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2015 AFL CONVENTION
GENERAL
INDEX
Title Page
Songs: O’Canada, Solidarity Forever, Here We Are ...... 1-3 AFL Officers, Executive Council & Staff ...... 4-7 AFL Convention Committees ...... 8 AFL Standing Committees ...... 9 AFL Executive Committees ...... 9
AFL Non-Harassment Statement (Reading Version) ...... 10 AFL Non-Harassment Statement ...... 11
Guiding Principles ...... 12 A Union Member’s Creed ...... 13 Picketing Policy ...... 14 Hot Declaration ...... 15
Terms of Reference for Equity-Seeking Representatives...... 16-21 Pride and Solidarity ...... 16-17 Women ...... 18 Workers of Colour and Aboriginal Workers ...... 19-20 Young Workers...... 21
Affiliate List...... 22 Delegate List ...... 23-34
AFL 2013 Constitution (Constitution index on pages 36-37)...... 35-52
AFL Executive Council Equity Reps –Nomination Form ...... 53-54
O’CANADA
O'Canada, our home and native land, True patriot love, in all our sons command. With glowing hearts, we see thee rise, The true north strong and free, From far and wide, O'Canada, We stand on guard for thee. God keep our land, glorious and free, O'Canada, we stand on guard for thee, O'Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
SOLIDARITY FOREVER
CHORUS Solidarity Forever! Solidarity Forever! Solidarity Forever! For the Union makes us strong.
1. When the Union's inspiration through the workers' blood shall run, There can be no power greater anywhere beneath the sun. Yet what force on earth is weaker than the feeble strength of one? But the Union makes us strong. CHORUS
2. It is we who plowed the prairies, built the cities where they trade, Dug the mines and built the workshops; endless miles of railroad laid. Now we stand outcast and starving; 'midst the wonders we have made, But the Union makes us strong. CHORUS
3. Now the women of the Union, we are vital to the fight, And we fight for equal wages and we fight for equal rights. And together with our brothers we will put the boss to flight, For women make the union strong. CHORUS
4. They have taken untold millions that they never toiled to earn, But without our brain and muscle not a single wheel can turn, We can break their haughty power; gain our freedom when we learn, That the Union makes us strong. CHORUS
5. In our hands is placed a power greater than their hoarded gold; Greater than the might of armies; magnified a thousand-fold. We can bring to earth a new world from the ashes of the old. For the Union makes us strong. CHORUS To the tune: John Brown's Body - words by Ralph Chaplin (New verse #3, lyrics by Notre Dames des Bananes.
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AFL CENTENNIAL SONG “Here We Are” – by Maria Dunn
From the depth of a miner’s heart His sweat and blood, his children’s tears CHORUS Steely eyes, tired face 1912 He won’t cave in to fear Planted the ground Beatings and evictions Brothers and sisters Indebted to the company store Will not be kept down With building brothers, railwaymen Now here we are He’s solid to the core Holding the line From the breadth of the farmer’s view Look how far we’ve come together Constant toil, the open field Toughened by the prairie wind Fire on the picket line No bank will make him yield That long hot summer ’86 He’ll join with other farmers Hard times on kill floors To ship his wheat at a fair cost In lumber works, refineries The land he poured his heart into Cops on the company’s side He will not see it lost! We’re singing in the jailhouse now From Brooks to Fort McMurray CHORUS There is no backing down… 1912 They planted the ground Courage of laundry workers Brothers and sisters Walking out in ‘95 Will not be kept down Immigrants and single moms Now here we are Refuse to go without their pride Holding the line Their reward for rollbacks -- Look how far we’ve come together No jobs, no severance pay Shaking out the dirty linen Out of despair in the Depression They show us the way! Compassion for the other’s plight In the brutal slaughterhouses CHORUS Packing workers unite 1912 Sit-downs and slow downs Planted the ground Building power through the War Brothers and sisters Raising wages country wide Will not be kept down They cannot be ignored … Here we are Holding the line From the backbone of the operator Look how far we’ve come together Bending over her machine (which side are you on, Nurse, teacher, social worker which side are you on) Standing up for those in need In hospitals and factories Outraged at witnessing Proving she can hold her own A worker dies of lung disease Now she’s marching, marching We ground that mill to a halt For equal pay reform! The air unsafe to breathe Armed with knowledge Asbestos and its deadly charm Now we’ve helped the whole town By raising the alarm …
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Exploited foreign workers These hard-won rights Like navvies in the railroad days We guard them, pass them on Language barriers and laws Our collective action Keep them in their place Will shape the world to come Threats of deportation We won’t accept a system Withholding promised pay Leaving anyone in poverty We speak up for them We’ll keep pushing forward Give them the right to stay In solidarity!
CHORUS 1912 1912 Planted the ground Planted the ground Brothers and sisters Brothers and sisters Will not be kept down Will not be kept down Here we are Now here we are Holding the line Holding the line How far we’ve come … Look how far we’ve come together From 1912 Standing our ground Brothers and sisters Will not be kept down Here we are Holding the line Look how far we’ve come together Moving forward now together!
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AFL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Gil McGowan President Unifor Siobhán Vipond Secretary Treasurer Int’l. Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and Motion Picture Technicians
Darlene Malayko Vice President Amalgamated Transit Union Zul Vira Vice President Amalgamated Transit Union Bev Ray Vice President Canadian Union of Postal Workers Robert Laliberte Vice President Canadian Union of Postal Workers Marle Roberts Vice President Canadian Union of Public Employees Rh’ena Oake Vice President Canadian Union of Public Employees Elisabeth Ballermann Vice President Health Sciences Association of Alberta Diane Lowe Vice President Health Sciences Association of Alberta [vacant] Vice President Int’l. Brotherhood of Electrical Workers [vacant] Vice President Int’l. Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Timothy Hunt Vice President Public Service Alliance of Canada Brenda Skayman Vice President Public Service Alliance of Canada [vacant] Vice President Int’l. Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and Motion Picture Technicians Dan Uchasz Vice President Int’l. Assoc. of Machinists & Aerospace Workers Gary Savard Vice President International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Ironworkers [vacant] Vice President International Association of Firefighters Grace Thostenson Vice President United Utility Workers’ Association Don Boucher Vice President Unifor Sue Pearce Vice President Unifor Theresa McLaren Vice President United Food and Commercial Workers Cathy Logan Vice President United Food and Commercial Workers Heather Smith Vice President United Nurses of Alberta Daphne Wallace Vice President United Nurses of Alberta [vacant] Vice President United Steelworkers Juanita West Vice President United Steelworkers (TWU) Jay Smith Vice President Triple Nine (999) Caucus Connie Slade Vice President Triple Nine (999) Caucus
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AFL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ALTERNATES
[vacant] Vice President (alt.) Amalgamated Transit Union [vacant] Vice President (alt.) Amalgamated Transit Union Nancy Dodsworth Vice President (alt.) Canadian Union of Postal Workers [vacant] Vice President (alt.) Canadian Union of Postal Workers Mike Scott Vice President (alt.) Canadian Union of Public Employees [vacant] Vice President (alt.) Canadian Union of Public Employees Kelly Garland Vice President (alt.) Health Sciences Association of Alberta Trudy Thomson Vice President (alt.) Health Sciences Association of Alberta Robert Blakeman Vice President (alt.) International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Ironworkers [vacant] Vice President (alt.) Int’l. Assoc. of Machinists & Aerospace Workers [vacant] Vice President (alt.) Int’l. Brotherhood of Electrical Workers [vacant] Vice President (alt.) Int’l. Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Carisa David Vice President (alt.) Public Service Alliance of Canada Elaine Alt Vice President (alt.) Public Service Alliance of Canada Doug O’Halloran Vice President (alt.) United Food and Commercial Workers [vacant] Vice President (alt.) United Food and Commercial Workers Todd Romanow Vice President (alt.) Unifor Valerie Saliba Vice President (alt.) Unifor Karen Craik Vice President (alt.) United Nurses of Alberta Jane Sustrik Vice President (alt.) United Nurses of Alberta [vacant] Vice President (alt.) United Steelworkers [vacant] Vice President (alt.) United Steelworkers Doug Cooper Vice President (alt.) United Utility Workers’ Association Mark Robar Vice President (alt.) Triple Nine (999) Caucus Don Ast Vice President (alt.) Triple Nine (999) Caucus Executive Committee members who served a partial term: Ivana Niblett Vice President United Steelworkers (TWU) Dawn Munro Vice President Unifor (formerly CAW rep) Jason Rockwell Vice President Int’l. Assoc. of Machinists & Aerospace Workers Carol Chapman Vice President (alt.) Canadian Union of Public Employees Nick Driedger Vice President (alt.) Canadian Union of Postal Workers Harry Tostowaryk Vice President (alt.) International Association of Bridge Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Ironworkers Albert Johnson Vice President (alt.) United Food and Commercial Workers Wally Ewanicke Vice President (alt.) Unifor (formerly CEP) Mark Ballantyne Vice President (alt.) Unifor (formerly CAW) Bev Dick Vice President (alt.) United Nurses of Alberta
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AFL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
Susan Wilson Caucus of Aboriginal Workers Representative CUPW Ronald Klassen Caucus of Aboriginal Workers Representative UFCW [vacant] Caucus of Aboriginal Workers Representative Alternate [vacant] Caucus Aboriginal Workers Representative Alternate [vacant] Pride and Solidarity Caucus Representative [vacant] Pride and Solidarity Caucus Representative [vacant] Pride and Solidarity Caucus Representative Alternate [vacant] Pride and Solidarity Caucus Representative Alternate Denise Palmer Women Caucus Representative-Public Sector UNA Cheryl Watamaniuk Women Caucus Representative-Private Sector UFCW Mariana Burstyn Women Caucus Representative-Public Sector Alternate HSAA Valerie Saliba Women Caucus Representative-Private Sector Alternate Unifor Joyce Pui-Poretta Workers of Colour Caucus Representative UNA Ajay Sharma Workers of Colour Caucus Representative CUPW Roseline Richardson Workers of Colour Caucus Representative Alternate UFCW Parminder Pannu Workers of Colour Caucus Representative Alternate CUPW Tim Bouwsema Young Workers Caucus Representative UNA [vacant] Young Workers Caucus Representative UNA [vacant] Young Workers Caucus Representative Alternate [vacant] Young Workers Caucus Representative Alternate Alex Shevalier Calgary and District Labour Council (CDLC) UFCW Bruce Fafard Edmonton and District Labour Council (EDLC) CUPW Steve Kelly Wood Buffalo and District Labour Council (WBDLC) Unifor Richard Merrick Lethbridge and District Labour Council (LDLC) USW John Lahey Medicine Hat and District Labour Council (MHDLC) IAMAW Barb Miller Red Deer and District Labour Council (RDDLC) UFCW Eric Rosendahl Yellowhead and District Labour Council (YDLC) Unifor Kathleen Nickel CDLC (alternate) CUPE Melissa Field EDLC (alternate) HSAA Sherry Hunt LDLC (alternate) PSAC Darla Leard Regional Director, Prairie Region Canadian Labour Congress Cori Longo Regional Representative Canadian Labour Congress Council members who served a partial term: Keith Purdy Pride and Solidarity Caucus Representative UFCW Ange Freer Pride and Solidarity Caucus Representative CUPW Garry Lehmann Pride and Solidarity Caucus Representative Alternate CUPE Timothy Hunt Pride and Solidarity Caucus Representative Alternate PSAC Cori Longo Young Workers Caucus Representative CUPW Heather Anderson Young Workers Caucus Representative Alternate HSAA Brian Henderson Edmonton and District Labour Council (EDLC) CUPW Alex Furlong Regional Director, Prairie Region Canadian Labour Congress Amanda Freistadt Regional Representative Canadian Labour Congress
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AFL EXECUTIVE STAFF
Tony Clark Director, Research Shannon Phillips Director, Policy Analysis Olav Rokne Director, Communications Ishani Weera Director, Organizing & Community Outreach Bradley Lafortune Director, Government Relations
Staff who left the Federation: Bob Hawkesworth Director, Pensions
AFL ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Linda Robinson Financial Administrator Karen Painchaud Office Administrator Maureen Werlin Office Administrator
Temporary staff: Mary Elizabeth Archer Office Administrator
Staff who left the Federation: Katrina Foster Temporary Office Administrator
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2015 CONVENTION COMMITTEES
AFL BALLOTING COMMITTEE AFL GENERAL RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE James Finnigan LDLC Laurel Jackson HSAA Wilma Ellenburgh Unifor 52 Jerry Toews HSAA Steve Kelly Unifor 707 Darla Leard CLC Resource Janet Parris PSAC 30021 Cori Longo CLC Resource Valerie Saliba Unifor 4050 Dave Smith UFCW 401 Daphne Wallace UNA Cheryl Watamaniuk UFCW 401 AFL CONSTITUTION COMMITTEE Geordie Wickens USW 1595 Tony Clark (Resource) AFL Craig Coolahan UUWA James Lang Unifor 445 Theresa McLaren UFCW 401 Gary Savard Ironworkers 720 Trudy Thomson HSAA AFL SERGEANT-AT-ARMS COMMITTEE Brad Lafortune (Resource) AFL Tim Bettger IAM 1722 Kathy Bzdel HSAA John Fata UFCW 401 AFL CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE Siobhan Hutchinson PSAC 30021 Ron Klassen UFCW 401 Dayna Bramston UFCW 401 Barb Miller UFCW 401 Elaine Cardinal Unifor 52 Gary Pucci UFCW 401 Karen Davis CUPE 46 Troy Smidtas UFCW 401 Beverley Norman CUPE 4731 Sydonne Wright UFCW 401 Barbara Roy UFCW 401 Karen Painchaud (Resource) AFL Jim Sherlock UFCW 401 Nathan West UFCW 401 Linda Robinson (Resource) AFL
AFL STANDING COMMITTEE CONVENTION COMMITTEES
Members of AFL Standing Committees who present resolutions to the convention floor shall be members of AFL Standing Committee Convention Committees.
