SPECIAL NEB COMMITTEE ON STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS REPORT
Sister Nancy Riche next opened nominations for the position of national trustee in accordance with Article 11.11 of the CUPE Constitution. Brother Colin Pawson was acclaimed for a 6-year term.
Discussions were held on Strategic Priority 3: Continuing the Struggle. (M/S D. Légère, M. Hancock – Referred back to the committee)
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2009 AFTERNOON SESSION
ELECTIONS OF REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENTS, NATIONAL TRUSTEES AND DIVERSITY VICE-PRESIDENTS
□ PRESENTATION ON PRIVATIZATION VERSUS PUBLIC SERVICES
Sister Nancy Riche, Chief Electoral Officer, opened nominations for the positions of regional vice-presidents in accordance with Article 7.2 of the CUPE Constitution as selected by provincial caucuses. The following members were elected and duly sworn in:
CHAIRPERSON PAUL MOIST: Since last convention, the strategic directions commitment has been fulfilled in many ways, including a major opinion research with the respected polling firms of Environics and CROP. The goal was to learn how we can build support for our members’ anti-privatization work by reaching the hearts and minds of Canadians. Understanding what Canadians think about public services and privatization is a key to a smart and strategic campaign.
Newfoundland and Labrador Wayne Lucas Nova Scotia Danny Cavanagh New Brunswick Sandy Harding
Joining us today to report on the results of our polling and focus group work is Environics Senior Associate, Derek Leebosh. Derek has directed a wide variety of research projects on public policy issues for trade unions, nongovernment organizations, federal and provincial governments and private sector clients. He has also moderated over 1,000 focus groups in both English and French across Canada and internationally. Derek was a regular participant in televised political panel discussions on French CBC during the most recent federal election.
Prince Edward Island Milo Murray Québec Charles Fleury and Nathalie Stringer Ontario Michael Hurley and Candace Rennick
“Power Point presentation”
Northern Ontario Henri Giroux
CONSTITUTION COMMITTEE REPORT
Manitoba Mike Davidson
DIANNE FRITTENBURG (co-chair): There are four constitutional amendments that have been withdrawn: C4, submitted by the Québec Provincial Council for School Support; C6, submitted by CUPE British Columbia; C8, submitted by Local 3500, in British Columbia; and C13, submitted by CUPE Newfoundland and Labrador.
Saskatchewan Judy Henley Alberta Dennis Mol
Resolution C41 submitted by the National Executive Board:
British Columbia Mark Hancock and Ken Robinson
CUPE NATIONAL WILL:
Sister Nancy Riche next opened nominations for the positions of diversity vice-presidents. Sister Yolanda McLean and Brother Brian Barron were acclaimed and duly sworn in.
Amend Article B.8.1 to read: “At the opening of the meeting the President shall take the chair, and shall conduct the business in the following order:
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