee. -September 1974 Assistance to Local Associations ft 1:1$:M~teee·w ·· f •11 1 ,. he;e,~c o:J,_rwlfil...,tM~•••"""'• -"""- --•·-•••-•11tiw.otlt:$Wl-·,_,..,_._,.n•---,•-, ,__-..,_, -•• -·-·--., •-:r.--••-1-c-:scer--n-t-•••-•._.._._ .... , Local R~qu~s~s to _?_e_e .9~iidates_ That in order that as many "ntembers as possible. have an oppourtunity to evaluate the candidates for Provincial office before the referendum election. is held, those candidates nominated shall be required to attend one meeting of ea.ch Local Association which requests their presence with:tn i:1 r.et i.sonable t i:me before the referendum is held. The Provincial Associati on shall pay fer any costs incurred, including time lost from work fo·r candidates .. -November 1975 Short Term Leave of Abse11ce That Local Associations may request the Provi.ncial Executive to pay lost tim.e wages on occasion for the short-term appointment of resource persons who take a short-term leave of absence from their job in an AUCE bargaining unit to perform such duties as may be required by a Local Association. That there be a time limit of 60 days on such appointments whic.h may be renewable at the Executive.ls discretion. -November 1976 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES continued · Page Ten That the salary of the person on leave will be the same as their job rate, plus the cost of the employee's share of her/his benefits. -June 1975 Service of Locals if 2/3 of a quorum of the Provincial Executive so approve, any Local of the Assoc.iation may be granted the services of the full-time rep for a period of up to 10 wor king days during the period between Annual Conventions. lt is understood that the work and activity of the Provincial will not be unduly hindered by such request. -June 1976 ·- --IO t rtts S . - - Governme~~al Res12~=i:1.sibilit,ies ...... ~o.r Educf-ition Tha.t AUCE demand of the Federal and Provincial governments to! 1) Recognise and accept their continued responsibility to ensure planned, quality, accessible post-secondary education throughout Canada; 2) Ensure the long-term planning of Canadian post-secondary education with full and democratic input into the planning process from those groups most directly affected by post-secondary edu.catlon; 3) Make a commitmc .. nt to the systematic. removal of all financial barriers to higher education; 4) Ensure full funding to meet the financial needs of post-secondary education; 5) Commit themselves, as a first economic priority, in conjunction w:tth othe·r groups in Canada, to developing a program wherein a job is pro.,.,.rid.ed to e.very- person who wants to work; That AUCE Provincial ",vork vlith oth.e-r campus nnions and the B.C. Student's Federat ion to develop cor~s~stent policies to ensure that Canadians may receive the hight quality accessible education they deserve; That AUCE re--af f:i.nn its policy on educational cutba.cks set at Convention May 1978 which staced that AUCE actively participate in the development of an:tt .. ~c.utback campaign:; i11 co,1ju :1ctton with all segments of the campus e:ommunities .. -Jun !~ 1979 Student;.. _E~p!~tent, That AUCE Provincial 1919 Convention endorse the -following six point policy on Student Employment: 1) For any _job created within stude".:1t employment programs, including work study or youth emplpyment programs, students shall receive, at a minimum, the union base rate at campus of employment. 2) Wherever possible, jobs created within such programs be designed to provide students with practical experience related to student career interests. continued .•• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES continued Page Eleven 3) That students be included in the decision-making process of each level of the program(s), and that the structure be in the form of the following representation and should consist of at least: a) a student representative b) union representative(s) from the so-affected union(s) c) an admin:i.strator of the univflrsity or college~ in order to regulate the student employment programs going on at the eampus, and will make sure that these jobs are not union type jobs .. The committee will also attempt to relate the jobs to the student 1 s career, 4) That the work study programs not be developed as a substitute for the 1 Stud,1nt .. Aid Programio ' .5) Whenever jobs created within such programs fall within a union bargaining unit~ then the e1nployee shall come under the appropriate collective agreement in force on that campus. 