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    Civic Service Union 52


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    Constitution & Bylaws

    Purpose

    1. Review and update notices of motion pertaining to the CSU 52 Constitution & Bylaws and the Union 52 Benevolent Society Bylaws approved by the General Membership.
    2. To ensure that the Constitution & Bylaws are registered on an annual basis as per the Societies Act of Alberta.
    3. To ensure that the Bylaws of Union 52 Benevolent Society are registered with the Alberta Registries, Corporate Registry on an annual basis.
    4. To ensure current registered copy of the CSU 52 Constitution & Bylaws and the Union 52 Benevolent Society Bylaws is filed in the Union office.

    Members & Terms of Office

    1. The Committee shall consist of five (5) members elected by the General Membership.  Three (3) members at odd and two (2) members at even years are elected at the November General Meeting.
    2. Term - two (2) years.
    Graham Burridge
    Chair

    Zonia Wuschenny
    Co-Chair
    Michael LeBlanc
    Treasurer

    Maria Halushka

    Collin Hindman

    Discipline

    Purpose

    1. The Discipline Committee shall investigate all charges against member(s) as brought before the Union under Article 7 of the Bylaws.

    Members & Terms of Office

    1. The Committee to consist of five (5) members of which four (4) members are the Chairpersons or designates from the following Committees: Social Committee, Constitution & Bylaws Committee, Sports & Activities Committee and Education Committee.
    2. Term – one (1) year.
    3. One (1) member is elected by the General Membership at the November General Meeting.
    4. Members-at-large shall be elected to ensure a compliment of five (5) members.
    5. A breach of confidentiality may result in removal from this Committee by the Executive Board and the General Membership.
    6. Members of the Executive Board or Office Staff shall not be eligible to be members of this Committee.
    Judith Basisty

    Graham Burridge

    Milo Buryska

    Tracy Foran

    Lavonne Hailes



    Education

    Purpose

    1. To encourage training to increase the knowledge, skills and proficiencies of our members in labour relations.
    2. To provide financial support to members who undertake continuing education by an accredited institution related to Union activities, and the labour movement and career development.

    Members & Terms of Office

    1. The Committee to consist of four (4) members elected by the General Membership.  Two (2) members at odd years and two (2) members at even years are elected at the November General Meeting.
    2. Term – two (2) years.

    click here for the Education Reimbursement form

    Lanny Chudyk
    Chair

    Allen Gavinchuk

    Elton Raynor

    John Sylvestre
    Treasurer

    Grievance Appeal

    Purpose

    1. To hear appeals of grievances and classification challenge and appeals denied by the Business Agents and the President of CSU 52.
    2. To hear appeals of Members under discipline, as per Bylaws Article 7.

    Members & Terms of Office

    1. The Committee to consist of five (5) members elected by the General Membership.  Three (3) members at odd and two (2) members at even years are elected at the November General Meeting.
    2. Term – two (2) years.
    3. Members of the Executive Board or Office Staff shall not be eligible to be members of this Committee.
    Kim Woolgar
    Chair

    Milo Buryska

    John Sylvestre

    Tracy Foran

    Monica Melnyk

    History

    Purpose

    1. To record and keep records of the history of CSU 52 and Union 52 Benevolent Society

    Members & Terms of Office

    1. The Committee shall consist of five (5) members elected by the General Membership.  Two (2) members at odd and three (3) members at even years are elected at the November General Meeting.
    2. Term – two (2) years.
    Leslee Stout
    Chair

    Pat Power

    Peter Neuschaefer
    Geordie Cardinal
    Co-Recording Secretary

    Zonia Wuschenny
    Treasurer

    Public Relations

    Purpose

    1. To act on behalf of the Executive Board on only those matters specifically referred to the Committee by either the Executive Board and/or the President directly.
    2. To inform all CSU 52 members by newsletters, information bulletins and website, of important issues as directed by the President and the Executive Board.

    Members & Terms of Office

    1. The Committee will be elected from the members at large in attendance at the November meeting.
    2. The members of the Committee will be comprised of two (2) members elected for a two (2) year term in odd years and three (3) members elected for a two (2) year term in even years.
    3. The Chairperson shall be elected from amongst the Committee.

    click here for the the Advocate (April 2010) newsletter

    Darlene Woodham
    Chair

    James Paull
    Treasurer

    Lavonne Hailes

    Amanda Hall

    Shari Ash



    Senior Shop Stewards

    Purpose

    1. The purpose of the Senior Shop Steward is to assist the Chief Shop Steward and the Unit Representative.

    Members & Terms of Office

    1. Should have a minimum of two (2) years experience as a Shop Steward.
    2. Must be a full-time, permanent employee.
    3. The number of Senior Shop Stewards will vary within each Contractual Unit.  The Chief Shop Steward can review this number.
    4. Must have attended or received credit for a minimum of six (6) General and six (6) Shop Steward meetings in the last twelve (12) months.
    5. Term - two (2) years.
    Zonia Wuschenny
    Chief Shop Steward
    City of Edmonton

