Web Conference
June 11, 2015
The Executive Committee was called to order at 9:14 am. President Thomas was in the Chair. All members were present except Myles Magner, the reason was acceptable to the Chair. Peggy Maybury, Executive Assistant to the President and Ibrahim Bozai were also in attendance.
Agenda
The agenda was amended to add:
- Inclusion Grievances
- LBED 900 Day Pool
- Bargaining
- Bill 109
The question was called on the Agenda as amended:
Roll Call #1
Arbus, Jeff for
Almeida, Eddy for
Elliot, Ron for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Magner, Myles absent
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Tungatt, Debbie for
Carried 8 for 0 against
Consent Agenda
Minutes of previous meeting
The OPSEU Executive Committee Minutes of May 5, 2015 were adopted.
Treasurer’s Report
First Vice-President/Treasurer Almeida presented the Treasurer’s Report.
- Financials
- Contingency Fund
- Defence Fund
- ODSP Fund – OPS Job Protection Fund
- ODSP Fund – MERC Action Plan
- ODSP Fund – OPS Redeployment Fund
- LBED Anti-privatization Fund
- Convention Donation Requests
- Summary Report
President’s Report
Rock the Vote
Moved by Thomas/Almeida
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Central Political Action Committee (CPAC) and the Provincial Young Workers Committee (PYWC) meet for one full day in June to map out a comprehensive strategy to build youth participation in the 2015 general election.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the OPSEU Executive Board allocate $7,000 for this one day meeting for 7 PYWC members. These funds are to be drawn from the Political Action Budget. The 3 CPAC members expenses be drawn from Executive Board Budget.
Roll Call #2
Arbus, Jeff for
Almeida, Eddy for
Elliot, Ron for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Magner, Myles absent
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Tungatt, Debbie for
Carried 8 for 0 against
Internal issues
Issues were discussed.
Staffing Issues (In-Camera)
Central Labour Updates (OFL/CLC/NUPGE)
President Thomas provided an update.
New Business
Inclusion Grievances
Issue was discussed.
LBED 900 Day Pool
Issue was discussed.
Bargaining
Issue was discussed.
Bill 109
Issue was discussed.
Moved by Thomas/Almeida – In Camera
Roll Call #3
Arbus, Jeff for
Almeida, Eddy for
Elliot, Ron for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Magner, Myles absent
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Tungatt, Debbie for
Carried 8 for 0 against
Rise & Report
President’s Report
Solidarity Reserve Fund Requests
Request#2015-06-01
Moved by Thibodeau/Thomas
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Solidarity Reserve Fund provide up to $5000.00 to pay for actual legal costs incurred by the member in the course of his criminal defence, provided that criminal counsel continues to charge reasonable rates, as approved by OPSEU counsel.
Roll Call #4
Arbus, Jeff for
Almeida, Eddy for
Elliot, Ron for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Magner, Myles absent
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Tungatt, Debbie for
Carried 8 for 0 against
Request#2015-06-02
Moved by Elliot/Thomas
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Solidarity Reserve Fund provide $4,520 to pay for legal costs incurred by the member in the course of his criminal defence.
Roll Call #5
Arbus, Jeff for
Almeida, Eddy for
Elliot, Ron for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Magner, Myles absent
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Tungatt, Debbie for
Carried 8 for 0 against
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:37 a.m. All members were present except Myles Magner.
Minutes signed by Warren (Smokey) Thomas, President and Nicole Glass, Corporate Secretary