Report of the By-Laws Committee

Cosimo Crupi

The By-Law committee met virtually on Thursday November 9th, 2023. Present were Cosimo Crupi Chair, Kevin Welgush Co-Chair, Marc-Andre Gobeil President’s Representative and Henri Vodon, Labour Relations Officer.

A referral was received from the National President, therefore the committee reviewed and agreed to Recommendation #1 below.

As well, another referral was received from the National President regarding By-Laws and Regulations (English/French) to reflect changes made and approved at our recent National Convention and September Executive Council Meeting. These have been reviewed by the committee and sent back to the National office with concurrence. Lastly, one final referral was received from the National President and due to time constraints, the committee wasn’t able to review, however will be meeting soon to discuss.

RECOMMENDATION #1

m/s Cosimo Crupi / Kevin Welgush 

Be it resolved that Regulation No. 22.2 be amended as follows:

REGULATION NO. 22 - TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE POSITION OF THE ELECTED PAID OFFICERS 

  22.2 PAY

1.       The Officers shall be remunerated as provided:  
    
   
   1. The President:  
      $128,000.00 (current)  $143,121.00  
       
   2. The 1st Vice-President:
      $109,500.00 (current)  $122,190.00  
       
   3. The 2nd Vice-President: 
      $106,868.00  
       
2. The Officers shall receive salary increases in accordance with the PSAC/CRA negotiated salary percentages increase set for the SP-05 group and level. 
    
3. The Officers shall, in lieu of normal salary, receive strike pay in accordance with PSAC policy during periods when the UTE Membership is on a general strike.  
    
4. When the 1st Vice-president is required to replace the President for a period of at least three (3) consecutive working days, the 1st Vice-president shall be paid acting pay.

Respectfully submitted,

Cosimo Crupi
Chair of the Committee