AMAPCEO UNFINISHED BUSINESS - ENSURING TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND HIGH STANDARDS OF REPRESENTATION FOR AMAPCEO MEMBERS

2014 AMAPCEO ADC RESOLUTION

Submitted by Margaret Kipp (delegate)

September 26, 2014

TITLE:  ENSURING TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND HIGH STANDARDS OF REPRESENTATION FOR AMAPCEO MEMBERS

WHEREAS the AMAPCEO Constitution lists as it first purpose:

2.1 To represent the interests of all employees in the bargaining units for which the Association has jurisdiction in all matters affecting the terms and conditions of employment of such employees, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, negotiating and administering collective agreements and acting as the exclusive bargaining agent for employees in the existing bargaining unit and any future units (herein referred to as the “bargaining unit” or “bargaining units”) which the Association is entitled to represent;

WHEREAS the resolution of workplace disputes and the defence of the terms and conditions under which AMAPCEO members work  is a key component of the representation AMAPCEO provides to its members;

WHEREAS the ratification of the 2014 Collective Agreement has brought about significant changes to the process used by AMAPCEO and the Employer to resolve grievances brought forward by members;

WHEREAS there is a lack of clarity between the roles of AMERC members, workplace representatives and AMAPCEO staff with respect to the representation of members;

WHEREAS there has never, to date, been a review of the functioning and effectiveness of the Dispute Resolution Unit in AMAPCEO;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the ADC direct the establishment of a Committee to review the functioning and effectiveness of the resolution of AMAPCEO disputes and grievances;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a call for members will be made within one month of the approval of this resolution with members elected within two months;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the committee will consist of five members, all of whom shall be or have been workplace representatives and at least three of who are or have been, AMERC co-chairs;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the committee will consult with AMERC CO-CHAIRS, AMERC members and workplace representatives, and staff as well as any members who wish to provide input;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the committee will review and provide recommendations on standards of service and measures to ensure accountability to members of the dispute resolution function in AMAPCEO;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE COMMITTEE will provide regular updates to Provincial Council;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the committee will create a terms of reference and budget to be approved by Provincial Council  and will produce an interim report within six months of being established, and a final report  within ten months of establishment.