Minutes of the December 15-16, 2021 – Executive Board
Web Conference
December 15, 2021
The Executive Board was called to order at 9:37 a.m. President Thomas was in the Chair. All members were present except, Edie Strachan, with reason acceptable to the Chair. Linda Mariani, Executive Assistant to the President was also in attendance.
Darryl Bedford, L110, Megan Carter, L557, Adele Devlin, L365,Michael Donaldson, L 676, Jenny Dupuis, L676, Lynn Dee Eason, L 613, Bonnie Eddy, L330, Tina Faibish, L 552, Lisa Fewster, L 166, Kevin Griffin, L 354, Joseanne Job, L 527, Christine Kelsey, L416, Hilarie La Fave, L 373, Katie Maheux, L170, Kareen Marshall, L540, Kelly Martin, L330, Steven McCaw, L 106, Michael Mckeown, L 353, Pamela Serrattan, L 528, Tina Stevens, L102, Frank Yee, L560 were in attendance as observers.
Agenda
The agenda was amended to add:
- Sudbury Bids
- Branding
- PHRC Report
- OPSEU/SEFPO PHRC – Member Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training
- Sector 1 (in camera)
- Staff Hiring Process
- Provincial politics
- Resolution HR5 compliance
- External supply companies
- Executive Board Member, Ken Steinbrunner’ s Motion: Additional Board/Officer Meetings
The agenda was amended to remove:
- JP Hornick, Chair of CAAT-A Bargaining Team – CAAT-A Bargaining –
Presentation
Moved by Thomas / Almeida
Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU/SEFPO Executive Board adopt the OPSEU/SEFPO Executive Board Minutes of the October 27-28, 2021 and November 24, 2021Executive Board web conference and the November 10, 2021 OPSEU/SEFPO Executive Board E-Poll – ASU Ratification Vote
Roll Call # 1
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Cain, Geoff for
Doran, Dave for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara for
Maclam, Kenneth for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Smith-Rice, Erin for
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Strachan, Edie —
Thomas, Warren for
Usher, Joel for
Van Zetten, Jennifer for
Wakeford, Maggie for
Carried 20 for 0 against
November 10, 2021 Executive Board E-Poll:
ASU Ratification Vote
1-Waiver Motion
Moved by Thomas / Almeida
Be it resolved that the OPSEU/SEFPO Executive Board waive the 30-day notice for expenditures in excess of $20,000.
Roll Call
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius —
Arvelin, Ed for
Cain, Geoff for
Doran, Dave for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara for
Maclam, Kenneth for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Smith-Rice, Erin for
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Strachan, Edie for
Thomas, Warren for
Usher, Joel for
Van Zetten, Jennifer for
Wakeford, Maggie for
Carried 20 for 0 against
2-Motion to approve the Tentative Agreement with the Administrative Staff Union (ASU)
Moved by Thomas / Almeida
Whereas the Collective Agreement with ASU expired on June 30, 2021; and
Whereas ASU served OPSEU/SEFPO with Notice to Bargain a Renewal Collective Agreement; and
Whereas the Staff Negotiating Committee of this Board met with the Union’s Negotiating Committee to negotiate a renewal collective agreement; and
Whereas both Staff Negotiating Committee and the Union’s Negotiating Committee bargained in good faith and reached a Tentative Agreement which they agreed to take back to their respective principles with a unanimous recommendation that the Tentative Agreement be ratified; and
Whereas ASU ratified the Tentative Agreement with their members on November 8, 2021;
Therefore be it resolved that OPSEU/SEFPO ratify the Tentative Agreement reached with ASU.
Roll Call
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius —
Arvelin, Ed for
Cain, Geoff for
Doran, Dave for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara for
Maclam, Kenneth for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Smith-Rice, Erin for
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Strachan, Edie for
Thomas, Warren for
Usher, Joel for
Van Zetten, Jennifer for
Wakeford, Maggie for
Carried 20 for 0 against
Business Arising
From the July 21, 2021 Executive Board Meeting
Mental Health Instructor Training
Whereas mental health is an important factor in the overall health of individuals, communities and our union; and
Whereas the union has a role and responsibility in mental health promotion; and
Whereas the union has the opportunity to provide real positive improvement in the mental health and well-being for the membership;
Therefore be it resolved that OPSEU/SEFPO support up to five members from each Region to attend the one week Mental Health First Aid Instructor Training by booking them off from work and covering the cost of the course registration and that the cost of this be drawn from the Contingency Fund.
The above Motion titled, “Mental Health Instructor Training” was replaced with the Motion below, titled “MHFA Basic Bourse Facilitator Training”
MHFA Basic Course Facilitator Training
Moved by Nancekivell / Arvelin
Be it resolved that the OPSEU/SEFPO Executive Board waive the 30-day notice for expenditures in excess of $20,000.
