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The deadline for nominations is November 25, 2024 at 5pm Eastern! Voting on contested positions will take place at the GMM on November 27, 2024 where candidates are invited to speak to their nomination before the online vote takes place (registration required to be able to vote - you can register for the meeting using this link). For uncontested positions, nominees will be acclaimed to their position.
Use this form to nominate yourself for one or more of the following committee positions (a member is able to serve on a maximum of four committees):
Bilingualism Committee (1 Vacant Position)
The Bilingualism Committee is composed of two members from any unit. The committee is responsible for assessing and responding to the needs of the local in terms of translation and French language content and promoting outreach and inclusion for our francophone members. It also coordinates translation of important documents and resources as well as any other translation projects that may arise. This committee meets with the Communications Officer at least once a month and coordinates with the Communications Committee. The Bilingualism Committee is elected for one term. Honorarium: $500 per year.
Members: Beheshta Sharifi
CUPE Toronto District Council (1 Vacant Position)
The CUPE Toronto District Council is comprised of all affiliated CUPE locals in Toronto. It meets once per month. CUPE 3903 is entitled to six delegates who serve a one-year term. Honorarium: $250 per year per member.
Members: Jay De Santi, Megan Hillman, Anna Lippman, Joseph Tohill, Zoya Zoya
Employment Equity Committee (1 Vacant Position)
Having access to census material and money to solicit an Employment Equity survey, the committee’s mandate includes setting goals and timetables for the elimination of discriminatory practices and systemic barriers to equal opportunity. Issues to be addressed include recruitment of employees, selection procedures, job postings, employer training, salaries and benefits, and working conditions. The committee will consist of three union representatives, one of which will be the Joint Chair. Preference will be given to members from each of the designated groups. Honorarium: $250 per member per year.
Members: Stephanie Latella, Zoya Zoya
Professional Development Fund Committee (3 Vacant Positions: 1 Coordinator & 2 Representatives)
This Committee has three elected representatives: the PDF Coordinator, and two PDF Representatives. The PDF Coordinator administers the PDF Fund throughout the contract year in accordance with established guidelines, and is the primary contact person for members. One of the Coordinator’s tasks is to chair four meetings to adjudicate the distribution of the Professional Development Fund and the Tuition Costs Fund. The PDF Coordinator is responsible for adjudicating the Tuition Cost Fund with the Director of the Teaching Commons. The PDF Coordinator is also responsible for the actual disbursement of funds and for the general upkeep of the PDF email account. The PDF Coordinator is also a member of the Teaching Commons Executive Board and is CUPE 3903’s primary and ongoing connection to the Teaching Commons. The representatives are elected for a one-year term at the November general meeting of the membership (GMM).
Honorarium for the PDF Coordinator: $2250, paid in three equal installments of $750 per funding cycle at an estimated time of 40 hours per cycle. Honorarium for the PDF Representatives: $600, paid out as $200 per meeting per position.
Union Trustees’ Committee (1 Vacant Position)
One trustee is elected each year, and sits for a three-year term (in other words, the committee has a total of three members). The trustees review and audit the union’s accounts to ensure compliance with all legal requirements and to ensure transparent and legitimate usage of all union funds. The audit is carried out at the end of the fiscal year, with most meetings held in April or May.
Honorarium: $1000 per member per year.
Members: Kevin Donaldson (term ends 2026), Elena Chou (term ends 2027)
Mentorship Program Committee (2 Vacant Positions)
For 2024-2025, the committee members will work with the Chairperson, Lead Steward Unit 3, VP Unit 1, and Equity Officer to organize mentoring sessions and workshops to be offered to members of the local. Responsbilities will include meeting with the Lead Steward Unit 3 to brainstorm ideas for 3-4 mentoring events, reaching out to potential session/workshop facilitators, setting up of the in-person location and online meeting, and working on the promotion of the session/workshop.
Please note that the committee's role might be different in 2025-2026 once the mentorship program is more fully developed, so the above description is for the Winter 2025 term and potentially Spring/Summer 2025 term only.
Honorarium: $500 per year, per position.
Support Fund for Racialized Members Committee (2 Vacant Positions)
This fund will be adjudicated by two members and the Equity Officer as an ex-officio member. The purpose of this committee is to facilitate the distribution of the Support Fund for Members who Experience Racial Discrimination, Harassment, and Violence in our Collective Agreement.
Honorarium: $750 per year, per position.
Visit https://cupe3903.org/committees/ for information about our Local's different committees and their responsibilities.
Questions? Contact Shyam Patel (Lead Steward Unit 3) at cupe3903csu3@gmail.com