List of Nominees and Acclaimations

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The nomination period for the upcoming elections is now closed.  Thank you to all who participated in the process and either nominated someone or allowed their names to stand for election.

There are 4 positions that are acclaimed and will not require an election.

Congratulations to the following:

  • Sister Trish Sinclair has been acclaimed as National Vice-President
  • Sister Karri Patterson has been acclaimed as Treasurer
  • Sister Helene Chevalier-Lattanzio has been acclaimed as Three Year Trustee
  • Sister Cindy Boulet has been acclaimed as Two Year Trustee

The following is a list of the positions and nominees that will have an election.

SECRETARY:

  • Sister Daniela Greco (Ontario)
  • Brother Alex Hernandez (Manitoba)
  • Sister Tammy Laurin (National)
  • Sister Sandra Lenuik (BC)

EDUCATION/COMMUNICATION OFFICER:

  • Sister Heather Farrow (National)
  • Sister Annalyn Jimeno (Manitoba)
  • Sister Rachel Roberts (BC)

TRUSTEE (ONE YEAR):

  • Sister Mary Elizabeth Archer (Alberta)
  • Sister Isabelle Gendron (National)
  • Sister Michelle Leblanc (Maritimes)

The election for the above positions will commence on December 3 and run until December 10, 2018.  Ballots will be sent via email using Big Pulse.  If you do not receive a ballot on December 3, please contact your RVP.

Bios for the candidates will begin to be posted tomorrow.

 

Congratulations to those acclaimed and good luck to all the candidates! 

 

Bargaining Update #7

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To date we, the Bargaining Committee, have met face to face with the Employer four (4) days for the purpose of renewing our CA.  Discussions during these meetings continue to be respectful, informative and progressive.  We have confirmed our next meeting will take place on November 28, 2018.

We will continue to provide updates as quickly as possible.

In Solidarity,

Your COPE Local 491 Bargaining Committee
Trish Sinclair, Karri Patterson, Lindsay Mills, Collette Calvelli, Abigail Managan

Nominations Open- November 2

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Nominations for the upcoming elections open on November 2nd, 2018. Click below to access the nomination forms for each position up for election.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Returning Officer or your RVP.

Nomination Form – NVP

Nomination-Form – Secretary

Nomination-Form – Treasurer

Nomination-Form – EdComm Officer

Nomination-Form – Trustee – One Year

Nomination-Form – Trustee – Two Year

Nomination-Form – Trustee – Three Year

ELECTION CALL 2018

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ELECTION CALL 2018
Between December 3 and December 10, 2018 members will elect four (4) Table Officers and three (3) Trustees in accordance with the COPE 491 Bylaws.

Officer Positions:

National Vice-President
Secretary
Education/Communication Officer
Treasurer (Interim) 1-Year term
Elected by a vote of the full membership.

Trustee Positions:

1-year Trustee
2-year Trustee
3-year Trustee
Elected by a vote of the full membership.

Nominations will open November 2, 2018 and must be submitted to the Returning Officer by 4:00 P.M. on November 16, 2018; the day nominations close.

To be eligible for a nomination and election, a member must be in continuous good standing for twelve (12) consecutive months prior to date of nomination.

No nomination shall be accepted unless the member nominating has signed the nomination form and the member nominated has indicated on the form, or by other means, their willingness to stand for office.

A complete list of candidates for office will be posted on the Local Union website on November 19, 2018.

After the closing of nominations all duly nominated candidates will be extended an opportunity to have a maximum of one (1) article included in the electronic voting system and posted on the Local Union website. The article may reference candidate websites but shall not contain any active links to external websites.

Steve Smith will serve as Returning Officer during the election. Voting will be conducted using electronic voting over seven days, December 3 to December 10, 2018.

Your participation as a candidate or as an informed voter in Union elections is crucial because those you elect will help administer the affairs of the Union.

Personal email addresses should be received by the Returning Officer, Steve Smith via your RVP no later than October 29, 2018, in order to ensure receipt of ballots.

In solidarity,
Trish Sinclair
Acting President, COPE Local 491

 

CAMPAIGN RULES

Campaigning cannot occur during work time.

Use of the Employer’s voice mail or email to circulate election material is not permitted.

Candidates are asked to conduct themselves with dignity at all times.

Any behaviour or material that undermines the dignity or self-esteem of any individual or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment will not be tolerated.

Each duly nomination candidate may submit a maximum of one (1) article to be published on the Local Union Website and included in the electronic voting system.  Website posting of articles begin November 20, 2018.

Steve Smith
Returning Officer, COPE Local 491

DATES TO REMEMBER

October 26, 2018
Election Call

November 2, 2018
Nominations open

November 16, 2018
4:00 p.m. EST
Nominations Close

November 19, 2018
Complete list of candidates
Will be posted on the Union’s
Website

November 20, 2018
Website posting of articles begin

October 29, 2018
Personal email address deadline

December 3 – 10, 2018
VOTE

Click to view official Election Call December 2018

Bargaining Update #6

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Today your Bargaining Team concluded two days of negotiations with CUPE. A variety of discussions took place that were very productive and informative, and will continue on October 25, 2018.

We will continue to update you as bargaining progresses.

Bargaining Update #5 – FRENCH – Pension Settlement Information

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**Further to the email sent earlier today; please find below a French version of the PowerPoint Presentation**

Please click on the link below to open up a PowerPoint Presentation with additional Pension Information.  If you have any questions or need further clarification, please contact your RVP.  Your RVP will contact the Bargaining Committee to address your question/concern.  Thank you.

Pension Settlement Presentation_FR_revised