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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

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2015 AFL CONVENTION GENERAL

2015 AFL Convention General Page 1

O’CANADA

SOLIDARITY FOREVER

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.

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.


From the depth of a miner’s heart His sweat and blood, his children’s tears Steely eyes, tired face He won’t cave in to fear Beatings and evictions Indebted to the company store With building brothers, railwaymen He’s solid to the core From the breadth of the farmer’s view Constant toil, the open field Toughened by the prairie wind No bank will make him yield He’ll join with other farmers To ship his wheat at a fair cost The land he poured his heart into He will not see it lost! CHORUS 1912 They planted the ground Brothers and sisters Will not be kept down Now here we are Holding the line Look how far we’ve come together Out of despair in the Depression Compassion for the other’s plight In the brutal slaughterhouses Packing workers unite Sit-downs and slow downs Building power through the War Raising wages country wide They cannot be ignored … From the backbone of the operator Bending over her machine Nurse, teacher, social worker Standing up for those in need In hospitals and factories Proving she can hold her own Now she’s marching, marching For equal pay reform!

CHORUS 1912 Planted the ground Brothers and sisters Will not be kept down Now here we are Holding the line Look how far we’ve come together Fire on the picket line That long hot summer ’86 Hard times on kill floors In lumber works, refineries Cops on the company’s side We’re singing in the jailhouse now From Brooks to Fort McMurray There is no backing down… Courage of laundry workers Walking out in ‘95 Immigrants and single moms Refuse to go without their pride Their reward for rollbacks -- No jobs, no severance pay Shaking out the dirty linen They show us the way! CHORUS 1912 Planted the ground Brothers and sisters Will not be kept down Here we are Holding the line Look how far we’ve come together (which side are you on, which side are you on) Outraged at witnessing A worker dies of lung disease We ground that mill to a halt The air unsafe to breathe Armed with knowledge Asbestos and its deadly charm Now we’ve helped the whole town By raising the alarm …

AFL CENTENNIAL SONG “Here We Are” – by Maria Dunn


Exploited foreign workers Like navvies in the railroad days Language barriers and laws Keep them in their place Threats of deportation Withholding promised pay We speak up for them Give them the right to stay CHORUS 1912 Planted the ground Brothers and sisters Will not be kept down Now here we are Holding the line Look how far we’ve come together

These hard-won rights We guard them, pass them on Our collective action Will shape the world to come We won’t accept a system Leaving anyone in poverty We’ll keep pushing forward In solidarity! 1912 Planted the ground Brothers and sisters Will not be kept down Here we are Holding the line How far we’ve come … 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!


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

AFL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE


[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

AFL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ALTERNATES


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

AFL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL


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

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

AFL EXECUTIVE STAFF

AFL ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF


AFL BALLOTING COMMITTEE James Finnigan LDLC Laurel Jackson HSAA Jerry Toews HSAA Darla Leard CLC Resource Cori Longo CLC Resource AFL CONSTITUTION COMMITTEE Craig Coolahan UUWA James Lang Unifor 445 Theresa McLaren UFCW 401 Gary Savard Ironworkers 720 Trudy Thomson HSAA Brad Lafortune (Resource) AFL AFL CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE Dayna Bramston UFCW 401 Elaine Cardinal Unifor 52 Karen Davis CUPE 46 Beverley Norman CUPE 4731 Barbara Roy UFCW 401 Jim Sherlock UFCW 401 Nathan West UFCW 401 Linda Robinson (Resource) AFL

AFL GENERAL RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE Wilma Ellenburgh Unifor 52 Steve Kelly Unifor 707 Janet Parris PSAC 30021 Valerie Saliba Unifor 4050 Dave Smith UFCW 401 Daphne Wallace UNA Cheryl Watamaniuk UFCW 401 Geordie Wickens USW 1595 Tony Clark (Resource) AFL AFL SERGEANT-AT-ARMS COMMITTEE Tim Bettger IAM 1722 Kathy Bzdel HSAA John Fata UFCW 401 Siobhan Hutchinson PSAC 30021 Ron Klassen UFCW 401 Barb Miller UFCW 401 Gary Pucci UFCW 401 Troy Smidtas UFCW 401 Sydonne Wright UFCW 401 Karen Painchaud (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.

2015 CONVENTION COMMITTEES


AFL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES

AFL EDUCATION COMMITTEE Meaghan McNeil, Chair HSAA Mark Brzezowski CUPE 30 Shawn Kilborn CUPE 30 Barry Benoit CUPE 474 Cathy Furtak CUPW-Edm. Jerry Woods CUPW-Edm. Rashpal Sehmby CUPW-Edm. Cam Sherk UFCW 401 Wanda Zimmerman UNA Kevin Braun Unifor 777 Robert Braden USW 1595 Leslie Perry (alternate) UNA Geordie Wickens (alternate) USW 1595 Cori Longo CLC Tony Clark AFL Siobhán Vipond AFL AFL COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE Terry Inigo-Jones, Temporary Chair HSAA Jerry Woods CUPW-Edm. Rashpal Sehmby CUPW-Edm. Christine McMeckan UFCW 401 Denise Palmer UNA Olav Rokne AFL

AFL OUTREACH COMMITTEE Jim Sherlock, Chair UFCW 401 Cathy Furtak CUPW-Edm. Jerry Woods CUPW-Edm. Rashpal Sehmby CUPW-Edm. Mariana Burstyn HSAA Yvonne Whiting HSAA Christina Doktor UNA Ann Healy UUWA Ishani Weera AFL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE Heather Smith, Chair UNA Jason Soklofske, Recording Secretary HSAA Jerry Woods CUPW-Edm. Mike Scott CUPE 30 Jerry Toews HSAA John Fata UFCW 401 Gil McGowan AFL Brad Lafortune AFL Siobhán Vipond AFL (info) Cori Longo CLC (info)