6) Jobs created for the program shall in no way replace or hinder the development of a b~rgaining unit position .. That AUCE continue to work with the B.C* Student 1 s Federation and other campus unions to implement the policy on student employment. -June 1979 Be it resolved that a priority of AUCE Provincial be to oppose any attempts to undermine the job security of AUCE members through the imposing of student work programs by the Provincial and Federal governments; be it further resolved that AUGE Provincial work with other campus un:tons and the B.C. Student'ts Federation to develop a consistent policy to respond to student work projects in order to ensure that the job security of AUCE and other campus workers is not undermined and that adequate fundings are provided for students. And be it fu-r·ther resolved tha·t i,n conjunction. with so affected other unions, AUCE call for an informational seminar in the fall. -May 1978 Educational Cutbacks Be it resolved that AUCE actively participate in the development of anti-cutbacks campa:tgns in (~onjun.ction with all segments of the campus communj_ ti es. -May 1978 B.C. Ministry of Education ._...._..,__,. __ ......... ,,.... -., ... ......... ... -~--,-- That a person be appointed to research .:tnd follow all actions and publications of the B.C. Minister of Education and report back to the Provincial Executive on any relelvant material to AUCE. -September 1971'* Women's Or anisations -------~- ·~..JMII .Nil•w 7 ~.... 7c?fa---m~111t.Jf ~ldl----- -i,n SPQ • ...,.,.~,..,.._ ... ___ , __ , __ -· .... t: -$ ...... u --..il>---··-... -·... l!I That the Provincial Association will co-operate and work with women's organisations or unions where their interests are in common with those of the Provincial Association. -June 1976 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES continued Page 1'welve International Women's Day That AUCE participate in the festivities of International Women's Day each year. -May 1978 That AUCE Prov:tncial organ i se mass support and participate in the International Women r s Day activit i es in Vancouver, for March 8th, 1980. -June 1979 Childcare -------~ That a p-riorit y o f AUCE Pr ovincial Association will be to continue the struggel for better ma ternity and childca r e benefits. -June 1977 Whereas our union represents a great many people of childbearing age, and whereas we beleive that childrearing should be a social activity and not the total responsibility of ~orking parents, and whereas children have the rights to a rich and varied social environment in which to grow, and whereas children benefit from the labour of working parents, therefore be it resolved that AUCE supports and encourages efforts to obtain quality, freely-available child care and urges its locals to negotiate contract provisions with this aim. -November 1976 That AUCE Provincial continue to participate in the Public Sector Employees Council. That the Provincial ExecutJve elect representatives to serve on this council. -June 1977 Be it resolved that AUCE supports the formation of the Public Service Unions Coordinating Cotrt1nittee .. -June 1976 That AUCE continue to oppose d.ny attempt by the Provincial Government to limit the ability of the Public Sector unions to maintain reasonable wages, rights,. benefi.ts and working conditions. -May 1978 That the Provinc:tal A!;so c!a ti on of Univ f~rsity and College Employees oppose any atte mpts by t he Provi ncial Government to limit the ability of Public Sector Un.ions to maintain reasonable wages~ rights, benefits and working conditi .ons; that the Provincial Association call upon the B.C~ Federation of Labour and the Public Sector: Empl()yees Counci.l to support the Alberta workers in ther:t protest against the Alberta "Public Service Employees Relations Act" and that we further urge these groups to oppose the passage of any similar legislation in B.C. -June 1977 - POLICIES AND PROCEDURES continued . Page Thirteen That AUCE oppose the Provincial Government's Essential Services bill. - May 1978 That the AUCE Provi .ncial Association issue press releases which condemn all present or future government legislation which removes or curtails the right to strike. -June 1976 Abortion -- That AUCE continue to support the Concerned Citizens for Choice on Abortion and encourage its members in all areas with hospital boards to obtain membership on these boards and to participate in (the) governance; and that each Local be encouraged to send a rep to the CCCA; and that AUCE Provincial donate $100 to CCCA. -June 1980 That AUCE Provincial continue to support the Concerned Citizens for Choice on Aborti.on. -June 1979 Whereas AUCE believes that abortion is a matter of personal choice for the woman involved, and that such a choice is an unalienable right of ·womanhood; Whereas this right is presently being threatened by a campaign on. the part of the "anti--choice 0 n1ovement to end the availability of therapeutic aborti.ons at Vancouver Gener~'ll Hospital; Whereas this right is threatened by a campaign by the same anti-abortion movement to stack federal nominations meetings of most political parties to ensure an antl-abortion majority in Parliament; be it resolved that AUCE strongly opposes such crusades and urges all Locals to join active vocal campaigns to combat them; Be it furthe ·.r resolved that AUCE endorses the Concerned Citizens for Choice on Abortion i.n their mobilisation to ensure continued availability of therapeutic abortions at Vancouver General Hospital; Be it further resolved that AUGE encourages its members to solicit membershtps into Vancouver General Hospital to help preserve the right of women to a free choice on abortion. -May 1978 ~~~1.