The reason why the DTA process is so important because there is no cookie cutter approach to accommodation. So we gathered some helpful tips from PSAC Ontario’s 2024 Local Stewards Training.
Volunteers, Not Paid Staff
It’s important to recognize that Your Local Union Reps are volunteers. They dedicate their time, effort, and expertise because they want to make a positive impact for their fellow members. Their work is done on a voluntary basis alongside their own professional and personal commitments. They commute to work just like you, and go home to feed their families and do housework just like you! Because of this, they may not always be available immediately, so patience and understanding is appreciated when seeking their assistance.
Expectations of Our Members
As a member of Local 541, you are part of a collective effort, and with that comes responsibility. We ask that all members:
– Conduct themselves professionally
– Stay informed & up-to-date on union news, upcoming events, and important decisions. Members are expected to actively participate, read communications, and contribute to discussions.
– Respect your Union Representatives. While they are here to support you, please be considerate and understand they are balancing this responsibility with their own jobs and lives.
Anti-Harassment Policy
Section 5 of the PSAC Constitution is quite clear:every member is entitled to be free from discrimination and harassment, both in the union and at the workplace, on the basis of age, sex, colour, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, marital status, family status, criminal record, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, language, social and economic class or political belief. Members are also entitled to be free from personal harassment.1
While our initial approach will always be to encourage early and informal resolution and to facilitate our members speaking directly with one another to resolve the matter, the Constitutional and policy mandates on the issue of harassment will be fully and quickly enforced if this is not successful or possible.
Harassment in all its forms detracts from our common purpose and weakens our union. Let each one of us, as we work together on the important task at hand, treat each other with dignity and respect.
Collaborative Efforts
Your union representatives are committed to advocating for you, but they need your support too. By remaining informed, involved, and respectful, we can continue to build a strong, effective union local that benefits all members. In turn, your Local Reps will do their utmost to keep you informed and remain transparent with all members. Check out the Blog Posts below and a continuously updated Log to read up on Your Rights, updates from your Local Reps and our upcoming plans.
Thank you for being a part of this vital effort!
Debunking Union Myths
The more engaged we are with our members, the more we hear how misunderstood our roles and responsibilities are. Below are the most common myths we hear around PDOC – completely and totally debunked.
What are YOU doing about RTO3?
A follow up to “What is the Union Doing about RTO3?”
Grieve it!
Grieve it! A brief rundown about what a grievance is, how to file one, and the stewards who are there to help.
TL Trouble and BEA Brouhaha
CEIU Local 541 would like to remind PM-03s and PM-04s that while they may serve extended roles of management, they are not considered as part of the management team. It’s important to maintain this distinction to ensure that your rights as union members are fully protected.
Performance Agreement and You!
Learn Performance Management rights and learn about what actions you can and should take before your Performance Agreement meeting.