GMM (General Membership Meeting) REMINDER May 8, 2024
General Membership Meeting Sign-Up
Good day CUPE 4070 Members,
General Membership Meetings (GMM) are critical forums within our local union and represent one of two formal gatherings where elected representatives connect and engage with the membership. Conducted formally, and following established rules of order outlined in the Local's Bylaws (link here), GMMs provide a platform for a variety of important activities, including:
Informative Reports: Receive updates and reports from the Executive team, various committees, and gain insights into the Local's financial health.
Active Participation: Engage in discussions on important proposals, applications for Member in Good Standing status, and other matters impacting the Local.
Your Voice Matters: Ask questions, share your perspectives, and participate in votes that shape the future of our local union.
By attending GMMs, you play a vital role in ensuring a strong and informed union that effectively represents your interests. We encourage all members to actively participate in these essential meetings.
When is it, Who can attend, How do I sign up?
The GMM is on May 8th (11:00PT/12:00MT/14:00ET), held virtually.
Attendance is open to Members in Good Standing and those who have completed the application process only (more information on this below).
Review Previous Meeting Minutes
Log into www.cupe4070.ca first, then on the right side is "Previous GMM/SMM/Townhalls" and you find the last meeting minutes under each applicable section. Alternatively, after signing into the website you can click the links below:
Issues logging into the meeting/Why am I not being admitted into the meeting?
When you log in to the meeting, you MUST edit your display name to show your full name or employee number.
If your display name cannot be verified off the MSL and Members In Good Standing list, you won't be allowed entry
Please be patient, it can take several minutes to verify and admit everyone into the meeting.
For example, WestJet Encore Members:
WR 32168 Adrian Dayrit
or
For example, WestJet Members:
WS 29902 Bryan Hansraj
What is Member in Good Standing, am I one? How do I find out?
All CUPE 4070 members who pay dues are considered 'Members'.
'Members in Good Standing' have completed an application process, and were approved at a GMM.
How to become a Member in Good Standing:
Fill out the membership application form (link here).
Ensure your initiation fee is paid (contact your Base VP if unsure).
Your application will be reviewed and approved at the next GMM.
Benefits of Being a Member in Good Standing:
Attend Membership Meetings
Run for and vote in CUPE 4070 elections
Vote on important union matters
To be considered for approval at the upcoming GMM, please complete all steps by 11:00PT/12:00MT/14:00ET on May 6. The next opportunity after this GMM will be November 13, 2024.
Your attendance is pivotal to decision making at our Local. Quorum is the required number of attendees so that the meeting can take place. Quorum at Local 4070 as per the bylaws, is a minimum of 40 Members plus at least two Members of the Board.
**Please note when you log into the meeting, your full name must be visible. If your first and last name are not visible, we do not know who you are and you will NOT be let into the meeting.**
Your active participation strengthens our union. We look forward to seeing you at the GMM!
Your Local 4070 Executives:
President, Alia Hussain
Vice President, YWG Base VP, Tyson Conrod
Recording Secretary, Calvin Gautschi
Secretary-Treasurer, Alex Grigoriev
WestJet Encore YYC Base VP, Heather Crippen
WestJet Encore YYZ Base VP, Marcus Johnstone-McKinney
WestJet YEG/YVR Base VP, Chris Brewer
WestJet YYC Interim Base VP, Lisa Blayney
WestJet YYZ Base VP, Bryan Hansraj