AFL FINANCE COMMITTEE Siobhán Vipond, Chair AFL Gil McGowan AFL Elisabeth Ballermann HSAA Sue Pearce Unifor Rh’ena Oake CUPE Brenda Skayman PSAC Linda Robinson (resource) AFL

AFL HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE Gil McGowan AFL Siobhán Vipond AFL Diane Lowe HSAA Gary Savard Ironworkers Grace Thostenson UUWA Theresa McLaren UFCW

AFL STANDING COMMITTEES


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 #: _____________________________________________ Name: _____________________________________________ Contact #: _____________________________________________


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.


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.


A UNION MEMBER’S CREED

BUY CANADIAN

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!”

Produced by The Alberta Federation of Labour


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.



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.



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.


• 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.


• 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.


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 cope#458


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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 cope#458


Adopted in Convention September 19, 1956

with amendments up to and including

the 2013 Convention

(approved by the CLC September 12, 2013)

2013 CONSTITUTION OF THE

ALBERTA FEDERATION OF LABOUR, CLC


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

ALBERTA FEDERATION OF LABOUR INDEX – 2013 CONSTITUTION


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


Adopted in Convention September 19, 1956 with amendments up to and including the 2013 Convention

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.

CONSTITUTION OF THE ALBERTA FEDERATION OF LABOUR, CLC

PREAMBLE


1.1.0 – NAME AND HEADQUARTERS 1.1.1 – Name This Federation shall be known as the Alberta Federation of Labour and is chartered by the Canadian Labour Congress. It shall consist of organizations affiliated with or chartered by the Canadian Labour Congress. These organizations shall conform to the constitution, rules and regulations of this Federation as set forth herewith. This Federation shall not be dissolved while there are ten (10) affiliates of five (5) organizations remaining in affiliation. 1.1.2 – Headquarters The headquarters office of the Alberta Federation of Labour shall be located in Edmonton, Alberta. 1.2.0 – PURPOSES The purposes of this Federation are: a) To support the principles and policies of

the Canadian Labour Congress. b) To promote the interest of its affiliates

and generally to advance the economic and social welfare of the workers of Alberta.

c) To assist affiliated organizations in extending the benefits of mutual assistance and collective bargaining to workers.

d) To assist wherever possible in the organization of the unorganized into unions of their mutual aid, protection and advancement.

e) To encourage all affiliates to extend union membership and organization in Alberta to workers regardless of race, colour, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability or national origin.

f) To secure provincial legislation which will safeguard and promote the principle of free collective bargaining, the rights of workers, and the security and welfare of all people.

g) To protect and strengthen our democratic institutions, to secure full recognition and enjoyment of the rights and liberties to which we are justly entitled and to preserve and perpetuate the cherished traditions of our democracy.

h) To promote the cause of peace and freedom in the world, and to assist and cooperate with free and democratic labour movements throughout the world to that end.

i) To aid and encourage the sale and use of union-made goods and union services through the use of the union label and other symbols; to promote the labour press and other means of furthering the education of the labour movement.

j) To protect the labour movement from all corrupt influences and from the undermining efforts of all totalitarian agencies which are opposed to the basic principles of our democracy and free and democratic unionism.

k) To preserve the independence of the labour movement from political control, to encourage workers to vote, to exercise their full rights and responsibilities of citizenship, and to perform their rightful part in the political life of the municipal, provincial and federal governments.

1.3.0 – MEMBERSHIP 1.3.1 – Composition The Federation shall be composed of: a) Local unions, branches and lodges of

national and international unions; regional and provincial organizations affiliated to the Canadian Labour Congress;

b) Local unions within the province chartered by the Canadian Labour Congress;

c) Labour Councils within the province chartered by the Canadian Labour Congress;

d) Labour Committees within the province; e) The Alberta Federation of Union

Retirees. The application of the above shall not be deemed in any way to provide for dual representation and a delegate is entitled to


only one credential. In order to be seated as a delegate a member shall have membership in a local union, branch or lodge affiliated with the Federation. 1.3.2 – Expel from Affiliation Any organization affiliated with this Federation may be expelled from affiliation by a two-thirds majority roll call vote of the convention. Any decision to expel may be appealed to the Executive Council of the Canadian Labour Congress within two (2) months. The decision shall be in force and effect during appeal. 1.3.3 – Affiliate Responsibility It shall be the duty of each affiliated organization to furnish the Secretary Treasurer of the Federation with the following: a) All official reports which deal with

matters within the purview of the Federation.

b) Such other reports as will facilitate and make more effective the work of the Federation.

c) A statement of their membership in good standing.

1.4.0 – CONVENTIONS 1.4.1 – Governing Body The convention shall be the governing body of the Federation and, except as provided in 1.3.2, 1.4.12 and 1.15.0 its decision shall be by majority vote. 1.4.2 – Convention Call The regular convention of the Federation shall be held prior to November 30th of each odd year, the time and place for the regular conventions shall be determined by the Executive Council. a) Special conventions may be called by

direction of a regular convention, by order of the Executive Council, or on the request of affiliated organizations representing a majority of the total membership of the Federation, as evidenced by the records of

the Secretary Treasurer to the last convention.

b) In the event a majority as provided in

subsection a) requests a special convention, the Executive Council shall issue the call for the special convention within forty-five (45) calendar days of such request and shall give all organizations at least forty-five (45) calendar days notice of the time and place for holding the special convention, together with a statement of the business to be considered at such conventions.

c) Representation to special conventions

shall be on the same basis as regular conventions.

d) Except as provided in subsection b), a

special convention shall exercise the same authority as a regular convention.

