Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Room 101
The Executive Board was called to order at 9:00 a.m. President Thomas was in the Chair. Sara Labelle was not in attendance, the reason was acceptable to the Chair. Peggy Maybury, Executive Assistant to the President, was also in attendance.
Guests in the room introduced themselves
Agenda
The agenda was amended to add:
- Letter to support – OPSEU Ambulance Division
Consent Agenda
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board adopt the OPSEU Executive Board Minutes of March 21-22, 2018.
Roll Call #1
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara —
Maclam, Kenneth for
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 20 for 0 against
Treasurer’s Report
First Vice President/Treasurer Almeida presented the Treasurer’s Report, which addressed the following items:
- Financials
- Contingency Fund
- Defence Fund
- Strike Back Fund
- ODSP Fund – OPS Job Protection Fund
- ODSP Fund – MERC Action Plan
- ODSP Fund – OPS Redeployment Fund
- LBED – Anti-privatization Fund
- Local Communications Incentive Fund Rebate
Moved by Almeida/ Thomas
Whereas we currently have practice of covering the costs each budget cycle when a local requests a local communication funding based on need;
Therefore be it resolved that a request from a Local for a ‘local communication funding’ will be reviewed using the assistance of TARs information and previous assistance requests; and
Be it further resolved that such requests must be forwarded to the office of the First Vice President/Treasurer for approval.
Roll Call #2
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara —
Maclam, Kenneth for
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 20 for 0 against
Section 15 – Locals – 15.4 – Local Dues Rebates – Election Campaigns
Moved by Almeida/Thomas
Whereas new election laws prevent organizations from donating to Political Parties;
Therefore be it resolved that the section under Local Rebates, titled “Election Campaigns” be deleted from policy.
“In keeping with the rights of locals to use their rebates in the interest of their members, it is OPSEU’s policy that locals have the right to make contributions to campaign funds of any member running for office in OPSEU, providing that such expenditure is approved at a general membership meeting.
(July 26-28, 1978 B, p.48)”
Moved by Thibodeau/Tremblay – Amendment:
That the title be changed to “Internal Campaigns” and remove “be deleted from policy”
Roll Call #3
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara —
Maclam, Kenneth for
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 20 for 0 against
The question was called on the motion as amended:
Whereas new election laws prevent organizations from donating to Political Parties;
Therefore be it resolved that the section under Local Rebates, titled “Election Campaigns” have the title changed to “Internal Campaigns”.
“In keeping with the rights of locals to use their rebates in the interest of their members, it is OPSEU’s policy that locals have the right to make contributions to campaign funds of any member running for office in OPSEU, providing that such expenditure is approved at a general membership meeting.
(July 26-28, 1978 B, p.48)”
Roll Call #4
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara —
Maclam, Kenneth for
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 20 for 0 against
Summary Report
Guests in the room introduced themselves.
President’s Report
Internal Issues
Ontario Association of Food Banks
Moved by Thomas/Almeida
Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board waive the 30-day notice for expenditures in excess of $20,000.
Roll Call #5
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara —
Maclam, Kenneth for
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 20 for 0 against
Moved by Thomas/Almeida
Be it resolved that the Executive Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Ontario Association of Food Banks in the amount of $25,000, with the funds to be drawn from the Contingency Fund.
Roll Call #6
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara —
Maclam, Kenneth for
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 20 for 0 against
2019 Regional Meetings
Moved by Thomas/Almeida
Be it resolved that in accordance with Article 14.2 of the OPSEU Constitution, that the 2019 Regional Meetings be scheduled and held on Saturday, May 4, 2019
Roll Call #7
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara —
Maclam, Kenneth for
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 20 for 0 against
Letter to support – OPSEU Ambulance Division
Moved by Thomas/Perron
Whereas the paramedics within OPSEU perform invaluable work to communities across Ontario; and
Whereas OPSEU has stated it opposition to the OPFFA’s (Ontario Professional Fire Fighter’s Association) proposed fire/medic model for years, both to the government and the broader public; and
Whereas the OPFFA is a subordinate body of the IAFF, (International Association of Fire Fighters); and
Whereas OPSEU and CUPE have coordinated their efforts on opposing the fire/medic model in the past;
Therefore be it resolved that OPSEU send a letter of support for CUPE’s complaint re: the IAFF and its subordinate bodies, to the CLC.
Roll Call #8
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara —
Maclam, Kenneth for
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy —
Carried 19 for 0 against
Central Labour Updates (OFL/NUPGE/CLC)
President Thomas provided an update
Committee Reports
Standing Committee Reports:
- Audit
- Central Political Action
- Convention
- Resolutions
- Constitutional
- Credentials (reports at Convention)
- Planning
- Disability Rights Caucus
- Excluded Staff Hiring
- Francophone
- Indigenous Circle
- In Solidarity
- MDT
- OPSEU Resource/Enterprises
- Pension Liaison
- PHRC
- Policy Review Committee
- PWC
- PYC
- Rainbow Alliance
- Retirees Board
- Social Mapping
- Solidarity Fund Board
- Live and Let Live
- Live and Let Live
- International Humanity Work
- International Solidarity Work
- Staff Negotiating
- Staff Pension Plan Trustees
- Strategic Planning
- Workers of Colour Caucus
Adjournment
The Executive Board adjourned at 1:02 p.m. All members were present except Sara Labelle the reasons were acceptable to the Chair.
Warren (Smokey) Thomas, President
Nicole Glass, Corporate Secretary