Resolutions to CUPE National Convention Guide

What is the process for submitting resolutions?

• Resolutions and proposed constitutional amendments must be submitted by JULY 9^th, 2019 at the latest.
• Each resolution must be signed by the president and the secretary.
• Resolutions submitted by either fax or email will be accepted as long as the deadline date is respected and each resolution bears the required signatures.
• Please submit resolutions only once. It is not necessary to mail in your submissions if they have already been faxed or emailed with the required signatures.
• Address the envelope to:
  
  CUPE Convention Resolutions
  
  1375 St. Laurent Blvd,
  
  Ottawa ON K1G 0Z7

What should resolutions contain, and how should they look?

Resolutions should:

• Be sent on the official letterhead of your organization.
• Be typed whenever possible.
• Have the official seal or stamp of your organization, if you have one.
• Explain why your organization is submitting the resolution.
• Explain what your organization wants done.
• Be no longer than 200 words.
• Cover new issues or change current policies.

Why is CUPE inviting resolutions in clear language format?

• The National Executive Board is encouraging organizations to submit resolutions in clear language format. The CUPE National Literacy Committee also recommends clear language resolutions.
• Traditional resolution format uses words like Whereas and Therefore be it resolved. Such words are unfamiliar and confusing to some members, especially new delegates.
• Using simple words like will and because helps delegates understand the resolution.
• We want to take all steps possible to encourage participation in convention.

What are some other ways to make resolutions clear?

• Cover only one main issue per resolution.
• Use sentences that are clear, direct and short.
• Use words that your readers will easily understand – avoid jargon and acronyms.
• Be specific in what you want to see happen: what you want to change, how you want it to be done, who you want to do it, when you want it to happen

Email: convention [at] cupe.ca (subject: CUPE%20National%20Convention%202015) (convention[at]cupe[dot]ca)

Website: cupe.ca/convention