1.4.3 – Representation at Conventions Representation at conventions as approved by the Executive Council of the Canadian Labour Congress shall be: a) From affiliated local unions, branches and

lodges, two (2) delegates for the first one hundred (100) or less members, and one (1) additional delegate for each additional one hundred (100) members or major fraction thereof.

One (1) additional credential shall be allocated to each affiliate for youth delegates under the age of thirty (30).

b) Delegates from such bodies must be

members of unions affiliated with the Federation.

c) Such representation shall be based upon

the average per capita membership to the Federation during the twelve (12) month period ending two (2) months prior to the month in which the convention is held.

d) Two (2) credentialed delegates

representing the Alberta Federation of


Union Retirees (AFUR) who shall have voice and vote at the convention, but who shall not be eligible to run for any position on the AFL Executive Committee or Council.

e) Each CLC chartered Labour Council shall

be entitled to two (2) credentialed delegates to AFL conventions. Such delegates shall be members of unions affiliated to the Federation.

1.4.4 – Credential Entitlement Not less than one hundred and twenty (120) calendar days prior to the opening of each regular convention and not less than forty-five (45) calendar days prior to each special convention, the Secretary Treasurer shall furnish each affiliate with credential blanks in duplicate which must be attested as required on the blanks. The original shall be retained by the delegate and the duplicate sent to the Secretary Treasurer. A person must be a representative member of the local union, branch or lodge at the convention. Two (2) or more local unions, branches or lodges may combine to send a delegate. No credentials shall be accepted later than forty-five (45) calendar days prior to the opening date of a regular convention and twenty (20) days prior to a special convention. Conventions may permit seating of delegates upon recommendation of the Credentials Committee. 1.4.5 – Registration Fee A registration fee shall be charged to each delegate and to each registered visitor. The amount of such fee shall be established by the Executive Council. 1.4.6 – Restrictions on Organizations Any organization suspended or expelled by the Canadian Labour Congress or this Federation shall not, while under such penalty, be allowed representation in the convention. Any organization which at the opening date of the convention is in arrears to the Federation for per capita tax for three (3) months or more shall not be entitled to

recognition or representation in the convention. 1.4.7 – Restrictions on Persons Any person suspended or expelled from any organization affiliated to this Federation shall not be seated as a delegate. 1.4.8 – Restrictions on Non-Affiliates Any organization which has not applied for affiliation at least one month prior to the convention shall not be allowed representation at the convention. 1.4.9 – Credentials Committee Prior to the opening date of the convention, the President, on authority of the Executive Council, shall appoint a committee on credentials, subject to the ratification of the convention. Such committee shall consist of not less than three (3) members chosen from those on whose behalf the credentials have been submitted. The committee shall meet prior to the opening day of the convention, shall pass on the validity of the credentials which have been received by the Federation and register those approved by the committee. It shall report to the convention on the first day thereof and subsequent days if necessary. The convention shall be constituted for business and delegates deemed to be seated upon report by the committee and acceptance thereof by the delegates so reported. Appeals from any decision of the committee shall be laid before the convention so constituted. 1.4.10 – Credentials for Full-time Officers Elected full-time officers shall be deemed to be delegates to the convention with all rights and privileges. 1.4.11 – Fraternals Officers of the Canadian Labour Congress and invited fraternal delegates attending conventions of the Federation shall be entitled to all rights of delegates other than voting or standing for office.


1.4.12 – Resolutions, Petitions and Appeals a) Except for Executive Council resolutions

and except as provided in subsections c) and d) of this section all resolutions, petitions and appeals other than those provided in 1.4.9 hereof, to be considered by any convention of the Federation, must be received by the Secretary Treasurer sixty (60) calendar days immediately preceding the opening of the convention.

b) Resolutions, in order to be accepted, must

be submitted by the Executive Council, or an organization affiliated with the Federation, signed by the presiding officer and secretary. A resolution shall not deal with more than one subject matter, except for Executive Council resolutions, and shall not contain more than one hundred and fifty (150) words.

c) Resolutions, other than emergency,

petitions and appeals received or submitted contrary to the above, shall be referred to the Executive Council and the council may refer such proposal or proposals to the convention with the understanding that consideration is dependent upon two-thirds majority consent of the convention.

d) An affiliate may submit an emergency

resolution to the Executive Council who shall refer such emergency resolution to the convention with the understanding that consideration is dependent upon two-thirds majority consent of the convention. An emergency resolution must deal with a subject matter that has arisen during the sixty (60) days immediately preceding the opening of the convention.

e) Resolutions, petitions or appeals properly

received for consideration by the convention shall be classified as to nature, contents and subject matter and referred to an appropriate convention committee, which shall report thereon to the

convention prior to consideration of any such matter by the convention.

