B-7 BY-LAW 7 - RIGHTS OF MEMBERSHIP / BY-LAW 22 - ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF THE INSTITUTE

Whereas PIPSC is a union and its main function is to defend the employees it represents;

Whereas unions are democratic organizations created by and for workers;

Whereas members of the Board of Directors of a union must know the work environment of their members;

Be it resolved that the following by law changes be adopted:

7.1 Regular and Retired Members Only Regular and Retired members have the right to be candidates for office, to vote for officers, to otherwise participate in the affairs of the Institute, and, subject to By-Law 7.1.1, the affairs of the constituent bodies of the Institute. Only Regular and Retired members shall be eligible to attend General Meetings of the Institute. Only Regular members shall be eligible for appointment as Stewards or to be candidates for positions on the Board of Directors.

22.2.3 Retired members are not allowed to begin a new term but they may complete their current term.

Resolutions Sub-Committee Comment:  The effect of this resolution is to restrict rights of Retired members, one of the three (3) specified classes of members outlined in PIPSC’ articles of continuance. Pursuant to section 197 (1) of the CNCA, this is a Special Resolution which would require a majority vote of not less than 2/3 of the votes cast by each class which would require separate votes by each of the regular and retired members classes entitled to vote at the AGM.