Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board adopt the OPSEU Executive Board Minutes of October 24-25, 2018 and November 21, 2018.

Whereas the Rainbow Alliance arc-en-ciel works to increase awareness and understanding of equity issues as they relate to the LGBTTIAQQ2S (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, intersex, asexual, queer, questioning, two-spirited) members of OPSEU; and

Whereas the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the Rainbow Alliance arc-en-ciel were last approved by the OPSEU Executive Board in April 2015; and

Whereas the Terms of Reference (TOR) of all equity committees and caucuses are included in OPSEU’s Policy Manual and posted on the OPSEU website;

Whereas the Rainbow Alliance-arc-en-ciel has made amendments to their Terms of Reference (TOR) to help streamline the overall goals and objectives of the caucus; and

Whereas such amendments answers any concerns and/or specific questions raised at the May 2018 OPSEU Executive Board Meeting.

Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board approve the revised Terms of Reference (TOR) of Rainbow Alliance arc-en-ciel, dated October 2018.

Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board waive the 30-day notice for expenditures in excess of $20,000.

Whereas the CoRW proposes to provide a five-day training course for 14 racialized workers as part one of the Racialized Workers Change Project (RWCP), with the objective of providing members with training on “race”, racism, and advocacy skills to challenge “race”-based harassment and discrimination; and

Whereas the five-day training course will be similar to the current training provided to advisors and investigators under OPSEU’s Harassment and Discrimination Prevention (HDPP) Policy; and

Whereas the participants of the five-day training course will have opportunity to apply for Advisor and Investigator vacancies under OPSEU’s HDPP Policy;

Therefore be it resolved that the Executive Board approves the expenses and part one of RWCP, as described and proposed.

Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board waive the 30-day notice for expenditures in excess of $20,000.

Whereas Building Capacity forms part two of the CoRW’s Racialized Workers Change Project (RWCP) and proposes to advance the Union agenda by providing racialized members with leadership development skills to effectively undertake anti-racism advocacy, mobilizing and organizing, consistent with the Union’s mandate, and the Ontario Government’s Anti-Racism Strategy and Framework; and

Whereas these skills will be obtained through another 5-day training and development course to help participants acquire practical tools in order to achieve measurable outcomes. Participants will be the same group of 14 racialized members selected in part one of the RWCP;

Therefore be it resolved that the Executive Board approves part two of the RWCP, as described, as well as the expenses proposed.

Be it resolved that the hotel accommodations for designated Executive Board and Executive Committee meetings for 2019 be booked with the DoubleTree by Hilton Toronto Airport West.

Whereas OPSEU has always been one of the leaders in ensuring Ontario is viewed as one of the best places to live; and

Whereas the Ontario government lead by PC Ford party continues to do damage to our communities and our members; and

Whereas it is imperative that as part of taking back Ontario that Locals be encouraged to engage with their local politicians and/or hold community events

Therefore be it resolved that the fund known in the 2019 budget as the Local Fight Ford Fund be used to engage with politicians and/or hold community events exposing the ills of the PC Ford agenda; and

Be it further resolved that this fund will be used for booking off members from Locals; and

Be it further resolved that to access fund, Local President or LEC must send detailed request to their RVP for consideration; and

Be it further resolved that once the RVP of the region OK’s the item, they will forward to OPSEU President and First Vice President Treasurer for review; and

Be it further resolved that additional funding will be provided outside of member time off for incidentals such as food, drinks and Local/regional travel; and

Be it further resolved that this fund will not be used for hotel accommodation; and

Be it further resolved that where possible, employer “bill backs” will be utilized and where this is not an option, accounting will arrange for member reimbursement of lost wages, minus statutory deductions, upon proof of lost wages being provided.

Add a new resolve “Therefore be it resolved that the funds will be allocated to each region in proportion to the number of members per region.”

Add a new resolve “Therefore be it resolved that the funds will be allocated to each region in proportion to the number of members per region.”