1.4.13 – Convention Committees Prior to the opening date of the convention the President, by the authority of the Executive Council, shall appoint such committees as are necessary to conduct the affairs of the convention. The Executive Council may request any such committee to meet prior to the convention, for the purpose of considering matters placed before it, in which event the members thereof shall be paid by the Federation such amount of wages and expenses for such extra days as the Executive Council shall determine. 1.4.14 – Quorum One-third of the registered delegates at any convention shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. 1.4.15 – Rules of Order The rules of order of business governing conventions shall be: a) The President, or in the absence or at the

request of the President, the Secretary Treasurer shall take the chair at the time specified at all regular and special conventions. In the absence of both the President or a designated representative of the President, a chairperson shall be chosen by the Executive Council.

b) No question of a sectarian character shall be discussed.

c) A delegate who wishes to speak shall proceed to one of the microphones provided for that purpose. When recognized by the chairperson the delegate shall state self identification as well as the organization represented and shall confine all remarks to the question at issue.

d) Speeches shall be limited to five (5) minutes except in moving a motion, when the delegate shall be allowed ten (10) minutes.

e) A delegate shall not speak more than once on a subject until all who wish to speak have had an opportunity to do so.


f) A delegate shall not interrupt another except if it be to call to a point of order.

g) Delegates being called to order shall, at the request of the chairperson, take a seat until the question of order has been decided.

h) Should a delegate persist in unparliamentary conduct, the chairperson will be compelled to name the delegate and submit the conduct to the judgment of the convention. In such case the delegate whose conduct is in question should explain and then withdraw, and the convention will determine what course to pursue in the matter.

i) When a question is put, the chairperson, after announcing the question, shall ask: “Are you ready for the question?” If no delegate wishes to speak, the question shall be put.

j) Questions may be decided by a show of hands, or a standing vote on the basis of one vote per delegate. A roll call vote may be demanded by one-third of the delegates present (In a roll call vote each delegate shall be entitled to one vote).

k) Two (2) delegates may appeal the decision of the chair. The question shall not be debatable except by the mover of the appeal, who may state the reasons, and the chairperson may make an explanation of the decision. The chairperson shall then put the question thus: Shall the decision of the chair be sustained?”

l) The chairperson shall have the same rights as other delegates to vote on any question. In case of a tie vote the chairperson shall cast the deciding vote.

m) When the previous question is moved, no discussion or amendment of either motion is permitted. If a majority vote that “the question be now put” the original motion has to be put without debate. If the motion to put the question is defeated, discussion will continue on the original motion.

n) Committees may combine resolutions or prepare a composite to cover the intent of the question at issue. Reports of committees are not subject to amendment except such as is acceptable to the committee, but a motion to refer back to the committee for reconsideration shall be in order.

o) After speaking on the question at issue, a delegate shall not move a motion to refer back.

p) A motion to refer back is not debatable and when properly seconded the question shall be immediately put to the convention.

q) If the report of a committee is adopted it becomes the decision of the convention. If defeated it may be referred back to the committee for reconsideration.

r) When a question is pending before the convention, no motion shall be in order except to refer for the previous question to postpone for a definite time. If any of the foregoing motions is negated, it cannot be renewed until after an immediate proceeding.

s) A motion may be reconsidered provided the mover of the motion to reconsider voted with the majority, and notice of motion is given for consideration at the next sitting, and said notice of motion is supported by two-thirds of the delegates qualified to vote.

t) The Executive Council is empowered to establish the hours of the convention.

u) In all matters not regulated by these rules of order, Bourinot’s Rules of Order shall govern.

1.4.16 – Convention Policy Unless otherwise specified, any decision taken by the convention shall take effect immediately upon adjournment of the convention. 1.5.0 – MEMBERSHIP FORUM The Federation will hold a day-long general membership forum in the 12th month after convention where the Executive Council reports to the general membership, hears concerns and ideas from workers, and updates members through presentations, guest speakers, workshops, etc. This forum is for mutual education, planning and mobilization of workers, not for dealing with resolutions, and is open to all members of affiliated Locals and Unions, through prior registration.


1.6.0 – OFFICERS 1.6.1 – Compendium of Officers The officers of the Federation as approved by the Executive Council of the Canadian Labour Congress, shall consist of the following: President, Secretary Treasurer, and Vice Presidents, pursuant to the rules laid out in this Article: a) Each Provincial, National or International

Union affiliated with the Alberta Federation of Labour with an average yearly membership of 2500 or more members shall be entitled to two (2) Vice Presidents to be selected from its convention delegates. The Union shall ensure that at least one of its nominees shall be a woman. Such union shall caucus and present the names of its nominees to the convention. In the event that no woman chooses to run, only one nominee will be selected. If a permanent vacancy occurs between conventions within this group of unions it shall be filled by a same gender nominee selected internally from the union experiencing the vacancy. Affiliates of the AFL are permitted to select alternate(s) to their Vice Presidents to the Executive Committee/Executive Council, should the need arise.

b) Each Provincial, National of International

Union affiliated with the Alberta Federation of Labour with an average yearly membership between 1000 and 2499 members shall be entitled to one (1) Vice President to be selected from its convention delegates. If a permanent vacancy occurs between conventions within this group of unions it shall be filled by a nominee selected internally from the union experiencing the vacancy. Affiliates of the AFL are permitted to select alternate(s) to their Vice Presidents to the Executive Committee/Executive Council, should the need arise.

c) Unions, except Construction Division

Unions, affiliated with the Alberta

Federation of Labour with an average yearly membership of 999 or less shall in combination be entitled to two (2) Vice Presidents. Such unions shall caucus and present their nominees to the convention. The caucus shall ensure that at least one of the nominees shall be a woman. In the event that no woman chooses to run from this group of unions only one nominee will be elected. Affiliates referred to in this section shall elect by and from their caucus gender balanced alternates who shall take office if the Vice President(s) from this group of unions permanently vacates that office during the term. Affiliates of the AFL are permitted to select alternate(s) to their Vice Presidents to the Executive Committee/Executive Council, should the need arise.

d) Construction Division Unions affiliated to

the Federation with an average yearly membership of under 999 members shall in combination be entitled to one (1) Vice President to be elected from their convention delegates. Such unions shall caucus and present the name of their nominee to the Convention. Affiliates referred to in this section shall elect by and from their caucus an alternate who shall take office if the Vice President permanently vacates that office during the term. Affiliates of the AFL are permitted to select alternate(s) to their Vice Presidents to the Executive Committee/Executive Council, should the need arise.