~:...ege E~f!lp_y~ That AUCE Provincial Association look int:o tl1e feasibility of a conference of Unions and Staff Assoc:lations representing employees at Colleges and Universities in B .. C .. to meet and discuss our common intesests and problems. -June 1977 _Te_a_ch~ns ~ss_!,~.~.!l.~.~ That AUCE support and aid the organisation of teaching assistants at U.B.C. as a Local of AUCE if they so desire. -May 1978 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES continued Page Fourteen That the Provincial Executive set up a committee to inv~stigate the T.A. situation~ That this committee report to the Local Associations within two monthso That this convention support in principle the chartering of the T.A.s at SFU as a Local of AUCE. -June 1976 Status of O~her Em_p~loy~es_ Be it resolved that the Provincial Executive of AUCE investigate the status of E..~tployees at other post secondary institutions and to make a report at the next Provincial Convention. -June. 1975 Canadian Kenworth Strike That AUCE declare wholehearted support for the CAIMAW strikers at Canadian Kenworth; and That AUCE Locals make regular reports on the progress cf the strike at Local membership meetings and encourage members to join the CAIMAW picket lines until the strike is over; and that AUCE issue a press release condemn:tng the employer's attitude and calling upon all other trade unionists in B.C~ to join in whole- hearted support for the CAIMAW workers; and that AUCE donate $350 to the CAIMAW strikers. -June. 1980 Convention voted to endorse the.Provincial Executive's organisation of a support RALLY FOR CAIMAW STRIKERS at Canadian Kenworth; Convention moved to the Burnaby Plant picket line 6:00 p.m. on Saturday .. -June 1980 Fann~E~~er's L~~lation That AUCE Provincial shall urge Jack Heinrich, Minister of Labour, to amend the following Acts to include Farmworkers and Domestic, Household employees~ Minimum Wage Act, Hours of Work Act, Payment of Wages Act, Annual and General Holidays Act, Maternity Protection Act, Worker' ·s Compensation ActSt Control of Employment of Children Act. -June 1980 Munic .. iEal .-~u2er~!?:~~a t_!_on Ac 1:~ That AUCE condem11 the actions proposed by the Provincial Gover11ment, to amend the Munici .pal Superannuation Pensions Plan without consultation \..rith the Public Sector Unions. -June 1980 That AUCE Provincial set up a Cross-Local Comm.ittee to investigate more thoroughly the Municipal Superannuation Pension Act and the terms of reference of the Committee sl1all be: a) Why must this plan be mandatory? continued ..... POLICIES AND PROCEDURES continued Page Fifteen b) Why are members only rec.ei.ving 4% interest on money invested? c) For what purpose i.s the Gove r nment using th:is money? If the answers to these questions are not satisfactory to the mem.bership, then AUCE shall investigate t:he alternatives of: a} An alternate Pension Plan. b) Seeking changes to the Plan that would address the above concerns. And, that AUCE seek representation of the Mun.icipal Superannuation Committee" -June 1980 ~ocal Six Nezo.tJ::ations That the AUCE Provincial send a letter to SFU President Pederson and issue a press release condenm:r.ng the blatent anti-union measures (used by the University in contract negotiations with Local 6) and demand that the University drop the unprecedented intrusions into union rights and settle the collective agreement immediately. -June 1980 _New .~ale~o,P:ia _ ~aculty Assoc}.a tion That the AUCE Convention send a message of support to the College of New Caledonia Faculty Association in support of their struggle to gain a new contract., -June 1980 _SFµ 18 Motl:.on.s of S,uEpor_;, That $250 be donated to the SFU 18 Legal Defence Fund. -June 1980 That AUCE Provincial Convention urges the BCGEU to ucome through" with their promises to help the SFU 18 with their Legal Defence Fund Expenses. -June 1980 That the AUCE Provincial demands of the Attorney-General of B~C. and the Burnaby RCMP that the charges against the SFU 18 be dropped, That a statement to this effect be issued after the AUCE Convention, That we pass the donation.a can for individual donations; Further that $999.00 (nine hundred and ninety-nine dollars) be donated to the SFU 18 Legal Defen.ce Fund. -June 1979 In relati.on to the SFU 18 the following mot ~lons were also passed; That AUCE Provincial also resolved to participate in public defence activities organised by the SFU 18 Defence Committee~ That AUCE Provincial Executive and other AUCE members will also attend the trials of those arr.estedt and That AUCE Pro""'1"incial Convention condemns the strike-breaking actions of the RCMP and the 'Ad Hoc Labour Liason• Committee~ and That AUCE oppose the existence of, and any cooperation with the 'Ad Hoc Labour Liason" Committee. -June 