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AFL STANDING COMMITTEES
AFL EDUCATION COMMITTEE AFL OUTREACH COMMITTEE
Meaghan McNeil, Chair HSAA Jim Sherlock, Chair UFCW 401 Mark Brzezowski CUPE 30 Cathy Furtak CUPW-Edm. Shawn Kilborn CUPE 30 Jerry Woods CUPW-Edm. Barry Benoit CUPE 474 Rashpal Sehmby CUPW-Edm. Cathy Furtak CUPW-Edm. Mariana Burstyn HSAA Jerry Woods CUPW-Edm. Yvonne Whiting HSAA Rashpal Sehmby CUPW-Edm. Christina Doktor UNA Cam Sherk UFCW 401 Ann Healy UUWA Wanda Zimmerman UNA Ishani Weera AFL Kevin Braun Unifor 777 Robert Braden USW 1595 Leslie Perry (alternate) UNA POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE Geordie Wickens (alternate) USW 1595 Heather Smith, Chair UNA Cori Longo CLC Jason Soklofske, Recording Secretary HSAA Tony Clark AFL Jerry Woods CUPW-Edm. Siobhán Vipond AFL Mike Scott CUPE 30 Jerry Toews HSAA John Fata UFCW 401 AFL COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE Gil McGowan AFL Brad Lafortune AFL Terry Inigo-Jones, Temporary Chair HSAA Siobhán Vipond AFL (info) Jerry Woods CUPW-Edm. Cori Longo CLC (info) Rashpal Sehmby CUPW-Edm. Christine McMeckan UFCW 401 Denise Palmer UNA Olav Rokne AFL
AFL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES
AFL FINANCE COMMITTEE AFL HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Siobhán Vipond, Chair AFL Gil McGowan AFL Gil McGowan AFL Siobhán Vipond AFL Elisabeth Ballermann HSAA Diane Lowe HSAA Sue Pearce Unifor Gary Savard Ironworkers Rh’ena Oake CUPE Grace Thostenson UUWA Brenda Skayman PSAC Theresa McLaren UFCW Linda Robinson (resource) AFL
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AFL NON-HARASSMENT STATEMENT
The Alberta Federation of Labour is committed to an environment that is harassment-free and allows everyone to contribute equally towards advancing the goals of the labour movement. Harassment not only demeans individuals, it also hinders us in advancing progressive change and violates our values. The AFL will neither tolerate nor condone behavior that is likely to undermine the dignity or self-esteem of an individual, or create a hostile or offensive environment.
We all deserve to be treated with respect and dignity. Ensuring an environment free of harassment requires us to pay attention to the impact of our words and actions.
Harassment is any type of language or behavior that is perceived as demeaning, threatening or insulting. It may be based on ability, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, age or religion, but might not be clearly attributed to those traits.
The Federation takes any issues of harassment at AFL functions very seriously. At our events we appoint Ombudspersons to deal with any complains. If you have any concerns regarding harassment, or how to deal with it, please discuss it with those appointed persons.
At this event those persons are:
Name: ______
Contact #: ______
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AFL NON-HARASSMENT STATEMENT
The Alberta Federation of Labour endeavours to provide a supportive working and learning environment that provides an equal opportunity to all. Such an atmosphere must be based on mutual respect. The AFL will neither tolerate nor condone behaviour that is likely to undermine the dignity or self-esteem of an individual, or create an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment. Sexual, racial and other forms of personal harassment all contribute towards creating a hostile environment and cannot be tolerated.
Why do we talk about harassment? Too many of our sisters and brothers face such an atmosphere in their workplaces. Sexual, racial and other forms of harassment are all too common. We in the trade union movement believe that we can do much better at our functions. This non-harassment policy lays out the basis of the atmosphere that we are trying to create - one free of all forms of discrimination and harassment. Please help us achieve our goal. We believe it is more easily achieved if we recognize that a problem can exist, and we try to deal with it. In addition, we want to create support for our sisters and brothers to enable them to more effectively deal with the problem in the workplace.
What is Sexual Harassment? Sexual harassment is any sexual advance that threatens a worker's job or well-being. It is usually an expression of power made by someone in authority and can be expressed in any number of ways, for example: unnecessary touching or patting; suggestive remarks or other verbal abuse; demands for sexual favours; leering and compromising invitations; physical assault; or implied or actual threats to the victim. Sexual harassment should not be confused with flirtation based on mutual consent and attraction. Sexual harassment contains an element of coercion; harassers use sex as a tool of control or abuse. Both women and men can be the victims of sexual harassment, and both can be guilty of harassment, although it is predominantly a case of men harassing women in our society.
What about other forms of harassment? Harassment can also be non-sexual but nonetheless objectionable. It may be defined as repeated, intentional, offensive comments and/or actions deliberately designed to demean and belittle an individual and/or cause personal humiliation. This includes harassment on the basis of race or sexual orientation, two of the most common forms of harassment.
What can you do if you feel harassed? Let the person know your feelings. It is the behaviour of the individual that is offensive and unacceptable, not necessarily everything about that individual. Sometimes the effect of remarks is not intended. Any complaints or concerns regarding harassment, or how to deal with it, can be discussed freely with any of the Officers or Executive Staff. All discussions will be treated confidentially if requested. Remember, complaints regarding behaviour can only be dealt with if they are made at an AFL function. Offenders will be penalized up to and including being sent home from functions for serious or persistent offences.
Union Men Speak Out We live in a society that promotes aggression and competitiveness, one that rests upon economic and social exploitation - particularly of the weak and powerless. Nowhere is this more evident than in the subordination of women, in the tragic and irrational physical and emotional violence against women in our homes, our workplaces and our streets. We, as men and trade unionists, must speak and act against men who physically, mentally or emotionally assault women. We must affirm equal rights for women, and defend women's rights to freedom from violence, freedom from economic hardship, freedom of choice, and the freedom to participate fully and equally in all aspects of our society. We, trade unionists, undertake to bring this policy to our local unions and to place this issue at the forefront of trade union concern.
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AFL GUIDING PRINCIPLES
As the Executive Council of the Alberta Federation of Labour, the following principles guide our work together as a group:
We agree to provide one another with a safe environment, one that is free of discrimination, harassment and violence.
We agree that our expectations of AFL staff should be clearly expressed and reasonable. To achieve this we also agree that Executive Council members must participate in the work of the AFL to the best of their ability.
We need one another, and we need to trust one another. Therefore, each one of us is obligated to express this need through respect, cooperation, sensitivity, and honesty.
We believe that each Executive Council member has the right to express her/his ideas to other members and to debate issues without fear of personal attack.
To support our belief in freedom of expression, each one of us is committed to working hard to listen to, and understand what one another is saying.
We believe that each union representative on the Executive Council must respect the traditions and internal operating structures of other member unions.
We agree that at times we must disagree. Nevertheless, we are committed first and foremost to the common good. This involves working hard, despite our differences, to achieve unity in action and participation, as well as striving for consensus when making major decisions or taking major actions.
We are committed to recognizing, building on, and sharing one another's strengths and abilities.
We are committed to taking timely and focused actions on important issues and to developing processes that will be used to facilitate these actions.
Although we fully recognize the serious nature of our work, we also believe in the importance of enjoying one another and maintaining a sense of humour.
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A UNION MEMBER’S CREED
I am a union worker and I shall not undermine the welfare of my fellow brothers and sisters. Canadian working people laboured too long and too hard for me to destroy their gains by purchasing non-union.
I am a union family person who has been blessed with a decent living. I have come to enjoy the better things because of the devotion, dedication, and the desire of those before me who laboured to provide a standard of living unparalleled in the world. I shall not destroy all their efforts and render helpless all the causes they so earnestly fought to win for workers.
I am a trade unionist and refuse to reward those who have opposed my existence and way of life. I will not permit my union-earned dollars to penetrate the walls of those establishments where a union card is the same as a “No Vacancy” or “Not Welcome.” As a person who believes in the dignity and rights of people, before I buy I shall look for the union label, shop card, store card or service button. In so doing I will strengthen the security of men and women who believe as I do in the goals of a free labour movement.
I am a member of organized labour and will never forget that I would not be able to purchase the amount of products I do without a union job and, therefore, common sense and a deep commitment to the ideals of our movement demand that I purchase those products which will further our cause
I will support and strengthen my fellow brothers and sisters by using a simple tool - the label golden rule – “Buy union products and use union services as you would have union wages paid unto you!”
BUY CANADIAN
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AFL PICKETING POLICY
One of the highest acts of union principles and union solidarity is respect for other union's picket lines.
The Alberta Federation of Labour, to assist Alberta trade unionists in their efforts to respect each others' picket lines, will coordinate picket line support in conjunction with the applicable labour councils.
Coordination is vital to picket line effectiveness. All trade unions that may be affected by a picket line should have advance notice so that they can organize and inform their members.
Because picket line support is one of the fundamental principles of trade unionism, affiliates are expected to support all picket lines regardless of union affiliation.
The Alberta Federation of Labour therefore requires that:
1. Unions provide the AFL with at least 72-hour notice of picket action.
2. All affected affiliates meet to negotiate and jointly agree on picketing tactics.
3. This policy applies to any union asking for Federation support of picketing actions, and will be distributed to all unions in Alberta.
As well, the AFL strongly encourages locals to negotiate picket line clauses into their collective agreements.
Remember, the objective of this policy is to strengthen the effectiveness of the entire Alberta labour movement.
