Committees

Members & Community Support Committee

• The Committee exists and operates as per the Union 52 Benevolent Society Bylaws, Schedule 1.
• Provide financial assistance to members.
• Provide educational bursaries to dependents of participating, deceased or retired members.
• Provide financial support to members for continuing education related to union, labour or career development.
• Provide financial assistance to non-denominational charitable organizations and/or benevolent outreach programs.

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Bylaws

• Ensure that the CSU 52 Constitution & Bylaws (the “C&B”) and the Union 52 Benevolent Society Bylaws & Objectives are up to date and registered with the appropriate authorities.
• Identify any conflict and/or implications to the C&B arising from notices of motions.
• Identify gaps between the C&B and the Policy & Procedures Manual.
• Advise the Union Membership at the April General Meeting of any conflicts and/or implications arising from the notice of motions, prior to the motions being voted on.

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Discipline

• Investigate all charges against member(s) as brought before the Union under Bylaws, Article 7 in order to arrive at a fair and impartial decision.

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Financial Review

• Provide an arms-length review of the ongoing financial records of the Union, ensuring that the best interests of the members are met.
• Report on the financial status of CSU 52 to the membership.

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Grievance Appeal

• Hear and rule on appeals of grievances and classification challenges denied by the Labour Relations Officer(s), Director of Labour Relations and the President.
• Hear and rule on appeals of the decision of the Discipline Committee, as per Bylaws Article 7.

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Sergeant-at-Arms

• Ensure only active members and approved guests are admitted to General Meetings, Shop Stewards Training Assemblies and Special Meetings.
• Advise the presiding officer of names of all attending guests prior to the start of the meeting.
• Assist in maintaining order.

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Shop Stewards Assembly

• To ensure the Collective Agreement, and labour and human rights are adhered to by observing and reporting on matters arising in the workplace.
• To represent the members in the work area by being aware, learned, a sounding board, and a communicator sharing information.
• To be the liaison with the members and the Union.
• To increase the knowledge, skill and proficiency of Shop Stewards and the Union Membership.

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Anti-Racism & Anti-Discrimination

• Define the vision and mission for the Committee.
• Advise the Board of Directors on theories of change, defined objectives, and desired outcomes for CSU 52.
• Encourage and promote antiracism, dignity, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Identify issues and challenges experienced by BIPOC/minority members.
• Provide support to members experiencing racism and discrimination
• Build awareness of challenges and issues faced by BIPOC/minorities in the workplace and in the Union among the membership at large
• Increase Union participation among BIPOC/minority members
• Recommend to the Board actions and recommendations to address racism and discrimination

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Community Relations

(formerly 'Public Events')

• Raise CSU 52’s visibility in Edmonton, through involvement in public and community events.
• Increase member engagement within the Union by participation in public and community events.
• Involve the Union Membership in a fun and creative non-political manner to support social issues, such as multiculturalism, diversity, and equality.

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Education

• Aid the Board of Directors; Contractual Unit Directors and the Chief Shop Steward in the facilitation and delivery of training and education for the Union Membership and the Shop Stewards Assembly.

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History

• Record, retain and share the history of CSU 52 and the Union 52 Benevolent Society.

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Publications

• Inform and engage the Union Membership through various means of communication, such as The Advocate, the CSU 52 website, e-News, etc.

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Social

• Organize and promote social functions of the Union and to involve the Union Membership as volunteers when required.

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Young Workers

• Build and foster relationships among the young workers of CSU 52 encouraging their involvement in the Union.

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Committee Review

The Committee Review is an ad-hoc committee which was formed in 2020 to review all CSU 52 Committees. This review will make recommendations to the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors will bring the final recommendations to the General Membership for decisions.

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