1979 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES continued Page Sixteen That AUCE Provincial. Executive write to the B .. C. Federation of Labour~ requesting the Federation to publically call for the charges against the SFU 18 to be dropped and to endorse the defence of the SFU 18, and that the Federation be requested to give assistance and support to the SFU 18. -June 1979 SORWUC That AUCE Provincial shall donate $100 to SORWUC to help them pay the SORWUC office worker's salary. -June 1980 Convention voted to pa.ss a collection can for the striking members of SORWUC to are picketing the Muchamuck .. ($68.35 was collected.) -June 1980 That AUCE Provincial make a $10,000 long-term interest-free loan to SORWUC .. -May 1978 That the Provincial Convention confirm the decision of the Provincial Executive to donate $200 per. month towards the salary of the full time office person of the United Bank Workers and that this remain in force until the next Convention .. -June 1977 Assistance to Local 5 That AUGE Provincial provide AUCE Local 5 with one full-time Union Worker for 3-4 weeks, between August and October 1980. -June 1980 I IE 1 At F Resolutions on Quebec - • -.-...1;,.,-•. 1- $1 .A_..._ That AUCE Provincial send a telegram to the Cofederation of National Trade Unions (in Quebec), with the following points included: 1) Expressing sol:tdarity in the common struggle facing us, in particular~ the fight back on attacks fr.om all levels of government on public sector workers; 2) Informing them of the policy we have passed at the 1978 AUCE Provincial Convention, in support of their national demands; 3) Assuring them of our solidarity with respect to their struggle to exercise their rights to self determination. -June 1979 Be it resolved that this Conventi .on recognises the right of the people of Quebec to determine their own future. Be it resolved that this Convention recognises that working class solidarity between other Canadians and Quebecois can only be attained i.f the people. of Quebec determine their own futurelt Be it resolved that this Convention opposes all forms of economic and military pressure that may be exerted on the people of Quecec. -May 1978 POLICIES AND PROCEDiffiES continued J.C. Parrot/Bill C-8 (Back to Work) - ... .......... --~-..---- Page Seventeen That AUCE condemn the actions of the Liberal Government and call upon the Progressive Conservative Government of Canada to overturn the conviction of J.Cq Parrot of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, to withdra1\1 all charges against the regional directors of CUPW, and withdraw Bill C-8 (the back to wo·rk order). -June 1979 Bill C-14 That AUCE Provfncial calls upon the Federal Government to repeal the chang .es imbedded in Bill C-14, and That AUCE Provincial demands of the Federal Government to significantly increase Manpower (and other) retraining programs. -June 1979 Bill C-22 ----- That AUCE Provincial opposes the passage of Bill C-22, and That AUCE Provincial opposes the principle of "average comparability of total compensationu which is codified in Bill C-22, and That AUCE Provincial will endorse and participate in public activities which are held to oppose the passage and implementation of Bill C-22. -June 1979 •• A tr L wee:o::cw • - 5 ·- a 1r&11t B-P~ sx~tems That the AUCE Provincial Asso.ciation will work in conjuction ·with AUCE Locals to ensure that the expansion palns of the B.C. Systems Corpor- ation do not undermine the security~ benefits and wages of AUCE workers. and be it futher resolved that the AUCE Provincial Association reaffirm the right of College and University employees to initiate and effectively carry out job action where and when necessary . -May 1978 Civil Liberties That the Provincial Association of AUCE protest the illegal invasions of privacy and erosion of ci'1il liberties, and call for the prosecution of these illegal acts committed by the RCMF\ Securit:y Forces and government agents and agenc .ies. -May 1978 Social Service User Pav . ·---- . ::..:.a:.,_ Be i.t resolved that AUCE Provinc:Lal condemns the proposed provincial government policy of 'user payf for family counselling~ special needs daycare, infant developme11t programs and all on-going social work intervention. -May 1978 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ----------------------- -~-+- , d con1...1nue . Page Eighteen Sexual Orientation Be it resolved that AUCE Provincial Association condemn the anti-gay crusades of Renaissance Canada and Anita Bryant which seek to deny homosexual men and women democratic human rights; Be it further resolved that the AUGE Provincial Association affirms its view that sexual orient:ation should not be a consideration in hiring, advancement or any other condi.tion. of employment of men and women working in educational institutions; and Be it further resolved that the AUCE Provinc:tal Associati.on forward a copy of this resolution to the Gay Alliance Toward Equality of Vancouver (GATE) in support of the organised opposition to the upcoming visit of Anita Bryant~ -May 1978 Commo.t1;weal_t"q !'lywoC?d ..