CUPE structure

Any large union can be portrayed like Germany in the second world war; where one person can ruin a whole country or a whole organization, if they are permitted to be the supreme leader with no one advising them other than their supporters. This is how the cupe structure is : the national president interprets the constitution and can not be challenged on this other than in a court of law because if someone dares to question anything they will have to at the biannual every two years and it will most certainly be defeated by the followers. Do not kid yourself because at a national convention it is always orchestrated that the majority of the attending members are followers of the grand puba. There has never been one supreme leader in the history of the world that has not destroyed the civilization that the leader belonged to so why would cupe be any different; and furthermore, why would intelligent learned individuals heading the creation of the national constitution permit this type of structure to exist let alone continue to operate unless there was something for them at the end of the tunnel. I think it is time to knock down the great pyramid and build a new foundation that protects and supports the real values of unionism. Watchdog annie.

CUPE Reps on Strike With the CUPE Local

Here is a thought for the day. Every time there is a strike, the striking group always makes a comment about the national reps. should be on strike when they are on strike, so they can understand what they are going through and what they are trying to survive on. Even though this is a fantastic thought, this is never going to happen ; or if you could find an executive board that would stand strong and negotiate this, there would never be another strike in cupe across the country. Reps. do not like strikes because they have to work and be accountable ; and further more, they make more money when their group is on strike because of the supposed increased workload and hours. Reps. are not going to understand or truly care about strikers because at the end of the day they have made it to the big leagues and we are just a means to an end for them. Keep hoping people but please do not lose touch with reality. Watchdog annie.

CUPE and the right to fair representation

Today there are still provinces that do not have duty of fair representation for members of unions in relation to acts that affect their labour boards. This is just another example of unions getting away with whatever they want and not fighting for the rights of their members. Cupe will fight when it comes to another union talking to their members or when they think they should be part of some board in a particular province ; but when it comes to something that actually benefits and protects the rights and interests of the members they do not want any part of it. Duty to fair representation gives the members the right to file a complaint with their respected labour board when a national union decides to write it’s own rules and dictate how things are going to be and who is going to be in charge.This can be as simple as the national union president or one of the national executive board members or a chrony does not like the local president or local executive ;or the executive may have called the national union on some facet of misappropriation and the national union just steps in and eliminates these people dragging their names through the mud at the same time with no remorse or conscience. Without this , unions like cupe can abuse their power and basically do whatever they want whenever they want and the dues paying members are at their mercy. Trust me, cupe national has did this many times and will continue to do it because there is no legislation and they have all the members money to discredit people and fight in the courts. It is like paying for something you think you have but you do not have--------premiums for an insurance that only exists in theory not principle. Watchdog annie

CUPE NAtional Expenses

Why is it that no one questions the expenditures of the national executive board in relation to the purchase of water bottles, mouse pads, flags, pins, and paper products to advertise cupe. The dues that is collected should not be used to purchase articles that are expensive and appear to have the only sole purpose for to outdo the competition. Sure, there should be a certain amount allotted for recruitment and necessary paperwork that explains what your union organization is all about; but when you are talking about tens of thousands of dollars going towards items that are not necessary for the well being of the membership, then you are over extending your position in relation to making decisions on additional expenditures. If this organization is going to straighten it’s act up, there needs to be clear and concise guidelines and policing of expenditures at the national level, with no exceptions to the rules. This is the way it is at the local level throughout the country ; so the old saying should remain true,what is good for the goose should be good for the gander. Watchdog annie.

CUPE and Negociations

Do national unions really assist your cause when it comes to negotiations? If each union local was autonomous, as is the true sense of autonomy; and they set themselves up associated with a collaberated provincial body for 50 cents per member per month as a speaker for the main issues, then they could operate the way a union should operate without interference and outside control. Most unions that are confined to their own province receive negotiated contracts as much as 10 to 20 % greater for the same type of work than unions that are affiliated to a national body. It makes one wonder what is really going on at the end of the day. We all know how the communist countries keep control of their people : they just give them enough to get by on and nothing more. Is this what the national unions are attempting to do when they interfere in negotiations and push acceptance of less than non national union contracts? Food for thought. Watchdog annie