COTAPSA INC.

• Protection against changes that negatively impact Member’s terms and conditions of employment.
• Timely and valuable information about the impact of proposed legislated and/or policy changes that effect Member’s terms and conditions of employment.
• Personal and confidential consultation with professional staff on employment and other related human resource matters.
• Representation on Member’s behalf.
• Access to professional staff and processes for effectively resolving disputes with the City.
• Proven leadership and advocacy in improving the terms and conditions of employment of its Members.
• Important source of informative Bulletins.
• Access to legal advice and representation – savings in legal costs.
• Membership in a team that listens to what you have to say and having the opportunity to participate, network and effect positive organizational change.
• Speak with a louder voice – the more Members the stronger the voice.
• Experience garnered from 40+ years of operation
• Special Offers available to Members.
• Peace of mind – knowing that you are not alone.

Membership in COTAPSA is voluntary. We recognize that some people have strongly held personal opinions regarding staff management associations. These opinions can lead to reluctance on the part of individuals  to join any organization/association to represent their interests.  COTAPSA's experience is that when these types of individuals join, they soon realize the benefits of membership.  

What is unfortunate for a number of new Members are the circumstances surrounding their joining of COTAPSA. In many instances, non-members find themselves in a situation where they require our assistance. Accordingly, they either find COTAPSA on their own or are referred by a colleague who is already a Member. Regrettably, in some of these situations, had the individual already been a Member, the problem could have been dealt with early, before escalating. Instead, they only contact us when the problem has escalated past a simple solution. Had they joined and been a member earlier, before they needed COTAPSA, it may have been easy to resovle the situation.

In our view, and that of our Members, Membership in COTAPSA needs to be considered and done “before you need us”. Through ongoing consultation, we are often able to deal with an issue before it becomes serious. By contacting COTAPSA at a final stage (such as upon suspension, sanction or termination), our options are limited, as opposed to being informed of an incident well before management has reacted.

COTAPSA recognizes and respects the fact that some people have mixed feelings regarding staff Associations. All we ask of people is to consider the benefits of membership and the advantages to having COTAPSA on your side before you need us.

For a Membership Application please click here.