1.6.2 – Officers in Good Standing Each officer shall be a member in good standing of an affiliated union, lodge, local or branch. 1.6.3 – Terms and Conditions for Officers a) The President and the Secretary Treasurer

shall be paid full-time positions elected by a majority vote for a two-year term by convention. The incumbents shall be eligible for re-election.


b) All Vice Presidents shall be elected by majority vote for a two (2) year term by convention subject to the following conditions: i) If a Provincial, National or

International Union affiliated with the AFL has an increase in their membership accelerating their entitlement to one or two Vice Presidents, a vacancy shall have occurred. The vacancy shall be filled in accordance with Article 1.6.1 a) and b).

ii) The Alberta Federation of Labour shall review its average membership by union every six months. If a union membership has decreased so as to reduce its entitlement of Vice President, the Union will be notified and the Union will take appropriate action.

c) The Executive Council will arrange a

special session of the convention before the election of the President and Secretary Treasurer where delegates can question candidates. Prior to the meeting, the Executive Council will choose a Chairperson for the special session. At the beginning of the meeting, the Chairperson will call forth all potential candidates who are willing to answer questions from the delegates and allot equal time to each candidate.

d) Election of officers shall be by secret

ballot. A majority of votes cast shall be required before any candidate can be declared elected and second and subsequent ballots shall be taken if necessary to obtain such a majority.

e) When two or more nominees are to be

elected to any office by ballot, each delegate voting shall be required to vote for the full number of candidates to be elected or the delegate’s ballot shall be declared spoiled.

f) On the second and subsequent ballots the

candidate receiving the lowest number of votes in the previous ballot shall be

dropped. In case of a tie vote the presiding officer may cast the deciding vote.

g) When voting for Vice Presidents for a

ballot to be valid each delegate voting shall be required to vote for at least one (1) woman where such a requirement is indicated.

h) In the election of the President and

Secretary Treasurer, the election of the President shall be completed before nominations are accepted for the position of Secretary Treasurer. The Secretary Treasurer shall be completed before nominations are accepted for any other position.

1.6.4 – Oath of Office After election and before taking office the incoming members of the Executive Committee and Council shall publicly take the following oath: “I will truly and faithfully perform my duties

on behalf of the Alberta Federation of Labour. I will uphold the Constitution, principles and policies of the Federation and of the Canadian Labour Congress. I will work to build harmony and solidarity in the labour movement. Wherever possible I will support other affiliates in their struggles and will not attempt to recruit their members. I will act to expand the reach, size and scope of our movement.”

1.6.5 – Term of Office The term of the officers of the Federation shall commence on the day of the election and continue until a successor is elected by a convention of the Federation. 1.6.6 – Vacancies In the event of a vacancy in any of the offices of the Federation, such vacancies shall be filled as follows: a) President: The Secretary Treasurer shall

assume the office and call a meeting of the Executive Council. The Executive Council shall be empowered to appoint a


President until the following convention or call a special convention for the purpose of electing a President for the unexpired term of office.

b) Secretary Treasurer: The Executive

Council shall be empowered to appoint a Secretary Treasurer until the next convention of the Federation.

c) In the event that a Labour Council

representative on the Executive Council ceases to conform with 1.10.1 b), or if for any other reason a Labour Council position on the Executive Council becomes vacant, the President may, after consultation with the affected Labour Council, appoint a representative to act until the next convention which is held in an even year.

d) In the event that a Labour Committee

representative on the Executive Council ceases to conform with 1.10.1 c), or if for any other reason a Labour Committee position on Executive Council becomes vacant, the President may, after consultation with the affected Labour Committee, appoint a representative to act until the next convention.

1.6.7 – Title to Real Estate The Executive officers shall hold title to any real estate of the Federation as trustees for the Federation. They shall have no right to purchase, sell, convey or encumber any real estate without first submitting the proposition to a convention and such proposition is approved. 1.7.0 – DUTIES OF THE PRESIDENT 1.7.1 – Function and Remuneration of the President The President shall function as the chief executive officer of the Federation and shall be remunerated as determined by the Executive Committee pursuant to its duties in s.1.11.2 b).

1.7.2 – Duties The President shall exercise supervision over the affairs of the Federation, act as chief spokesperson, sign all official documents and preside at regular and special conventions, and at meetings of the Executive Council and Executive Committee. The President shall be responsible for all public relations with outside organizations, represent the Federation at the CLC level, direct executive staff, and attend all meetings of affiliates when the Federation is requested to attend and when able to do so. 1.7.3 – Interpretation of Constitution Subject to an appeal to the Canadian Labour Congress, the President shall have the authority to interpret this constitution and that interpretation shall be conclusive and in full force and effect unless reversed or changed by the Executive Council or a convention or the Canadian Labour Congress. 1.7.4 – Report to Convention The President shall make a report on the administration of the office of the President and on the affairs of the Federation to the convention through the report of the Executive Council. 1.7.5 – Assume Duties of Secretary Treasurer The President shall assume the duties of the Secretary Treasurer in the absence of the Secretary Treasurer. 1.8.0 – DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY TREASURER 1.8.1 – Function and Remuneration of the Secretary Treasurer The Secretary Treasurer shall be the chief financial and administrative officer of the Federation and shall be remunerated as determined by the Executive Committee pursuant to its duties in s.1.11.2 b). 1.8.2 – Record Keeping The Secretary Treasurer shall be in charge of books, documents, files and effects of the