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AFL HOT DECLARATION
In particularly serious labour struggles, the Federation will declare certain companies and their products or services “Hot.” Following a “Hot” declaration, all affiliated unions and their members are expected to refrain from dealing with the companies or their services and to refuse to handle the “Hot” products.
Because of the serious impact of “Hot” declarations on the trade unionists required to observe them, “Hot” declarations will be used only when necessary and only where they can be effectively implemented.
Accordingly, affiliates applying for a “Hot” declaration should recognize that:
1. The “Hot” declaration will normally only be used when conventional strike action and picketing appear to be insufficient to win a settlement.
2. As the ultimate weapon, the “Hot” declaration will not normally be used during the first few weeks of a strike, except when an employer attempts to scab make an early “Hot” declaration essential.
3. The “Hot” declaration will only be used when there has been an opportunity to have adequate consultation with all affiliates affected, to insure that it can be implemented, as well as to determine the best timing and conditions for its implementation. The affiliate applying should assist the Federation by providing a list of all affiliates who may be affected.
As in British Columbia, locals should make every effort to negotiate a “Hot” declaration clause in their contracts: e.g. No employee shall be disciplined for refusing to handle any product or service declared “Hot” by the Alberta Federation of Labour.
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AFL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL PRIDE AND SOLIDARITY REPRESENTATIVES
TERMS OF REFERENCE
The Alberta Federation of Labour recognizes and supports the ability of organized labour to work towards achieving social justice for all workers. In particular we believe that the labour movement has a unique opportunity and obligation to foster and support Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Intersex, Transsexual and Transgender (sexual minorities) workers and their allies to maximize opportunities at work, at home and in the community.
There are two seats on the AFL Executive Council reserved for GLBT workers. One seat is for each gender and each gender is entitled to have an elected alternate seated in their absence or to replace them if vacated.
Term of Office: Two years beginning at the end of each AFL Convention.
Eligibility to run: a) Publically self-identifying as one of gay, lesbian, bisexual, intersex, transsexual or transgender minorities. b) In attendance as a delegate at the AFL Convention. c) Approved by your union to stand for the position.
Purpose: The reason that these seats are reserved for GLBT workers is first to make sure decisions made by the Federation have considered the issues, concerns and input of GLBT workers, and second to generally advance equal treatment for GLBT workers.
Mandate: Pride and Solidarity Representatives on Executive Council have the mandate vested in them by the constitution of the AFL. This mandate is to act as any other member of the AFL Executive Council in coordinating the work, organizing and performing duties as assigned by the Officers, Executive Committee and/or Executive Council. In addition, as a representative of one of our equity-seeking groups it is expected that they:
• Seek and welcome input on issues that need to be raised on behalf of both organized and unorganized GLBT workers in Alberta. • Share what they learn, and know, at Executive Council so the AFL can best present these concerns both to unions and the non union community. • Represent the voices of GLBT workers by presenting issues to the Executive Council and ensuring that a GLBT lens is applied to the work of the Executive Council.
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• Share information from Executive Council with the GLBT community, using news, pamphlets, fact sheets and other publications or reports. • Educate young people at all opportunities on workers’ rights and human rights issues and their impacts on GLBT members of society. • Initiate and maintain a relationship with the GLBT community and other equity-seeking groups of workers. • Monitor levels of affirmative action in the AFL and affiliates and raise awareness of where work needs to be done to allow GLBT people equal access to all levels of responsibility or to address systemic discrimination. • Liaise with affiliate GLBT workers committees and other pride and solidarity committees. • Provide caucus opportunities at all AFL events.
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AFL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL WOMEN REPRESENTATIVES
TERMS OF REFERENCE
There are two seats on the AFL Executive Council reserved for women. One seat is for women employed in the public sector, the second employed in the private sector. Each seat is entitled to have an elected alternate seated in their absence or to replace them if vacated.
Term of Office: Two years beginning at the end of each AFL Convention.
Eligibility to run: a) A woman from a union in the appropriate sector. b) In attendance as a delegate at the AFL Convention. c) Approved by your union to stand for the position.
Purpose: These women represent the voices of all working women in Alberta. They are responsible to all women union members. They welcome input on issues that need to be raised and they provide feedback to the AFL Executive Council on how it can best present the concerns of women in unions and in the broader community. The representative will apply an equity lens in all of this work.
Mandate: Women representatives on Executive Council have the mandate vested in them by the constitution of the AFL. This mandate is to act as any other member of the AFL Executive Council in coordinating the work, organizing and performing duties as assigned by the Officers, Executive Committee and/or Executive Council. In addition, as a representative of one of our equity-seeking groups it is expected that they will:
• Represent the voices of rank and file women union members in presenting women’s issues to the Executive Council. • Disseminate information from the Executive Council to union members, through articles, pamphlets, fact sheets and other publications. • Educate union members at all levels about those issues which are commonly called women’s issues but which, in reality, are workers’ rights and human rights issues. • Liaise and work with any AFL, CLC or other women’s committee to advance the interests and equality of women. • Address the issue of systemic discrimination against women and work with all levels of unions to identify systemic barriers against all equity-seeking groups. • Monitor levels of participation by women in the AFL and its affiliates and raise awareness of where work needs to be done to allow women equal access to all levels of responsibility. • Encourage affiliates to bargain for pay equity and employment equity. • Provide caucus opportunities at all AFL events.
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AFL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL WORKERS OF COLOUR AND ABORIGINAL WORKER REPRESENTATIVES
TERMS OF REFERENCE
The AFL recognizes that economic, political and social systems have used racism as an ideology and economic tool to exploit cheap labour from these two communities.
Aboriginal workers recognize that these economic, political and social systems have plundered their traditional territories as well as their cultural and spiritual values.
Workers of colour and aboriginal workers recognize that the labour movement has inherited a portion of these racist attitudes and values that express themselves through exclusion and lack of visibility in the structure of unions.
There are two seats on the AFL Executive Council reserved for each of Aboriginal Workers and Workers of Colour. One seat is for each gender and each gender is entitled to have an elected alternate seated in their absence or to replace them if vacated.
Term of Office: Two years beginning at the end of each AFL Convention.
Eligibility to run: a) Self-identified as a member of the group to be represented. b) In attendance as a delegate at the AFL Convention. c) Approved by your union to stand for the position.
Purpose: The reason that these seats are reserved for these equity-seeking groups is first to make sure decisions made by the Federation have considered the issues, concerns and input of these workers, and second to generally advance equal treatment for Workers of Colour and Aboriginal Workers. The representative will apply an equity lens in all of this work.
Mandate: Worker of Colour and Aboriginal Worker representatives on Executive Council have the mandate vested in them by the constitution of the AFL. This mandate is to act as any other member of the AFL Executive Council in coordinating the work, organizing and performing duties as assigned by the Officers, Executive Committee and/or Executive Council. In addition, as a representative of one of our equity seeking groups it is expected that they:
• Seek and welcome input on issues that need to be raised on behalf of both organized and unorganized Workers of Colour or Aboriginal Workers in Alberta.
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• Share what they learn, and know, at Executive Council so the AFL can best present these concerns both internal to unions and externally. • Represent the voices of these equity seeking workers by presenting issues to the Executive Council and ensuring that their lens is applied to the work of the Executive Council. • Share information from Executive Council with the workers of colour and aboriginal communities, using news, pamphlets, fact sheets and other publications or reports. • Educate young people at all opportunities on workers’ rights and human rights issues and their impacts on society. • Initiate and maintain a relationship with the workers of colour and aboriginal communities and other equity-seeking groups of workers. • Monitor levels of affirmative action in the AFL and affiliates and raise awareness of where work needs to be done to allow equal access to all levels of responsibility or to address systemic discrimination. • Liaise with similar affiliate committees and other Workers of Colour and Aboriginal Workers committees. • Provide caucus opportunities at all AFL events.
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AFL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL YOUNG WORKER REPRESENTATIVES
TERMS OF REFERENCE
There are two seats on the AFL Executive Council reserved for young workers. One seat is for each gender and each gender is entitled to have an elected alternate seated in their absence or to replace them if vacated.
Term of Office: Two years beginning at the end of each AFL Convention.
Eligibility to run: a) 30 years old or less. b) In attendance as a delegate at the AFL Convention. c) Approved by your union to stand for the position.
Purpose: The reason that these seats are reserved for young workers is first to make sure decisions made by the Federation have considered the issues, concerns and input of young workers and second to generally advance equal treatment for young workers. The representative will apply an equity lens in all of this work.
Mandate: Young Worker Representatives on Executive Council have the mandate vested in them by the constitution of the AFL. This mandate is to act as any other member of the AFL Executive Council in coordinating the work, organizing and performing duties as assigned by the Officers, Executive Committee and/or Executive Council. In addition, as a representative of one of our equity seeking groups it is expected that they: • Seek and welcome input on issues that need to be raised on behalf of both organized and unorganized young workers in Alberta. • Share what they learn, and know, at Executive Council so the AFL can best present these concerns both internal to unions and externally. • Represent the voices of organized and soon to be organized youth by presenting issues to the Executive Council. • Share information from Executive Council with young people, using news, pamphlets, fact sheets and other publications or reports. • Educate young people at all opportunities on workers’ rights and human rights issues and their impacts on youth. • Initiate and maintain a relationship with youth groups which represent the interests of young people and other equity-seeking groups of workers. • Monitor levels of affirmative action in the AFL and affiliates and raise awareness of where work needs to be done to allow young people equal access to all levels of responsibility or to address systemic discrimination. • Encourage affiliates to bargain for pay equity and employment equity and part time rights. • Liaise with affiliate young workers committees and other youth committees and any AFL young worker committee. • Provide caucus opportunities at all AFL events.
