Convention Comments Number 1

INTRODUCTION

A good number of delegates to our triennial convention in July 2017 will probably be attending a convention for the first time.  They may be somewhat vague about convention proceedings and programs and perhaps are uncertain as to the objectives of the convention and might even question the necessity for a convention.

The fundamental principle on which our union is based is the democratic right of the membership to debate and decide their own destinies.  We instruct, teach and guide members in every operation of their union except how to run it, and there seems to be little information available on that subject.

Between now and convention time, we shall attempt to provide you with some information about convention proceedings, the role of delegates, the raison d’être of conventions, etc.  Delegates to the convention should make it a point to read these circulars, as we hope they will help them to become familiar with convention proceedings and enable them to fully participate.  The PSAC will be holding convention courses during the coming months.  We encourage delegates to attend these courses.

Some of the subjects we will deal with are : the Convention, Convention Business, the Convention Delegate, the Convention Resolution, the Convention Chairperson, the Convention Committees, the Convention Elections, and the Observer.

Between now and convention time, we hope that the information we provide will prove useful and will make for a more fruitful convention.