Changing the Union > Key points

• a new regional structure and twice-yearly regional meetings
• more regional vice-presidents, with direct accountability to their regions
• relaxed provincial requirements allowing for more flexibility in the local structure
• more rank-and-file membership involvement on PE sub-committees
• occupational conferences in all sectors, to be held prior to bargaining
• designated time for each sector (e.g. community social services, community health) to debate their bargaining demands at future wage policy conferences
• open-campaigning for Provincial Executive positions
• a multi-level, skills-based, activist education program
• "knowing your rights" workshops delivered locally and regionally by member facilitators
• creating a plan to translate key parts of the union's collective agreements into other languages
• steps to assist new delegates at future conventions
• training and tools for members and staff to promote the use of clear
  language