Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Max Bell Auditorium and Zoom (Hybrid)
Our General Membership Meeting is an opportunity to connect with fellow members, receive updates on the work of our Local, and discuss matters affecting our membership.
This is a private meeting for union members only. No recordings of any kind, including video, audio, or photographs, are permitted during the meeting.
Meeting Agenda
- Acknowledgement of Indigenous Territory
- Roll Call of Officers
- Reading of the Equality Statement
- Voting on New Members and Initiation
- Reading of the Minutes
- Matters Arising from the Minutes
- Secretary-Treasurer’s Report
- Financial Report
- 2026–2027 Budget Update
- Communications and Bills
- Executive Board Report
- Update on the Dues Increase and Bylaw Amendments Approved July 21, 2026
- Reports of Committees and Delegates
- Bargaining Committee
- Nominations and Elections
- Recording Secretary
- Trustees (three positions)
- Vacant Shop Steward Positions
- Unfinished Business
- New Business
- Good of the Union
- Adjournment
Attend Online
Members attending virtually must register in advance through Zoom.
Register for the November 17 Meeting
Nominations Are Open
Nominations are being accepted for the vacant positions of Recording Secretary, Trustees, and Shop Stewards.
Nominations and elections will take place at the November 17 General Membership Meeting.
Recording Secretary
We have one Recording Secretary position to fill. The Recording Secretary is responsible for maintaining the official minutes and records of the Local’s membership and Executive Board meetings.
Shop Steward Positions
We are currently seeking Shop Stewards for the following work areas:
- Marketing and Communications, Development, and Finance — one position
- Conferences — one position
- Hospitality, Rooms — one position
- Hospitality, Sally Borden, and Security — one position
- AV Technical Services — one position
Serving as a Shop Steward is one of the most direct ways to get involved in your union and support coworkers in your department or work area.
Trustee Positions
We also have three Trustee positions to fill:
- One Trustee for a one-year term
- One Trustee for a two-year term
- One Trustee for a three-year term
Trustees act as an auditing and oversight committee on behalf of the membership. They review the Local’s financial records and practices and help ensure the Local is operating responsibly and in accordance with its bylaws and CUPE requirements.
Submit a Nomination
Members interested in serving can complete and submit a nomination form ahead of the meeting.
Completed nomination forms can be emailed to info@cupelocal4318.ca.
Full descriptions of the roles and responsibilities are available in the CUPE Local 4318 Bylaws.
Voting Eligibility
To vote at General Membership Meetings and union elections, you must be a member in good standing.
Although employees covered by our Collective Agreement pay union dues, this does not automatically provide voting rights. To become a member in good standing, you must complete a membership application and be accepted into membership.
If you have not yet completed your application, please download the form below and email the completed copy to info@cupelocal4318.ca.
Download the Membership Application Form
If you’re unsure of your membership status, please contact us at info@cupelocal4318.ca.