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Who we are
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what we do
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History |
The Customs Excise Union
Douanes Accise (CEUDA) can trace its history back to 1906 when
employees of the Department of National Revenue (Customs &
Excise) decided to organize local Branches at the port level.
These Branches affiliated themselves, on an individual basis, to
the Civil Service Federation of Canada when it was established in
1909.
In 1919, representatives from each of the local Branches met in
Ottawa to form the Customs and Excise Officers Association (CEOA).
At that time, the daily concerns of the Association were handled
by a National Secretary-Treasurer who worked, on a voluntary
basis, from his home in Ottawa.
By 1948, CEOA had grown to such an extent that the decision was
made to establish a full-time National Secretary-Treasurer.
The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) was formed in
November 1966 as a result of the merger between the Civil Service
Federation and the Civil Service Association. CEOA, with 6,900
members, changed its name to the Customs Excise Union and became one of
the seventeen (17) PSAC Components.
In 1970, the position of National President was made full-time and a
resolution adopted at the 1972 National Convention required the National
President to work out of the National Office in Ottawa. |
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Membership
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CEUDA represents approximately 10,000
members dispersed throughout our vast country. |
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Structure |
Convention
Every three (3) years, CEUDA holds a National Convention. Each District
Branch is entitled to send one (1) delegate for every hundred (100)
members or greater portion thereof. At the Convention, delegates elect
our National Executive, which consists of the National President, four
(4) National Vice-Presidents as well as the CEUDA EO Representative.
Delegates also approve adjustments to CEUDA’s structure and operations
by adopting resolutions including new By-Laws, amendments to existing
By-laws, and new or amended policies. The National Convention is, in
fact, the supreme governing body of CEUDA.
National Board of Directors
Every six (6) months, between Conventions, District Branch Presidents
and the CEUDA EO Representative meet with the National Executive as the
CEUDA National Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for managing
the affairs of CEUDA between Conventions.
National Executive
At least every three (3) months the National President and National
Vice-Presidents hold a National Executive meeting to review and address
ongoing issues.
CEUDA is proud that its structure is such that the Officers who govern
the Union between Conventions are elected by the grass-root members.
This, of course, plays a major role in terms of accountability. |
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National
Executive
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CEUDA’s National Executive is made
up of the National President and four (4) National
Vice-Presidents. While the National President administers the
National Office and day to day operations of the Union, each
National Vice-President is responsible for a number of national
portfolios and a specific geographic area. |
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Branches (Locals) |
There are twenty-three (23) CEUDA
District Branches across Canada. Every three (3) years, members
from each Branch elect their own Branch Executive (President,
Vice-Presidents, Secretary and Treasurer). Stewards are also
elected at this time. Across the country, CEUDA relies on more
than 750 Stewards to maintain contact with members. |
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Equal Opportunity Representative |
CEUDA is one of only a few PSAC Components to have an Equal
Opportunity Representative with full voice at the national
level. Our EO Rep. sits on our National Board of Directors.
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National Office Staff
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The CEUDA National Office is
situated in Ottawa, it is staffed by a team of dedicated and professional
individuals who work on behalf of all CEUDA members.
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Bilingual Service |
CEUDA strongly supports the right of all members to communicate in
the official language of their choice and all documentation is
available both in French and English.
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Communications and Political Coordination Officer
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The Communications and Political Coordination Officer
works with the National President and Executive Officers to develop
and
implement projects and strategies
to explain and promote decisions, policies, positions, and
goals of CEUDA to its members, CBSA, CRA, media, politicians,
outside organizations, and the general public. He is Editor of
CEUDA’s quarterly Magazine, and Webmaster of the CEUDA website.
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Technical Officers
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Technical Officers provide Branches with advice and guidance on members’
rights, grievances, and appeals. A large portion of their work consists
of developing and presenting the Union’s position and arguments to
representatives of the employer at the final level of the grievance
process. Technical Officers also effect research for and provide
assistance to CEUDA Committees dealing with for example, Safety and
Health, Human Resources, the Employee Assistance Program, Collective
Bargaining, etc. |
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Finance and Administration Officer |
The Finance and Administration
Officer is responsible for all National Office operational and financial
matters; this includes management of the National Office budget and
responsibility for the office facilities and the computer network used by
National Office staff.
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Membership Clerk
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The Membership Clerk identifies and
corrects abnormalities on the membership list, sits on the PSAC
Check-off Committee; and is able to address any member’s
concerns related to his/her membership status, Union dues
deductions or PSAC insurance. |
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Printing Services |
CEUDA has its own in-house print shop.
The person responsible for the shop manages the printing of all
CEUDA documentation including National Office and District Branch
stationery, the CEUDA newsletter Rapport and a host of
publications including for example: the Steward Grievance
Handbook; the CEUDA By-Laws, Branch Rules and Board of Directors
Regulations and any Parliamentary Brief presented on behalf of
CEUDA members.
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Administrative Staff |
Administrative staff is responsible
for a number of key support activities such as coordinating
meetings, monitoring and controlling grievances and appeals,
tracking and controlling exclusions and designations, maintaining
the steward mailing list, etc.
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Related
Services
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Through the PSAC Regional Offices,
CEUDA Stewards and members can access even more Union services not
the least of which is a wide range of training courses for members
and their representatives.
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