January 20, 2021
The Executive Board was called to order at 9:39 a.m. President Thomas was in the Chair. All members were present. Clarke Eaton, Advisor to the President and Linda Mariani, Executive Assistant to the President were also in attendance.
Anna Ainsworth Local 560, Jaime Brault-Laroque L4107, Carla Carubba L273, Adele Devlin L365, Bonnie Eddy L330, Lisa Fewster L166, Coleen Houlder L524, Hilarie La Fave L373, Suzette Maxwell L526, Steve McCaw L106, Taylor McIntosh L116, Holly MacPherson L211, Betty Palmieri L206, Vikki Poirier L238, Melanie Powers L228, Aman Rajwani L596, Pamela Serrattan L528, Nicole St. Amand L440, Leanne Weatherill L348 and Candace Young L125 were in attendance as observers.
Agenda
The agenda was amended to add:
- Recommendation from the January 20, 2021 Executive Committee Meeting:
- Reassignment of Protection Agents from Local 475 to a new Local with new Protection Services members at Ottawa University to new Local 4109
- Observers
- Update from staff pension committee
- Discussion on naming of the website
- Staffing vacancies – in camera
- Update on CAAT-S
Moved by Thomas/Almeida
Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU/SEFPO Executive Board adopt the OPSEU/SEFPO Executive Board Minutes of the December 5, 2020 Web Conference, January 5, 2021 Executive Board conference call and the January 6, 2021 Executive Board e-poll.
Roll Call #1
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Cain, Geoff for
Doran, Dave for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara for
Maclam, Kenneth for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Rondeau, Nathalie for
Smith-Rice, Erin for
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Strachan, Edie for
Thomas, Warren for
Usher, Joel for
Van Zetten, Jennifer for
Carried 21 for 0 against
January 6, 2021 Executive Board e-poll:
Purchase of Leslie M Frost Nature Centre
Moved by Thomas/Almeida
Be it resolved that the OPSEU/SEFPO Executive Board waive the 30-day notice for expenditures in excess of $20,000.
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Cain, Geoff for
Doran, Dave for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara for
Maclam, Kenneth for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Rondeau, Nathalie for
Smith-Rice, Erin for
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Strachan, Edie for
Thomas, Warren for
Usher, Joel for
Van Zetten, Jennifer for
Carried 21 for 0 against
Moved by Thomas/Almeida
Whereas OPSEU/SEFPO membership continues to grow; and
Whereas OPSEU/SEFPO historically has used rented meeting space and accommodations to use for its member and staff training; and
Whereas having space where members can spend time with other members from various regions is advantageous for OPSEU/SEFPO’s growth; and
Whereas the former Frost Centre in Haliburton Heights was placed on the market by the government of Ontario for sale; and
Whereas this site consisting of 40 acres of land and 21 buildings would be a place for OPSEU/SEFPO members to learn, grow and interact with each other; and
Whereas although this site has not been used for some years now for the publics education, it has been maintained; and
Whereas once renovated, this site will be a facility that both the Union and community can be proud of;
Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU/SEFPO Executive Board approve that OPSEU/SEFPO purchase Leslie M Frost Nature Centre; and
Be it further resolved that the funds for the purchase are to be drawn from the funds in budget that were slated for 155 Lesmill payments; and
Be it further resolved that OPSEU/SEFPO will pay remaining owed funds back to the strike fund at 500k per year until the full amount is paid back; and
Be it further resolved that the financials will have a separate ledger, indicating the borrowed amount and payments made to the OPSEU/SEFPO Training Centre.
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Cain, Geoff for
Doran, Dave for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara for
Maclam, Kenneth for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Rondeau, Nathalie for
Smith-Rice, Erin for
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Strachan, Edie for
Thomas, Warren for
Usher, Joel for
Van Zetten, Jennifer for
Carried 21 for 0 against
Business Arising
Referral from the October 5, 2020 Executive Board meeting:
CAAT- A Divisional Meeting Postponement
That the CAAT-A Divisional Meeting Postponement motion be referred to the next regularly scheduled board meeting, or if needed a special board meeting will be convened before the next meeting.
