Membership Referendum on Changes to the Constitution and Bylaws: As outlined in our AGM presentation, we are holding a membership referendum on proposed changes to our Constitution and Bylaws. The proposed amendments are included below. The window for online voting is 10:00 am, Monday, November 17 to 2:00 pm, Friday, November 21.
Members will receive an email from Simply Voting (to your work email address) on the morning of Monday, November 17, with an individualized link to the ballot. Please contact the TEAM office if you do not receive a ballot email or if you have questions about the proposed changes.
Proposed Amendments:
Constitution
ARTICLE 5 – BOARD OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS
5.3 Two (2) Board Members shall be elected from the membership-at-large.
Bylaws
BYLAW 3 – ACCOUNTING
3.5 – Board Officers, Board Members and the Executive Director, unless they are the payee, shall be the signing officers of TEAM in any financial transaction. All cheques require two authorizing signatures.
BYLAW 11 – BOARD MEMBERS AND BOARD MEMBER DUTIES
11.1 – In addition to the Board Officers, there shall be two (2) elected Board Members. Where possible, the Board shall include at least one (1) representative from each VP group of the Employer(s).
11.2 – The Board shall include representatives from as many VP groups of the Employer(s) as possible. Best efforts will be made to ensure that no Vice President group has more than two (2) representatives on the Board.
BYLAW 13 – ELECTION PROCEDURE
13.2 The Committee shall call for nominations no later than October 10th of each election year. Nominations received after November 14th shall not be considered.
13.3 The Committee shall submit the list of eligible candidates to the Secretary on November 15th of each election year.
TEAM Executive Director Confirmed Permanent: The TEAM Board is pleased to announce that Carrie Sanderson has been confirmed permanent as TEAM’s next Executive Director. Carrie was appointed to the role on an interim basis earlier this year, stepping in at a crucial time for the Local, just ahead of its next round of collective agreement (CA) negotiations with the employer.
Under Carrie’s leadership, TEAM successfully negotiated several improvements to its CA, including competitive general wage increases for members in all years of the agreement. TEAM members voted overwhelmingly to approve the new deal.
Carrie brings valuable experience and a strong commitment to supporting TEAM members through the challenges ahead. She has been a Marketing professional and TEAM member for almost 25 years and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Manitoba, with a focus in Marketing and Human Resources.
Prior to joining the TEAM Board in 2021, Carrie was active in the Union as a former Communications Action Representative (CAR), Local Health & Safety Representative, and Bargaining Committee member. While on the Board, Carrie held the position of Secretary/Treasurer before moving into the Vice President role at the start of her second term in January 2023, and she also participated as a member of our Negotiating team during the 2022 round of collective bargaining.
Congratulations Carrie!
Board Elections – Reminder: There is still time to submit a nomination for the next TEAM Board – nomination forms are due tomorrow, November 14th. All voluntary board positions are open. The TEAM board provides governance and oversight on behalf of TEAM members. For full details on Board duties, please review the TEAM Bylaws and the Constitution.
To submit a nomination, a form must be signed by the nominee and at least ten members in good standing. Submit by email to team@teamunion.mb.ca to the attention of TEAM Election Committee. If more candidates apply than positions available, an election will be held. Candidates for contested positions may be required to submit a campaign statement (max 100 words).
Notes:
· Term: 3 years, starting January 1, 2026
· Meetings: Minimum 6 per year (in person or virtual)
· Stipend: $500
· Board members attending union business during work hours will be released from duties per Article 12.02.1
· Meetings may occur during or outside of regular working hours, at the discretion of the board
· Positions available: President, Vice-President, Second Vice-President, Secretary-Treasurer, and Board Members
· Position of President is also elected as a delegate to the IFPTE Convention in 2027