Federation which shall at all times be subject to the inspection of the President and Executive Council. 1.8.3 – Financial Statements The Secretary Treasurer shall prepare a financial statement of the Federation for each meeting of the Executive Council at least. Copy of this statement shall be forwarded to the Canadian Labour Congress. 1.8.4 – Annual Audit The Secretary Treasurer shall have the books of the Federation audited at least once a year by a registered firm of chartered accountants selected by the President and approved by the Executive Council. Such audits shall be furnished to the Executive Council and to the convention, and a copy shall be forwarded to the Canadian Labour Congress. 1.8.5 – Investment of Surplus Funds The Secretary Treasurer shall invest the surplus funds of the Alberta Federation of Labour at the direction of the Executive Council. 1.8.6 – Bonding The Secretary Treasurer shall be bonded in such amount as may be determined by the Executive Council. 1.8.7 – Statistical Data The Secretary Treasurer is empowered to require affiliated organizations to provide statistical data in their possession relating to membership of their organizations. 1.8.8 – Records of Proceedings The Secretary Treasurer shall issue the call for and act as secretary of conventions, and shall cause the proceedings of all conventions and all sessions of the Executive Council to be recorded. Copies of all proceedings shall be forwarded to the Canadian Labour Congress. 1.8.9 – Administrative Staff The Secretary Treasurer shall, with the approval of the President, employ and direct

all administrative staff necessary for the proper functioning of the Federation. 1.8.10 – Report to Convention The Secretary Treasurer shall report to the convention of the Federation. 1.8.11 – Assume Duties of the President The Secretary Treasurer shall assume the duties of the President in the absence of the President. 1.9.0 – DUTIES OF VICE PRESIDENTS AND COUNCIL MEMBERS 1.9.1 – Duties of Vice Presidents The Vice President selected by the President or where possible the Executive Committee shall assume the President’s duties when the President and Secretary Treasurer are unable to attend meetings or other functions. 1.9.2 – Duties of Vice Presidents It shall be the duty of all Vice Presidents to cooperate with the President and Secretary Treasurer of the Federation and to coordinate the work of the Federation. They shall solicit the affiliation of local unions and other organizations entitled to such affiliation with the Federation, and shall carry on organizing work wherever possible. They shall perform such other duties as assigned to them by the President and/or Secretary Treasurer and/or Executive Council. 1.9.3 – Duties of Council Members It shall be the duty of Council members to cooperate with the President and Secretary Treasurer of the Federation and to coordinate the work of the Federation. They shall solicit the affiliation of local unions and other organizations entitled to such affiliation with the Federation, and shall carry on organizing work wherever possible. They shall perform such duties as are assigned to them by the President and/or Secretary Treasurer and/or Executive Committee and/or Council.


1.10.0 – EXECUTIVE COUNCIL 1.10.1 – Makeup of Executive Council a) The Executive Council shall consist of the

President, Secretary Treasurer, all Vice Presidents elected in accordance with Article 1.6.1, one representative from each of the CLC Chartered Labour Councils and Labour Committees and two (2) representatives of the Caucus of Women delegates to Convention, two (2) representatives of the Caucus of Workers of Colour at Convention, two (2) representatives of the Caucus of Aboriginal Workers at Convention, two (2) representatives of the Caucus of Young Workers at Convention, and two (2) representatives of the Pride and Solidarity Workers at Convention. Affiliates of the AFL are permitted to select alternate(s) to their Vice Presidents to the Executive Committee/Executive Council, should the need arise.

b) Each Labour Council shall place in

nomination the name of the delegate to the Labour Council and to the Federation convention whose local union, branch or lodge is affiliated to the Labour Council and the Federation and who is a member of the executive of the Labour Council nominated to represent. Further nominations for representatives of the Labour Council can be made from the floor of the convention; however, the person nominated must be a member of the executive of the nominating Labour Council and a member of a local union, branch or lodge which is affiliated to that Labour Council and to the Federation. The convention as a whole shall then vote in accordance with 1.6.3 d) and f) of the Constitution. Affiliates of the AFL are permitted to select alternate(s) to their Vice Presidents to the Executive Committee/Executive Council, should the need arise.

c) Each Labour Committee shall place in nomination the name of the delegate to Labour Committee and to the Federation

convention whose local union, branch or lodge is affiliated to the Labour Committee and the Federation and who is a member of the executive of that Labour Committee. Further nominations for representative of Labour Committees can be made from the floor of the convention, however, the person nominated must be a member of the executive of the nominating Labour Committee and a member of the local union, branch or lodge affiliated to the Labour Committee and the Federation. The convention as a whole shall then vote in accordance with 1.6.3 d) and f) of the Constitution. Labour Committee representatives shall have voice but no vote at Executive Council meetings. Affiliates of the AFL are permitted to select alternate(s) to their Vice Presidents to the Executive Committee/Executive Council, should the need arise.

d) The Caucus of Women delegates to

Convention shall place in nomination the name of one (1) woman delegate and one (1) woman alternate, of whom shall be a member of an affiliated private sector union to the Federation convention. The caucus of women delegates to Convention shall place in nomination the name of one (1) woman delegate and one (1) alternate, of whom shall be a member of an affiliated public sector union to the Federation convention. Further nominations for these affirmative action positions can be made from the floor of the convention, however, the two (2) positions and the two (2) alternates must be filled as specified above. The convention as a whole shall then vote in accordance with 1.6.3 d) and f) of the Constitution. Affiliates of the AFL are permitted to select alternate(s) to their Vice Presidents to the Executive Committee/Executive Council, should the need arise. In the event that both the elected and alternate caucus equity representatives on Council resign or leave for any reason, the Committee shall have the power to nominate a representative(s) for the approval of the AFL Executive