Whereas OPSEU has always been one of the leaders in ensuring Ontario is viewed as one of the best places to live; and

Whereas the Ontario government lead by PC Ford party continues to do damage to our communities and our members; and

Whereas it is imperative that as part of taking back Ontario that Locals be encouraged to engage with their local politicians and/or hold community events

Therefore be it resolved that the fund known in the 2019 budget as the Local Fight Ford Fund be used to engage with politicians and/or hold community events exposing the ills of the PC Ford agenda; and

Be it further resolved that this fund will be used for booking off members from Locals; and

Be it further resolved that to access fund, Local President or LEC must send detailed request to their RVP for consideration; and

Be it further resolved that once the RVP of the region OK’s the item, they will forward to OPSEU President and First Vice President Treasurer for review; and

Be it further resolved that additional funding will be provided outside of member time off for incidentals such as food, drinks and Local/regional travel; and

Be it further resolved that this fund will not be used for hotel accommodation; and

Be it further resolved that where possible, employer “bill backs” will be utilized and where this is not an option, accounting will arrange for member reimbursement of lost wages, minus statutory deductions, upon proof of lost wages being provided.

in the 3rd and 4th resolves that the “RVP” be changed to “Regional Board member”

Whereas OPSEU has always been one of the leaders in ensuring Ontario is viewed as one of the best places to live; and

Whereas the Ontario government lead by PC Ford party continues to do damage to our communities and our members; and

Whereas it is imperative that as part of taking back Ontario that Locals be encouraged to engage with their local politicians and/or hold community events

Therefore be it resolved that the fund known in the 2019 budget as the Local Fight Ford Fund be used to engage with politicians and/or hold community events exposing the ills of the PC Ford agenda; and

Be it further resolved that this fund will be used for booking off members from Locals; and

Be it further resolved that to access fund, Local President or LEC must send detailed request to their regional Board member for consideration; and

Be it further resolved that once the regional Board member of the region OK’s the item, they will forward to OPSEU President and First Vice President Treasurer for review; and

Be it further resolved that additional funding will be provided outside of member time off for incidentals such as food, drinks and Local/regional travel; and

Be it further resolved that this fund will not be used for hotel accommodation; and

Be it further resolved that where possible, employer “bill backs” will be utilized and where this is not an option, accounting will arrange for member reimbursement of lost wages, minus statutory deductions, upon proof of lost wages being provided.

Add a new resolve “Be it further resolved that this fund will be initially divided at $50,000 per region “

Change the amount to $60,000

Add a new resolve “Be it further resolved that this fund will be initially divided at $60,000 per region “

Whereas OPSEU has always been one of the leaders in ensuring Ontario is viewed as one of the best places to live; and

Whereas the Ontario government lead by PC Ford party continues to do damage to our communities and our members; and

Whereas it is imperative that as part of taking back Ontario that Locals be encouraged to engage with their local politicians and/or hold community events

Therefore be it resolved that the fund known in the 2019 budget as the Local Fight Ford Fund be used to engage with politicians and/or hold community events exposing the ills of the PC Ford agenda; and

Be it further resolved that this fund will be used for booking off members from Locals; and

Be it further resolved that to access fund, Local President or LEC must send detailed request to their regional Board member for consideration; and

Be it further resolved that once the regional Board member of the region OK’s the item, they will forward to OPSEU President and First Vice President Treasurer for review; and

Be it further resolved that additional funding will be provided outside of member time off for incidentals such as food, drinks and Local/regional travel; and

Be it further resolved that this fund will not be used for hotel accommodation; and

Be it further resolved that where possible, employer “bill backs” will be utilized and where this is not an option, accounting will arrange for member reimbursement of lost wages, minus statutory deductions, upon proof of lost wages being provided; and

Be it further resolved that this fund will be initially divided at $60,000 per region.

Whereas OPSEU has always been one of the leaders in ensuring Ontario is viewed as one of the best places to live; and

Whereas the Ontario government lead by PC Ford party continues to do damage to our communities and our members; and

Whereas it is imperative that as part of taking back Ontario that Locals be encouraged to engage with their local politicians and/or hold community events

Therefore be it resolved that the fund known in the 2019 budget as the Local Fight Ford Fund be used to engage and mobilize members, engage with politicians and/or hold community events exposing the ills of the PC Ford agenda; and

Be it further resolved that this fund will be used for booking off members from Locals; and

Be it further resolved that to access fund, Local President or LEC must send detailed request to their regional Board member for consideration; and

Be it further resolved that once the regional Board member of the region OK’s the item, they will forward to OPSEU President and First Vice President Treasurer for review; and

Be it further resolved that additional funding will be provided outside of member time off for incidentals such as food, drinks and Local/regional travel; and

Be it further resolved that this fund will not be used for hotel accommodation; and

Be it further resolved that where possible, employer “bill backs” will be utilized and where this is not an option, accounting will arrange for member reimbursement of lost wages, minus statutory deductions, upon proof of lost wages being provided; and

Be it further resolved that this fund will be initially divided at $60,000 per region.

