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Article 30 - Oath of Office

  1. The following Oath of Office shall be administered.

    I,______________________. promise that I will truly and faithfully carry out my duties as a member of the Board of Directors to the best of my abilities.

    I promise that I will uphold the Constitution and principles of the Union.

    I commit that in good faith I will support and promote the policies of the Union.

    I will endeavour to build harmony and solidarity in the Union and the labour movement.

    I will promote a harassment-free and discrimination-free environment and work to ensure the human rights of all members are respected.

    I pledge that I will support other affiliates of the Canadian Labour Congress in their struggles and will not attempt to recruit their members.

Last updated: May 31, 2024