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Day 1 of Convention 2017 Recap

September 29 was the first day of the CIU’s 18^th National Convention. Throughout the day, Convention attendees heard speeches from guest speakers, including Robyn Benson, National President of PSAC, who delivered the keynote address. Delegates were also occupied with Convention business, including the report of the CIU National President.

Convention attendees also participated in a rally in front of CBSA’s office in downtown Ottawa. See the post here for more information.

You can find a few pictures of first day of Convention below. As always, you’re also invited to follow us on social media with the hashtag #ciusdi2017 (Facebook: @ciu.sdi, Twitter: @ciu_sdi, Instagram: @ciusdi) to get the latest Convention updates.

: Convention opening ceremony

: National anthem

: Elder Albert Dumont welcomes attendees on Algonquin territory

: PSAC National President Robyn Benson addresses the 2017 CIU Convention

: Convention floor following Robyn Benson’s speech

CIU and PSAC Rally for a Fair Contract for FB Members

On September 29, delegates and attendees participating in the 2017 National Convention rallied in front of CBSA offices in downtown Ottawa regarding the ongoing bargaining process with the government. FB members have been without a contract for more than 1200 days.

The Union sent a clear message to the Employer: Members are united and the FB group deserves a fair contract now. Among the major issues that were brought up were wage parity with other law enforcement agencies and ’25 and Out’ – the possibility of retiring after 25 years without penalty.

A video of the rally was published on our Facebook page. You can also find a few pictures of the demonstration below.

: CIU National President Jean-Pierre Fortin leading the demonstration

: CIU members and Convention attendees marching toward downtown Ottawa CBSA offices

: CIU National President addressing the rally

: CIU National President Jean-Pierre Fortin and PSAC National Executive Vice-President Chris Aylward during the rally

: CIU/PSAC members rally in front of CBSA offices

: Jean-Pierre Fortin telling the Employer that FB members deserve a fair contract

One Day Before National Convention

CIU’s 18^th National Convention starts tomorrow in Ottawa, ON!

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About the Convention

The National Convention is held once every three years and provides an opportunity for all CIU members to become involved in the operation and future of their Union.

As the supreme governing body of the Union, the National Convention provides a forum for delegates, elected by their peers and on a per capita basis according to District Branch membership, to represent their Sisters and Brothers in making decisions that govern both the administration and the policies of this Union for the ensuing three-year period.

For more information, see the main Convention page.