    Lanny Chudyk
    City of Edmonton


    Donna Demyen
    City of Edmonton

    Tracy Foran
    City of Edmonton

    Leta Gagliardi
    City of Edmonton

    Peter Neuschaefer
    City of Edmonton

    Pat Power
    City of Edmonton

    Linda Schwonik
    City of Edmonton

    Darlene Woodham
    City of Edmonton

    Judith Basisty
    Edmonton Public Library
    John Sylvestre
    Edmonton Public Library

    Teresa Doblanko
    EPCOR

    Michael LeBlanc
    EPCOR

    Waldo Ponce
    EPCOR

    Vacant
    Capital Power Corporation

    Vacant
    TELUS World of Science - Edmonton

    Sergeant-at-Arms

    Purpose

    1. To ensure only active members and approved guests are admitted to General Meetings, Special Meetings, and Shop Steward Meetings.
    2. To assist in maintaining order.

    Members & Terms of Office

    1. The Committee to consist of two (2) members elected by the General Membership.  One (1) member at odd and one (1) member at even years are elected at the November General Meeting.
    2. Term – two (2) years.

    click here for the Shop Steward Absentee form

    Carrie Coffin

    Amy Murphy

    Shop Steward Assembly

    Purpose

    1. To increase the knowledge, skill and proficiency of the Shop Stewards and the General Membership of CSU 52.

    Members & Terms of Office

    1. The Assembly shall consist of all elected Shop Stewards of CSU 52.
    2. Term – Two (2) years.
    3. The Assembly shall elect two (2) members of which the Chief Shop Steward is chosen in the odd years and the Recording Secretary is chosen in the even years at the November Shop Steward Meeting.
    4. The Chairperson shall be the Chief Shop Steward.

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    Social

    Purpose

    1. The purpose of the Social Committee is to organize and promote social functions of the Union and to involve Union members as volunteers when required.

    Members & Terms of Office

    1. The Committee to consist of seven (7) members elected by the General Membership.  Three (3) members at odd and four (4) members at even years are elected at the November General Meeting.
    2. Term – two (2) year.
    Donna Demyen
    Chair

    Amy Murphy
    Co-Chair

    Leo Derkach
    Treasurer

    Carrie Coffin

    Cheryl Gliener

    Maria Halushka

    Vacant



    Sports & Activities

    Purpose

    1. To provide cash donations and/or promotional items to sporting events or social activities involving CSU 52 members.

    Members & Terms of Office

    1. The Committee to consist of three (3) members elected by the General Membership.  One (1) member at odd and two (2) members at even years are elected at the November General Meeting.
    2. Term – two (2) year.

    click here for the Door Prize Donation Request form

    Randy Rogiani
    Chair

    Darren Chivers

    Donna Demyen

    Youth

    Purpose

    1. To increase the perceived relevance and importance of C.S.U. 52 in the lives of its younger members (40 years of age and under), and foster an understanding of the benefits of membership.

    Members & Terms of Office

    1. The Committee shall consist of five (5) members elected by the General Membership. Two (2) members at odd and three (3) members at even years are elected at the November General Meeting.
    2. Three (3) of the five (5) Committee members must be 40 years of age or younger.
    3. The Chairperson shall be elected from amongst the Committee.

    click here for the Youth Committee Survey

    Allen Gavinchuk
    Chair

    Michael Goth
    Co-Chair

    Polash Miah

    Rocky Pilisko
    Treasurer

    Danielle van Loenen
    Recording Secretary



    Building Committee
    1. Two (2) positions.
    2. Elected at the November Union 52 Benevolent Society Meeting.
    3. 2 year term – (1) elected in odd years, (1) elected in even years.
    Leo Derkach

    Darren Chivers

    Members & Community Support Committee
    1. Seven (7) positions.
    2. Elected at the November Union 52 Benevolent Society Meeting.
    3. 2 year term – (3) elected in odd years, (3) elected in even years.
    4. The seventh position is the Union Treasurer.

    click here for the Student Bursary form

    click here for the Community Application for Funding form

    Zonia Wuschenny
    Chair

    Carrie Coffin
    Co-Chair

    Rose Tinka
    Recording Secretary

    Leo Derkach
    Treasurer

    Maria Halushka

    Len Douziech

    Judith Basisty

    Rosemarie Solomon