Whereas on June 1, 2020, the Executive Board postponed the 2020 OPS Divisional Conference due to the Covid pandemic; and
Whereas CAAT A Division is scheduled to hold their Divisional Meeting in the fall of 2020; and
Whereas the COVID-19 pandemic is still very much a threat to the health and safety of OPSEU/SEFPO members; and
Whereas OPSEU/SEFPO is not yet fully operational; and
Whereas the Executive Board has already decided to postpone all Local elections and extend terms upon review after OPSEU/SEFPO becomes fully operational; and
Whereas all Divisions and leadership positions within OPSEU/SEFPO should be treated similarly; and
Whereas OPSEU/SEFPO members require leadership within their divisions during these unprecedented times; and
Whereas it would be unsafe and contrary to recognized union health and safety principles for members to meet in large gatherings at this time;
Therefore be it resolved that the 2020 CAAT A Divisional meetings be postponed until such a time as one may be held in accordance with the indicated resolves, and that the terms for the elected leadership be extended until OPSEU/SEFPO resumes normal operations; and
Be it further resolved that this decision be reviewed once OPSEU/SEFPO returns to its normal operations.
*motion withdrawn
CAAT-Support
Update discussion
Treasurer’s Report
- Financials
- Contingency Fund
- Constituency Fund
- Defence Fund
- ODSP Fund – OPS Job Protection Fund
- ODSP Fund – MERC Action Plan
- ODSP Fund – OPS Redeployment Fund
- LBED – Anti-privatization Fund
- Communications Motion
- OPSEU/SEFPO Material/Swag
- Other Business
Communications Motion
Moved by Almeida/Thomas
Whereas the local leaders have indicated that they require resources to fund communications initiatives at the local level; and
Whereas empowering locals to decide what these resources look like and how resources should be spent increases local capacity; and
Whereas convention 2021 will not be occurring as normal due to the pandemic
Therefore be it resolved that each local with their TARS up to date be given $500 dollars towards communications initiatives; and
Be it further resolved that funds not paid out initially will be held in trust for the 2021 year only, giving Locals time to submit TARs that are in arrears; and
Be it further resolved that these funds will be drawn from the 2021 Convention line.
Moved by Perron/Steinbrunner – Amendment:
In the first resolve, insert word “electronic” between “towards” and “communications”
Roll Call #2
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius against
Arvelin, Ed against
Cain, Geoff against
Doran, Dave against
Finucane, Drew against
Kwok, Kingsley against
Labelle, Sara against
Langford, Tara against
Maclam, Kenneth against
Maszczakiewicz, Tara against
Morton, Lucy against
Nancekivell, Laurie against
Perron, Janel for
Rondeau, Nathalie against
Smith-Rice, Erin against
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Strachan, Edie against
Thomas, Warren for
Usher, Joel against
Van Zetten, Jennifer against
DEFEATED 4 for 17 against
The question is called on the motion:
Whereas the local leaders have indicated that they require resources to fund communications initiatives at the local level; and
Whereas empowering locals to decide what these resources look like and how resources should be spent increases local capacity; and
Whereas convention 2021 will not be occurring as normal due to the pandemic
Therefore be it resolved that each local with their TARS up to date be given $500 dollars towardscommunications initiatives; and
Be it further resolved that funds not paid out initially will be held in trust for the 2021 year only, giving Locals time to submit TARs that are in arrears; and
Be it further resolved that these funds will be drawn from the 2021 Convention line.
