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We are currently looking for members to join the following committees:

Anti-Privitization Committee

Privatization threatens good union jobs, public accountability, and the quality of services our communities rely on. CUPE 403 is forming a committee to fight back.

This committee will:

  • Monitor and respond to privatization threats
  • Educate members and the public
  • Build campaigns to defend public services
  • Advocate for keeping services in-house and unionized

Job Evaluation Committee

CUPE 403 is committed to fair compensation for all members, and we need your help to make it happen. We’re building a committee trained to evaluate jobs, review reclassification requests, write job descriptions, and help ensure pay reflects the true value of the work our members do.

You’ll get hands-on training, support from CUPE specialists, and play a key role in maintaining wage fairness in our workplace.

Shop Steward Committee

We’re currently seeking members to join our team of Stewards. This is an opportunity to support your coworkers, enhance your skills, and play a key role in our collective efforts. 

As a Steward, you will serve as the primary point of contact for members within your designated area, providing support, disseminating information, and advocating for their interests. 

Primary responsibilities include:

  • enforcing the Collective Agreement
  • facilitating communication between members and the Executive Board
  • distributing Union literature to worksites
  • encouraging member engagement
  • educating members.

If you’re interested or would like more information, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’d love to have you on board!

Political Action Committee

Political action is a vital component of our union advocacy, and we are actively seeking members to join the CUPE 403 Political Action Committee. 

  •  Support Pro-Labour Candidates
  • Lobby for worker friendly legislation
  • Hold government officials accountable
  • Advocate for workers right 
  • Public Outreach – monitor and engage with local political groups and individuals
  • Educate and mobilize Union members

Government policies and decisions directly impact our wages, working conditions, and the services and programs we provide. The progressive rights of our labour work force have been achieved through decades of advocacy and collective bargaining power. Collaborating with community partners and mobilizing our collective voting strength, we can ensure our elected representatives prioritize the needs of our members, union-based hiring, and negotiate favourable collective agreements. 

Get involved today to help shape the future of our workplace and community. Together, we can build power, influence policy, and protect the rights of our members.

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CUPE LOCAL 403 STANDING COMMITTEES

Structure:

President, 1st Vice-President, and three (3) members plus one (1) alternate member.

Members:

Dalton Brandon-Owen, Mike Keogh, Alex Jacobs, Jane Norman, Tamiko Hinze

Alternate

Kyle Richardson

Structure:

2 to 4 members

Chair:

Jessica Hawkes

Members:

Konrad Beston, Jane Norman, Tim English

Ex-officio:

Second Vice President (Alex Jacobs)

Structure:

Lead Steward and 2 Executive Board Members

Chair:

Jane Norman

Members:

Dalton Brandon-Owen, Tim English

Ex-officio:

First Vice President (Mike Keogh)

Structure:

3 Members and 3 Alternates

Members:

Dalton Brandon-Owen, Alex Jacobs, Jane Norman

Alternates:

Konrad Beston, Tovery Diener, Jessica Hawkes

Structure:

4 to 6 members

Chair:

Kyle Richardson

Members:

Karali MacCaull, Mike Keogh, Konrad Beston, Mark Brow, Tovery Diener

Ex-officio:

Second Vice President (Alex Jacobs)

Structure:

2 Members and 2 Alternates

Members:

Tamiko Hinze, Konrad Beston

Alternates:

Tovery Diener, Tim English

Ex-officio:

First Vice President (Mike Keogh)

CUPE LOCAL 403 SPECIAL (AD HOC) COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

Structure:

2 to 8 members

Chair:

Tim English

Members:

Kyle Richardson, Jane Norman, Brad Waters, Tyler Halliday, Kobi Christian, Nate Shergold

Term:

2 Years

Purpose:

 

Structure:

2 to 11 members

Chair:

Auxiliary Member at Large (Kyle Richardson)

Members:

Alexander Charlton, Amanda Memphis, Andrew Hupalo, Danica Terlecki, Jill Hansen, Morganna Bimm, Navneet Dosanjh, Ryan Neys, Tasha Waugh, Tyler Labrecque

Term:

Indefinite, subject to the continuation of its necessity and functionality.

Purpose:

Address auxiliary employee concerns, improve communication and education, ensure representation of auxiliary employees’ unique concerns and interests, and make recommendations to the Executive Board and Membership.

Structure:

2 to 7 members

Chair:

Tim English

Members:

Alex Jacobs, Dalton Brandon-Owen, Jane Norman, Konrad Beston, Jason Isaac, Tamiko Hinze

Term:

Indefinite, subject to the continuation of its necessity and functionality.

Purpose:

Formulate and amend bylaw wording as directed by the Executive Board or Membership. Propose changes to ensure conformity with the National Constitution. Submit proposals to the Executive Board for recommendation. Prepare an annual written report; monthly reports are not required.

Structure:

2 to 7 members

Chair:

Konrad Beston

Members:

Alex Jacobs, Dalton Brandon-Owen, Kyle Richardson, Mike Keogh, Mark Brow, Jane Norman

Term:

Indefinite, subject to the continuation of its necessity and functionality.

Purpose:

The committee will be focus on strengthening CUPE Local 403 both internally and externally within the community. Attending and representing at events and activities where CUPE Local 403’s reputation is enhanced in the community.

Structure:

2 to 7 members

Co-Chairs:

Konrad Beston, Tamiko Hinze

Members:

Tovery Diener, Remy Hinze, Jessica Hawkes, Michael Vidal, Kyle Richardson

Term:

The term will remain indefinite, subject to the continuation of its necessity and functionality.

Purpose:

 

Ex-officio

Konrad Beston, Tamiko Hinze

Structure:

2 to 8 members

Chair:

Tim English

Members:

Allison Senften, Derek Kost, Tovery Diener, Kobi Christian

Term:

2 years

Purpose:

Looking at different class spec, and reclassification, looking at work, and wages

Ex-officio

 

Structure:

2 to 12 members

Chair

Lead Steward (Jane Norman)

Members

Tovery Diener, Mark Schulz

Term:

The term will remain indefinite, subject to the continuation of its necessity and functionality.

Purpose:

The committee will represent members by supporting them in meetings and advocating for their workplace rights and obligations under the collective agreement. Members will attend meetings as required, document proceedings through detailed notes, and assist in resolving workplace issues. They will also act as liaisons between members and the employer to ensure effective communication and address concerns.

Structure:

2 to 7 members

Chair:

Tamiko Hinze

Members:

Jane Norman, Konrad Beston, Kyle Richardson, Mike Keogh, Tovery Diener, Karali MacCaull

Term:

The term will remain indefinite, subject to the continuation of its necessity and functionality.

Purpose:

Structure:

2 to 7 members

Chair:

Alex Jacobs

Members

Dalton Brandon-Owen, Mark Schulz, Jeff Jacobs

Term

The term will remain indefinite, subject to the continuation of its necessity and functionality.

Purpose:

The committee will bring awareness to important political issues and make reports to the membership through communications and meetings. Collaborate with the Executive Board to draft press releases and other publicity materials. Work in partnership with the public relations departments of CUPE to support and implement the policies of both the Local and CUPE. It will collaborate with the Executive Board to advance CUPE Local 403’s political priorities.

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