ETFO may implement a range of sanctions for a breach of the Code that may include, but are not limited
to:
O Letter of Concern or Discipline
O Publication of the member’s name in a Federation document
O Denial of services for a specific period of time
O Suspension of the right to hold office locally or provincially for a specific period of time
O Monetary fines
Disciplinary Procedures (Article VII ETFO Constitution)
This is what your
membership means
on paper.
But what does
your membership
mean for you in
your everyday life
as an employee
who deserves a
healthy working
environment and
good working
conditions, as a
professional who
strives for continued
growth, and as
a citizen in the
broader society
who wants to build
a better and safer
world? Look at
ETFO programs
and services for the
answer.
7.1 A complaint alleging violation of the Code of Professional Conduct shall be submitted by
a member, in writing, to the general secretary of the Federation within 60 calendar days
of the date of the alleged violation or within 60 calendar days of when a member ought
reasonably to have become aware of the violation.
7.2 The complaint shall state the facts and shall indicate that a copy has been provided to the
member about whom the complaint has been lodged.
7.3 The general secretary, or designate, shall investigate the complaint and report with
recommendations for further action to the Professional Relations and Discipline
Committee.
7.3.1 Should the general secretary, or designate, after investigation, deem that a
complaint against a member is vexatious, frivolous, or an abuse of process, the
full- time released officers of the Federation will be informed of the complaint, the
course of the investigation, and the rationale or reason for dismissal.
7.4 The Professional Relations and Discipline Committee shall consider complaints referred
to the committee by the general secretary and report with recommendations to the
Executive.
7.5 The Executive shall determine the discipline to be enacted.
7.6 The principles of natural justice shall be followed in the disciplinary proceedings.
7.7 Members deemed to be in non-support during a job action may be subject to disciplinary
procedures that include the possibility of a monetary fine of up to $500 per day.
7.8 Members found to be in violation of Article VI, Code of Professional Conduct, shall be
subject to a range of sanctions that may include, but is not limited to, publication of name
in a Federation publication, suspension of the right to hold office in the Federation, and
suspension of Federation services except those required by law.
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