By-election nominations are now open for Chief Steward-Organizer, Secretary-Treasurer, and Trustee I.

Submit completed nomination forms to both Trustees (trustees@tssu.ca) by August 1, 2023. All candidates must submit a candidate's statement by August 3, 2023.

See position details below.

Chief Steward Organizer - Salaried Officer

Re-election will occur in Spring 2024

Approx. 25-30 hours/week commitment 

Note: “hours will depend on necessary tasks and will be divided by the Chief Steward I, Organizer II, and holder of the temporary Chief Steward-Organizer position” (motion passed Feb 2023 GM)

Main Responsibilities:

• Encompasses duties of both Chief Steward II and Organizer I outlined in Bylaws E.2.7 and E.2.9, including but not limited to
  • Coordinating union campaigns (e.g., strike)
  • Development and maintenance of membership networks
  • Handling grievances 
  • Chairing and coordinating steward meetings 
  • Strike Committee voting member 

Secretary-Treasurer - Salaried Officer (Temporarily reduced hours)

Re-election will occur in Spring 2024

Approx. 10 hours/week commitment 

Main Responsibilities:

• Financial duties from Bylaw E.2.2, including but not limited to
  • Chairing Finance Committee
  • Bookkeeping (e.g., payroll, stipends, reconciliations, remittances)
  • Union taxes (e.g., preparing T4s and T4As)
  • Annual budget preparation 
  • External audit preparation
  • Regular financial updates to Executive and GM

Trustee I - Salaried Executive Officer (Temporarily Stipended)

Re-election in Fall 2023

Approx. 5 hours/week commitment

Stipend $250/month

Main responsibilities: 

• Financial signing authority and thorough review of finances (member of Finance)
• Ensuring TSSU Bylaws are followed 
• Updating and maintaining Bylaws (member of IR)
• Overseeing all work done by Executive and reporting unusual decisions to GM
• Schedule and oversee all elections and referenda