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2015 CONVENTION AFFILIATE LIST
Average Average Membership Membership NAME OF UNION & NUMBER OF LOCALS JAN/13 JAN/15
ACTRA – Alberta (1 local) 51 51 Amalgamated Transit Union (4 locals) 3,636 4,242 Athabasca University Faculty Association (1 local) 407 394 Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco & Grain Miller Workers International Union (1 local) 550 517 Canadian Union of Office & Professional Employees (3 locals) 84 81 Canadian Union of Postal Workers (10 locals) 5,039 4,403 Canadian Union of Public Employees (30 locals) 22,321 25,732 Health Sciences Association of Alberta (1 local) 17,670 24,486 International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists & Allied Crafts (2 locals) 1,078 1,150 International Association of Firefighters (5 locals) 1,781 1,857 International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers. (5 locals) 3,449 3,665 International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Forgers & Helpers (4 locals) 297 293 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (3 locals) 9,140 9,659 International Association of Bridge, Structural, 2,667 2,704 Ornamental & Reinforcing Ironworkers (2 locals) Media & Communications Workers of Alberta (1 local) 150 150 Public Service Alliance of Canada (47 locals) 8,162 7,119 Service Employees International Union (1 local) 143 144 UNITE Hotel Employees & Restaurant Employees (1 local) 378 359 United Food & Commercial Workers (5 locals) 29,160 29,177 United Mine Workers of America (2 locals) 838 830 United Nurses of Alberta (1 local) 25,426 27,391 Unifor (45 locals) 13,091 12,791 United Steelworkers (10 locals) 3,868 6,846 United Utility Workers’ Association (1 local) 1,178 1,619 151,840
Total Unions – 25 Total Locals – 185 Total Membership – 165,660
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2015 CONVENTION DELEGATE LIST
UNION & PER CAP AVERAGE REGISTERED LOCAL NO PAID TO MEMBERSHIP DELEGATE
AFL Executive McGowan, Gil Vipond, Siobhán
ACTRA – Alberta Dec. 14 51
ATU 569 Jan. 15 2,353 Bradshaw, Steve Gill, Jerry Malayko, Darlene Meyer, Denise Schwabe, Martha
ATU 583 Jan. 15 3,190
ATU 987 Jan. 15 166 Cossette, Elaine Rainey, Juanita
ATU 1374 Sep. 14 533
AUFA Jan. 15 394
BCTGM 252 Feb. 15 517
COPE 397 Dec. 14 14 Fedkiw, Lucille Wilson, Kim
COPE 458 Dec. 14 54
COPE 491 Dec. 12 13
CUPE 8 Dec. 14 1,186
CUPE 30 Jan. 15 3,492 Brzezowski, Mark Ewashko, Rick Gowanlock, Donnie Henderson, Dennis Jajczay, Fritz Kilborn, Shawn Mariaiz, Rob McGuinness, James Parson, Rudy Sandford, Brian Scott, Mike Slabysz, Richard
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UNION & PER CAP AVERAGE REGISTERED LOCAL NO PAID TO MEMBERSHIP DELEGATE
CUPE 37 Dec. 14 3,022
CUPE 38 Dec. 14 4,849
CUPE 40 Jan. 15 663
CUPE 41 Feb. 15 877
CUPE 46 Dec. 14 865 Albus, Aneen Davis, Karen Fenske, Jason Ferrier, Morgan Isnor, Debbie
CUPE 417 Dec. 14 1,062
CUPE 474 Feb. 15 723 Benoit, Barry Brynda, Elizabeth
CUPE 709 Dec. 14 371 Annan, Jim Cote, Cody Gill, Rory Hyslop, Jeff Lowe, Ron
CUPE 784 Dec. 14 189
CUPE 787 Jan. 15 551
CUPE 927 Dec. 05 54
CUPE 1012 Jan. 15 71
CUPE 1015 Oct. 14 183
CUPE 1099 Dec. 08 292
CUPE 1158 Dec 14 423
CUPE 1169 Dec. 14 688 Mathyk, Mike Oake, Rh’ena
CUPE 1357 Jan. 15 264
CUPE 1145 Dec. 14 129
CUPE 1458 Jan. 15 107
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UNION & PER CAP AVERAGE REGISTERED LOCAL NO PAID TO MEMBERSHIP DELEGATE
CUPE 1505 Dec. 14 1,107
CUPE 1606 Dec. 14 227
CUPE 1825 Dec. 14 203
CUPE 2545 Dec. 14 2,923
CUPE 2559 Sep. 14 291
CUPE 3484 Dec. 08 211
CUPE 3911 Dec. 14 152
CUPE 4731 Dec. 14 357 Norman, Beverley
CUPE 4791 Dec. 14 100 Desrochers, Karin Rodzinyak, Robert
CUPE 4731 Dec. 14 357 Norman, Beverley
CUPE 4791 Dec. 14 100 Desrochers, Karin Rodzinyak, Robert CUPW 704 Ja.n 15 18
CUPW 710 Jan. 15 1,888
CUPW 726 Jan. 15 14
CUPW 730 Jan. 15 1,877 Bains, Amardeep Hepburn, Chris Mady, Greg Woods, Jerry
CUPW 736 Jan. 15 44 Rehbein, Chellae Snow, Robert
CUPW 744 Jan. 15 109
CUPW 770 Jan. 15 120 Sears, Ken
CUPW 776 Jan. 15 86
CUPW 800 Jan. 15 15
CUPW 818 Jan. 15 232
HSAA Jan. 15 24,486 Asplund, Travis Avramovie, Steve
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UNION & PER CAP AVERAGE REGISTERED LOCAL NO PAID TO MEMBERSHIP DELEGATE
HSAA – cont. Ballermann,Elisabeth Berube, Jean-Rene Burstyn, Mariana Bzdel, Kathie Chipchura, Dave Farquharson, Donna Garland, Kelly Hadwen, Valerie Jackson, Laurel Lowe, Diane MacDougall, Scott McAvoy, Lynette Milligan, Sheila Moskal, Kristopher Niksic, Kaitlin Parker, Michael Partridge, Kevin Riccetto, Eduardo Satterthwaite, Faika Seidel, Vicki Soklofske, Jason Thomson, Trudy Toews, Jerry Whiting, Yvonne
IAFF 237 Feb. 15 175
IAFF 255 Feb. 15 1,350 Carter, Mike Curry, Jason LeBlanc, J.P. Osborne, Matt
IAFF 263 Dec. 11 78
IAFF 1190 Dec 11 180
IAFF 2770 Dec. 05 77
IAM 99 Dec. 14 2,099 Ermet, Ryan Fuchko, Ryan Lahey, John Meldrum, Mark
IAM 1681 Dec. 14 901
IAM 1722 Jan. 15 379 Allers, Morey Bettger, Tim Uchacz, Dan
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UNION & PER CAP AVERAGE REGISTERED LOCAL NO PAID TO MEMBERSHIP DELEGATE
IAM 2583 Feb. 15 63
IAM 2734 Dec. 14 223
IATSE 210 Jan. 15 353
IATSE 212 Jan. 15 797
IBB D331 Jan. 15 142
IBB D345 Dec. 11 52
IBB DS39 Dec. 14 88
IBB D513 Dec. 14 11
IBEW 254 Feb. 15 1,400
IBEW 424 Dec. 14 7,452 Duthie, Darcy Stanicky, Paul
IBEW 1007 Feb. 15 807 Connor, Jimmy Hicks, Dave Hykawy, Roberta McKnight, Paul
Ironworkers 720 Feb. 15 1,900 Dorey, Talena Hall, Christianne Overland, Russell Savard, Gary
Ironworkers 805 Dec. 14 804
MCWA 30400 Dec. 15 150
PSAC 30001 Jan. 15 166
PSAC 30009 Jan. 15 78
PSAC 30010 Jan. 15 339 PSAC 30016 Jan. 15 201
PSAC 30023 Jan. 15 80
PSAC 30024 Jan. 15 553 Hutchinson, Siobhan Parris, Janet
PSAC 30025 Jan. 15 759 Skayman, Brenda
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UNION & PER CAP AVERAGE REGISTERED LOCAL NO PAID TO MEMBERSHIP DELEGATE
PSAC 30026 Jan. 15 34
PSAC 30027 Jan. 15 45
PSAC 30028 Jan. 15 153
PSAC 30036 Jan. 15 421
PSAC 30040 Jan. 15 65
PSAC 30046 Jan. 15 196
PSAC 30048 Jan. 15 251
PSAC 30070 Jan. 15 174
PSAC 30071 Jan. 15 32
PSAC 30114 Jan. 15 44
PSAC 30116 Jan. 15 19
PSAC 30117 Jan. 15 190
PSAC 30120 Jan. 15 50
PSAC 30129 Jan. 15 158
PSAC 30168 Jan. 15 111
PSAC 30186 Jan. 15 100
PSAC 30194 Jan. 15 24
PSAC 30301 Jan. 15 167
PSAC 30314 Jan. 15 71
PSAC 30334 Jan. 15 19
PSAC 30401 Jan. 15 40
PSAC 30402 Jan. 15 113
PSAC 30703 Jan. 15 128
PSAC 30704 Jan. 15 38
PSAC 30851 Jan. 15 803
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UNION & PER CAP AVERAGE REGISTERED LOCAL NO PAID TO MEMBERSHIP DELEGATE
PSAC 30853 Jan. 15 2
PSAC 30856 Jan. 15 152
PSAC 30857 Jan. 15 27
PSAC 30858 Jan. 15 21 PSAC 30872 Jan. 15 2
PSAC 30902 Jan. 15 226
PSAC 30905 Jan. 15 324
PSAC 30907 Jan. 15 91
PSAC 30908 Jan. 15 247
PSAC 30910 Jan. 15 352
PSAC 30911 Jan. 15 29
PSAC 39261 Jan. 15 20
PSAC 70125 Jan. 15 4
SEIU 2 Dec. 14 144
UFCW 383 Dec. 14 77
UFCW 401 Jan. 15 25,250
UFCW 1118 Dec. 14 3,800
UFCW 1518 Dec. 12 50
UMWA 1656 Dec. 12 360
UMWA 2009 Jun. 12 470
UNA Feb. 15 27,391 Aitken, Marie Alexander, Ruth Allam, Nicole Arntzen, Joy Bantle, Tim Barr, Terri Basarab, Steve Besecker, Alan Bitz, Donna Bjarnason, Debbie
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UNION & PER CAP AVERAGE REGISTERED LOCAL NO PAID TO MEMBERSHIP DELEGATE
UNA – cont. Borgens, Florence Borglund, Jennifer Bouwmeester, Kathy Bouwsema, Tim Braun, Maxine Brick, Marg Brockmann, Linda Broderick, Naomi Brown, Eva Caldwell, Teresa Capicio, Shaun Capper, Jacki Castro, Jennifer Christou, Doreen Coleman, Susan Connell, Larry Corns, Marie Cowan, Tracee Craik, Karen Deadman,Wanda Deiter, Karla Dewynter, Jodi Doktor, Christina Dreger, Roxann Emmerich, Christy Engler, Mary Erickson, Ashley Field, Melissa Fraser, Cheyenne Gallivan, Susan Gordon, Mairi Gould, Heidi Gresham, Vivian Gunderman, Jens Gullickson, Ros Hamnett, Kathleen Haworth, Janet Heffernan, Holly Hein, Lisa Henriksen,Susanne Ho-choi, Anita Hryciw, Carol Kachuk, Brenda Kan, Ashley Kemble, Nicole Knight, Jenna Kuprys, Karen Lantz, Diane Lieu, Louise
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UNION & PER CAP AVERAGE REGISTERED LOCAL NO PAID TO MEMBERSHIP DELEGATE
UNA – cont. Longard, Carol Mageau, M. Malcolm, Miles Maillous, Dianne Matthes, Wendy McInroy, Dianne McNeil, Colleen Miller, Kandice Moncrieff, Chrissy Mundy, Antje Palmer, Denise Perry, Leslie Pui-Porretta, Joyce Reich-Sander, Robert Rhodes, Jo Rivet, Lori UNA – cont. Robinson, Jan Rousseau, Lonee Shelton, Susan Sieben, Carrie-Lynn Smith, Heather Steenaerts, Monica Sustrik, Jane Taylor, Stephanie Terry, John Turk-Boutilier, Dora Van Dijk, Nicole Wallace, Daphne Ward, Jennifer Watson, Marcella Westhead, Cameron Woodward, Diane Wu, Linda Yu, Jennifer Yusuf, Biftu Zak, Sandra Zimmerman, W.
