Draft RPN Biennial Meeting Minutes, Oct 22-23, 2024

Signed Microsoft Word version of Draft RPN Biennial Meeting Minutes, Oct 22-23, 2024

Day 1

Call to Order

Christine Marshall, L320 Sector Chair called the meeting to order at 9:00am

Land Acknowledgement

Read out by Shannon Nolan, L214

Statement of Respect

The Statement of Respect video was played in English and French

Opening Remarks from OPSEU/SEFPO

J.P. Hornick, OPSEU/SEFPO President

Laurie Nancekivell, OPSEU/SEFPO First Vice-President/Treasurer

Welcome and Introductions

Christine Marshall introduced:

Divisional Executive:

• Christine Marshall, L320, Chair
• Lucy Morton, L269, Vice Chair
• Ann MacDonald, L474
• Shannon Nolan, L214
• Debbie Black-Smith, L260

OPSEU/SEFPO Staff:

• Marc Casey, OPSEU/SEFPO Supervisor
• Miliyana Alexander, OPSEU/SEFPO Negotiator
• Rachael Williams, OPSEU/SEFPO Research Officer
• Kathy Whipple, OPSEU/SEFPO Campaign’s Officer
• Lucas Da Silva, Administrative Assistant
• Data on The Spot – Introduced by Cole Topp
  • Voting instructions and Member setup and help.

Adoption of Agenda

Motion # 1: to adopt the agenda

Moved by: Georgia Mclllwraith L260        Seconded by: Victoria Little L320

CARRIED

Adoption of Previous Minutes

Motion # 2: to adopt the previous minutes

Moved by: Lynn Mullen L320                    Seconded by: Halimo Elmi L374

CARRIED

Introduction session: Meet and Greet.

10:00am – 10:15am Lifestyle Break

Treasurer Report – Read out by Shannon Nolan

Motion # 3: to accept the treasurer report

Moved by: Autumn Butsch L368               Seconded by: Margaret Hatcher L4104

CARRIED

Activity – Post-it.

Open forum discussion about wage range – by Shannon Nolan  

Lunch Break 12pm – 1pm

Motion # 4: to limit speech to 2 minutes

Moved by:  Autumn Butsch L368              Seconded by: Edward Arvelin L4104

CARRIED

Elections of the 2024 – 2026 RPN Occupation Division Members

Motion # 5: to elect the trustees based on plurality.

Moved by: Christine Marshall L320          Seconded by: Halimo Elmi L374

CARRIED

Motion # 6: to elect an alternate to the trustee position

Moved by: Karie Cole L260                        Seconded by: Catharine Campbell L260

CARRIED

By-laws amendment review – Christine Marshall, chair

Motion # 7: to add HCDC to article 8.4 of the Bylaws

Moved by: Edward Arvelin L720               Seconded by: Carol Mundley L500

CARRIED

Motion # 8: to amend the article 8.1 of the Bylaws adding Communications Rep

Moved by: Sandra Stephen L260             Seconded by: Ann MacDonald L474

“The Division shall elect from the representatives and an alternate to the following executive positions: Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Communications Rep and Treasurer as outlined in Article 6.2”

CARRIED

Motion # 9: to approve the amended Bylaws

Moved by: Shannon Nolan, L214             Seconded by: Christine Marshall L320

CARRIED

Adjournment – 4:07pm

Day 2

• Conference Room opened for Coffee and Tea at 8:30am
• Welcome Back! Recap from Day 1 and Logistics at 9:00am
  • 9:05 – 9:30      Presentation by: Rachel Williams (OPSEU/SEFPO Research Officer)
  • 9:30 – 10:00    Presentation by: Kathy Whipple (OPSEU/SEFPO Campaign’s Officer)
• Lifestyle Break – 10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
• Thriving in Times of Change – Presented by Meg Soper at 10:15 a.m.
• Presentation by: Randy Robinson (Canadian Centre for Policy Alternative) at 11:15 a.m.
• Closing Remarks – Christine Marshall at 12:00 p.m.

The meeting was adjourned at 12 noon. on October 23, 2024.

In Solidarity,

Christine Marshall
RPN Chair

Authorized for Distribution:

JP Hornick
OPSEU/SEFPO President