Resolution #1
Access to clean drinking water in remote indigenous communities.
Whereas; There are many communities in our country that do not have access to clean drinking water, whether due to infrastructure, bacteria such as E. Coli, or other microbiological contaminants and,
Whereas; The Federal Government has not met their obligations under the United Nations General Assembly’s resolution to provide clean drinking water to indigenous communities and,
Whereas; Bill C-61 has been defeated due to the Federal Government being prorogued and,
Whereas; Clean and safe drinking water is a fundamental Human Right
Be it resolved that Unifor create a lobbying campaign at the federal and provincial levels to have bill C-61 reintroduced in Parliament.
Be it resolved that Unifor work with Indigenous Communities and their leaders to fully understand the individual needs of the communities impacted and work towards permanent solutions.
Be it resolved that Unifor Prairie Regional Council’s Political Action Standing Committee report back on findings at succeeding meetings of the Council.
Submitted by:
PRC Executive Committee
Resolution #2
Establishment of a $2,000 Grant for Young Workers in Trade Programs
Whereas young workers in Canada face significant financial barriers in pursuing trade education, including rising tuition costs, tools, and certifications; and
Whereas skilled trades are essential to the economy of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, where industries such as agriculture, energy, construction, and manufacturing rely on a well-trained workforce; and
Whereas the next generation of young skilled workers requires access to education and resources to succeed in the trades within unionized workplaces; and
Therefore Be It Resolved that the PRC establish a $2,000 annual grant, to one recipient in each one of the three provinces (Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba) to be used for tuition, tools, certifications, and other related expenses; and
Be It Further Resolved that applicants for the grant must be a Unifor member, be nominated by their local union and submit an essay detailing their involvement in the union and their advocacy efforts; and
Be It Further Resolved that the recipients of the grant shall be selected by the PRC Executive Committee with input from the Young Workers’ Committee. The PRC will promote the grant through local union meetings, newsletters, and social media to ensure all eligible members are informed and encouraged to apply; and
Be It Further Resolved that priority will be given to new applicants, however, previous grant recipients may be considered based on their continued union advocacy and completion of their trade education; and
Be It Further Resolved that if a recipient defaults on their education or fails to complete their trade program within a reasonable amount of time, they will not be eligible for future grants, and may be required to repay the grant amount; and
Be it further resolved that recipients will be required to submit a report detailing how the grant funds were used, including proof of tuition payment, tool purchases, and certification costs, within 11 months of receiving the grant.
Action Requested: The PRC Young Workers Committee requests that the PRC delegation approve the establishment of the $2,000 annual grant for young workers enrolled in trade programs, as outlined in this resolution, and authorize the PRC Executive Board to oversee its implementation
Submitted by
PRC Executive Committee
Resolution #3
BYLAW Resolution
Prairie Regional Council will:
Change By-Laws Article 3, paragraphs 10,11 and 13 to read as follows:
10. The Prairie Regional Council shall elect an Executive Committee consisting of the Officers named above and up to 7 Members at Large to reflect geographic regions or industries and to reflect the gender and equality principles of the Union. The Executive Committee shall also include a Retiree Representative, who shall be the Prairie Region Representative elected to the National Retired Workers Council Executive. The term of office for the Members at Large shall be 3 years, from the first Regional Council meeting following the subsequent Unifor Convention. The term of office for the Retiree Representative shall be three years, following elections at the annual meeting the National Retired Workers Council immediately following the Convention of the National Union.
11. All members of the Executive Committee shall be regularly elected delegates to the Prairie Regional Council, with exception of the Retiree Representative, who is a delegate to the Regional Council with voice and one vote pursuant to Article 12.26 of the Unifor Constitution.
13. A vacancy for an officer or other member of the Executive Committee shall be filled by an election at the next regular meeting of the Regional Council with a term of office extending to the first meeting of the Regional Council following Unifor convention.
The National Retired Workers Council Executive shall notify the Prairie Regional Council Chair of any vacancy or of the filling of any vacancy which occur in the Retiree Representative position.
Because:
- Under Article 2, Statement of Principal, Unifor is open and inclusive
- Solidarity
- Will be the Retirees voice at PRC Executive Council
Submitted by
Unifor Local 7