Roll Call # 2
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Cain, Geoff for
Doran, Dave for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara for
Maclam, Kenneth for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Smith-Rice, Erin for
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Strachan, Edie —
Thomas, Warren for
Usher, Joel for
Van Zetten, Jennifer for
Wakeford, Maggie for
Carried 20 for 0 against
Moved by Nancekivell / Arvelin
Whereas OPSEU/SEFPO represents approximately 180,000 members in 7 Regions across Ontario; and
Whereas OPSEU/SEFPO members are a diverse group of full and part-time workers, who work for a wide range of employers in many different sectors including OPS, BPS, CAAT, and LCBO; and
Whereas OPSEU/SEFPO members are Ontario’s front line workers who engage with the public, and promote membership education and engagement; and
Whereas OPSEU/SEFPO members would benefit from having MHFA Basic Course Facilitators in every region available to deliver MHFA training; and
Whereas MHFA Basic course Facilitators will be chosen and certified through Mental Health First Aid Canada criteria and expectations; and
Whereas Participants will attend a 5 day virtual course and receive a facilitator resource kit, support from the MHFA Canada team, access to the facilitator’s online portal, and facilitator certification;
Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU/SEFPO Executive Board approve the funds as outlined in this proposal from the Contingency Fund to provide virtual training entitled Mental Health First Aid Basic Facilitator for up to 8 OPSEU/SEFPO members from each Region.
Roll Call # 3
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Cain, Geoff for
Doran, Dave for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara for
Maclam, Kenneth against
Maszczakiewicz, Tara against
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Smith-Rice, Erin for
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Strachan, Edie —
Thomas, Warren against
Usher, Joel for
Van Zetten, Jennifer for
Wakeford, Maggie for
Carried 17 for 3 against
Tara Maszczakiewicz and Ken Maclam filed Minority Reports.
Referral from the March 24-25, 2021 Executive Board Meeting
OFL Election campaign plan
Referral to CPAC with instructions that CPAC bring back recommendations in regards to the OFL package and that they also bring back recommendations in regards to mobilization of OPSEU/SEFPO members.
*work in progress
Treasurer’s Report
- Financials
- Contingency Fund
- Constituency Fund
- Defence Fund
- ODSP Fund – OPS Job Protection Fund
- ODSP Fund – MERC Action Plan
- ODSP Fund – OPS Redeployment Fund
- LBED – Anti-privatization Fund
Paying remaining funds owning on OPSEU/ SEFPO Training Facilities
Moved by Almeida / Thomas
Be it resolved that the OPSEU/SEFPO Executive Board waive the 30 day notice for expenditures in excess of $20,000
Roll Call # 4
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Cain, Geoff for
Doran, Dave for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara for
Maclam, Kenneth for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Smith-Rice, Erin for
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Strachan, Edie —
Thomas, Warren for
Usher, Joel for
Van Zetten, Jennifer for
Wakeford, Maggie for
Carried 20 for 0 against
Moved by Almeida / Thomas
Whereas OPSEU/SEFPO is a not for profit organization; and
Whereas due to COVID substantially less member activity has occurred centrally and regionally in 2021; and
Whereas due to pandemic restrictions a reduction in expenses related to travel and accommodations occurred in 2021; and
Whereas more virtual meetings occurred centrally for the unions activities; and
Whereas this resulted in a substantial reduction in expenditure for the union overall; and
Whereas there was a substantial amount of new organizing which occurred; and
Whereas by paying the recommended amount, will pay the entire amount owing on property; and
Whereas this will bolster the strike fund further.
Therefore be it resolved that remainder of the money owed to the Education Training and Conference Centre be paid to the Strike Fund.
Roll Call # 5
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Cain, Geoff for
Doran, Dave for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara for
Maclam, Kenneth for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Smith-Rice, Erin for
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Strachan, Edie —
Thomas, Warren for
Usher, Joel for
Van Zetten, Jennifer for
Wakeford, Maggie for
Carried 20 for 0 against
TARs Arrears Account
Moved by Almeida / Thomas
Be it resolved that the OPSEU/SEFPO Executive Board waive the 30 day notice for expenditures in excess of $20,000
Roll Call # 6
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Cain, Geoff for
Doran, Dave for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara for
Maclam, Kenneth for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Smith-Rice, Erin for
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Strachan, Edie —
Thomas, Warren for
Usher, Joel for
Van Zetten, Jennifer for
Wakeford, Maggie for
Carried 20 for 0 against
Moved by Almeida / Thomas
Whereas the Audit Committee and the Auditors have repeatedly indicated that the Local Arrears carry over are an unfunded liability; and
Whereas the these funds are held for 36 months on a sliding scale of point of last submitted Local TARs; and
Whereas placing these funds in a separate account to be drawn on by Locals as TARs are received reduces our unfunded liability;
Therefore be it resolved that funds associated with Local TARs in arrears will be placed in a separate account; and
Be it further resolved that these funds will be reported in the First Vice President and Treasures Financial Reports; and
Be it further resolved that staff will review funds quarterly and make required adjustment to fund as per policy.
Moved by Nancekivell / Almeida –Amendment
At the end of first resolve, add: “for up to 36 months and or until the TARs are up to date within the 36 months; and”
Roll Call # 7
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Cain, Geoff for
Doran, Dave for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara for
Maclam, Kenneth for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perro