We will be conducting nominations for Chief Shop Steward at your work place,
The term of this position is 2 years ( Current – March 31st / 2023 )
Nominations will be accepted on Tuesday October 5/2021 at The Local Lodge Meeting,
If we have more than 1 candidate nominated for the position of Chief Steward an Election shall take place.
This Election will take place electronically via a valid personal email through a secure website voting system.(work emails will not be accepted)
Anyone seeking nomination must have completed their probationary period,
and be a union member in good standing for 1 year.
The Election Date : Monday October 18/2021 Hrs: 9am – 7pm. ( if required )
Registration for Voting in this election will take place from:
Wednesday October 6 /2021 to Friday October 15 /2021
Only Members who are currently working as of September 2021 will be eligible to vote.
Send Your Registration Information to Vote to : info@iamaw2413.ca
Full Name – Employee Number – Home Address – Telephone Number
Nomination forms can be found on our website www.iamaw2413.ca under the post
Menzies Chief Steward Election, or emailing your request to info@iamaw2413.ca
Completed nomination forms are to be emailed scanned back to info@iamaw2413
or email me at the office to arrange other methods.
The Chief Steward has extra responsibilities, aside from those of a Steward.
- He/she is expected to have an introduction session with all new hires, provide them with a copy of the collective agreement and ensure Union Application forms are completed as per 4.02(c) of the CBA.
- He/she is also expected to participate in Labour Relations meetings with the Company and
assist in preparing the meeting agenda. - He/she shall regularly communicate with the Stewards and process grievances through the steps set out in Article 9.02 of your grievance procedure.
- The Chief Steward should also keep his/her District General Chairperson informed about
outstanding issues at the workplace and he/she should attend Local Lodge meetings whenever
possible. )
In Solidarity
Herb Reiner
Recording Secretary LL2413
Thursday September 16/2021