Roll Call #3
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Cain, Geoff for
Doran, Dave for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara for
Maclam, Kenneth for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Rondeau, Nathalie for
Smith-Rice, Erin for
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Strachan, Edie for
Thomas, Warren for
Usher, Joel for
Van Zetten, Jennifer for
Carried 21 for 0 against
OPSEU/SEFPO Material/Swag
Moved by Almeida/Thomas
Whereas OPSEU /SEFPO material and swag items are normally given to locals at Convention; and
Whereas Convention 2021 will not be held due to the pandemic; and
Whereas we have already budgeted for these items,
Therefore be it resolved that each local receive $100 credit per delegate and alternate as they are entitled to per the OPSEU /SEFPO Constitution; and
Be it further resolved that locals may purchase items through OPSEU/SEFPO site; and
Be it further resolved that the amount allocated per local will not be deducted for shipping of items over $100; and
Be it further resolved that if a local decides to use the funds Locally, they can have a local supplier contact the First Vice President and Treasurers office directly with invoice detailing items for OPSEU/SEFPO items ordered for payment; and
Be it further resolved that funding for this will come from the 2021 Convention line.
Moved by Usher/Kwok – Referral to the President’s office to take this motion and explore other option that could be done with this money.
First Vice President/Treasurer Almeida in the Chair
Roll Call #4
Almeida, Eddy against
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed against
Cain, Geoff against
Doran, Dave against
Finucane, Drew against
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara against
Maclam, Kenneth against
Maszczakiewicz, Tara against
Morton, Lucy against
Nancekivell, Laurie against
Perron, Janel against
Rondeau, Nathalie against
Smith-Rice, Erin against
Steinbrunner, Ken against
Strachan, Edie against
Thomas, Warren against
Usher, Joel for
Van Zetten, Jennifer against
Defeated 4 for 17 against
President Thomas in the Chair
The question was called on the motion:
Whereas OPSEU /SEFPO material and swag items are normally given to locals at Convention; and
Whereas Convention 2021 will not be held due to the pandemic; and
Whereas we have already budgeted for these items,
Therefore be it resolved that each local receive $100 credit per delegate and alternate as they are entitled to per the OPSEU /SEFPO Constitution; and
Be it further resolved that locals may purchase items through OPSEU /SEFPO site; and
Be it further resolved that the amount allocated per local will not be deducted for shipping of items over $100; and
Be it further resolved that if a local decides to use the funds Locally, they can have a local supplier contact the First Vice President and Treasurers office directly with invoice detailing items for OPSEU /SEFPO items ordered for payment; and
Be it further resolved that funding for this will come from the 2021 Convention line.
Roll Call #5
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius against
Arvelin, Ed for
Cain, Geoff for
Doran, Dave for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley against
Labelle, Sara against
Langford, Tara for
Maclam, Kenneth for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Rondeau, Nathalie for
Smith-Rice, Erin for
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Strachan, Edie against
Thomas, Warren for
Usher, Joel against
Van Zetten, Jennifer for
Carried 16 for 5 against
Julius Arscott, Kingsley Kwok, Sara Labelle, Edie Strachan, Joel Usher filed minority reports.
President’s Report
Internal Issues
Fred Upshaw Award of Merit
Moved by Thomas/Almeida
Whereas Fred Upshaw was president of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union from 1990 to 1995, who earned the distinction of being the first Black trade unionist to lead a major Canadian labour union; and
Whereas Upshaw’s presidency coincided with the five-year rule of the Ontario’s NDP government under Premier Bob Rae; and
Whereas OPSEU/SEFPO was a key player in the fightback against Rae’s Social Contract Act during his presidency, which solidified OPSEU/SEFPO’s role as a leader of the Public Services Coalition;
Therefore be it resolved that OPSEU/SEFPO approves the creation of the Fred Upshaw Award of Merit in honour of his legacy and the social justice initiatives that he championed throughout his life; and
Be it further resolved that it be awarded to a racialized member who has demonstrated leadership qualities within the union and the community at large; and
Be it further resolved that this award be presented annually at the OPSEU/SEFPO Convention, starting in 2022.
