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International Youth Day

International Youth Day

This year’s theme for International Youth Day is: “Change the world”. Our youth delegates and observers at the Union of National Employees’ Triennial Convention are certainly on that path; their commitment to fairness and justice is helping make the world a better place for all.

International Youth Day, first observed in 2000, promotes the benefits young people bring into the world and aims to promote ways to engage them in becoming more actively involved in making positive contributions to their communities.

“Failing to invest in our youth is a false economy,” said UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in a message for International Youth Day 2011.

That’s a message taken to heart by the Union of National Employees. This convention saw the attendance of youth delegates from every region and a motion concerning youth members move up the agenda and pass overwhelmingly.

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Convention E-Binders!

Convention E-Binders!

The staff at the National Component has been working like little bees to bring you the coolest Convention binder you’ve ever seen. The print shop is busier than Santa’s workshop, the policy wonks are screening documents for the ever-elusive Catch-22, and computer geeks are having a battle royale over the use of Helvetica.

With that said, you’re not off the hook! These binders are huge: ergo, you’ve got a lot of reading to do. It is definitely a good idea to glance through these and make a few notes before Convention.

Oh yea! Don’t print these at home!

Reason 1: your printer will plot its revenge against you – it’s an 800+ page document.
Reason 2: we’ll be printing these for you and shipping them to St. John’s…. That way you don’t have to worry about impaling someone when your binder drops out of the aircraft’s overhead bin.

Enjoy!

pdf Convention Agenda (updated on: August 4, 2011)
pdf Convention Information (updated on: July 27, 2011)
pdf National Component Bylaws
pdf Proposed National Component Bylaws
pdf National Component Policies
pdf Constitution & Bylaws Committee Report (updated on: August 4, 2011)
pdf Finance Commitee Report (updated on: July 27, 2011)
pdf Definitions of Financial Terms (Budget Explanation) (updated on: July 27, 2011)
pdf National Component Financial Statements
pdf General Resolutions Committee Report (updated on: July 27, 2011)
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Get your resolutions in!

It's your chance to make it better!

As a National Component member, you are empowered to guide the leaders you elect and provide direction and ideas to build the union. The union – our union – is not an abstract concept; it is made up of real people who band together to protect and promote their rights. Your involvement is precious; it shapes our union and determines our priorities.

Between now and April 8, 2011, you have a key opportunity to make your voice heard.

We highly encourage you to submit resolutions. A short guide has been created to facilitate this process for you and members of your local. An online form will enable you to quickly submit your resolutions; a PDF version of the form is also available for those who prefer to send us their resolutions via fax.

Please consult the links below – and don’t hesitate to contact us if you require any assistance!

pdf Convention Resolutions – Guide
html Online Convention Resolutions Submission Form – Plain Language
html Online Convention Resolutions Submission Form – Traditional
pdf Convention Resolutions Submission Form – Plain Language
pdf Convention Resolutions Submission Form – Traditional