Unifor 21 Jan. 15 740
Unifor 52 Dec. 14 671 Cardinal, Elaine Ellenburgh, Wilma
Unifor 57 Dec. 06 57
Unifor 71 Jan. 15 118
Unifor 72 May 14 131
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UNION & PER CAP AVERAGE REGISTERED LOCAL NO PAID TO MEMBERSHIP DELEGATE
Unifor 99 Dec. 14 157
Unifor 250 Dec. 14 108 Stirr, Jim Thomson, Paul
Unifor 288 Dec. 10 40
Unifor 350 Dec. 14 213 Alseth, Brendon Dagnone, Tony Wakaryk, Bob
Unifor 431 Dec. 08 44
Unifor 445 Mar. 15 324 Boyle, Angela Desforges, Guy Lang, James
Unifor 446 Jan. 10 165
Unifor 501 Feb. 15 286
Unifor 508 Feb. 09 66
Unifor 530 Dec. 14 454 Kerr, Steve Pihowich, Jay
Unifor 539 Dec. 07 235
Unifor 551 Dec. 14 167
Unifor 567 Dec. 14 2
Unifor 591 Dec. 05 31
Unifor 658 Dec. 15 87
Unifor 707 Dec. 14 3,776
Unifor 728 Jan. 15 85
Unifor 746 Dec. 07 53
Unifor 773 Jan. 15 60
Unifor 777 Jan. 15 414
Unifor 780 Dec. 14 47
Unifor 815 Sep. 14 43
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UNION & PER CAP AVERAGE REGISTERED LOCAL NO PAID TO MEMBERSHIP DELEGATE
Unifor 829 Dec. 08 72
Unifor 835 Dec. 14 64
Unifor 855 Dec. 14 547 Burns, Jason Ewanicke, Wally Rosendahl, Eric
Unifor 880 Dec. 13 140
Unifor 899 Mar. 15 278
Unifor 909 Feb. 15 58
Unifor 1087 Feb. 14 95
Unifor 1400 Dec. 15 135
Unifor 1947 Jan. 15 11
Unifor 2002 Dec. 13 375
Unifor 3000 Mar. 14 106
Dec. 15 1,400 Belanger, Phil Boucher, Don Campbell, Brian Connelly, Jim Fergus, Andrew Gallant, Mark Heatherington, S. Luciano, Marco Moerschfelder, K. Romanow, Todd Saliba, Valerie Unifor 4050 – contd. Warnock, Joie Willey, Allan Yanke, Robert
Unifor 4534 Dec. 14 400
Unifor 101-145 Jun. 12 301
Unifor – CURE Dec. 11 1
Unifor CURE 2 Dec. 11 2
Unifor M-1 Dec. 14 124
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UNION & PER CAP AVERAGE REGISTERED LOCAL NO PAID TO MEMBERSHIP DELEGATE
UNITE HERE 47 Jan. 15 359
USW 628 Dec. 14 261
USW 1595 Dec. 14 613 Wickens, Geordie
USW 5220 Dec. 12 252
USW 5575 Jun. 14 66
USW 5663 Dec. 14 70
USW 6034 Dec. 14 430
USW 6673 Dec. 14 81
USW 7226 Dec. 14 102
USW 1-207 Jan. 15 1,973 Debona, Todd Merrick, Rick
TWU USW 1944 Jan. 15 2,998
UUWA Dec. 14 1,619 Cardinal, Darlene Coolahan, Craig Hayman, John Kerr, Sheldon McPhail, Bruce Pozzo, Chuck Thostenson, Grace
Labour Councils
Calgary 2015 Shevalier, Alex
Edmonton 2015 Fafard, Bruce Gavin, Perri
Lethbridge 2013 Finnigan, James
Medicine Hat 2013 Barton, Brenda
Red Deer 2014
Wood Buffalo 2015
Yellowhead 2015 ______
Total Delegates Registered to March 2, 2015 – 237
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2013 CONSTITUTION OF THE ALBERTA FEDERATION OF LABOUR, CLC
Adopted in Convention September 19, 1956
with amendments up to and including the 2013 Convention
(approved by the CLC September 12, 2013)
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ALBERTA FEDERATION OF LABOUR
INDEX – 2013 CONSTITUTION
Index ...... 36-37 Preamble ...... 38 1.1.0 Name and Headquarters 1.1.1 Name ...... 39 1.1.2 Headquarters ...... 39 39 1.2.0 Purposes ...... 39
1.3.0 Membership 1.3.1 Composition ...... 39-40 1.3.2 Expel from Affiliation ...... 40 1.3.3 Affiliate Responsibility ...... 40
1.4.0 Conventions 1.4.1 Governing Body ...... 40 1.4.2 Convention Call ...... 40 1.4.3 Representation at Conventions ...... 40-41 1.4.4 Credential Entitlement ...... 41 1.4.5 Registration Fee ...... 41 1.4.6 Restrictions on Organizations ...... 41 1.4.7 Restrictions on Persons...... 41 1.4.8 Restrictions on Non-Affiliates ...... 41 1.4.9 Credentials Committee ...... 41 1.4.10 Credentials for Full-time Officers ...... 41 1.4.11 Fraternals ...... 41 1.4.12 Resolutions, Petitions & Appeals ...... 42 1.4.13 Convention Committees ...... 42 1.4.14 Quorum ...... 42 1.4.15 Rules of Order ...... 42-43 1.4.16 Convention Policy ...... 43 43 143.5.0 Membership Forum ...... 43
1.6.0 Officers 1.6.1 Compendium of Officers ...... 44 1.6.2 Officers in Good Standing ...... 44 1.6.3 Terms and Conditions for Officers ...... 44-45 1.6.4 Oath of Office ...... 45 1.6.5 Term of Office ...... 45 1.6.6 Vacancies ...... 45-46 1.6.7 Title to Real Estate ...... 46
1.7.0 Duties of President 1.7.1 Function & Remuneration of the President ...... 46 1.7.2 Duties ...... 46 1.7.3 Interpretation of Constitution ...... 46 1.7.4 Report to Convention ...... 46 1.7.5 Assume Duties of Secretary Treasurer ...... 46
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1.8.0 Duties of the Secretary Treasurer 1.8.1 Function & Remuneration of the Secretary Treasurer ...... 46 1.8.2 Record Keeping...... 46-47 1.8.3 Financial Statements ...... 47 1.8.4 Annual Audit ...... 47 1.8.5 Investment of Surplus Funds ...... 47 1.8.6 Bonding ...... 47 1.8.7 Statistical Data ...... 47 1.8.8 Records of Proceedings ...... 47 1.8.9 Administrative Staff ...... 47 1.8.10 Report to Convention ...... 47 1.8.11 Assume Duties of the President ...... 47 47 147.9.0 Duties of Vice Presidents & Council Members 1.9.1 Duties of Vice Presidents ...... 47 1.9.2 Duties of Vice Presidents ...... 47 1.9.3 Duties of Council Members ...... 47
1.10.0 Executive Council 1.10.1 Makeup of Executive Council ...... 48-50 1.10.2 Roles/Duties of Executive Council ...... 50 1.10.3 Meetings of Executive Council ...... 50 1.10.4 Report to Convention ...... 50 1.10.5 Quorum ...... 50 1.10.6 Standing Committees ...... 50
1.11.0 Executive Committee 1.11.1 Makeup of Executive Committee ...... 50 1.11.2 Role/Duties of Executive Committee ...... 50-51 1.11.3 Expenses ...... 51 1.11.4 Executive Staff ...... 51 1.11.5 Meetings of Executive Committee ...... 51
1.12.0 Child Care, Elder Care and Dependent Care ...... 51
1.13.0 Revenue 1.13.1 Per Capita Tax ...... 51 1.13.2 Fee Structure – Affiliates ...... 51 1.13.3 Fee Structure – Labour Councils, Labour Committees & Alberta Federation of Union Retirees (AFUR) ...... 51-52 1.13.4 Penalty for Non-Payment ...... 52 1.13.5 Grace for Non-Payment ...... 52
1.14.0 Workers' Health Centre Funding 1.14.1 Annual Assessment ...... 52 1.14.2 Non-Payment of Annual Assessment ...... 52
1.15.0 Amendments ...... 52
1.16.0 Rules and Regulations ...... 52
1.17.0 Ombudsperson 1.17.1 Complaints/Grievances to Ombudsperson ...... 52 1.17.2 Authority of Ombudsperson ...... 52
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CONSTITUTION OF THE
ALBERTA FEDERATION OF LABOUR, CLC
Adopted in Convention September 19, 1956 with amendments up to and including the 2013 Convention
PREAMBLE
The Alberta Federation of Labour is dedicated to the proposition that Albertans, as workers, are entitled to jobs, to fair and adequate wages, to union representation, to free collective bargaining and the right to strike; and that, as members of society, they are entitled to basic human rights, to political freedom, to social security, to good government, to a safe and healthful environment, to a just and equitable society, and to a peaceful world.
In the pursuit of these objectives, the Federation shall, through its Officers and affiliates, represent working men and women and promote their interests. As the voice of labour in Alberta, it shall speak forcefully to governments, to employers, and to the public, to ensure that the needs and rights of workers, unionized or otherwise, are clearly communicated.
When action is required on behalf of working people, as directed by Convention, Executive Committee or Council, the Federation shall mobilize its resources, coordinate the efforts of affiliates, and join with other progressive organizations in mounting provincial campaigns to achieve worthwhile goals.
The Federation shall work closely with Labour Councils and provide inspiration and leadership to its affiliates; encouragement and effective services to all deserving of its help. To these ends, the Officers and staff of the Federation shall be appropriately mandated and equipped.
In the carrying out of their mandate, the Officers, staff and members of the Executive Committee and of the Executive Council, will at all times be respectful of each others’ opinions and of the integrity of all affiliates, and in all matters operate on the basis of trade union principles. They will strive, whenever possible, for consensus in making decisions and at all times for unity in action.
In all its endeavours, the Federation shall foster and defend the principles of democracy, and hold true to the ideals of social, economic and political justice on which the labour movement was founded.
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1.1.0 – NAME AND g) To protect and strengthen our democratic HEADQUARTERS institutions, to secure full recognition and enjoyment of the rights and liberties to which we are justly entitled and to 1.1.1 – Name preserve and perpetuate the cherished This Federation shall be known as the Alberta traditions of our democracy. Federation of Labour and is chartered by the h) To promote the cause of peace and Canadian Labour Congress. It shall consist of freedom in the world, and to assist and organizations affiliated with or chartered by cooperate with free and democratic the Canadian Labour Congress. These labour movements throughout the world organizations shall conform to the to that end. constitution, rules and regulations of this i) To aid and encourage the sale and use of Federation as set forth herewith. This union-made goods and union services Federation shall not be dissolved while there through the use of the union label and are ten (10) affiliates of five (5) organizations other symbols; to promote the labour remaining in affiliation. press and other means of furthering the education of the labour movement. 1.1.2 – Headquarters j) To protect the labour movement from all The headquarters office of the Alberta corrupt influences and from the Federation of Labour shall be located in undermining efforts of all totalitarian Edmonton, Alberta. agencies which are opposed to the basic principles of our democracy and free and 1.2.0 – PURPOSES democratic unionism. k) To preserve the independence of the The purposes of this Federation are: labour movement from political control, to encourage workers to vote, to exercise a) To support the principles and policies of their full rights and responsibilities of the Canadian Labour Congress. citizenship, and to perform their rightful b) To promote the interest of its affiliates part in the political life of the municipal, and generally to advance the economic provincial and federal governments. and social welfare of the workers of Alberta. 1.3.0 – MEMBERSHIP c) To assist affiliated organizations in extending the benefits of mutual 1.3.1 – Composition assistance and collective bargaining to The Federation shall be composed of: workers. a) Local unions, branches and lodges of d) To assist wherever possible in the national and international unions; regional organization of the unorganized into and provincial organizations affiliated to unions of their mutual aid, protection and the Canadian Labour Congress; advancement. b) Local unions within the province e) To encourage all affiliates to extend union chartered by the Canadian Labour membership and organization in Alberta Congress; to workers regardless of race, colour, c) Labour Councils within the province creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender chartered by the Canadian Labour identity, gender expression, disability or Congress; national origin. d) Labour Committees within the province; f) To secure provincial legislation which will e) The Alberta Federation of Union safeguard and promote the principle of Retirees. free collective bargaining, the rights of workers, and the security and welfare of The application of the above shall not be all people. deemed in any way to provide for dual representation and a delegate is entitled to
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only one credential. In order to be seated as a the Secretary Treasurer to the last delegate a member shall have membership in convention. a local union, branch or lodge affiliated with the Federation. b) In the event a majority as provided in subsection a) requests a special 1.3.2 – Expel from Affiliation convention, the Executive Council shall Any organization affiliated with this issue the call for the special convention Federation may be expelled from affiliation by within forty-five (45) calendar days of a two-thirds majority roll call vote of the such request and shall give all convention. Any decision to expel may be organizations at least forty-five (45) appealed to the Executive Council of the calendar days notice of the time and place Canadian Labour Congress within two (2) for holding the special convention, months. The decision shall be in force and together with a statement of the business effect during appeal. to be considered at such conventions.
