Our voice. Our budget. Our union.
Thursday, October 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. ET
Via Zoom
**Interpretation will be available
The annual membership budget meeting is our opportunity to shape the path ahead. This is where members come together to review the proposed budget, raise questions, and provide feedback that directly influences the choices we make together.
This year’s budget includes a proposed dues increase. It isn’t just a number; it’s an investment by members in the strength of our union and in our ability to win the protections and improvements we all need.
The proposed budget will be presented by CAPE’s Finance Committee, composed of your elected representatives, who ensure the process is accountable to members at every step.
Budget documents
Take some time to review the information provided, including the Budget Document (document will open in your downloads) and presentation, as well as an FAQ on the dues increase proposal.
Submit your questions
Please send your questions by Tuesday, October 14 to give the panel a chance to answer them during the meeting.
Questions may also be submitted during the meeting using the chat function or verbally and will be asked of the panel in real time if time permits.
Working together with respect
To ensure the health and safety of our interpreters during online and hybrid meetings where interpretation is required, CAPE has established guidelines for the use of headsets and microphones. These guidelines are designed to create a comfortable and secure working environment for our interpreters by minimizing physical strain, reducing audio interference, and maintaining clear communication. By adhering to these standards, we can help protect our interpreters’ well-being while ensuring the highest quality of service during our virtual engagements.
Microphone mandatory to protect interpreters’ health and safety, make meetings accessible
Meetings are interpreted to provide both official languages and ensure content is accessible to CAPE’s members.
While online participants may be allowed to join in the conversation, using a proper microphone will be mandatory for those who wish to speak during the event to protect the health and safety of interpreters.
Cellphones, earbuds, or wireless headsets are not approved for speaking due to the health and safety risks the sound can pose to the interpreters. It must be wired headsets with built-in microphone and wired USB connection or a table microphone.
Participants without an accepted microphone will have to stay on mute and submit their questions or comments in writing via the chat or Q&A function following the instructions of the event.
>>Accepted headsets and table microphones
- EPOS/Sennheiser PC 8 USB
- EPOS/Sennheiser PC Chat 5 3.5 mm
- Jabra Evolve2 40 USB
Jabra Evolve2 40 SE - Jabra Engage 50 II
- Koss CS100 USB
- Koss CS300 USB
- Logitech H111 3.5 mm
- Logitech H340 USB
- Logitech H540 USB
- Logitech H570e USB
- Blue Yeti USB
- Fifine K052 Gooseneck USB
- Marantz Pod Pack 1 USB
- Rode NT-USB Mini
>> Sound check needed to participate verbally online
Online participants who want to engage in the conversation verbally will typically be required to log on 15-30 minutes early to do a sound check with the technicians. Participants who wish to speak must:
- be identified by name and local or department
- turn on their camera when speaking
- have a headset with a built-in mic and wired USB connection
The technicians, interpreters and CAPE staff reserve the right to cut off microphones or not interpret should the sound not be of adequate quality to ensure the health and safety of interpreters.
Online participants will be able to ask questions verbally if sound-checked, and if not, through the chat or Q&A function following the instructions of the event.
Accessibility – requesting accommodation
This event has been designed to be accessible. CAPE provides common accessibility measures, including English and French audio interpretation and communication access real-time translation (CART) captioning.
However, we encourage members who require additional accommodation to inform us of their needs using our registration form by no later than Thursday, October 9 so that we can take measures to accommodate your needs, where possible. Please note that we may not be able to accommodate requests received after this deadline.
Join us in great numbers!
This is an important moment in union life, when we have the opportunity to become familiar with – and discuss – our union’s budget and financial policies.
The complete budget and proposed dues increase, along with the audited financial statements for 2024, will be presented at our annual general meeting on November 16.