Whereas we are streamlining our procedures;

Therefore be it resolved that

Article 15.1-4 be amended to read:

1. A request for start-up funds shall be made by the Regional Supervisor on behalf of the Local, in writing to the First Vice-President/Treasurer’s office. With copies to their Administrator.

Whereas OPSEU currently spends funds over the amount that the resolution is asking for annually; and

Whereas OPSEU will continue to provide French services as required;

Therefore be it resolved that Resolution K2 be moved to redundant.

Whereas the Staff Rep position in Dryden became vacant at the end of November as the result of a retirement; and

Whereas the Staff Rep position in Dryden has been posted both internally and to the membership twice and on both occasions none of the candidates were successful;

Therefore be it resolved that OPSEU conduct an external search for candidates from the public at large in order to fill the position of Staff Rep in Dryden.

Whereas the federal government’s Bill C-89 that forces Canada’s postal workers back to work when they are in the midst of legally bargaining a new collective agreement is a clear violation of their rights and undermines all workers;

Whereas freedom of association is protected under section 2(d) of the Charter and numerous international conventions that the Government of Canada has signed onto;

Whereas the federal government under Stephen Harper also legislated the postal workers back to work in 2011 and the legislation was found to be unconstitutional by the Ontario Superior Court;

Whereas as a union we stand with workers who are seeking a fair agreement, safer working conditions, and equality in their workplace;

Whereas the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE), on behalf of its Components, has condemned the legislation in the strongest possible terms;

Whereas OPSEU has committed to support NUPGE in offering a $1 million interest-free loan, should it be required, to CUPW in opposing this legislation; and

Whereas the members of CUPW will need the backing of the entire labour movement.

Therefore let be it resolved that OPSEU will encourage its members to support CUPW at rallies and solidarity actions across the province;

Be it further resolved that OPSEU will provide its National Union with the necessary monies, in an interest-free loan, for lending to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers should it be required; and

Be it finally resolved that OPSEU will continue to demand that both the federal and provincial governments respect the labour rights of all workers.

Whereas the Child and Parent Resource Institute (CPRI) has had a dedicated position on the former Ministry of Children and Youth Services MERC team; and

Whereas CPRI was moved into the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) as part of the recent OPS Re-alignment;

Therefore be it resolved that The MCCSS MERC team be provided an additional position for a CPRI Representative with the funding to be drawn from the OPS Negotiations budget.

Whereas amalgamations in health care in Kingston have resulted in hospital and service mergers; and

Whereas our members would be more efficiently served by the merger of several existing locals to better reflect the changes in administration; and

Whereas the members of Locals 442, 444, and 450 have all voted overwhelmingly in favour of merging to create one local;

Therefore be it resolved that the Executive Board approve that members of Locals, 442,444,450 be merged into a new local, 4106 and that locals 442,444,450 be dissolved.

Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board reappoint Laurie Hutchinson to the OMERS Administration Corporation for a three (3) year term commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2022, provided Sister Laurie sign and return the OPSEU Letter of Understanding.

Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board appoint OPSEU Benefits Officer, Cheri Hearty to the Canadian Blood Services Pension Plan for a three (3) year term commencing January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2021, provided Cheri sign and return the OPSEU Letter of Understanding.

Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board appoint OPSEU Benefits Officer, Cheri Hearty to the Canadian Blood Services Pension Plan for a one (1) year term commencing January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2019, provided Cheri sign and return the OPSEU Letter of Understanding and that a call out be sent out to the membership in regards to applications.

Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board reappoint Siobhan Harrison, OPSEU Local 448 to the Pension Committee for a three (3) year term commencing January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2021, provided Siobhan sign and return the OPSEU Letter of Understanding.

Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board reappoint Ianthe Stringer, OPSEU Local 448 to the Sponsor’s Committee for a three (3) year term commencing January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2021 provided Sister Ianthe sign and return the OPSEU Letter of Understanding.

Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board waive the 30-day notice for expenditures in excess of $20,000.

Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board authorize and approved a one-day Special Divisional Meeting for the approximate 102 Corrections Divisional Delegates to take place on May 22nd, 2019 with funds to be drawn from the OPS Negotiations line.