Coopers Membership Centre December 13, 2017
The Executive Board was called to order at 9:33 a.m. President Thomas was in the Chair. Jessica Sikora and Ken Maclam were not in attendance, the reasons were acceptable to the Chair. Peggy Maybury, Executive Assistant to the President, was also in attendance.
Agenda
The agenda was amended to add:
- Donation motion
- Resolution EB17
- OPSEU Staff Pension Plan MOA expenses
- Organizational Chart
The question was called on the Agenda as amended:
Roll Call #1
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Maclam, Kenneth —
Magner, Myles —
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica —
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 18 for 0 against
Consent Agenda
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board adopt the OPSEU Executive Board Minutes of October 25-26, 2017, E-poll, November 20, 2017-Supervisor, Communications – External Posting and November 29-30, 2017.
Business Arising
Organizational Chart
Discussion
Resolution EB17
Moved by Nancekivell/Morton
Be it resolved that EB17 be tabled
Roll Call #2
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Maclam, Kenneth —
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip against
Sikora, Jessica —
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 18 for 1 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
- Motion on Regional Hardship Committee
- Motion for Regional Hardship Committees
- Section 5 – Donations/Funds – Northern Lights Funding – 5-6
- Hotel Proposals – Executive Board and Committee guestrooms 2018
- Summary Report
Motion on Regional Hardship Committee
Moved by Almeida/Thomas
Whereas hardship committees and its members are an important part of member assistance; and
Whereas these committees are elected at Regionals; and
Whereas current Hardship Committee Members can currently only attend to re-offer if they are a delegate, alternate or observer via their Local or an Equity Committee; and
Whereas allowing Members who have volunteered in these important positions the ability to attend and potentially re-offer to current position is a democratically fair practice.
Therefore be it resolved that if a member at the time of the regional call out holds a position on the Regional Hardship Committee, they may apply to attend the Regionals; and
Be it further resolved that the costs associated with their attendance will be covered by the Regional Meeting Line of the Budget; and
Be it further resolved that it is understood that being a member of the Regional Hardship Committee does not Constitutionally give a member Delegate or Alternate status; and
Be it further resolved that it does give the Member Observer status, and the ability to re-offer for position of the Hardship Committee; and
Be it further resolved that this observer status does not circumvent all other Constitutional election criteria of other elected positions at Regionals.
Roll Call #3
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len against
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Maclam, Kenneth —
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy against
Nancekivell, Laurie against
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip against
Sikora, Jessica —
Thibodeau, Carl against
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 14 for 5 against
Motion for Regional Hardship Committees
Moved by Almeida/Thomas
Whereas grievance hearing and process can be costly; and
Whereas to fund as many grievance hearings as possible, costs associated with grievances must be managed; and
Whereas education of our Members is an important component of building a strong Union; and
Whereas part of that education is allowing Members to see firsthand the processes of developing and protecting our Collective Agreements (CA’s); and
Whereas like many other trade union activities being involved or observing first hand these activities builds better and bigger capacity.
Therefore be it resolved that request may be made by a Local President for themselves or a Local Steward to attend a hearing of a Local issue or Local Member; and
Be it further resolved that if grievance attendance request is of a Local Member, the Local President must receive Members consent in writing before attending; and
Be it further resolved that request must be sent with rational, if applicable member consent and estimated costs to the RVP; and
Be it further resolved that the RVP if in agreement may fund attendance via a regional fund; and
Be it further resolved that if the RVP agrees, they must make a request to the President’s office; and
Be it further resolved that the President’s office will determine if attendance will ultimately be allowed.
Roll Call #4
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius against
Arvelin, Ed against
Bisaillon, Michel against
Elliott, Len against
Jones, Gareth against
Labelle, Sara against
Maclam, Kenneth —
Magner, Myles against
Maszczakiewicz, Tara against
Morton, Lucy against
Nancekivell, Laurie against
Perron, Janel against
Roy, J.L. against
Shearer, Philip against
Sikora, Jessica —
Thibodeau, Carl against
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin against
Tremblay, Chrisy against
Vyfschaft, Tracy against
DEFEATED 2 for 17 against
Section 5 – Donations/Funds- Northern Lights Funding – 5-6
Moved by Almeida/Thibodeau
Whereas the Northern Lights fund has specific time lines for application; and
Whereas l ocals do not always know what their needs be for the following year.
Therefore be it resolved that the line of the Northern Lights Fund policy “Applications for the upcoming year must be submitted no later than October 31 of the previous year.” be deleted.
Roll Call #5
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Maclam, Kenneth —
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica —
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 19 for 0 against
Hotel Proposals- Executive Board and Committee guestrooms 2018
Moved by Almeida/Thomas
Therefore be it resolved that the hotel accommodations for designated Executive Board and Executive Committee meetings for 2018 be booked with the
Four Points Sheraton Toronto Mississauga.
