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Building Representatives

SEA will update this page periodically with updates for Building Representatives

Click here for the 2022-2023 Rep Council and Building Rep Office Hours Calendar

Building Rep Structure

In 2020, the Rep Council voted to change the SEA by-laws to revise the duties of Building Reps to better address the reality of what Reps do and added a priority of membership. With a focus on membership, we maintain and build our collective power. 

Building Reps are essential to SEA. They are the first contact for membership when members have questions about SEA and the CBA. Historically, Building Reps have been responsible for everything from CBA questions, communicating Union updates, and recruiting new members. All three of these responsibilities are vital to the collective power we must maintain. To be successful in all three areas the Rep Council voted to revise the roles of building reps last spring.

Building reps will be elected to fill 3 primary focus areas:

  • Membership 
  • Communications
  • Advocacy

FAQ on Building Rep Structure Change (2020)

What Are The Duties And Roles of A Building Rep? 

At a glance...

  • Advocacy:
    • Attend monthly Rep Council meetings during school year
    • Attend Rep trainings (offered once per year at most)
    • Find answers and solutions when members have questions about the CBA 
    • Help resolve CBA violations
    • Represent and advise members with admin meetings and admin relations
    • Connect with site admin and/or supervisors regularly
  • Membership:
    • Attend monthly Rep Council meetings during school year
    • Attend Rep trainings (offered once per year at most)
    • Connect with new hires
    • Facilitate membership enrollment
  • Communications:
    • Attend monthly Rep Council meetings during school year
    • Attend Rep trainings (offered once per year at most)
    • Keeping bulletin board updated
    • Update members on SEA events 
    • Facilitate 10-minute SEA meetings when-needed
    • Update collegues on topics addressed in regular meetings between SEA reps and Admin

FAQs

If I move schools, am I still the Building Rep? 

No, you must be elected by your building's membership. 

Who is my Building Rep?

SEA will update for the 2022-23 year

Communications

SEA communicates via Building Rep Update emails and to school emails as-needed. SEA Building Reps also attend monthly Rep Council meetings and have the option to attend "Building Rep Office Hours" held monthly as a drop-in to get support from the SEA office.