Web Conference September 14, 2017
The Executive Committee was called to order at 9:00 a.m. President Thomas was in the Chair. All members were present.
Agenda
The question was called on the Agenda:
Roll Call #1
Almeida, Eddy for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Magner, Myles for
Morton, Lucy for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Carried 9 for 0 against
Consent Agenda
Minutes of previous meeting
The OPSEU Executive Committee adopted the OPSEU Executive Committee Minutes of June 8, 2017.
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
- Summary Report
President’s Report
Central Labour Updates (OFL/CLC/NUPGE)
President Thomas provided an update.
New Business
Local 651
Moved by Bisaillon/Thomas
Whereas the membership of Local 651 was transferred to Local 649 in 2014; and
Whereas there are no active members remaining in Local 651; and
Whereas there is no likelihood in the foreseeable future of this changing;
Therefore be it resolved that the Executive Committee recommend to the Executive Board that the charter for local 651 be dissolved.
Roll Call #2
Almeida, Eddy for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Magner, Myles for
Morton, Lucy for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Carried 9 for 0 against
Transfer of Members from 205 to 201
Moved by Morton/Almeida
Whereas the members of Local 205 voted to allow six (6) members working in Land Registry/Ministry of Government and Consumer Services @ 119 King St W, 4th Floor, Hamilton Ontario to move to Local 201 who already represents the Service Ontario members on the same floor. Local 205 approved the transfer of these members to Local 201.
Therefore be it resolved that the Executive Committee recommend to the Executive Board to approve the transfer of the six members from Local 205 to Local 201.
Roll Call #3
Almeida, Eddy for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Magner, Myles for
Morton, Lucy for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Carried 9 for 0 against
President’s Report
Internal Issues
Moved by Thomas/Almeida – In Camera
Roll Call #4
Almeida, Eddy for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara —
Magner, Myles for
Morton, Lucy for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Carried 8 for 0 against
Rise & Report
Solidarity Reserve Fund Requests
Request #2017-07-01
Moved by Thomas/Jones
Therefore be it resolved that the Solidarity Reserve Fund provide up to $5,000 to pay legal costs incurred by the member in her appeal and, if necessary, a legal action concerning long-term disability benefits, on the conditions that:
- counsel’s retainer and rates are approved by OPSEU counsel; and
- counsel makes reasonable efforts to seek legal costs as part of
Roll Call #5
Almeida, Eddy for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara —
Magner, Myles for
Morton, Lucy for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Carried 8 for 0 against
Request #2017-09-01
Moved by Thomas/Elliott
Therefore be it resolved that the Solidarity Reserve Fund provide up to $5,000 to pay legal costs incurred by the member in her appeal and/or legal action concerning long-term disability benefits, on the conditions that:
- counsel’s retainer and rates are approved by OPSEU counsel; and
- counsel makes reasonable efforts to seek legal costs as part of any settlement or order.
Roll Call #6
Almeida, Eddy for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara —
Magner, Myles for
Morton, Lucy for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Carried 8 for 0 against
Request #2017-09-02
Moved by Thomas/Bisaillon
Therefore be it resolved that the Solidarity Reserve Fund provide $996.10 to pay for costs that were incurred by the member in her criminal.
Roll Call #7
Almeida, Eddy for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara —
Magner, Myles for
Morton, Lucy for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Carried 8 for 0 against
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:34 a.m. All members were present except Sara Labelle, the reason was acceptable to the Chair.
Warren (Smokey) Thomas, President
Nicole Glass, Corporate Secretary