~rker~(Qu.~bec) Be it resolved that AUCE stand in solidarity with the Commonwealth Plywood workers by sending this resolution and a $100 donation to them and Be it further resolved that AUCE mobilise support for this struggle amoung its membership by providing information on the struggle through the AUCE Provincial News. -May 1978 Faculties Federation ___ _.,. .... __ That AUCE Provinci.al extend a message. of support and solidarity to the Colleges and Faculties Federation of B.C. in their opposition to Bill 82 and their fight to maintain the right to bargain effectively for fair working conditions for the faculty teaching ln B~C., Colleges. -May 1978 Fleck Workers --------~---- Whereas the 130 wo-m.en workers at Fleck Manafacturing in Ontario are fighting for their first contract; Whereas the company refuses to offer more than 10¢ more than the minimum wage and refuses to provide decent working conditions preferring to spend its money paylng strike-breaking sc.abs; Whereas the RCMP ha.s attacked workers on picket lines and state injunctions prevent sympathy strikes; Whereas the Fleck workers are righting for the right to strike and organise and these rights are under attack a.11 ac.ross the country; Be it resolved that AUCE support the Fleck workers by sending this resolution and a $100 donation to them; Be it further resolved that AUCE mobilise support for this struggle amoung its membership by provi.ding information on it through the AUCE Provincial News_,, -May 1978 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES continued Page Nineteen United Fishes.men and Allled Workers (UFAWU) Be it resol:\Ted that AUCE denounce the unwarranted attack by the Combines Investigation Branch on the UFAWU, and Be it furthe·r resolved that we demand that the Solicitor General, Jean Jacques Blais, and Consumer and Corporate Affairs Minister Warren Allman, drop all charges against the Union an::1 its members; That the harrassment of the: UF'AWU by the Combines Investigation Branch cease immediately; and that any investigations of the fishing industry be held in public, And be it further resolved that we demand collective bargaining rights for fishermen under the BoC. Labour Code and/or the Federal Labour Code<> That Provincial donate $100 to United Fishermen and Allied Workers Union. --May 1978 I tare --.ncsn,an11 11 r ?art trfZt C r "' PiE_e).ine Moratorium That the Annual Convention of AUCE call for a ten (10) year moratorium in the construction of ALL pipelines through or near native lands where land claims have not been settled - including the MacKenzie Valley, the South Yukon (the Alcan route), central and easter N.W~T. (the Polar Pass route), the route of the Kitimat Pipeline, and that the govern- ment(s) involved negotiate the la.nd claims responsibly to the sati.sfaction of the native people involved; That we demand that the Federal Governmeut stop all consideration and deliberations on these pipelines and establish a "Berger style" inquiry into tht...r whole of the national energy policy of Canada; That we communicate this resolution directly to the Federal and Provi.ncial GovernrJentst and we eonnnunicate this resolution and our feelings of solidarity directly to ·the Den€.!, Inuit Tapirisat, the Council of Yuko1.1 Indians, the B .. C. Working Group for a Moratorium, the Ki.timat Oil Coalitlon* and the Thompson Inquiry on the Kittmat Pipeline. -June 1977 Im;n~i.gr_~nt )l~ghts That the Annual Convention of AUCE demands a complete withdrawal of the Bill (C--24) ·- on the rights of immigrants; and that chis position be communicated to the Federal Government and to the Committee against Bill C-24 in BcC. -.June 1977 Teaching Assistants .__ ~-..;J~ That the Provincial Association of AUCE provide funding for an organiser paid at the regular T.Au salary rate, who is familiar with the issues related to organising T.A~s~ for a 7 week period ending August 12th, to a.ss:lst our efforts until the end of the semester. Be it clearly understood that this request is for a special short-term funded __ ......._~- support commitment from the Provinctal Association, vrhich should not jeapordise any other long-term organising commitments it may wish to undertake .. -June 1977 POL-y·crr'S AND PRO.'CEnnRE,r' ..,. · · . l. .I'.a. . '..l ... U .. 1 0 COH.Ll.nUed Paoe Tt,re11tv -. 0 "" .. • .l ex Q~tuih.~1-1B~s:.l1¼J 10.n~.-..... ----- ... E--.......... ___ , ,...,_. ___ _______ ................... ___ ___ Auditor To reappoint auditors until the: next Annua.l Convention~ That the Provincial Exectttive be instructed to have alternative recomend.at:i.ons regarding auJ.i.tors 8 -June 1976 Per C9.