1.3.3 – Affiliate Responsibility c) Representation to special conventions It shall be the duty of each affiliated shall be on the same basis as regular organization to furnish the Secretary Treasurer conventions. of the Federation with the following: d) Except as provided in subsection b), a a) All official reports which deal with special convention shall exercise the same matters within the purview of the authority as a regular convention. Federation. b) Such other reports as will facilitate and 1.4.3 – Representation at make more effective the work of the Conventions Federation. Representation at conventions as approved by c) A statement of their membership in good the Executive Council of the Canadian standing. Labour Congress shall be:
1.4.0 – CONVENTIONS a) From affiliated local unions, branches and lodges, two (2) delegates for the first one 1.4.1 – Governing Body hundred (100) or less members, and one The convention shall be the governing body (1) additional delegate for each additional of the Federation and, except as provided in one hundred (100) members or major 1.3.2, 1.4.12 and 1.15.0 its decision shall be by fraction thereof. majority vote. One (1) additional credential shall be allocated to each affiliate for youth 1.4.2 – Convention Call delegates under the age of thirty (30). The regular convention of the Federation
shall be held prior to November 30th of each b) Delegates from such bodies must be odd year, the time and place for the regular members of unions affiliated with the conventions shall be determined by the Federation. Executive Council.
c) Such representation shall be based upon a) Special conventions may be called by the average per capita membership to the direction of a regular convention, by order Federation during the twelve (12) month of the Executive Council, or on the request period ending two (2) months prior to the of affiliated organizations representing a month in which the convention is held. majority of the total membership of the
Federation, as evidenced by the records of d) Two (2) credentialed delegates representing the Alberta Federation of
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Union Retirees (AFUR) who shall have recognition or representation in the voice and vote at the convention, but convention. who shall not be eligible to run for any position on the AFL Executive 1.4.7 – Restrictions on Persons Committee or Council. Any person suspended or expelled from any organization affiliated to this Federation shall e) Each CLC chartered Labour Council shall not be seated as a delegate. be entitled to two (2) credentialed delegates to AFL conventions. Such 1.4.8 – Restrictions on Non- delegates shall be members of unions affiliated to the Federation. Affiliates Any organization which has not applied for
affiliation at least one month prior to the 1.4.4 – Credential Entitlement convention shall not be allowed Not less than one hundred and twenty (120) representation at the convention. calendar days prior to the opening of each regular convention and not less than forty-five (45) calendar days prior to each special 1.4.9 – Credentials Committee Prior to the opening date of the convention, convention, the Secretary Treasurer shall the President, on authority of the Executive furnish each affiliate with credential blanks in Council, shall appoint a committee on duplicate which must be attested as required credentials, subject to the ratification of the on the blanks. The original shall be retained convention. Such committee shall consist of by the delegate and the duplicate sent to the not less than three (3) members chosen from Secretary Treasurer. A person must be a those on whose behalf the credentials have representative member of the local union, been submitted. The committee shall meet branch or lodge at the convention. Two (2) or prior to the opening day of the convention, more local unions, branches or lodges may shall pass on the validity of the credentials combine to send a delegate. No credentials which have been received by the Federation shall be accepted later than forty-five (45) and register those approved by the committee. calendar days prior to the opening date of a It shall report to the convention on the first regular convention and twenty (20) days prior day thereof and subsequent days if necessary. to a special convention. Conventions may The convention shall be constituted for permit seating of delegates upon business and delegates deemed to be seated recommendation of the Credentials upon report by the committee and acceptance Committee. thereof by the delegates so reported. Appeals
from any decision of the committee shall be 1.4.5 – Registration Fee laid before the convention so constituted. A registration fee shall be charged to each delegate and to each registered visitor. The amount of such fee shall be established by the 1.4.10 – Credentials for Full-time Executive Council. Officers Elected full-time officers shall be deemed to 1.4.6 – Restrictions on be delegates to the convention with all rights Organizations and privileges. Any organization suspended or expelled by the Canadian Labour Congress or this 1.4.11 – Fraternals Federation shall not, while under such Officers of the Canadian Labour Congress penalty, be allowed representation in the and invited fraternal delegates attending convention. Any organization which at the conventions of the Federation shall be opening date of the convention is in arrears to entitled to all rights of delegates other than the Federation for per capita tax for three (3) voting or standing for office. months or more shall not be entitled to
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1.4.12 – Resolutions, Petitions and convention prior to consideration of any Appeals such matter by the convention. a) Except for Executive Council resolutions and except as provided in subsections c) 1.4.13 – Convention Committees and d) of this section all resolutions, Prior to the opening date of the convention petitions and appeals other than those the President, by the authority of the provided in 1.4.9 hereof, to be considered Executive Council, shall appoint such by any convention of the Federation, committees as are necessary to conduct the must be received by the Secretary affairs of the convention. The Executive Treasurer sixty (60) calendar days Council may request any such committee to immediately preceding the opening of the meet prior to the convention, for the purpose convention. of considering matters placed before it, in which event the members thereof shall be b) Resolutions, in order to be accepted, must paid by the Federation such amount of wages be submitted by the Executive Council, or and expenses for such extra days as the an organization affiliated with the Executive Council shall determine. Federation, signed by the presiding officer and secretary. A resolution shall not deal 1.4.14 – Quorum with more than one subject matter, except One-third of the registered delegates at any for Executive Council resolutions, and convention shall constitute a quorum for the shall not contain more than one hundred transaction of business. and fifty (150) words. 1.4.15 – Rules of Order c) Resolutions, other than emergency, The rules of order of business governing petitions and appeals received or conventions shall be: submitted contrary to the above, shall be referred to the Executive Council and the a) The President, or in the absence or at the council may refer such proposal or request of the President, the Secretary proposals to the convention with the Treasurer shall take the chair at the time understanding that consideration is specified at all regular and special dependent upon two-thirds majority conventions. In the absence of both the consent of the convention. President or a designated representative of the President, a chairperson shall be d) An affiliate may submit an emergency chosen by the Executive Council. resolution to the Executive Council who b) No question of a sectarian character shall shall refer such emergency resolution to be discussed. the convention with the understanding c) A delegate who wishes to speak shall that consideration is dependent upon proceed to one of the microphones two-thirds majority consent of the provided for that purpose. When convention. An emergency resolution recognized by the chairperson the must deal with a subject matter that has delegate shall state self identification as arisen during the sixty (60) days well as the organization represented and immediately preceding the opening of the shall confine all remarks to the question convention. at issue. d) Speeches shall be limited to five (5) e) Resolutions, petitions or appeals properly minutes except in moving a motion, when received for consideration by the the delegate shall be allowed ten (10) convention shall be classified as to nature, minutes. contents and subject matter and referred e) A delegate shall not speak more than to an appropriate convention committee, once on a subject until all who wish to which shall report thereon to the speak have had an opportunity to do so.
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f) A delegate shall not interrupt another o) After speaking on the question at issue, a except if it be to call to a point of order. delegate shall not move a motion to refer g) Delegates being called to order shall, at the back. request of the chairperson, take a seat until p) A motion to refer back is not debatable the question of order has been decided. and when properly seconded the question h) Should a delegate persist in shall be immediately put to the convention. unparliamentary conduct, the chairperson q) If the report of a committee is adopted it will be compelled to name the delegate becomes the decision of the convention. and submit the conduct to the judgment If defeated it may be referred back to the of the convention. In such case the committee for reconsideration. delegate whose conduct is in question r) When a question is pending before the should explain and then withdraw, and convention, no motion shall be in order the convention will determine what except to refer for the previous question course to pursue in the matter. to postpone for a definite time. If any of i) When a question is put, the chairperson, the foregoing motions is negated, it after announcing the question, shall ask: cannot be renewed until after an “Are you ready for the question?” If no immediate proceeding. delegate wishes to speak, the question s) A motion may be reconsidered provided shall be put. the mover of the motion to reconsider j) Questions may be decided by a show of voted with the majority, and notice of hands, or a standing vote on the basis of motion is given for consideration at the one vote per delegate. A roll call vote may next sitting, and said notice of motion is be demanded by one-third of the supported by two-thirds of the delegates delegates present (In a roll call vote each qualified to vote. delegate shall be entitled to one vote). t) The Executive Council is empowered to k) Two (2) delegates may appeal the decision establish the hours of the convention. of the chair. The question shall not be u) In all matters not regulated by these rules debatable except by the mover of the of order, Bourinot’s Rules of Order shall appeal, who may state the reasons, and govern. the chairperson may make an explanation of the decision. The chairperson shall 1.4.16 – Convention Policy then put the question thus: Shall the Unless otherwise specified, any decision taken decision of the chair be sustained?” by the convention shall take effect immediately l) The chairperson shall have the same upon adjournment of the convention. rights as other delegates to vote on any question. In case of a tie vote the 1.5.0 – MEMBERSHIP FORUM chairperson shall cast the deciding vote. m) When the previous question is moved, no The Federation will hold a day-long general discussion or amendment of either membership forum in the 12th month after motion is permitted. If a majority vote convention where the Executive Council that “the question be now put” the reports to the general membership, hears original motion has to be put without concerns and ideas from workers, and updates debate. If the motion to put the question members through presentations, guest is defeated, discussion will continue on speakers, workshops, etc. the original motion. n) Committees may combine resolutions or This forum is for mutual education, planning prepare a composite to cover the intent of and mobilization of workers, not for dealing the question at issue. Reports of committees with resolutions, and is open to all members are not subject to amendment except such of affiliated Locals and Unions, through prior as is acceptable to the committee, but a registration. motion to refer back to the committee for reconsideration shall be in order.
