Speak to your Chief Steward or Executive Officer when:
- You have been asked to a meeting with the administration on a matter that is, or may be disciplinary;
- If you believe there has been a violation of any of the provisions of the Collective Agreement
- If you have a Health and Safety concern.
NOTE: Administrators are contractually obligated to inform you of your right to union representation where the administration can reasonably expect that a situation that they wish to meet with you about could lead to disciplinary action. NEVER sign a document waiving your right to union representation from the employer!
Contact a member of your Executive Board when:
- You are told by the administration that you are being sent home;
- As soon as you become aware of an accusation against you of inappropriate touch, physical assault or sexual assault by a colleague, student or parent of a student;
- BEFORE speaking with police or outside agency, if you are asked to do so;
- If you receive notification of a complaint filed against you
- If you are requested or required to speak to police about anything work-related;
- If you need to make use of the Work Refusal procedure under the Health and Safety Act;
- If you wish to arrange for mediation due to a conflict you are having with another member of CUPE;
- When you are injured or have a work-related accident;
- Or if you have been off on sick leave and are running out of sick days.
NOTE: You may excuse yourself from any meeting to make this contact and you can refuse to speak with administration or police until you have spoken with an Executive Member and received advice. Politely explain that you are happy to cooperate, but you would first like to speak to your Union representative.