Council. The representative(s) would have voice and vote on the AFL Council until the next convention. Workers seeking these positions must be endorsed by their affiliated union or local before standing for nomination.

e) The Caucus of Workers of Colour at

convention shall place in nomination the names of two (2) delegates and two (2) alternates, to the Federation convention who shall be members of affiliated local unions. The caucus shall ensure that at least one of the nominees shall be female. In the event that no female chooses to run from the caucus of the Workers of Colour delegates at convention the male alternate will be the second representative with voice and vote. The reverse shall also apply. Further nominations for these positions can be made from the floor of the convention however, the two (2) positions and (2) alternates must be filled as specified above. The convention as a whole shall then vote in accordance with 1.6.3 d) and f). Affiliates of the AFL are permitted to select alternate(s) to their Vice Presidents to the Executive Committee/Executive Council, should the need arise. In the event that both the elected and alternate caucus equity representatives on Council resign or leave for any reason, the Committee shall have the power to nominate a representative(s) for the approval of the AFL Executive Council. The representative(s) would have voice and vote on the AFL Council until the next convention. Workers seeking these positions must be endorsed by their affiliated union or local before standing for nomination.

f) The Caucus of Aboriginal Workers at

Convention shall place in nomination the names of two (2) delegates and two (2) alternates, to the Federation Convention who shall be members of affiliated local unions. The caucus shall ensure that at least one of the nominees shall be female. In the event that no female chooses to run from the caucus of the Aboriginal Workers at convention the male alternate

will be the second representative with voice and vote. The reverse shall also apply. Further nominations for these positions can be made from the floor of the convention, however the two (2) positions and (2) alternates must be filled as specified above. The convention as a whole shall then vote in accordance with 1.6.3 d) and f). Affiliates of the AFL are permitted to select alternate(s) to their Vice Presidents to the Executive Committee/Executive Council, should the need arise. In the event that both the elected and alternate caucus equity representatives on Council resign or leave for any reason, the Committee shall have the power to nominate a representative(s) for the approval of the AFL Executive Council. The representative(s) would have voice and vote on the AFL Council until the next convention. Workers seeking these positions must be endorsed by their affiliated union or local before standing for nomination.

g) The Caucus of Young Workers at

Convention shall be open to all delegates under the age of thirty (30). The caucus shall place in nomination the name of two (2) youth delegates and two (2) alternates, to the Federation Convention. The caucus shall ensure that at least one of the nominees shall be female. In the event that no female chooses to run from the caucus of the Young Workers at convention the male alternate will be the second representative with voice and vote. The reverse shall also apply. Further nominations for these positions can be made from the floor of the convention however the two (2) positions and two (2) alternates must be filled as specified above. All nominees must be members of an affiliated local union. The convention as a whole shall then vote in accordance with 1.6.3 d) and f). Affiliates of the AFL are permitted to select alternate(s) to their Vice Presidents to the Executive Committee/Executive Council, should the need arise. In the event that both the elected and alternate caucus equity representatives on Council resign or leave


for any reason, the Committee shall have the power to nominate a representative(s) for the approval of the AFL Executive Council. The representative(s) would have voice and vote on the AFL Council until the next convention. Workers seeking these positions must be endorsed by their affiliated union or local before standing for nomination.

h) The Caucus of Pride and Solidarity

Workers at Convention shall place in nomination the names of two (2) delegates and two (2) alternates, to the Federation Convention who shall be members of affiliated local unions. The caucus shall ensure that at least one of the nominees shall be female. In the event that no female chooses to run from the caucus of Pride and Solidarity Workers at convention the male alternate will be the second representative with voice and vote. The reverse shall also apply. Further nominations for these positions can be made from the floor of the convention, however the two (2) positions and (2) alternates must be filled as specified above. The convention as a whole shall then vote in accordance with 1.6.3 d) and f). In the event that both the elected and alternate caucus equity representatives on Council resign or leave for any reason, the Committee shall have the power to nominate a representative(s) for the approval of the AFL Executive Council. The representative(s) would have voice and vote on the AFL Council until the next convention. Workers seeking these positions must be endorsed by their affiliated union or local before standing for nomination.

1.10.2 – Role/Duties of Executive Council The Executive Council shall take such action and render such decisions as may be necessary to carry out fully the decisions and instructions of conventions and/or the Executive Committee, to enforce the provisions contained in this Constitution.

1.10.3 – Meetings of Executive Council The Executive Council shall meet at least three (3) times a year. 1.10.4 – Report to Convention The Executive Council shall present to the convention a report of the activities of the Federation between conventions. 1.10.5 – Quorum A majority of the members of the Executive Council shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of the business of the council. 1.10.6 – Standing Committees a) The Executive Council shall strike such

standing committees as they deem necessary to carry out the mandate of the Federation. The Executive Council shall appoint the members of the committees and a liaison to each committee. The committees shall select their own chairpersons and secretaries.

b) Affiliates of the Alberta Federation of

Labour may identify alternates for their representatives to the AFL Standing Committees. It is the representative’s responsibility to ensure that their alternate(s) is up-to-date and informed about the issues related to their Committee.

