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.