CUPE NATIONAL CONVENTION. It was agreed that certain individuals from National Office are required to attend the National Convention and that staff from the location of the Convention will be utilized. The Employer will consider rotating opportunities where practicable so that people with the required skills can attend. At each National Convention, two (2) members who have never had the opportunity to work at convention, one (1) from the National Office and one (1) from the regional/area office where the convention is being held, will be assigned to the Convention Office team. In this regard, a lack of working knowledge of the second official language shall not bar an otherwise qualified employee.
CUPE NATIONAL CONVENTION. The Employer shall provide five (5) working days paid leave of absence to one (1) employee who is selected by the Union to attend the biennial CUPE National Convention.
