Executive Committee 2010-2011
President	Bob Martin
Vice-President	Brad Dwyer
Chief Steward	Leonard Firmani
Financial Secretary-Treasurer	Patrick Blaney
Bargaining Grievance	Larry Baird
Bargaining Grievance	John Furie
Recording Secretary	Deb Starchuk
Trustee	Nathan Blay
Trustee	Carlo DiLoreto
Trustee	Frank Moretti
Administrative Assistant	Teresa Wilson

 

Vice-President

The duties of the Vice-President will be to perform the duties of the President in the absence of that Officer, and in case of the resignation, death or removal for cause, of the President.  The Vice-President shall perform the duties of the President until such vacancy is filled at an Election as provided for by the Constitution.  He/She shall also preside when called upon by the President and at times when the President may be temporarily unable to discharge his duties.  The Vice-President shall be custodian of all Union Bulletin Boards.  When the President is on vacation, ill or out of town the Vice-President will assume only the administrative duties of the President.  He/She will also carry out any duties as directed by the President that the President is unable to attend to while away.  This section will only apply when the President is away or off for three or more days. 1 year term.

 

Chief Steward

The Chief Steward shall act as Chairperson at Union-Management Monthly Meetings.  The Chief Steward will receive a copy of the minutes of the Monthly Meetings and will try to see that working conditions are maintained or improved as agreed upon at Monthly Meetings.  The Chief Steward shall see that the Union Stewards are provided with a copy of the minutes of all Labour Relations Meetings when provided by the company.  The Chief Steward will be responsible for the day to day administration and enforcement of the Collective Agreement.  The Chief Steward shall have the responsibility for all stewards under his/her direction. 2 year term.

 

Financial Secretary-Treasurer

The Financial Secretary-Treasurer will perform the combined duties of the Financial Secretary and Local Treasurer as defined below. The Financial Secretary shall receive all money income of the local union; shall keep a correct account of all receipts and disbursements of the funds of the local union and all other funds in which the local union participates; shall be the custodian of the seal of the union; shall together with the president of the local union or such other officer of the local union as may be designated by the local union bylaws, sign all cheques of the local union; shall maintain a record of each member's dues, in a manner to permit rendering a clear report thereon at meetings whenever called upon to do so; shall submit orders of disbursements to the local treasurer as directed by the local union (such orders shall be signed by the president); shall turn over all money collected at local union meetings to the local treasurer at the close of each meeting, obtaining a receipt therefore; shall deduct the amount due in per capita payment to the International Union from such collections and shall make a prompt remittance of the amount of such per capita payment to the International Secretary-Treasurer; must, after the last meeting of each month, submit to the International Secretary-Treasurer a complete report of all receipts and expenses of the local union and of all other funds in which the local union participates and a record of membership in the local union on blanks supplied by the International Office, keeping a copy of said report in the files of the local union; shall give notice of delinquency in writing  to delinquent members or post suitable notices of delinquency at their places of employment at least twenty-four (24) hours before they may be expelled for delinquency in dues or assessments, pursuant to Article XIX, Section 6(c) of the International Constitution; shall make a report of the names of expelled members to the International Secretary-Treasurer; shall keep a correct list of the names and addresses of members in his/her local union; shall keep a correct account of all receipts and disbursements of strike costs, a report of which shall be made by him/her to the International Office at least every two (2) weeks during the strike period; shall have the responsibility of having an independent competent accountant engaged, at least annually, for an audit of the books and records of the local union; and shall perform all other duties prescribed by the Constitution. 2 year term.

 

Bargaining Grievance
The two (2) Bargaining/ Grievance persons will meet formally with the Chief Steward bi-monthly to review, monitor and assist in expediting grievances.  They will also assist with all the duties of the Executive Board as directed by the President. 2 year term.

 

Recording Secretary

The Recording Secretary shall keep correct minutes of all local meetings which he/she shall read at the beginning of each meeting; keep a correct list of all standing and special committees, with notes of their functions and when they are to report; keep all letters, dispatches and documents in his/her possession and read them when so ordered by the President; keep the roll of officers, and read their names when ordered by the President; mark the absentees; handle the local's correspondence if there is no Corresponding Secretary; and send reports of general interest to the official journal for publication. 2 year term.

 

Trustees

The Trustees of the Local Union shall arrange for proper banking facilities.  They shall audit the books and accounts of the Local Financial Officers at least once every three (3) months covering quarterly periods designated by the General Executive Board, for which they shall obtain proper banking statements.  The Trustees or Auditors shall furnish the International Secretary-Treasurer with reports showing the condition for each period of time prescribed by him/her on blanks supplied for that purpose, which reports shall be submitted and read at the Local Union meeting.  The Trustees shall cooperate with any independent accountants who shall be engaged by the Local membership.  The Chair of the Trustee Board shall be responsible to the Local Union and to the International for the proper functioning of the Trustees in each case.  The names and addresses of the Trustees must be furnished to the International Office. 3 year term.

 

Administrative Assistant

The Union Administrative Assistance (AA) provides support to the Executive and committees. The AA shall maintain and prepare reports, manuals and collective agreement from manual and electronic files. The AA creates new members welcome folders, tracks and orders Length of Service Awards, tracks members banked time, submits book off requests, sends Form 7 letters, keeps current lists of members, students, executive members, committee members and representatives, stewards, other locals presidents, orders retirement gift clocks and notifies KARA of retirements. The AA performs database functions such as collecting and documenting user’s requirements, design and develop database architecture, design, construct, modify, implement and test database, operate database to analyze data for archived documents, membership lists, contracting out notices, contractor attendance logs, defence fund, and grievances. The AA performs desktop publishing tasks for posters, ballots, newsletters, website design and maintenance. The AA serves as the office IT specialist including webmaster duties, regular backups, updating software, networking and troubleshooting.