Between June 7 and June 11, 2026, UNE committee members gathered in Gatineau at the Hilton Lac‑Leamy for the pre‑Convention committee meetings. Over several focused days, delegates rolled up their sleeves and began the essential work that ensures Convention runs smoothly.
These meetings are where every resolution submitted by UNE members nationwide is reviewed, debated, prioritized, and prepared. The work done here allows delegates in August to make informed decisions that will shape the future of our union.
Convention Committees
Three committees met in June:
Finance Committee, General Committee, and the Constitution & Bylaws Committee.
Across all three committees’ members examined the resolutions submitted by locals and members across the country. Their responsibilities included:
- Reviewing each resolution carefully
- Debating concurrence or non‑concurrence
- Analyzing impacts on UNE’s structure, operations, and members
- Prioritizing resolutions so Convention delegates can debate them efficiently
- Preparing clear recommendations for Convention 2026
While the Finance Committee also receives resolutions, their primary responsibility was developing the UNE budget for the next three years. Their focus was to build a budget that ensures UNE can deliver everything its members need to function effectively.
All committees work will be shared at Convention.
Delegates at Convention will vote in August for each resolution in the order of priority prepared by the committee. The thoughtful preparation done in Gatineau ensures that debates will be organized, informed, and grounded in the needs of the membership.
Who Serves on These Committees
Committee members were selected by UNE’s current Deputy Trustee and PSAC Vice‑President, Alex Silas, with a clear goal: representation that reflects the full diversity of UNE. All members of the committee will be Convention.
Delegates included voices from:
- Every UNE region
- Equity groups
- A wide range of workplaces
With all perspectives in one room, the union becomes more balanced, more representative, and better equipped to address the real needs of its members.
Throughout the week, delegates considered how each resolution would strengthen UNE, support members, and position the union for the future. They asked important questions:
- Would this proposal help build a more effective organization?
- Does it support members equitably?
- Will it help UNE remain strong, stable, and member‑driven for years to come?
Our Journey to Convention 2026
The debates have begun, the groundwork has been laid, and momentum is building. Delegates at Convention will make the final decisions in August, but the collaborative work completed between June 7 and June 11 has already shaped the path forward.
The future of our union starts here—through the careful, democratic, member‑driven work of Convention committees. Thanks to the dedication of UNE members from across the country, that future is already taking shape.
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