Roll Call #6
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth against
Labelle, Sara for
Maclam, Kenneth —
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica —
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 18 for 1 against
President’s Report
Internal Issues
2018 OPSEU Convention Agenda
Moved by Thomas/Almeida
Therefore be it resolved that the Executive Board approve the 2018 OPSEU Convention Agenda as amended.
Roll Call #7
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Maclam, Kenneth —
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica —
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 19 for 0 against
Resolutions to Convention
Discussion
Stanley Knowles Award
Discussion
Staff Pension Plan
Moved by Magner/Labelle
Whereas representatives of OPSEU, OPSSU and ASU, in their role as Sponsors of the Pension Plan for Employees of the Ontario Public Service Pension Plan (the “OPSEU Staff Pension Plan”), have been in discussions with the Plan’s Trustees regarding the Plan’s long-term sustainability; and
Whereas the Sponsors’ representatives have reached an agreement and signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) dated November 28, 2017, setting out:
i) Changes to the Plan’s contribution rates that will take effect on January 1, 2018 and January 1, 2019, and
ii) Changes to certain pension benefits provided under the Plan for members’ future service earned after December 31, 2018, and
iii) Changes to the Plan’s funding policy and provisions; and
Whereas the amendments provided for in the MOA shall only be implemented if the MOA is ratified by the membership of each of the OPSSU and ASU, and approved by the Executive Board of OPSEU, prior to January 1, 2018; and
Whereas the Plan Trustees must arrange to file the Plan’s funding valuation – which will be affected by the terms of the MOA, if ratified – by December 31, 2017; and
Whereas if ratified, the terms of the MOA will substantially improve the long-term sustainability of the OPSEU Staff Pension Plan, including members’ and the employer’s contribution rates to the Plan;
Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board ratifies the Memorandum of Agreement between OPSEU, OPSSU, ASU and the Trustees of the OPSEU Staff Pension Plan, dated November 28, 2017; and
Be it further resolved that the OPSEU will work with the other Plan Sponsors and the Plan’s Trustees to implement the terms of the Memorandum of Agreement as set out therein.
Roll Call #8
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Maclam, Kenneth —
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica —
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 19 for 0 against
OPSEU Staff Pension Plan MOA expenses
Moved by Thomas/Almeida
Be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board waive the 30-day notice for expenditures in excess of $20,000.
Roll Call #9
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Maclam, Kenneth —
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica —
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 19 for 0 against
Moved by Magner/Elliott
Whereas representatives of OPSEU, OPSSU and ASU, in their role as Sponsors of the Pension Plan for Employees of the Ontario Public Service Pension Plan (the “OPSEU Staff Pension Plan”), have been in discussions with the Plan’s Trustees regarding the Plan’s long-term sustainability; and
Whereas the parties have negotiated a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to amend the terms of the Plan and the relevant sections of the OPSSU and ASU Collective Agreements; and
Whereas the Sponsors’ requested that the Staff Pension Plan Trustees provide technical support and advice to these discussions and draft the text of the MOA; and
Whereas the Sponsors’ requested that the Staff Pension Plan Trustees initiate discussions with other pension plans regarding a possible merger; and
Whereas the Trustees of the Staff Pension Plan have incurred legal, actuarial and consulting costs to support this process, a portion of which are properly billed to the Plan at the Trustees and Sponsors’ direction; and
Whereas a portion of these costs are outside the normal scope of the Plan’s responsibilities and relate to matters between the sponsors, and are appropriately billed to the Sponsors;
Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU will pay the legal fees incurred in developing the MOA between the Sponsors; and
Be it further resolved that the OPSEU will pay up to 35% of the outstanding actuarial & consulting fees incurred in analyzing the Plan’s sustainability and supporting the development of the MOA between the Sponsors.
Moved by Bisaillon/Almeida – Referral to the president’s office
Roll Call #10
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Maclam, Kenneth —
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica —
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 19 for 0 against
Indigenous Mobilization Team
Update
Moved by Thomas/Almeida – In Camera
Roll Call #11
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Maclam, Kenneth —
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica —
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 19 for 0 against
Rise & Report
Progress
Afternoon
The meeting resumed at 1:30 p.m.
We Own It – Phase 4
Pam Doig, Administrator of Communications Division gave a presentation to the Board.
Moved by Thomas/Almeida
Be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board waive the 30-day notice for expenditures in excess of $20,000.
Roll Call #12
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Maclam, Kenneth —
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica —
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 19 for 0 against
Moved by Thomas/Almeida
Be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board directs the continuation of the We Own It campaign in Phase 4 (from January 2018 to June 2018); and
Be it further resolved that monies to fund Phase Four of the We Own It campaign be drawn from the Strike Back Fund.
Moved by Labelle/Arvelin – Amendment:
add $30,000 per region for regional funds
Moved by Magner/Jones – Amendment to Amendment:
Change $30,000 to $5,000
Roll Call #13
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara against
Maclam, Kenneth —
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel against
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica —
Thibodeau, Carl against
Thomas, Warren against
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy against
Vyfschaft, Tracy against
Carried 13 for 6 against
The question was called on the amendment as amended:
add $5,000 per region for regional funds
Roll Call #14
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Maclam, Kenneth —
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica —
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 19 for 0 against
The question was called on the motion as amended:
Be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board directs the continuation of the We Own It campaign in Phase 4 (from January 2018 to June 2018); and
Be it further resolved that monies to fund Phase Four of the We Own It campaign be drawn from the Strike Back Fund.
