Coopers January 23, 2019
The Executive Board was called to order at 9:30 a.m. President Thomas was in the Chair. All members were present. Clarke Eaton, Advisor to the President, was also in attendance.
Tara Langford, Region 4, was sworn in to the Board.
Agenda
The agenda was amended to add:
- HPD Lobby Day proposal
- Feet on the ground leadership training program
- Social Mapping request for services
- Ontario Health Coalition rally, April 30th, 2019
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 December 12-13, 2018 and the January 8, 2019 E-poll
Roll Call #1
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius —
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara 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 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 October 24-25, 2018 Executive Board meeting:
Policy & Procedures for member complaints
Referral of the issue of policy & procedures on how OPSEU addresses members complaints regarding the union, consistent with the Constitution, the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation, as well as their rights when subject to complaints and/or investigations by the union to the President’s Office for review and report back to the December Board meeting.
*work in progress
Committee Reports
The elections for the Executive Board Member Committees will take place for the following positions:
Audit Committee
Ed Arvelin was acclaimed to the Audit Committee
Pension Liaison Committee
The following Board members were nominated and indicated their willingness to stand for election; Drew Finucane and Janel Perron.
Ballots were distributed, collected and counted. President Thomas announced the election of Janel Perron to the Audit Committee.
President’s Report
Internal Issues
Excluded position attendance at Committee and Board meetings
Moved by Thomas/Almeida
Be it resolved that the President designate one excluded staff 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 #2
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara 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
OPSEU CORW Conference: The Realities of Racialization
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 #3
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara 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 the Racialized Workers Conference proposes to advance the Union agenda by identifying key issues confronting racialized workers and finding meaningful ways to address the issues by bringing together labour activists and community members from across the province; and
Whereas the Coalition of Racialized Workers aims to develop the leadership capacities and equity skills of racialized workers; create culturally appropriate networks; develop union strategies for human rights and equity; and strengthen anti-racist advocacy and organizing; and
Whereas the applications to the 2019 conference has far exceeded capacity;
Therefore be it resolved that the Executive Board approve the expenses of 75 members to attend the upcoming Racialized Workers Conference, to be covered centrally through the contingency fund as per the proposal.
Roll Call #4
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara 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
2019 Equity Gathering, Resolution B1
Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board waive the 30-day notice for expenditures in excess of $20,000.
Roll Call #5
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara 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 the Social Mapping Report states in 24a)(i)(iii) to allow members to network with the other committees/caucuses to share workplace and union strategies for equity; and
Whereas the current equity committee and caucuses have been using funds from their current budgets to fund the Gathering which has decreased the ability of the Equity Committees/Caucuses to achieve their mandates; and
Whereas the gathering needs to be expanded into a second day in order for the Equity Committees/Caucuses to properly network and design union and workplace strategies;
Therefore be it resolved that OPSEU create a separate budget line for the equity committees/caucuses to host an annual two (2) day gathering to network and share workplace and union strategies and equity; and
Be it further resolved that the gathering will be held prior to the resolution submission deadline for the OPSEU Convention with a cost not to exceed $100,000 for committee and caucus members to attend; and
Be it further resolved that the Gathering will be planned and executed by the OPSEU Equity Chairs and the Equity Unit.
Roll Call #6
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara 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
OPSEU Course on Francophone Culture
Moved by Thomas/Roy
Whereas the “Francophonie” has never been so present and continues to grow for nearly 400 years since its beginning in North America and up to now; and
Whereas education is an essential and powerful tool helping with promotion, preservation and further development of the franco-Ontarian culture, as well as other cultures; and
Whereas the survival of la Francophonie within Ontario, and quite possibly across Canada, is now under threat from political decisions, particularly from the current provincial government.
Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board approve the creation of a weekend course on “la Francophonie” and the union movement which will be available in both official languages for all OPSEU/SEFPO members in time for the spring educational session of 2020.
Roll Call #7
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara 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
2019 OPSEU Convention Agenda
Moved by Thomas/Almeida
Therefore be it resolved that the Executive Board approve the 2019 OPSEU Convention Agenda as amended.
Roll Call #8
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara 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
Strategy for Better Health and Safety in Correction
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 #9
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara 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 OPSEU has continually supported members in their efforts to improve the health and safety standards in their workplaces; and
Whereas OPSEU members within the Correctional Division continue to serve the people of Ontario in an ever increasing violent and unsafe working environment; and
Whereas the member elected leaders of the Provincial Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee (PJOHSC) and the Ministry Employee Relations Committee (MERC) of the Correctional Division endeavor to take on an initiative to further the efforts of the membership to improve the health and safety in the workplace;
Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board approve the above-mentioned proposal in that this project be developed by staff of OPSEU’s Health & Safety unit and Education Unit as well as members of the PJOHSC&MERC and that the total amount of the proposal be reflected in regards to the changes based on who will participate in coordinating the facilitation for 2019.
Roll Call 10
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara 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
Electronic Voting
Moved by Thomas/Almeida
Whereas locals are requesting direction on using electronic voting within the local; and
Whereas a standard procedure and process be developed so locals can use across the province;
Therefore be it resolved that an ad-hoc committee be setup by the President’s office, including one staff member from Communications, Local Services and Financial Services, to set up a standard process to be used across the province for electronic voting.