-p,i"~2:_2~a:{ That subject to che Executive waive the implementat:Lon of a -June 1975 Provincial Exec.utive J f . ' ,.., ·. ~,_·r··_.,-c. A.lJ""r.t:,: J,..._-rc,r1.'1-.,.cir:;l approva .. oJ. tne t.,onvent1.on 1 -1'- , __ ,,., ___ ..... per capita tax to AUCF. Loca.l 2 until the dues check-off .. That at th:Ls Convention the two representatives from each Local fox1n :i Council to act as an interum Provine.isl Executive until. the Fal.L Convention. -June 1975 Provincial Worker That this Convention instructs the Provincial Council to make provisions to elect from amoungst themseli.res a person to work for. the. Provinc:LBl - July 1 1 1975 untiJ the Fall Conven.ti.on, That this person would work under the direction of the council in three main c:1reas: Communication between the Locals,. includi.ng editing the Newsletter; service to the Locals 1 the sn1aller havtng priority over the larger J and service during negotiat-i oras having priority over other times; ass:i.st and coordinate efforts by Lot.als to prepare for the Fall Convention .. --June 1975 197 5 Resolution -- Public Interior Un:i.Vt'!rsity _..........,_..,, _ ___, __ ,~ • I ·-,. --··•----_. ___ , •• .,_..- ____ , _ _,._.. _____ .._ __ •• ~.-....-..~ Be it resolved that AUCE suppt)rt the. crp,H·ion of an i.nterior pub.lie University, independent of the three existing public Universities in B.C. (June 1975) 1975 Resolution - Provincial Colleges Act -------- .. ---""---~- ·-~ .. ... ......,._.,.---·-_..._...,.. .. _ _.... ___ ..l;,,;t,,,_ ... _,..._.....,.._~ That AUCE shall call for r.:he immediate imp1emen.tation of the orovinC:i.Hl Colleges Act in order r.hat community colleges rc~ceive financia.J support and a place in the prior.ittes of the Department of Education that ac.,:urately reflects the role comrnunity college:s play in the ·various communi.ties of B .. C. (.June 197.5) POLICIES AND PROCEDURES continued _____ ....,.....__...,,.___~----·-----·- - -- ~-.. -- ,.,,. .. -·--... ···· Page Twenty-one .QJ.?1:_9s_t t i#2E __ ~o __ Ed~~s ti-En!~_! _ g~SbD~~s. That AUCE reaffirm its opposition to educational cutbacks and that AUCE work with t:he British Columbi a Student's Federation, the College- Institutes Educ, -1tors Associ .at ion of British Columbia, other c.:amnus groups and other groups in the Communitv to fight. cutbacks; anJ tliat in particular that AUCE Provincial voice its opposition to the Provincial Covernment' s intention to i.nde .x tu it.ion fees in Cornmunitv Colleges. --June 198] That AUCE Provinci.al endoi--se the declaration. NOTE:The joint declaration drawn up bv AUCE, BCSF an<l C-lEA reads as follows: ..,That the structure of institutional governing boards be changed to ensure fu11 representation at all Leve.ls from those groups most dircct.l.v affected bv nost--sccond;lry education. Students, Faculty, staff, BS well as rcpr.esentntives from the con1munitv should constitute a maiority of votes on all post-secondary governing boards. Th.1 t th.£.:! government in con _i unction w:i th the eduea tion communl ty and concerned segments of societv, u11<.lt~rtake the development of a comprehensive plnn for education. This pl.an will ensure a cohere .nt, properlv funded education svstem to prov.ide for the needs of Lhc people of lL C. That the. Covernment undertake 3 studv to assess the barriers f:.ice<l by people wishing to obtain a post-secondary education. 'fhis accessibi.litv studv should target those segments of societv which . , . arc prohibite:d from obtaining a post-sec .on<larv education. That the government immediately commit itself to establ.i.shing a st udent assistance urogrnm wl1ich gu<.1rantees sufficuent student a:i<l, so that no person sh:.111 be prohi.b:i .re<l from attending n post-secondary institution for fi.nanci.al reasons. That aJ.l facultv Dnd support staff employed at post-secondary institutions be naid a dece1lt an<l fair wngc. Faculty, staff and st.u<lents should not be made to bear the . burden of the current uade.rfundJ.ng of ec..lucat.ionsH -June J981 H.9u~ il)_B_ Tha t AUCE Provincial cal.1 unon tbc Federal and Provincial Covernments to make a ma_·jor commitment townr<ls the building of affordable, ouali.ty co-operative housi,ng; That AUCI.:: actively oppose the Jemoli.tion of affordable hous:i.ng; and That AUCE Provincial. oppose anv attempt to el.:i.minnte or. reduce the protection afforded by rent controls. J , 081 - un e .1..., · ,1., POLtCrES AND PROCEDURES continued Page twenty- t",10 interest Rates -·------- That AUCE condemn the Federal Government for allowing the Bank of Canada to maintain unacceptably high interest rates. -June 1981 Amax Mine -(a i 1 i ngs That this union oppose the operation of the Amax Molybdenum Mine until the Nishga land claims are settled; and That this union demand that a proper tailings impoundment procedure be ordered by the federal government; and That this Convention support the Nlshga call for a full public inquiry into the Amax dumping. -June 1981 Assistance in Provincial Office That the Provincial Executive may hire a half-time office worker to work in the Provincial Office until August 31t 1981. -June 1981 S l 1 0Y'lpok~ That the Provincial Association support the banning of nuclear weapons research; The Provincial