Article 6.5 of the CUPE Constitution provides that local union representation at the National Convention shall be based on the paid-up membership (including Rand Formula payees) on the average number of members for the twelve-month period July 2002 to June 2003.
Delegate allottment
Representation at this National Convention shall be in accordance with Article 6.4 of the CUPE Constitution:
| Local Unions | ||
| Up to 100 members | 1 delegate | |
| 101 to 200 members | 2 delegates | |
| 201 to 500 members | 3 delegates | |
| 501 to 1000 members | 4 delegates | |
| 1001 to 1500 members | 5 delegates | |
| 1501 to 2000 members | 6 delegates | |
| 2001 to 2500 members | 7 delegates | |
| 2501 to 3000 members | 8 delegates | |
| for each additional 500 members or portion thereof | 1 additional delegate | |
| Provincial Divisions | 1 delegate | |
| District Councils | 1 delegate | |
| Service Divisions | 1 delegate | |
| Provincial Councils of Unions | 1 delegate | |
| Councils of Unions | 1 delegate |
Each chartered organization entitled to representation at Convention shall also be entitled to one alternate delegate.