December 7, 2020
The Executive Committee was called to order at 8:51a.m. President Thomas was in the Chair. All members were present except First Vice President/Treasurer Almeida, the reason was acceptable to the Chair. Clarke Eaton, Advisor to the President was also in attendance.
Agenda
Moved by Thomas/Labelle
Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU/SEFPO Executive Committee adopt the OPSEU/SEFPO Executive Committee Minutes of October 5, 2020 and November 2 & 16, 2020.
Roll Call #1
Almeida, Eddy —
Arvelin, Ed for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Strachan, Edie for
Thomas, Warren for
Carried 8 for 0 against
President’s Report
Newly Organized LifeLabs Patient Service Centre assignment to Local 631
Moved by Thomas/Maszczakiewicz
Whereas on November 5, 2020, OPSEU/SEFPO became the certified bargaining agent for 15 people who work at LifeLabs Patient Service Centre in Timmins; and
Whereas according to OPSEU/SEFPO policy, a local must have at least 100 members; and
Whereas these newly organized members should be placed in a composite local within the region that closely aligns to their servicing needs.
Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU/SEFPO Executive Committee recommend to the OPSEU/SEFPO Executive Board approve that the 15 members who work at LifeLabs Patient Service Centre in Timmins join Local 631; and
Be it further resolved that this change becomes retroactive to November 5, 2020.
Roll Call #2
Almeida, Eddy —
Arvelin, Ed for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Strachan, Edie for
Thomas, Warren for
Carried 8 for 0 against
Moved by Thomas/Labelle – In Camera
Roll Call #3
Almeida, Eddy —
Arvelin, Ed for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Strachan, Edie for
Thomas, Warren for
Carried 8 for 0 against
Rise & Report
Solidarity Reserve Fund Requests
#2020-12-01
Moved by Thomas/Langford
Therefore be it resolved that the Solidarity Reserve Fund provide up to $5,000 to pay for legal costs that are incurred by the member in the proceedings at the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board, on the condition that counsel’s retainer agreement and rates are pre-approved by OPSEU counsel, and that the member’s counsel provides satisfactory updates as the matter progresses.
Roll Call #4
Almeida, Eddy —
Arvelin, Ed for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Strachan, Edie for
Thomas, Warren for
Carried 8 for 0 against
#2020-12-02
Moved by Thomas/Strachan
Therefore be it resolved that the Solidarity Reserve Fund provide up to $5,000 for legal expenses that are incurred by the member in a civil suit with the disability insurer on the conditions that: 1) the member’s lawyer charge reasonable rates as confirmed by OPSEU counsel; and 2) that the member’s lawyer make reasonable efforts to recover legal costs for the member and OPSEU as part of any settlement or judgment.
Roll Call #5
Almeida, Eddy —
Arvelin, Ed for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Strachan, Edie for
Thomas, Warren for
Carried 8 for 0 against
#2020-12-03
Moved by Thomas/Morton
Therefore be it resolved that the Solidarity Reserve Fund provide $5,000 for legal expenses incurred by the member in a civil lawsuit for long-term disability benefits.
Roll Call #6
Almeida, Eddy —
Arvelin, Ed for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Strachan, Edie for
Thomas, Warren for
Carried 8 for 0 against
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:58a.m. All members were present except First Vice President Treasurer/Almeida, the reason was acceptable to the Chair.
Warren (Smokey) Thomas, President
Nicole Glass, Corporate Secretary