Primary CUPE 5170 Committees
- Negotiating Committee
The function of the Committee is to prepare collective bargaining proposals and to negotiate a collective agreement with the employer.
- Trustee Committee
The three trustee positions are elected at the biennial elections. Their position is to audit the books and accounts of the Local, and to report their findings, recommendations, and/or concerns to the membership.
Standing CUPE 5170 Committees
- Grievance Committee
The Committee deals with and decides on grievances not settled in the initial stage.
- Good of the Union
The membership can nominate anyone they believe is in need of assistance through the benevolent fund. This is eligible to any CUPE 5170 members who are in hospital or confined to their home due to illness for periods of two weeks or greater or are celebrating the birth/adoption of a child. The Union also extends the Local’s condolences to the family of a deceased Local member and to a member upon the death of an immediate family member.
- Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee
The Committee investigates perceived and proven violations of the OHSA
- Joint Labor Management Committees
The purpose of this Committee is to meet and confer on matters of mutual interest which are not properly the subject matter of a grievance or negotiations. Terms of reference shall include such things as safety and working conditions, local rules and regulations, pay periods, Benefit Plans and Workers’ Compensation.
- Bylaws Committee
The Committee is responsible for maintaining the governing rules, ensuring they are current, functional, and compliant with legal standards.