Resolution from Convention 2005

WHEREAS the UNDE has the largest percentage of General Labour and Trades members affected by the discriminatory practice of regional rates of pay and therefore the largest stake in resolving this issue;

WHEREAS the UNDE promotes the principles of equality encompassing equal pay for work of equal value;

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the UNDE establish a national General Labour and Trades committee comprised of one General Labour and Trades member per region, plus one VP to act as advisor to the committee;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this national General Labour and Trades committee has a mandate to, but not limited to, explore all options, and make recommendations to the PSAC National Steering Committee pertaining to the elimination of regional rates of pay, through their elected chairperson. This chairperson would also represent the UNDE on the PSAC National Steering Committee. These options may include but not be limited to: legal, political, a national grievance campaign, or any other options that may arise.