The Committee for Social and Political Action
A Brief History of the Committee for Social and Political
Action
The Committee for Social and Political Action was created out of
SEPB-Québec’s new structure. It began as the initiative of certain
Locals (434, 573, 574, 578), who’d decided to create such a
committee within their decision-making body. Soon after, these
committees decided to work together by uniting their strengths and
efforts. The committee was therefore informal within the structure
of SEPB-Québec.
The committee’s first mandate was to create a network between
different players in the union community both on the national and
international stage. Through the use of information and educational
tools, their aim is to increase awareness and mobilise members to
act upon different issues such as the environment, social economy,
international solidarity and national politics.
Over the last three years, several activities sponsored by
participating Locals have been held. Other Locals of SEPB-Québec,
as well as various organizations with which the committee is
affiliated have also been invited to take part.
Since June 2nd, 2006, SEPB-Québec has officially recognized the
Committee for Social and Political Action as a permanent committee
in the Québec structure, ensuring the continuation of activities
already begun.
Mandate
The Committee for Social and Political Action’s prime goal is to
urge members and leaders of SEPB-Québec Locals to reflect upon
current social and political issues at both local and international
levels. The committee does not intend to force upon people what to
think, but rather to encourage thought and thereby incite each one
to contribute in their own way towards the position and direction
the entire union movement must take on issues that are important to
the quality of life and working conditions of all union members.
To accomplish this mandate, we have identified 4 important areas in
which to direct our energies:
1. Environment
2. Globalization – international solidarity
3. Social economy
4. Political debate
Tools
- Political debates (Between individuals of different alliances)
- Workshops (example: meeting with authors or producers of works
or films on a subjects of interest)
The Committee for Social and Political Action is an essential
platform upon which our unions and their members can debate the
social and political stakes of our society.
You can reach us at:
casp@sepb.qc.ca
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