Apply to be on the Regional Conflict Committee
The Prairie Region is seeking members to sit on the Regional Conflict Committee as per the National Constitution under Article 8.01. The Committee positions are open to members in good standing (MIGS) who have the required skills only. There will be four (4) members chosen from the applicants in the Prairie Region for this Committee who will work under the direction of the Prairie Region Executive Committee.
The National Constitution states:
8.01 Where two or more members wish to resolve conflict between them, they will have access to alternative conflict resolution processes.
Training in alternative conflict resolution processes is mandatory for the leadership at the Local, Regional and National Levels.
Conflict Committees established at the three levels are mandated to assist members involved in conflict situations, at the appropriate level, prior to charges being pursued in the disciplinary process.
* Each Region shall have a four-member Conflict Resolution Committee, as chosen by the Regional Executive Committee, to be responsible for any issues arising within Locals dealing with Conflict Resolution:
*(a) this Committee will be under the direction of the Regional Executive Committee.
*(b) These Committee members will be trained at the beginning of a mandate with all associated training costs borne by the National Union.
*(c) If a Local, or Locals, wishes to utilize the services of a member, or members, of this Committee they shall contact the National Director who will then contact a member or members of the Committee to meet with the Local, or Locals, involved to determine the best course of action.
*(d) All costs associated with this will be borne by the Local, or Locals, involved, including but not limited to, lost wages, travel, per diem and accommodations.
*(e) Any Local without sufficient Local funds may apply to the National Executive Board for assistance. This funding is subject to approval by the National Executive Board and shall not be unreasonably withheld. This funding is to come from the General Fund.
The role of the Committee will be as follows:
i. To provide leadership at their Regional level in building a climate of respect and solidarity among members.
ii. To encourage an environment where people resolve to do their best to minimize harm to others and take responsibility for any harm they cause.
iii. “To walk the talk of solidarity and peace building” by experimenting with innovative ways to conduct Committee meetings, including integrating and practising some of the skills in the Solidarity Skills course.
Requirements for applying:
a. Must have taken the Solidarity Skills Course, Levels I and II or the 5-Day, or have taken similar conflict resolution training from other source (college, university, community etc).
b. Must complete the written statement (Section C on the application) to include your pledge to uphold the values and mission of the Conflict Committee. It should also include your commitment to make a continuous effort to be fair, open and work on your own reactive behaviours and biases.
c. The ability to travel within the Prairie Region.
Applications are encouraged from members of equity-seeking groups (self-identification is optional).
Please complete the attached application and return it to Lana Smidt, National Director, CUPW Prairie Region by mail at:
407 – 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6
or by fax at 204-942-5493
no later than October 2, 2023.
In Solidarity,
Lana Smidt
National Director - CUPW Prairie Region