1.11.0 – EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1.11.1 – Makeup of Executive Committee The Executive Committee of the Alberta Federation of Labour shall consist of the President, Secretary Treasurer, and the Vice President(s) elected in accordance with Article 1.6.1 of this Constitution. 1.11.2 – Role/Duties of Executive Committee a) The Executive Committee shall be

responsible for the administration of the


affairs of the Federation as adopted by the convention. The Executive Committee shall also conduct the activities of the Federation between Executive Council meetings.

b) The Executive Committee, on the

recommendation of the Human Resources and Finance Committees will determine the remuneration and benefits of the Executive Officers in conjunction with the annual budgeting process. The Executive Officers will not participate in these deliberations.

c) The Executive Committee is authorized

to seat new affiliates of the Federation in accordance with this Article and Article 1.3.1.

1.11.3 – Expenses The Executive Committee is authorized to reimburse members of the council for necessary expenses in performing their duties for the Federation. 1.11.4 – Executive Staff The Executive Committee shall appoint and employ such staff as required who shall perform such duties as the Executive Committee deems necessary. 1.11.5 – Meetings of Executive Committee The Executive Committee shall meet a minimum of three (3) times per year or at the call of the President as may be required to carry on the business of the Federation, and a majority of the Committee shall constitute a quorum. 1.12.0 – CHILD CARE, ELDER CARE AND DEPENDENT CARE a) The AFL will reimburse receipted expenses

for child/elder/dependent care incurred by affiliate participants with dependents, while doing the work of the Federation, where such care is not provided by the Federation, and where affiliates do not already cover these expenses.

b) Expenses will be reimbursed up to a maximum of $50 daily and would be those expenses over and above the normal expenses incurred for child/elder/dependent care.

c) The Secretary Treasurer shall ensure that the

AFL and its Officers are protected against any legal actions that may arise as a result of these services being offered by the AFL.

1.13.0 – REVENUE 1.13.1 – Per Capita Tax A per capita tax shall be paid upon the full, paid-up membership in each organization. 1.13.2 – Fee Structure – Affiliates a) Each affiliated local union, branch or

lodge shall pay before the last day of each month for the preceding month a per capita tax of one dollar and nine cents ($1.09) per member per month; one dollar and eleven cents ($1.11) per member per month effective January 1, 2014 and one dollar and thirteen cents ($1.13) effective January 1, 2015 and that three cents ($.03) of the per capita tax be allocated to the Jobs, Justice and Equality Fund for the sole purpose of funding Action Plans.

b) Political Action Fund

Each affiliated local union, branch or lodge shall pay before the last day of July each year beginning 2011, the amount of one dollar ($1.00) per member per year to be used for political activities designed to create worker friendly governments.

1.13.3 – Fee Structure – Labour Councils, Labour Committees & the Alberta Federation of Union Retirees Each local Labour Council, Labour Committee and the Alberta Federation of Union Retirees shall pay twelve dollars ($12.00) per year. The per capita tax from local Labour Councils, Labour Committees and the Alberta Federation of Union Retirees


shall be payable in advance on or before the 31st day of March of each year. 1.13.4 – Penalty for Non-Payment Any organization three (3) months in arrears in payment of per capita tax may become suspended from membership in the Federation. Any affiliated organization which does not pay its per capita tax on or before the time specified in the constitution, shall be notified of that fact by the Secretary Treasurer of the Federation. The Executive Council shall be empowered to determine conditions of re-affiliation for organizations which have been formally suspended or are in arrears in their per capita tax payments. 1.13.5 – Grace for Non-Payment Notwithstanding the foregoing sections in this Article, no per capita tax shall be assessed for those members in any affiliated local union, branch or lodge for each full month they have been engaged in either a legal lockout or union authorized strike. 1.14.0 – WORKERS’ HEALTH CENTRE FUNDING 1.14.1 – Annual Assessment Each affiliated local union, branch or lodge shall pay to the Alberta Workers’ Health Centre an annual assessment of $2.75 per member per year. 1.14.2 – Non-Payment of Annual Assessment Any organization which has not paid the annual assessment set out in 1.14.1 above, three (3) months prior to the opening date of the AFL annual convention, shall be notified of that fact by the Secretary Treasurer of the AFL.

1.15.0 – AMENDMENTS Amendments to this constitution, so long as they do not conflict with the constitution of the Canadian Labour Congress, nor its principles and policies, may be adopted by two-thirds majority vote of those present in convention and voting. Any amendments shall only become effective after approval by the Executive Council of the Canadian Labour Congress. 1.16.0 – RULES AND REGULATIONS The Alberta Federation of Labour may adopt such rules and regulations as do not conflict with, nor are inconsistent with, the provisions of the constitution or the policies of the Canadian Labour Congress. 1.17.0 – OMBUDSPERSON 1.17.1 – Complaints/Grievances to Ombudsperson If a delegate from a local union affiliated to the Federation has a complaint or grievance against an officer of the Federation that cannot be resolved by the procedure presently set forth in this constitution, the delegate shall have the right to submit the case, with all relevant material and supporting evidence, to the Ombudsperson appointed by the Canadian Labour Congress. 1.17.2 – Authority of Ombudsperson The Ombudsperson will, under the authority vested by the Congress, undertake such inquiries, hearings or meetings as is deemed advisable and report all findings as soon as possible to the parties to the complaint. cope#458


2015-2017 EQUITY REPRESENTATIVES ON THE AFL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

NOMINATION FORM

Alberta Federation of Labour 10408 – 124 Street, Edmonton, AB T5N 1H5 Ph: (780) 483-3021 Fax: (780) 484-5928

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


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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