Roll Call #6
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Cain, Geoff for
Doran, Dave for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara for
Maclam, Kenneth for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Rondeau, Nathalie for
Smith-Rice, Erin for
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Strachan, Edie for
Thomas, Warren for
Usher, Joel for
Van Zetten, Jennifer for
Carried 21 for 0 against
Excluded position attendance at Committee and Board meetings
Moved by Thomas/Almeida
Be it resolved that the President designate executive assistants to attend the Executive Board and Executive Committee meetings, including in camera discussions as appropriate, for a period of one year to be reviewed at that time by the Executive Board.
Roll Call #7
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Cain, Geoff for
Doran, Dave for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara for
Maclam, Kenneth for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Rondeau, Nathalie for
Smith-Rice, Erin for
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Strachan, Edie for
Thomas, Warren for
Usher, Joel for
Van Zetten, Jennifer for
Carried 21 for 0 against
Other Business
Observers at the board
Moved by Thomas/Almeida
Be it resolved that we create a separate line in the minutes wherein we list the names, locals and name of caucus/committee of the observers to the executive board.
Roll Call #8
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Cain, Geoff for
Doran, Dave for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara for
Maclam, Kenneth for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Rondeau, Nathalie for
Smith-Rice, Erin for
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Strachan, Edie for
Thomas, Warren for
Usher, Joel for
Van Zetten, Jennifer for
Carried 21 for 0 against
Moved by Nancekivell/Almeida – move into committee of the whole
Roll Call #9
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Cain, Geoff for
Doran, Dave for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara for
Maclam, Kenneth for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Rondeau, Nathalie for
Smith-Rice, Erin for
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Strachan, Edie for
Thomas, Warren for
Usher, Joel for
Van Zetten, Jennifer for
Carried 21 for 0 against
Moved by Thomas/Almeida – move out of committee of the whole
Roll Call #10
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Cain, Geoff for
Doran, Dave for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara for
Maclam, Kenneth for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Rondeau, Nathalie for
Smith-Rice, Erin for
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Strachan, Edie for
Thomas, Warren for
Usher, Joel for
Van Zetten, Jennifer for
Carried 21 for 0 against
Central Labour Updates (OFL/NUPGE/CLC)
Staffing Issues – In Camera
Moved by Thomas/Almeida – In Camera
Roll Call #11
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Cain, Geoff for
Doran, Dave for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara for
Maclam, Kenneth for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Rondeau, Nathalie for
Smith-Rice, Erin for
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Strachan, Edie for
Thomas, Warren for
Usher, Joel for
Van Zetten, Jennifer for
Carried 21 for 0 against
Afternoon
The meeting resumed at 1:03p.m.
Rise & Report
Progress
Committee Reports
Standing Committee Reports
- Convention
- Planning
Convention 2022
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
Cain, Geoff for
Doran, Dave for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara for
Maclam, Kenneth for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Rondeau, Nathalie for
Smith-Rice, Erin for
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Strachan, Edie for
Thomas, Warren for
Usher, Joel for
Van Zetten, Jennifer for
Carried 21 for 0 against
Moved by Langford/Thomas
Whereas the OPSEU/SEFPO annual Convention for 2021 was cancelled due to the pandemic; and
Whereas the current state of emergency in Ontario prohibits large gatherings; and
Whereas the OPSEU/SEFPO Executive Board passed a motion on December 7, 2020 to extend the term of office for the Leadership to 2022,
Therefore be it resolved that an additional day will be added to the OPSEU/SEFPO annual Convention in 2022 to conduct the business of the Union; and
Be it further resolved that the OPSEU/SEFPO annual Convention will commence at 9 am on Wednesday, April 6th in 2022 and this will be considered Day 1,
Be it further resolved that the OPSEU/SEFPO annual Convention will be adjourned on Day 4, Saturday, April 9th, 2022 at noon.
