Democratic Participation

Every member has the right to participate in the democratic processes of the PAR-BC as set out in this Constitution and by-laws and specifically has the right to attend and speak at Annual and General Meetings.

Right to Representation 

Every member has the right to representation by the PAR-BC in presenting complaints before labour standards and labour relations tribunals, workers compensation and employment insurance legislation.

The membership has the right to representation by the PAR-BC in collective bargaining. The membership has the right to ratify a proposed collective agreement by secret ballot vote conducted by the PAR-BC in accordance with its policies.

Every member has the right to representation by the PAR-BC in presenting grievances to the employer, including representation before arbitration or third parties.

Every member has the right to representation by the PAR-BC before the Resident Staff Appeals Committee and at the UBC Senate.

Nothing in (2), (4), or (5) requires the PAR-BC to represent a member where the member's claim is clearly without merit and/or where the claim would result in more detriment to other members or the membership generally than benefit to the member with the claim. Decision to proceed or not proceed, shall be made in good faith and without discrimination, and shall not be made arbitrarily.

Every member who is affected by a decision under this article and believes that the decision is contrary to the principles expressed in these by-laws has the right to appeal that decision to the Board of Directors.

Complaints

Any member who believes that an employee of the PAR-BC has treated the member in a manner that is arbitrary, discriminatory, negligent, or in bad faith, or has otherwise acted in a manner that is contrary to the principles expressed in these by-laws, may make a complaint to the Executive Director. The Executive Director shall investigate the complaint, take any action deemed necessary, and communicate the result to the member. If the complaint is not resolved to the member's satisfaction, the member may refer it to the Board of Directors for resolution.

A complaint against the Executive Director shall be made to the President, who will investigate the complaint, take any action deemed necessary, and communicate the result to the member. If the complaint is not resolved to the member's satisfaction, the member may refer it to the Board of Directors for resolution.

Responsibilities 

Every member shall pay membership dues established in accordance with these by-laws, comply with PAR-BC policies, and comply with decisions of the PAR-BC. 

Obligations

No member shall:

Willfully publish or circulate, verbally or otherwise, misrepresentations concerning the PAR-BC, or concerning any member of the PAR-BC with respect to a matter connected to the affairs of the PAR-BC;

Take or obtain money or property of the PAR-BC without authorization;

Seek a remedy in court or before another tribunal against the PAR-BC, or anyone acting on behalf of the PAR-BC, before exhausting the procedures set out or permitted by these by-laws.

No Discrimination 

The rights and benefits of the PAR-BC are conferred on each member, without discrimination on the basis of gender, race, age, mental or physical disability, religion, national origin, political belief, or sexual orientation.