Association support the establishment of Simon Fraser University, including Discovery Park, as a nuclear free zone; The Provincial Association send a brief to the Universities Council of B.C., the SFU Board of Governors, . the B.C. Research Council, the Department of laobur, the Department of Education, the Press and wherever else deemed suitable by the Provincial Executive, outlining our opposition to nuclear and profit oriented research development on our campuses; AUCE Locals be encouraged to distribute through the shop steward systems education and organising materials relating to the anti-nuclear movement; The Provincial Association endorse and participate in all actions in accordance with the AUCE Constitution which have the intention of halting defence and commercia11y oriented nuclear research and development in B.C. -June 1981 Jailed CUPE Members - That AUCE express its support for the jailed CUPE strikers by demanding the immediate release of those imprisoned; That AUCE condemn the Ontario Government for its anti-union labour legislation; That letters be sent to CUPE and the Ontario Governmento -June 1981 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES continued ___________________ __,_,, Page twenty-three Abortion That AUCE condemn the actions of the Board of Surrey Memorial Hospital in disbanding the hospital 1 s Abortion Board; and that AUCE call upon the Minister of Health to replace this hospital board; and That the appointrng of abortion committees be removed from hospital boards and that abortion be removed from the Criminal Code of Canada and that there be no legal restrictions on a woman's right to choose. -June 1981 _Loca 1 One Pe_r ~ap i ta_ That Convention urges Local 1 to pay their outstanding per capita tax to AUCE; That AUCE Provincial pay a grant of $4000 from the Provincial Strike Fund to AUCE local 1; and That if Local l makes such a commitment that ALICE make an interest free loan of $3,900 to AUCE Local 1 repayable in ful1 on or before June 2 5, 1982. -June 1981 · Support for CUPW Whereas CUPW has given notice that it will strike at midnight June 28, 1981; That AUCE Provincial Convention expresses its unqualified support for CUPW; That AUCE urae the Treasurv Board of the Federal Government to move - , speedily to resolve the dispute with CUPW; and That should CUPW go on strike AUCE. forv-.rard the resolution and a contribution of $100 to CUPW,, -June 1981 x{_age Controls That AUCE opposes wage controls in whatever form; and That letters outlining this opposition be sent at least to Federal and Provincial Ministers of Finance, and to Local, Provincial and Federal Labour Centrals. -June 1981 H-Block Prisoners That AUCE Provincial condemn the Thatcher Government in the UaK. for its refusal to grant political status to the H-Block prisoners in Northern lreland; and That a message of support be sent to the H-Block prisoners and related support committees; and That AUCE demand British troops' withdrawal from their occupation of Northern lreland. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES continued _______________ .........._ Page twenty-four Fa rrovJo rke r·s Leg is] at i ve Cover age That AUCE call upon the Provincial Government to revise the regulations of the Employee Standards Act to afford full coverage and protection to farm i,.,,orkers; That AUCE Provincial demand that the Provincial and Federal Governments revise all existing emp1oyment-re1ated legislation to provide full employment protection for all workers in Canada -June 1981 Support Jor Canadian Farmworkers > ' .. union That AUCE actively support the Canadian Farm\•Jorkers Union in their strugg"fe to win good wages and working conditions; and That v.!e support. the Canadian Farrrnt-1orkers Union by encouraging our members to join their picket 1 ines and be encouraging others in the community to do the same; and That we show our strong support by donating $500 (five hundred dollars) to the Canadian Farmworkers Union and that we encourage each of our Local5 to also make donations to support the Canadian Farmworkers Union, -June 1981 That Convention shall send a reoresentative to the nstrikers> Cabaret Benefit • Dance•i this evening to personally de1 iver the $500 donation .. -June 1981 P · G • ti L r ~1 rt nee eorge ano ~,stric ~auour ~ounct s That this Convention condemns the attitude and actions of the Prince George and District Labour Council during the AUCE Local Ffve strike in Prince George; and . That the ALICE Provincial Executive send a letter to the Prince George and District Labour Council with a copy to the CLC Executive asking for explanations and appologies~ -June 1981 Affiliation ~obby That Convention reaffirms intact; and its intention to lobbv the ' CLC to admit AUCE That a Committee be struck from Convention deleoates to work under the ..J auspices of the Provincial Executive Sub-Committee on Lobbying, to lobby the CLC and its affiliates; and That the authority of this Committee be restricted to informal contacts and that only the Provincial Executive shall have the authority to enter f 1 • " • t· +,t-·1· .. ~orma meetings or negotiattons regaro1ng a,tt iat!on. -June 1981 El Salvador That AUCE Provincial supports the struggle of the El Salvadorean people; and That AUCE Provincial condemns the Reagan (USA) administration's aid and support for the El Salvador ruling Junta; and Th Aue£ P • • 1 d 0 1 t • -C.:: .. l " , • $ h at · rov1nc1a, con emns tn partacu,ar tne U.