It is the responsibility of the Local Union Executive to organize the work of the union in the workplace and in the community. From contract negotiations with management to sponsoring social events, it is members of the local executive and committees who ensure that the needs of its members are met. The following are brief "job descriptions" for each of the positions on the local executive.

President: The President of the local union chairs the meetings, works with executive members to appoint committees and performs other duties as assigned by the local union. These other duties, in addition to acting on behalf of the local when dealing with management on issues of personnel or production, may include representing the local union at community events, meeting with other local unions and attending conferences or workshops that may be of interest to the members.

Vice-President: Working with the President, the Vice President may help to co-ordinate and plan the work of the local union. The Vice President may also sit on committees of the Executive and fill in for the President in his/her absence. If the President cannot complete the term, the Vice President shall act as President until the next election.

Recording Secretary: The "minutes" or proceedings of meetings held are noted in a book by the Recording Secretary. He/she is also responsible for the attendance book and the Local Union's seal. The seal must appear on minutes of meetings, credentials for conferences or other union business to be official. Correspondence is usually handled by the Recording Secretary to be dealt with at each meeting as well as perhaps posted on the bulletin board or communicated through a newsletter. In turn, he/she may reply to correspondence or communicate on behalf of the local to people inside and outside of the union.

Financial Secretary: The Financial Secretary receives monies due to the local and maintains up- to - date books and membership reports as required by the Constitution. Monies received are passed on to the Treasurer. Both the Financial Secretary and the Treasurer will give a written and a verbal report at the membership meetings.

Treasurer: Receiving money due to the local from the Financial Secretary, the Treasurer will deposit all monies in the bank and maintain accurate and up- to- date records. All expences of the local must be approved at a membership meeting and cheques are signed by the President, Financial Secretary and Treasurer, in accordance with the Constitution and Local Union by-laws. In addition to the Financial Secretary's report, the Treasurer will report to the membership meetings on the state of various accounts and investments of the local.

Guide: At meetings of the local, the Guide ensures that people sign the attendance book. It is the responsibility ot the Guide to make sure that those in attendance are members in good standing and thereby entitled to participate.

Guard(s): Guards guard the doors! Only those entitled to attend local meetings (or invited guests) may be permitted attendance. If necessary, guards ensure that no one enters who is not entitled to do so and that order is maintained during the meeting.

Trustees: Trustees help to maintain the local property, meeting hall or office, of the local as directed by the members. Every three months, the trustees audit the financial books as well as the Recording Secretary's books and those perhaps held by other committees of the local. The Trustees will then prepare a report for the next membership meeting noting recommendations and comments on the state of the records and books.

Grievance Committee Members Depending on the size of the Local Union and negotiated provisions for handling grievances in the Collective Agreement, the Local Union will elect a number of people to the Grievance Committee at the same time as they are electing Local Union Officers. A person running for a position as a Local Union Officer may also run for a position on the Grievance Committee or any other Local Union Committee that is filled by election.

In locals that have stewards some are elected but most positions are filled by appointment. Stewards work with grievers and the membership to file grievances with the Company enforcing the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Once a grievance is filed, it becomes the property of the Union and the responsibility of the Grievance Committee who represents workers in grievances and in some cases arbitration cases. Grievance Committee members must be trained in preparing cases, pulling together all the evidence and interviewing those involved so they can present the Union’s position in various steps of the grievance procedure.

Please take note that the annual vacation BID of 2015-2016 for screening officers SO, SCC & SCT will be held March 17, 18, 19, 20, 23 and 24th 2015. 4 minutes will be given to each screening officer in order to make their vacation choice. Once the 4 minutes have gone by, we will go to the next screening officer even though you have not finished your BID vacation choice. The BID will take place in the meeting room of the scheduling department (local T.3.955, 2nd floor, Tel.: (514) 636-9517). In the meantime, you can refer to the attached document for your appointment. Thank you.

Hi everyone, please find underneath the description and comparative‎ chart of the differences between a Lodge and an autonomous Local. Many members have asked us to re-post the document, so here it is. All questions should be forwarded to Steve Mandamadiotis and Jean-Francois Coupal.

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Historique

Bonjour à tous,
Puisque plusieurs délégués ont cette semaine effectué la même demande de mettre au clair la procédure entreprise en 2010 vers l'établissement d'une Section Locale YUL, j'ai préparé ce "timeline". Si vous avez des questions, n'hésitez pas à les poser. Il est toujours mieux d'aller chercher la vrai information et de contrer les fausses rumeurs et mensonges. L'information est facilement accessible en tout temps.

• 2010 - Dépôt à la FTQ d'une pétitition signée par plus de 90% des membres du groupe d'agent de contrôle concernant une panoplie de problèmes de natures syndicales. Des rencontres ont lieu entre les dirigeants des Métallos, représentants de la FTQ et un groupe d'agent dont Roger Thauvette et Giovannie Ialenti.
• Suites à ces rencontres et discussions, les membres à YUL sont présenté un choix entre resté une unité syndicale au sein du Local 1976, ou choisir la voie de l'autonomie syndicale commencant par l'établissement d'une Loge. Le syndicat des Métallos s'est chargé de l'assemblé spéciale, de la présentation et du vote.
• Les membres choississent le chemin de l'autonomie avec comme première étape la Loge. En établissant une Loge, les membres pourront commencer à apprendre comment établir des budgets et formé une équipe d'officiers et de délégués. La Loge devait être une étape de 6 mois. Dû à un changement d'employeur en 2011 et une négociation ardue de 20 mois de 2011 à 2013, la Loge a perduré plus longtemps que prévue.
• Octobre 2013 - Signature d'une nouvelle convention collective avec STAS;
• 31 décembre 2013 - Assemblée Générale de membre. Lors de l'assemblé le point de l'autonomie figure à l'ordre du jour pour discussions. Suite aux questions et discusions sur le point, une proposition est faites par un membre pour tenir un vote sur l'autonomie immédiatement. La motion est défaite et une autre motion est soumisse par un membre; celle de tenir 2 jours de vote, 4 semaines plus tard pour permettre une période de réflexion et permettre au plus grand nombre de membre de se prononcé. Cette motion est approuvé par l'assemblée.
• 27 et 28 janvier 2014 - Vote autonomie tenue à YUL sur les 2 jours complets supervisé par des scrutateurs. Une imposante majorité de 75% (158 en faveur sur 211 votes) ré-afirme l'établissement d'une Section Locale autonome au sein du Syndicat des Métallos pour le personnel de contrôle comme étant le chemin à prendre.
• 29 janvier 2014 - Une demande officiel pour la reprise de pourpalers pour l'établissment d'une Section Locale autonome. La demande est envoyé au Coordonateurs de Montreal Richard Boudreault. Le Coordonateur fait suivre la demande au Directeur du District 5 (Quebec) et au siège social du Syndicat à Pittsburgh.
• Printemps 2014 - Rencontre avec la Direction des Métallos et représentants élu des officiers. Liste des points à régler établit (gestion du fond de pension, gestion du fond d'assurance, gestion des griefs passés/présents/futures, transition, agent syndical, immobilier, cotisations, rapatriement des responsabilités de représentation, timeframe......)
• Avril 2015 - Début officiel prévu de la Section Locale YUL suivant la négociation présentement en cours.