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1.6.0 – OFFICERS Federation of Labour with an average yearly membership of 999 or less shall in combination be entitled to two (2) Vice 1.6.1 – Compendium of Officers Presidents. Such unions shall caucus and The officers of the Federation as approved by present their nominees to the convention. the Executive Council of the Canadian The caucus shall ensure that at least one Labour Congress, shall consist of the of the nominees shall be a woman. In the following: President, Secretary Treasurer, and event that no woman chooses to run Vice Presidents, pursuant to the rules laid out from this group of unions only one in this Article: nominee will be elected. Affiliates
referred to in this section shall elect by a) Each Provincial, National or International and from their caucus gender balanced Union affiliated with the Alberta alternates who shall take office if the Vice Federation of Labour with an average President(s) from this group of unions yearly membership of 2500 or more permanently vacates that office during the members shall be entitled to two (2) Vice term. Affiliates of the AFL are permitted Presidents to be selected from its to select alternate(s) to their Vice convention delegates. The Union shall Presidents to the Executive ensure that at least one of its nominees Committee/Executive Council, should shall be a woman. Such union shall the need arise. caucus and present the names of its
nominees to the convention. In the event d) Construction Division Unions affiliated to that no woman chooses to run, only one the Federation with an average yearly nominee will be selected. If a permanent membership of under 999 members shall in vacancy occurs between conventions combination be entitled to one (1) Vice within this group of unions it shall be President to be elected from their filled by a same gender nominee selected convention delegates. Such unions shall internally from the union experiencing the caucus and present the name of their vacancy. Affiliates of the AFL are nominee to the Convention. Affiliates permitted to select alternate(s) to their referred to in this section shall elect by and Vice Presidents to the Executive from their caucus an alternate who shall take Committee/Executive Council, should office if the Vice President permanently the need arise. vacates that office during the term. Affiliates of the AFL are permitted to select b) Each Provincial, National of International alternate(s) to their Vice Presidents to the Union affiliated with the Alberta Executive Committee/Executive Council, Federation of Labour with an average should the need arise. yearly membership between 1000 and 2499
members shall be entitled to one (1) Vice President to be selected from its 1.6.2 – Officers in Good Standing convention delegates. If a permanent Each officer shall be a member in good vacancy occurs between conventions standing of an affiliated union, lodge, local or within this group of unions it shall be filled branch. by a nominee selected internally from the union experiencing the vacancy. Affiliates 1.6.3 – Terms and Conditions for of the AFL are permitted to select Officers alternate(s) to their Vice Presidents to the a) The President and the Secretary Treasurer Executive Committee/Executive Council, shall be paid full-time positions elected by should the need arise. a majority vote for a two-year term by convention. The incumbents shall be c) Unions, except Construction Division eligible for re-election. Unions, affiliated with the Alberta
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b) All Vice Presidents shall be elected by dropped. In case of a tie vote the presiding majority vote for a two (2) year term by officer may cast the deciding vote. convention subject to the following conditions: g) When voting for Vice Presidents for a i) If a Provincial, National or ballot to be valid each delegate voting International Union affiliated with shall be required to vote for at least one the AFL has an increase in their (1) woman where such a requirement is membership accelerating their indicated. entitlement to one or two Vice Presidents, a vacancy shall have h) In the election of the President and occurred. The vacancy shall be filled Secretary Treasurer, the election of the in accordance with Article 1.6.1 a) President shall be completed before and b). nominations are accepted for the position ii) The Alberta Federation of Labour shall of Secretary Treasurer. The Secretary review its average membership by union Treasurer shall be completed before every six months. If a union nominations are accepted for any other membership has decreased so as to position. reduce its entitlement of Vice President, the Union will be notified and the 1.6.4 – Oath of Office Union will take appropriate action. After election and before taking office the incoming members of the Executive c) The Executive Council will arrange a Committee and Council shall publicly take the special session of the convention before following oath: the election of the President and Secretary Treasurer where delegates can question “I will truly and faithfully perform my duties candidates. Prior to the meeting, the on behalf of the Alberta Federation of Executive Council will choose a Labour. I will uphold the Constitution, Chairperson for the special session. At principles and policies of the Federation and the beginning of the meeting, the of the Canadian Labour Congress. I will Chairperson will call forth all potential work to build harmony and solidarity in the candidates who are willing to answer labour movement. Wherever possible I will questions from the delegates and allot support other affiliates in their struggles and equal time to each candidate. will not attempt to recruit their members. I will act to expand the reach, size and scope d) Election of officers shall be by secret of our movement.” ballot. A majority of votes cast shall be required before any candidate can be 1.6.5 – Term of Office declared elected and second and The term of the officers of the Federation subsequent ballots shall be taken if shall commence on the day of the election necessary to obtain such a majority. and continue until a successor is elected by a convention of the Federation. e) When two or more nominees are to be elected to any office by ballot, each delegate voting shall be required to vote 1.6.6 – Vacancies In the event of a vacancy in any of the offices for the full number of candidates to be of the Federation, such vacancies shall be elected or the delegate’s ballot shall be filled as follows: declared spoiled.
a) President: The Secretary Treasurer shall f) On the second and subsequent ballots the assume the office and call a meeting of candidate receiving the lowest number of the Executive Council. The Executive votes in the previous ballot shall be Council shall be empowered to appoint a
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President until the following convention 1.7.2 – Duties or call a special convention for the The President shall exercise supervision over purpose of electing a President for the the affairs of the Federation, act as chief unexpired term of office. spokesperson, sign all official documents and preside at regular and special conventions, and b) Secretary Treasurer: The Executive at meetings of the Executive Council and Council shall be empowered to appoint a Executive Committee. The President shall be Secretary Treasurer until the next responsible for all public relations with outside convention of the Federation. organizations, represent the Federation at the CLC level, direct executive staff, and attend all c) In the event that a Labour Council meetings of affiliates when the Federation is representative on the Executive Council requested to attend and when able to do so. ceases to conform with 1.10.1 b), or if for any other reason a Labour Council 1.7.3 – Interpretation of position on the Executive Council becomes vacant, the President may, after Constitution Subject to an appeal to the Canadian Labour consultation with the affected Labour Congress, the President shall have the authority Council, appoint a representative to act to interpret this constitution and that until the next convention which is held in interpretation shall be conclusive and in full an even year. force and effect unless reversed or changed by
the Executive Council or a convention or the d) In the event that a Labour Committee Canadian Labour Congress. representative on the Executive Council ceases to conform with 1.10.1 c), or if for any other reason a Labour Committee 1.7.4 – Report to Convention position on Executive Council becomes The President shall make a report on the vacant, the President may, after administration of the office of the President consultation with the affected Labour and on the affairs of the Federation to the Committee, appoint a representative to convention through the report of the act until the next convention. Executive Council.
1.6.7 – Title to Real Estate 1.7.5 – Assume Duties of Secretary The Executive officers shall hold title to any Treasurer real estate of the Federation as trustees for the The President shall assume the duties of the Federation. They shall have no right to Secretary Treasurer in the absence of the purchase, sell, convey or encumber any real Secretary Treasurer. estate without first submitting the proposition to a convention and such proposition is 1.8.0 – DUTIES OF THE approved. SECRETARY TREASURER
1.7.0 – DUTIES OF THE 1.8.1 – Function and Remuneration of the PRESIDENT Secretary Treasurer The Secretary Treasurer shall be the chief 1.7.1 – Function and Remuneration financial and administrative officer of the of the President Federation and shall be remunerated as determined by the Executive Committee The President shall function as the chief pursuant to its duties in s.1.11.2 b). executive officer of the Federation and shall be remunerated as determined by the Executive Committee pursuant to its duties in 1.8.2 – Record Keeping s.1.11.2 b). The Secretary Treasurer shall be in charge of books, documents, files and effects of the
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Federation which shall at all times be subject all administrative staff necessary for the to the inspection of the President and proper functioning of the Federation. Executive Council. 1.8.10 – Report to Convention 1.8.3 – Financial Statements The Secretary Treasurer shall report to the The Secretary Treasurer shall prepare a convention of the Federation. financial statement of the Federation for each meeting of the Executive Council at least. 1.8.11 – Assume Duties of the Copy of this statement shall be forwarded to President the Canadian Labour Congress. The Secretary Treasurer shall assume the duties of the President in the absence of the 1.8.4 – Annual Audit President. The Secretary Treasurer shall have the books of the Federation audited at least once a year 1.9.0 – DUTIES OF VICE by a registered firm of chartered accountants PRESIDENTS AND COUNCIL selected by the President and approved by the Executive Council. Such audits shall be MEMBERS furnished to the Executive Council and to the convention, and a copy shall be forwarded to 1.9.1 – Duties of Vice Presidents the Canadian Labour Congress. The Vice President selected by the President or where possible the Executive Committee shall assume the President’s duties when the 1.8.5 – Investment of Surplus Funds President and Secretary Treasurer are unable The Secretary Treasurer shall invest the to attend meetings or other functions. surplus funds of the Alberta Federation of Labour at the direction of the Executive Council. 1.9.2 – Duties of Vice Presidents It shall be the duty of all Vice Presidents to
cooperate with the President and Secretary 1.8.6 – Bonding Treasurer of the Federation and to coordinate The Secretary Treasurer shall be bonded in such the work of the Federation. They shall solicit amount as may be determined by the Executive the affiliation of local unions and other Council. organizations entitled to such affiliation with the Federation, and shall carry on organizing 1.8.7 – Statistical Data work wherever possible. They shall perform The Secretary Treasurer is empowered to such other duties as assigned to them by the require affiliated organizations to provide President and/or Secretary Treasurer and/or statistical data in their possession relating to Executive Council. membership of their organizations. 1.9.3 – Duties of Council Members 1.8.8 – Records of Proceedings It shall be the duty of Council members to The Secretary Treasurer shall issue the call for cooperate with the President and Secretary and act as secretary of conventions, and shall Treasurer of the Federation and to coordinate cause the proceedings of all conventions and the work of the Federation. They shall solicit all sessions of the Executive Council to be the affiliation of local unions and other recorded. Copies of all proceedings shall be organizations entitled to such affiliation with forwarded to the Canadian Labour Congress. the Federation, and shall carry on organizing work wherever possible. They shall perform 1.8.9 – Administrative Staff such duties as are assigned to them by the The Secretary Treasurer shall, with the President and/or Secretary Treasurer and/or approval of the President, employ and direct Executive Committee and/or Council.