~. m, iicary aio to tt e El Sa1vadorean junta; and That a donation of $250 be sent to the FDR to help the E1 Salvadorean people in their strLlggle; and That Convention denounces the Canadian Government for their stand in practic in support of the Reagan Administration against the El Salvadorean people . J ··n,. -aao1 - E..1 ,:;;: ! J (J:RULES OF ORDER GOVERNING A.U.C.E. CONVENTION (Based on Bourinot's Rules of Order, Union Constitution, and Rules of Previous Conventions.) 1. The final deadline for submission of all resolutions and constitutional amendments to the Provincial Executive is no later than ___ (28 days prior to convention) except Special Conventions in which case the time required may be less. 2. Any resolution or proposed consti.tuti .onal amendment to be accepted must be submitted by the e:xecutive committee or a body directly affiliated or chartered by this organisation and signed by the presiding officer and secretary. A resolution shall not deal with more than one subject, shall refer to the action which is proposed, and shall contain not more than one hundred and fifty words. 3. Resolutions and constitutional amendments received or submitted contrary to the above shall be referred to the Provincial Executive who may refer such proposals or proposal to the Convention with the understanding that consideration is dependent upon fifty percent plus one approval of the delegates at the Convention. 4. Resolutions and constitutional amendments properly received by the Provincial Executive for consideration by the Convention shall be referred to the Resolutions and Constitution Committee. No later than _____ (14 days prior to Convention), copies of the proposed resolutions and constituti .onal amendments shall be distributed to those accredited delegates for whom the Provincial Executive has received notice in writing, with the exception of Special Conventions, in which case the time may be less. 5. That the Rules of Order of Convention be amended such that in the care of Emergency Resolutions at Convention which deal with disbursement of Provincial Association funds, in excess of $1000 either as loans or direct grants to organisations other than A.U.C.E. locals, such resolutions be put _to referendum vote by all members of the Association (union). 6. A quorum shall be a majority of registered delegates. 7. The President shall preside at the Convention, and in her/his absence, the Vice-president shall preside, except at the discretion of the Convention. 8. When a delegate wishes to speak she/he shall address the chair. When recognised by the Chair, she/he shall give her/his name and the name of the Local she/he represents. The spea.ker shall also indicate whether speaking for or against the motion. 9. An amendment to the main motion may be moved, must be seconded, and must not be contradictory to the main motion. - 2 - RULES OF ORDER GOVERNING A.U.C.E. CONVENTION continued 10 .. An amendment to the amendment (subaniendment) may also be considered, and also must be moved and s econded . When this happens voting is conducted in this order: a) the subamendment b) the amendmen t c) the main mo tion a s amend ed . 11. Speeches s hall be l i mited to five minute s except in moving a resolut i on, when the delegate shall be al l owed 10 minutes. 12. A delegate shall not spe ak mor e tha n once upon a subjectt until all who wish to speak have had an opportunity to do so. 13. A delegate shall not interupt anot her except it be to call a point of order .. ("Any member may at any time rise on a point of ordert interrupting a speaker if necessary, to point out a breach of rules." pg. 56 Stanford ed. Bourinot's Rules of Order) 14. If a delegate be called to order, the delegate shall~ at the request of the chair, take her/his seat until the . question of order has been decided. 15. Any delegate ma.y appeal the decision of the Chair ("Challenge the Chair"). The Chair shall step down for the duration of the challenge. The Vice President shall chair the challenge. The Chairperson (Vice President) shall then put the question thus: "Shall the decision of the Chair be sustained? 11 The question shall not be debatable except the Chairperson and the challenger may make an explanation for their decisions. 16. Any motion passed a t Convention should contain provisions for whether the work involved is to be car~ied out by: Cross Local Committee and/or the Provincial Execut i ve and/or individuals on a salaried or volunteer basis. ,
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