Roll Call #13
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Cain, Geoff for
Doran, Dave for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara for
Maclam, Kenneth for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Rondeau, Nathalie for
Smith-Rice, Erin for
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Strachan, Edie for
Thomas, Warren for
Usher, Joel for
Van Zetten, Jennifer for
Carried 21 for 0 against
Policy Review Ad-hoc
Policy Section 11.1
Moved by Nancekivell/Steinbrunner
Be it resolved that the OPSEU/SEFPO Executive Board approve the suggested changes in the Policy Manual under section 11.1
Moved by Arvelin/Maclam – Referral with instruction to First Vice-President/Treasurer’s office to return to the February meeting any implications or unforeseen things that may be affected by these potential changes.
Roll Call #14
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius against
Arvelin, Ed for
Cain, Geoff against
Doran, Dave for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley against
Labelle, Sara against
Langford, Tara against
Maclam, Kenneth for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara against
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie against
Perron, Janel against
Rondeau, Nathalie against
Smith-Rice, Erin against
Steinbrunner, Ken against
Strachan, Edie against
Thomas, Warren for
Usher, Joel against
Van Zetten, Jennifer against
Defeated 7 for 14 against
The question was called on the motion:
Be it resolved that the OPSEU/SEFPO Executive Board approve the suggested changes in the Policy Manual under section 11.1
Moved by Almeida/Nancekivell – Amendment:
All staff identifiers be removed from the correspondence
Roll Call #15
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Cain, Geoff for
Doran, Dave –
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara for
Maclam, Kenneth for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Rondeau, Nathalie for
Smith-Rice, Erin for
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Strachan, Edie for
Thomas, Warren for
Usher, Joel for
Van Zetten, Jennifer for
Carried 20 for 0 against
The question was called on the motion as amended
Be it resolved that the OPSEU/SEFPO Executive Board approve the suggested changes in the Policy Manual under section 11.1 as amended
Roll Call #16
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Cain, Geoff for
Doran, Dave –
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara for
Maclam, Kenneth for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Rondeau, Nathalie for
Smith-Rice, Erin for
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Strachan, Edie for
Thomas, Warren for
Usher, Joel for
Van Zetten, Jennifer for
Carried 20 for 0 against
Policy Section 23.2
Moved by Steinbrunner/Nancekivell
Be it resolved that the OPSEU/SEFPO Executive Board approve the suggested changes in the Policy Manual under section 23.2
Roll Call #17
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Cain, Geoff for
Doran, Dave for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara for
Maclam, Kenneth for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Rondeau, Nathalie for
Smith-Rice, Erin for
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Strachan, Edie for
Thomas, Warren for
Usher, Joel for
Van Zetten, Jennifer for
Carried 21 for 0 against
Policy Section 23.3
Discussion
- Executive Committee (Officers) update
Recommendation from the January 20, 2021 Executive Committee meeting:
Reassignment of Protection Agents from Local 475 to a new Local with new Protection Services members at Ottawa University to new Local 4109
Whereas the 38 (thirty-eight) Protection Services Members at the University of Ottawa voted to join OPSEU/SEFPO on October 31st, 2019; and
Whereas the 58 (fifty-eight) Protection Agents of Local 475 feel their unique working conditions will be best served by being part of a Local with other Protection Services members; and
Whereas the members of Local 475 voted at a duly and properly held meeting of the Local to allow the 58 Protection Agents to leave the Local;
Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU/SEFPO Executive Board approve that the 38 Protection Services Members at the University of Ottawa and the 58 Protection Agents of Local 475 become the new OPSEU/SEFPO Local 4109.
Roll Call #18
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Cain, Geoff for
Doran, Dave for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara for
Maclam, Kenneth for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Rondeau, Nathalie for
Smith-Rice, Erin for
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Strachan, Edie for
Thomas, Warren for
Usher, Joel for
Van Zetten, Jennifer for
Carried 21 for 0 against
New Business
Orange shirt day
Discussion
Naming of the website
Discussion
Committee Reports
- Pension Liaison
Adjournment
The Executive Board adjourned at 2:21p.m. All members were present.
Warren (Smokey) Thomas, President
Nicole Glass, Corporate Secretary
