Coopers
The Executive Board was called to order at 9:30 a.m. President Thomas was in the Chair. All members were present. Clarke Eaton, was also in attendance.
Agenda
The agenda was amended to add:
- Recommendation from Officers:
- Local 442, 444, 450 into 4106
- Timed presentation – Eric O’Brien @ 10:00
- Resolution K2
- Policy manual changes 15.4 – start up fund
- MCCSS MERC motion
- Corrections H&S
- OPSEU Calendar
- AMAPCEO welcoming letter
- Leadership conference, educationals
Consent Agenda
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Moved by Thomas/Almeida
Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board adopt the OPSEU Executive Board Minutes of October 24-25, 2018 and November 21, 2018.
Roll Call #1
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Maclam, Kenneth for
Magner, Myles —
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 20 for 0 against
Business Arising
Terms of Reference: Rainbow Alliance
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.
*work in progress
Referral from the November 20, 2018 Executive Board meeting:
CoRW Advisor training
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 #2
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Maclam, Kenneth for
Magner, Myles —
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 20 for 0 against
Moved by Thomas/Almeida
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.
Roll Call #3
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
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
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 21 for 0 against
CoRW Building Capacity
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 #4
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
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
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 21 for 0 against
Moved by Thomas/Almeida
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.
Roll Call #5
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
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
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 21 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
- 2019 Hotel for Executive Committee and Executive Board meetings
Moved by Almeida/Thomas
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.
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Roll Call #6
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
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
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 21 for 0 against
Local Ford Fight Back Fund
Moved by Almeida/Thomas
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.
Moved by Magner/Jones – Amendment:
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.”
Moved by Thomas/Almeida – In Camera
Roll Call #7
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
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
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 21 for 0 against
Rise & Report
Progress
Afternoon
The Board resumed at 1:47p.m.
The question was called on the amendment:
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.”
Roll Call #8
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed against
Elliott, Len against
Finucane, Drew against
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Maclam, Kenneth against
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara against
Morton, Lucy —
Nancekivell, Laurie against
Perron, Janel against
Roy, J.L. against
Shearer, Philip against
Steinbrunner, Ken against
Thibodeau, Carl against
Thomas, Warren against
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy —
Defeated 7 for 12 against
The question was called on the motion:
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.
Moved by Perron/Nancekivell – Amendment:
in the 3rd and 4th resolves that the “RVP” be changed to “Regional Board member”
Roll Call #9
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
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
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy —
Carried 20 for 0 against
The question was called on the motion as amended:
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.
Moved by Kwok/Shearer – Amendment:
Add a new resolve “Be it further resolved that this fund will be initially divided at $50,000 per region “
Moved by Labelle/Arvelin – Amendment to the Amendment:
Change the amount to $60,000
Roll Call #10
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
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
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy —
Carried 20 for 0 against
The question was called on the amendment as amended:
Add a new resolve “Be it further resolved that this fund will be initially divided at $60,000 per region “
Roll Call #11
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
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
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy —
Carried 20 for 0 against
The question was called on the motion as amended:
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.
Moved by Magner/Arscott – Amendment:
In the first resolve add “engage and mobilize members” before “engage”
Roll Call #12
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
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
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy —
Carried 20 for 0 against
The question was called on the motion as amended:
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.
Roll Call #13
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
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
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy —
Carried 20 for 0 against
Policy Section 15.1-4
Moved by Almeida/Thomas
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.
Roll Call #14
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
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
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy —
Carried 20 for 0 against
Resolution K2 – referral from Convention 2018
Moved by Almeida/Thomas
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.