Roll Call #15
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Maclam, Kenneth —
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica —
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 19 for 0 against
Moved by Thomas/Almeida – In Camera
Roll Call #16
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Maclam, Kenneth —
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica —
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 19 for 0 against
Rise & Report
Progress
Donation Motion
Moved by Morton/Thorson
Whereas OPSEU Local 237, member Amy Stiles was killed in a car accident as she returned from OPSEU’s November 2, 2017 rally in support of striking college faculty at Queen’s Park; and
Whereas OPSEU Local 237 has established a Stiles Fund to help support Amy’s husband and three young children following this tragic accident;
Therefore be it resolved that general donations to the OPSEU Strike Fund and received during the OPSEU college faculty strike go to the Stiles Fund established by Local 237.
Roll Call #17
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Maclam, Kenneth —
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica —
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 19 for 0 against
Staffing Issues – In Camera
Central Labour Updates (OFL/NUPGE/CLC)
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/SDT Ad-Hoc
- OPSEU Resource/Enterprises
- Pension Liaison
Pathways to Independence (2)
Moved by Jones/Elliott
Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board re-appoint Kim Macpherson to a three (3) year term commencing January 1, 2018 and ending December 31, 2020 to the Pathways Pension Committee provided Kim signs the OPSEU Letter of Understanding.
Roll Call #18
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Maclam, Kenneth —
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica —
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 19 for 0 against
Moved by Jones/Elliott
Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board appoint Giulia Volpe to a three (3) year term commencing January 1, 2018 and ending December 31, 2020 to the Pathways Sponsors Committee provided Giulia signs the OPSEU Letter of Understanding.
Roll Call #19
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Maclam, Kenneth —
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica —
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 19 for 0 against
HOOPP
Moved by Elliott/Jones
Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board appoint Tracy Atkinson, member of OPSEU Local 347, to the HOOPP Board of Trustees for a three (3) year term commencing July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2021, provided Tracy sign and return the OPSEU Letter of Understanding.
Moved by Almeida/Nancekivell – Referral of this motion to the January Board
Roll Call #20
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Maclam, Kenneth —
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica —
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 19 for 0 against
OPTrust (2)
Moved by Jones/Elliott
Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board appoint Lindsay Burzese, OPSEU Local 205 to the OPTrust Board of Trustees for a two (2) year term commencing January 1, 2018 and ending December 31, 2019, provided Lindsay sign and return the OPSEU Letter of Understanding.
Roll Call #21
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Maclam, Kenneth —
Magner, Myles —
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica —
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 18 for 0 against
Moved by Elliott/Jones
Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board appoint Jason Glover, OPSEU Local 551 to the OPTrust Board of Trustees for a two (2) year term commencing January 1, 2018 and ending December 31, 2019, provided Jason sign and return the OPSEU Letter of Understanding.
Roll Call #22
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Maclam, Kenneth —
Magner, Myles —
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica —
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 18 for 0 against
- PHRC
- Policy Review Committee
- 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
- Workers of Colour Caucus
New Business
We Own It Campaign Coordination
Moved by Magner/Nancekivell
Whereas the We Own It campaign is a major province wide campaign to build broad community support for quality public services and opposition to privatizing public services and assets; and
Whereas the We Own It campaign’s success depends on implementing the central campaign strategy and delivering a consistent message in communities across Ontario, while relating to local issues and working together with a wide range of supporters and allies; and
Whereas OPSEU staff assigned to the campaign are responsible for coordinating and monitoring the implementation of the campaign strategy together with We Own It member organizers, Executive Board Members and staff; and
Whereas effective communication between campaign staff, member organizers and EBMs is critical to ensuring the campaign remains on-strategy and on-message as organizing opportunities are identified, the campaign grows, and the debate about privatization evolves;
Therefore be it resolved that where necessary to maximize the effectiveness of the campaign, assigned staff may use conference calls and/or other communications technologies as required to communicate with and coordinate the work of the We Own It organizers in one or more regions, with the approval of the Administrator responsible for implementing the We Own It campaign plan, and notice to EBMs for those regions involved; and
Be it further resolved that there will be a provincial conference call for all We Own It member organizers and EBMs at least once per month, to help ensure consistent and effective coordination of the campaign across the province.
Roll Call #23
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Maclam, Kenneth —
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica —
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 19 for 0 against
Local payments to Area Councils
Discussion
Adjournment
The Executive Board adjourned at 4:19 p.m. All members were present except Kenneth Maclam and Jessica Sikora, the reasons were acceptable to the Chair.
Warren (Smokey) Thomas, President
Nicole Glass, Corporate Secretary