Whereas in 2009, 57 Resolutions and 6 Constitutional Amendments were submitted to Convention and yet only 13 Resolutions and 5 Constitutional Amendments were debated on the floor over a three day period;
Whereas the purpose of the Convention is to conduct the business of the Union:
“The primary business of Convention will be to deal with all resolutions submitted by the membership through Locals, Area Councils and Divisions”
(OPSEU Policy Manual-Section 4, November 7-9, 1986 C; November 6-8,
1987 C)
Guest speakers will be limited so that Convention business takes priority and can be conducted. (OPSEU Policy Manual-Section 4, September 16-18, 1992 B, p.37)
Whereas the practice of giving awards during the Convention day is interfering with the business of the Union;
Therefore be it resolved that all awards be moved from Convention floor to an evening banquet in order to permit the Union to conduct business and make better use of the member’s money