Moved by Nancekivell/Labelle – referral of this motion to be dealt with at the next Board meeting
Roll Call #15
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
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
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy —
Carried 20 for 0 against
Other Business
Committee Reports
The elections for the Executive Board Member Committees will take place for the following positions:
PYWC Board Liaison
Ken Maclam was acclaimed as the Provincial Young Workers Committee Liaison
Retiree board liaison
Ed Arvelin was acclaimed as the Retiree Board Liaison
Solidarity Fund Board – International Humanity Work
Ken Steinbrunner was acclaimed as the International Humanity Work Liaison
Staff Pension Plan
Drew Finucane was acclaimed to the Staff Pension Plan
President’s Report
Internal Issues
Update on all local presidents meeting
Smokey provided an update
Staff Rep position, Dryden
Moved by Thomas/Almeida
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.
Roll Call #16
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
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
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy —
Carried 20 for 0 against
OPSEU Stands in Solidarity with CUPW
Moved by Thomas/Arscott
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.
Roll Call #17
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
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
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy —
Carried 20 for 0 against
MCCSS MERC
Moved by Thomas/Shearer
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.
Roll Call #18
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
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
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy —
Carried 20 for 0 against
Staffing Issues-In Camera
Central Labour Updates (OFL/NUPGE/CLC)
President Thomas provided an update
Other Business
Committee Reports
Recommendation from the December 12, 2018 Executive Committee meeting:
Local 442, 444, 450 into 4106
Moved by Jones/Thomas
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.
Roll Call #19
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
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
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy —
Carried 20 for 0 against
Standing Committee Reports:
A report was provided on all committees
- Audit
- Central Political Action
- Coalition of Racialized workers
- Convention
- Resolutions
- Constitutional
- Credentials
- Planning
- Disability Rights Caucus
- Excluded Staff Hiring
- Francophone
- Indigenous Circle
- In Solidarity
- MDT/SDT Ad-hoc
- OPSEU Resource/Enterprises
- Pension Liaison
OMERS Pension Plan
Moved by Jones/Elliott
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.
Roll Call #20
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
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
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy —
Carried 20 for 0 against
Canadian Blood Services Pension Plan
Moved by Elliott/Jones
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.
Moved by Almeida/Nancekivell – Amendment:
that this be amended to 1 year and that a call-out be sent out to membership in regards to applications.
Roll Call #21
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
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
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy —
Carried 20 for 0 against
The question was called on the motion as amended:
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.
Roll Call #22
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
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
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy —
Carried 20 for 0 against
Pension Plan for the Employees of Pathways to Independence, OPSEU Local 448
Moved by Jones/Elliott
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.
Roll Call #23
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
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
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy —
Carried 20 for 0 against
Moved by Elliott/Jones
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.
Roll Call #24
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
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
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy —
Carried 20 for 0 against
- PHRC
- Policy Review Ad-hoc
- PWC
- PYC
- Rainbow Alliance
- Retirees Board
- Social Mapping
- Solidarity Fund Board
- Live and Let Live
- International Humanity Work
- International Solidarity Work
- Staff Negotiating
- Staff Pension Plan Trustees
- Strategic Planning
New Business
CUPW Solidarity
Discussion
Corrections MERC proposal – Special Divisional Meeting request
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 #25
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
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
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Thibodeau, Carl —
Thomas, Warren for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy —
Carried 19 for 0 against
Moved by Thomas/Almeida
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.
Roll Call #26
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
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
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Thibodeau, Carl —
Thomas, Warren for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy —
Carried 19 for 0 against
Strategies for better Health & Safety in Corrections
Discussion
OPSEU Calendar
Discussion
AMAPCEO welcoming letter
Discussion
Leadership Conference, Educationals
Discussion
Moved by Thomas/Almeida
To Adjourn the Board.
Roll Call #27
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
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
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Thibodeau, Carl —
Thomas, Warren for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy —
Carried 19 for 0 against
Adjournment
The Executive Board adjourned at 4:15p.m. All members were present except for Tracy Vyfschaft and Carl Thibodeau, the reason was acceptable to the Chair.
Warren (Smokey) Thomas, President
Nicole Glass, Corporate Secretary