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1.10.0 – EXECUTIVE COUNCIL convention whose local union, branch or lodge is affiliated to the Labour Committee and the Federation and who is 1.10.1 – Makeup of Executive a member of the executive of that Labour Council Committee. Further nominations for a) The Executive Council shall consist of the representative of Labour Committees can President, Secretary Treasurer, all Vice be made from the floor of the Presidents elected in accordance with Article convention, however, the person 1.6.1, one representative from each of the nominated must be a member of the CLC Chartered Labour Councils and executive of the nominating Labour Labour Committees and two (2) Committee and a member of the local representatives of the Caucus of Women union, branch or lodge affiliated to the delegates to Convention, two (2) Labour Committee and the Federation. representatives of the Caucus of Workers of The convention as a whole shall then vote Colour at Convention, two (2) in accordance with 1.6.3 d) and f) of the representatives of the Caucus of Aboriginal Constitution. Labour Committee Workers at Convention, two (2) representatives shall have voice but no representatives of the Caucus of Young vote at Executive Council meetings. Workers at Convention, and two (2) Affiliates of the AFL are permitted to representatives of the Pride and Solidarity select alternate(s) to their Vice Presidents Workers at Convention. Affiliates of the to the Executive Committee/Executive AFL are permitted to select alternate(s) to Council, should the need arise. their Vice Presidents to the Executive Committee/Executive Council, should the d) The Caucus of Women delegates to need arise. Convention shall place in nomination the name of one (1) woman delegate and one b) Each Labour Council shall place in (1) woman alternate, of whom shall be a nomination the name of the delegate to member of an affiliated private sector the Labour Council and to the Federation union to the Federation convention. The convention whose local union, branch or caucus of women delegates to lodge is affiliated to the Labour Council Convention shall place in nomination the and the Federation and who is a member name of one (1) woman delegate and one of the executive of the Labour Council (1) alternate, of whom shall be a member nominated to represent. Further of an affiliated public sector union to the nominations for representatives of the Federation convention. Further Labour Council can be made from the nominations for these affirmative action floor of the convention; however, the positions can be made from the floor of person nominated must be a member of the convention, however, the two (2) the executive of the nominating Labour positions and the two (2) alternates must Council and a member of a local union, be filled as specified above. The branch or lodge which is affiliated to that convention as a whole shall then vote in Labour Council and to the Federation. accordance with 1.6.3 d) and f) of the The convention as a whole shall then vote Constitution. Affiliates of the AFL are in accordance with 1.6.3 d) and f) of the permitted to select alternate(s) to their Constitution. Affiliates of the AFL are Vice Presidents to the Executive permitted to select alternate(s) to their Committee/Executive Council, should Vice Presidents to the Executive the need arise. In the event that both the Committee/Executive Council, should elected and alternate caucus equity the need arise. representatives on Council resign or leave c) Each Labour Committee shall place in for any reason, the Committee shall have nomination the name of the delegate to the power to nominate a representative(s) Labour Committee and to the Federation for the approval of the AFL Executive
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Council. The representative(s) would have will be the second representative with voice and vote on the AFL Council until voice and vote. The reverse shall also the next convention. Workers seeking apply. Further nominations for these these positions must be endorsed by their positions can be made from the floor of affiliated union or local before standing the convention, however the two (2) for nomination. positions and (2) alternates must be filled as specified above. The convention as a e) The Caucus of Workers of Colour at whole shall then vote in accordance with convention shall place in nomination the 1.6.3 d) and f). Affiliates of the AFL are names of two (2) delegates and two (2) permitted to select alternate(s) to their alternates, to the Federation convention Vice Presidents to the Executive who shall be members of affiliated local Committee/Executive Council, should unions. The caucus shall ensure that at the need arise. In the event that both the least one of the nominees shall be female. elected and alternate caucus equity In the event that no female chooses to representatives on Council resign or leave run from the caucus of the Workers of for any reason, the Committee shall have Colour delegates at convention the male the power to nominate a representative(s) alternate will be the second representative for the approval of the AFL Executive with voice and vote. The reverse shall also Council. The representative(s) would have apply. Further nominations for these voice and vote on the AFL Council until positions can be made from the floor of the next convention. Workers seeking the convention however, the two (2) these positions must be endorsed by their positions and (2) alternates must be filled affiliated union or local before standing as specified above. The convention as a for nomination. whole shall then vote in accordance with 1.6.3 d) and f). Affiliates of the AFL are g) The Caucus of Young Workers at permitted to select alternate(s) to their Convention shall be open to all delegates Vice Presidents to the Executive under the age of thirty (30). The caucus Committee/Executive Council, should shall place in nomination the name of two the need arise. In the event that both the (2) youth delegates and two (2) alternates, elected and alternate caucus equity to the Federation Convention. The representatives on Council resign or leave caucus shall ensure that at least one of the for any reason, the Committee shall have nominees shall be female. In the event the power to nominate a representative(s) that no female chooses to run from the for the approval of the AFL Executive caucus of the Young Workers at Council. The representative(s) would have convention the male alternate will be the voice and vote on the AFL Council until second representative with voice and the next convention. Workers seeking vote. The reverse shall also apply. Further these positions must be endorsed by their nominations for these positions can be affiliated union or local before standing made from the floor of the convention for nomination. however the two (2) positions and two (2) alternates must be filled as specified f) The Caucus of Aboriginal Workers at above. All nominees must be members of Convention shall place in nomination the an affiliated local union. The convention names of two (2) delegates and two (2) as a whole shall then vote in accordance alternates, to the Federation Convention with 1.6.3 d) and f). Affiliates of the AFL who shall be members of affiliated local are permitted to select alternate(s) to their unions. The caucus shall ensure that at Vice Presidents to the Executive least one of the nominees shall be female. Committee/Executive Council, should In the event that no female chooses to the need arise. In the event that both the run from the caucus of the Aboriginal elected and alternate caucus equity Workers at convention the male alternate representatives on Council resign or leave
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for any reason, the Committee shall have 1.10.3 – Meetings of Executive the power to nominate a representative(s) Council for the approval of the AFL Executive The Executive Council shall meet at least Council. The representative(s) would have three (3) times a year. voice and vote on the AFL Council until the next convention. Workers seeking 1.10.4 – Report to Convention these positions must be endorsed by their The Executive Council shall present to the affiliated union or local before standing convention a report of the activities of the for nomination. Federation between conventions. h) The Caucus of Pride and Solidarity Workers at Convention shall place in 1.10.5 – Quorum A majority of the members of the Executive nomination the names of two (2) Council shall constitute a quorum for the delegates and two (2) alternates, to the transaction of the business of the council. Federation Convention who shall be members of affiliated local unions. The 1.10.6 – Standing Committees caucus shall ensure that at least one of the nominees shall be female. In the event a) The Executive Council shall strike such that no female chooses to run from the standing committees as they deem caucus of Pride and Solidarity Workers at necessary to carry out the mandate of the convention the male alternate will be the Federation. The Executive Council shall second representative with voice and appoint the members of the committees vote. The reverse shall also apply. Further and a liaison to each committee. The nominations for these positions can be committees shall select their own made from the floor of the convention, chairpersons and secretaries. however the two (2) positions and (2) alternates must be filled as specified b) Affiliates of the Alberta Federation of above. The convention as a whole shall Labour may identify alternates for their then vote in accordance with 1.6.3 d) and representatives to the AFL Standing f). In the event that both the elected and Committees. It is the representative’s alternate caucus equity representatives on responsibility to ensure that their Council resign or leave for any reason, the alternate(s) is up-to-date and informed Committee shall have the power to about the issues related to their nominate a representative(s) for the Committee. approval of the AFL Executive Council. The representative(s) would have voice 1.11.0 – EXECUTIVE and vote on the AFL Council until the COMMITTEE next convention. Workers seeking these positions must be endorsed by their affiliated union or local before standing 1.11.1 – Makeup of Executive for nomination. Committee The Executive Committee of the Alberta 1.10.2 – Role/Duties of Executive Federation of Labour shall consist of the Council President, Secretary Treasurer, and the Vice President(s) elected in accordance with Article The Executive Council shall take such action 1.6.1 of this Constitution. and render such decisions as may be necessary to carry out fully the decisions and instructions of conventions and/or the 1.11.2 – Role/Duties of Executive Executive Committee, to enforce the Committee provisions contained in this Constitution. a) The Executive Committee shall be responsible for the administration of the
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affairs of the Federation as adopted by b) Expenses will be reimbursed up to a the convention. The Executive maximum of $50 daily and would be Committee shall also conduct the those expenses over and above the activities of the Federation between normal expenses incurred for Executive Council meetings. child/elder/dependent care. b) The Executive Committee, on the c) The Secretary Treasurer shall ensure that the recommendation of the Human AFL and its Officers are protected against Resources and Finance Committees will any legal actions that may arise as a result of determine the remuneration and benefits these services being offered by the AFL. of the Executive Officers in conjunction with the annual budgeting process. The 1.13.0 – REVENUE Executive Officers will not participate in these deliberations. 1.13.1 – Per Capita Tax A per capita tax shall be paid upon the full, c) The Executive Committee is authorized paid-up membership in each organization. to seat new affiliates of the Federation in
accordance with this Article and Article 1.3.1. 1.13.2 – Fee Structure – Affiliates a) Each affiliated local union, branch or 1.11.3 – Expenses lodge shall pay before the last day of each month for the preceding month a per The Executive Committee is authorized to capita tax of one dollar and nine cents reimburse members of the council for ($1.09) per member per month; one dollar necessary expenses in performing their duties and eleven cents ($1.11) per member per for the Federation. month effective January 1, 2014 and one
dollar and thirteen cents ($1.13) effective 1.11.4 – Executive Staff January 1, 2015 and that three cents ($.03) The Executive Committee shall appoint and of the per capita tax be allocated to the employ such staff as required who shall Jobs, Justice and Equality Fund for the perform such duties as the Executive sole purpose of funding Action Plans. Committee deems necessary.
b) Political Action Fund 1.11.5 – Meetings of Executive Each affiliated local union, branch or Committee lodge shall pay before the last day of July The Executive Committee shall meet a each year beginning 2011, the amount of minimum of three (3) times per year or at the one dollar ($1.00) per member per year to call of the President as may be required to be used for political activities designed to carry on the business of the Federation, and a create worker friendly governments. majority of the Committee shall constitute a quorum. 1.13.3 – Fee Structure – Labour
Councils, Labour Committees & 1.12.0 – CHILD CARE, ELDER the Alberta Federation of Union CARE AND DEPENDENT CARE Retirees Each local Labour Council, Labour a) The AFL will reimburse receipted expenses Committee and the Alberta Federation of for child/elder/dependent care incurred by Union Retirees shall pay twelve dollars affiliate participants with dependents, while ($12.00) per year. The per capita tax from doing the work of the Federation, where local Labour Councils, Labour Committees such care is not provided by the Federation, and the Alberta Federation of Union Retirees and where affiliates do not already cover these expenses.
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shall be payable in advance on or before the 1.15.0 – AMENDMENTS 31st day of March of each year. Amendments to this constitution, so long as 1.13.4 – Penalty for Non-Payment they do not conflict with the constitution of Any organization three (3) months in arrears the Canadian Labour Congress, nor its in payment of per capita tax may become principles and policies, may be adopted by suspended from membership in the two-thirds majority vote of those present in Federation. Any affiliated organization which convention and voting. Any amendments does not pay its per capita tax on or before shall only become effective after approval by the time specified in the constitution, shall be the Executive Council of the Canadian notified of that fact by the Secretary Treasurer Labour Congress. of the Federation. The Executive Council shall be empowered to determine conditions 1.16.0 – RULES AND of re-affiliation for organizations which have been formally suspended or are in arrears in REGULATIONS their per capita tax payments. The Alberta Federation of Labour may adopt 1.13.5 – Grace for Non-Payment such rules and regulations as do not conflict with, nor are inconsistent with, the provisions Notwithstanding the foregoing sections in this of the constitution or the policies of the Article, no per capita tax shall be assessed for Canadian Labour Congress. those members in any affiliated local union, branch or lodge for each full month they have been engaged in either a legal lockout or 1.17.0 – OMBUDSPERSON union authorized strike. 1.17.1 – Complaints/Grievances to 1.14.0 – WORKERS’ HEALTH Ombudsperson CENTRE FUNDING If a delegate from a local union affiliated to the Federation has a complaint or grievance 1.14.1 – Annual Assessment against an officer of the Federation that cannot be resolved by the procedure presently Each affiliated local union, branch or lodge set forth in this constitution, the delegate shall shall pay to the Alberta Workers’ Health Centre an annual assessment of $2.75 per have the right to submit the case, with all relevant material and supporting evidence, to member per year. the Ombudsperson appointed by the
Canadian Labour Congress. 1.14.2 – Non-Payment of Annual Assessment 1.17.2 – Authority of Ombudsperson Any organization which has not paid the annual The Ombudsperson will, under the authority assessment set out in 1.14.1 above, three (3) vested by the Congress, undertake such months prior to the opening date of the AFL inquiries, hearings or meetings as is deemed annual convention, shall be notified of that fact advisable and report all findings as soon as by the Secretary Treasurer of the AFL. possible to the parties to the complaint.
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Alberta Federation of Labour 10408 – 124 Street, Edmonton, AB T5N 1H5 Ph: (780) 483-3021 Fax: (780) 484-5928
2015-2017 EQUITY REPRESENTATIVES ON THE AFL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
NOMINATION FORM
Please indicate the equity-seeking group you wish to represent:
Women, PRIVATE SECTOR Women, PUBLIC SECTOR
Workers of Colour, FEMALE Workers of Colour, MALE
Aboriginal Workers, FEMALE Aboriginal Workers, MALE
Young Workers, FEMALE Young Workers, MALE
Pride and Solidarity Workers, FEMALE Pride and Solidarity Workers, MALE
I self-identify in the indicated group and I put my name forward to sit on the Alberta Federation of Labour Executive Council to represent this group. I have read the terms of reference and if elected agree to fulfill those duties to the best of my abilities.
Name: ______Union/Local: ______
Signature: ______Printed Name: ______
Note: Please complete the information portion of the nomination on the reverse side
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Please print clearly: Equity-Seeking Representative Nomination Form
First Name ______Last Name: ______
Union/Local/Labour Council ______
Mailing Address ______
City: ______Postal Code: ______
T: (Wk): ______
T: (Cell): ______
T: (Hm): ______
Fax: ______
Email: ______
The above-mentioned member of my union has our support in seeking this office and we authorize the expenses involved in fulfilling the obligations of that office.
______Signature of Local Officer Union/Local
______Name of Local Officer Title of Officer
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