Below are a list of our positions, click on any of them to view a description. If you have any question regarding any of the positions feel free to contact a member of the executive.

Union Officers

• President
• Vice President
• Recording Secretary
• Secretary-Treasurer
• Trustees

Stewards

• Chief Shop Steward
• Shop Stewards

Committee Chairs

• Education Committee Chair
• Bylaw Committee Chair
• Labour Management Committee Chair
• Social Committee Chair
• Pension Committee Chair

If you have questions about the contract, please get in touch with a member of your executive.

• Signed Collective Agreement 2018

Our bylaws set out the rules for how our local democratically elects our representatives, and how it is run on a day to day basis. The CUPE Constitution sets out all of the guidelines and principals that all CUPE locals must adhere to.

• CUPE 1431 Bylaws
• CUPE Constitution
• CUPE Equality Statement

If you have questions about your benefit entitlements, please contact your steward or a member of the executive.

• Benefits Enrollment Guide (PDF)
• Dental Enrollment Guide (PDF)

CUPE 1431 members are part either the Halifax Water Pension Plan or the HRM Pension Plan.  You can find more information about your plan below:

Halifax Water Pension Plan

• Halifax Water Pension Plan (PDF)

HRM Pension Plan

• Visit the HRM Pension Plan website
• HRM Pension Notice June 2015

This page has the information regarding upcoming CUPE Workshops and Conferences that may be of interest to members. If you wish to apply to take a workshop please read the Education Guidelines and then fill out the Workshop Application. A member of the education committee will contact you after its submission.

For further information on any workshops listed, or if you are interested in taking one that is not currently offered, please contact your education committee.

CUPE 1431 Workshop Information

• Education Guidelines (PDF)
• Workshop Application (PDF)

CUPE Workshops

• 2017 CUPE Workshop Catalogue (PDF)
• 2016 CUPE Workshop Catalogue (PDF)
• 2016 Fall Workshop Schedule (PDF)
• 2016 Winter-Spring Schedule (PDF)
• 2015 Fall Workshop Schedule (PDF)
• 2015 CUPE Atlantic Region Weeklong School (PDF)
• 2015 Winter-Spring Schedule (PDF)

CUPE Conventions

• 2016 CUPE NS Convention Call (PDF)
• 2015 CUPE National Convention (Link)

This page contains different forms and information that you may need as a union member. If you can think of any more to add, or have questions when to fill one out, please contact us.

• Grievance Form
• Union Leave Request – Contact the Secretary-Treasurer
• CUPE 1431 Expense Form
• CUPE Nova Scotia Expense Form
• Example Expense Form

External CUPE Local 1431 job postings are located on the Halifax Water Website. For Internal postings please check your Halifax Water E-mail.