Moved by Nancekivell/Steinbrunner – Amendment:
After Financial Services, to add “recommend a policy detailing a process to the Executive Board” and delete “set up a standard process”
Roll Call #11
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara 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
The question was called on the motion as amended:
Whereas locals are requesting direction on using electronic voting within the local; and
Whereas a standard procedure and process be developed so locals can use across the province;
Therefore be it resolved that an ad-hoc committee be setup by the President’s office, including one staff member from Communications, Local Services and Financial Services, to recommend a policy detailing a process to the Executive Board to be used across the province for electronic voting.
Roll Call #12
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara 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
Resolution to Convention 2019
Resolution EB1 – Fight Back Campaign
Mandy Dumais, A/Supervisor of Member Education & Campaigns Unit and Megan Park, Senior Campaigns Officer, gave a presentation to the Board on the Fight Back campaign.
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 #13
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara 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 OPSEU members have historically taken collective action to defend public services and the social good at critical points in our union’s 100-year history; and
Whereas this collective action has taken the form of province-wide strikes and province-wide mobilizations towards a common aim; and
Whereas effective mobilization depends on thoughtful strategy, strong solidarity, intelligent organization and well-defined roles for all participants; and
Whereas Locals are the foundation of OPSEU’s administrative structure and building union power begins at the local level, by building solidarity among members, and between members and labour/community allies; and
Whereas OPSEU is currently partnering with other allies and labour organizations and will continue to do so; and
Whereas regional campaign coordinators who are booked off full-time are best suited to provide support to OPSEU Locals in building local capacity and building regional solidarity through coordination/collaboration with community and labour allies; and
Whereas new Executive Board Members will be elected in spring 2019, and will want to have a deciding voice in the selection of these 21 regional campaign coordinators (three per region);
Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board support and submit the above-mentioned proposal (Ford Fight-Back Campaign) as a Board resolution for Convention 2019, submitted to the Resolutions Committee as EB1, with the Board recommending that the funds, as outlined in the attached proposal, be approved from the Contingency Fund to cover costs, as described (i.e. of 1-week of “Ford Fighter” training in June, followed by a two week introductory period to make contact with the locals and determine needs, followed by a four-month campaign beginning in September 2019). Cost of project also include community outreach, advertisements and media buys as well as the development of the President’s page application.
Moved by Elliott/Morton – Referral:
Be it resolved that the motion and appendixes be referred to the President’s Office with instructions; and
Be it further resolved that the President will bring back to the March Board or sooner a revised plan and costing; and
Be it further resolved that said plan will move funding for Book off of Regional Mobilizers and training as to fund for Local book off for Locals to attend Monthly Regional Coordinating Group meetings; and
Be it further resolved that these funds will be divided equally amongst Regions; and
Be it further resolved that each Local will be able to send the Local President or designee to said Regional Coordinating group meeting to plan work place and Regional actions to combat the Ford Nation Agenda; and
Be it further resolved that Committee/Caucus/Sector and divisional leaderships are encouraged to attend Regional coordinating meetings as well and their budgets will be approved for such activity; and
Be it further resolved that these groups are encouraged to work with the additional Regional resources of the Fight Ford Fund, PUA and Education Fund.
Afternoon
The Board resumed at 1:15p.m.
First Vice-President/Treasurer Almeida in the Chair
Moved by Thomas/Almeida – In Camera
Ilana Goodman, Administrator staff relations was present.
Roll Call #14
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara 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
Rise & Report
Defence Fund Request
Moved by Thomas/Elliott
Therefore be it resolved that the Defence Fund provide up to $90,000 to pay for actual legal costs incurred by the member in the course of the criminal proceedings, provided that criminal counsel continues to charge reasonable rates and provides satisfactory updates concerning the progress of the case, as confirmed by OPSEU General Counsel.
Roll Call #15
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara 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
Resolution to Convention 2019
Resolution EB1 – Fight Back Campaign
The question was called on referral:
Be it resolved that the motion and appendixes be referred to the President’s Office with instructions; and
Be it further resolved that the President will bring back to the March Board or sooner a revised plan and costing; and
Be it further resolved that said plan will move funding for Book off of Regional Mobilizers and training as to fund for Local book off for Locals to attend Monthly Regional Coordinating Group meetings; and
Be it further resolved that these funds will be divided equally amongst Regions; and
Be it further resolved that each Local will be able to send the Local President or designee to said Regional Coordinating group meeting to plan work place and Regional actions to combat the Ford Nation Agenda; and
Be it further resolved that Committee/Caucus/Sector and divisional leaderships are encouraged to attend Regional coordinating meetings as well and their budgets will be approved for such activity; and
Be it further resolved that these groups are encouraged to work with the additional Regional resources of the Fight Ford Fund, PUA and Education Fund.
Moved by Labelle/Maclam – amendment to referral:
After the first resolved add “Be it further resolved the President ask staff to convene a meeting as soon as possible with the CPAC and President to implement changes as per board discussions” and after “will bring back” add “via conference call”, delete “to the March Board or sooner” and after “costing” add “as soon as it is available”
Roll Call #16
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara 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 —
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 20 for 0 against
The question was called on the referral as amended:
Be it resolved that the motion and appendixes be referred to the President’s Office with instructions; and
Be it further resolved that the President ask staff to convene a meeting as soon as possible with the CPAC and President to implement changes as per board discussions.
Be it further resolved that the President will bring back via conference call a revised plan and costing as soon as it is available; and
Be it further resolved that said plan will move funding for Book off of Regional Mobilizers and training as to fund for Local book off for Locals to attend Monthly Regional Coordinating Group meetings; and
Be it further resolved that these funds will be divided equally amongst Regions; and
Be it further resolved that each Local will be able to send the Local President or designee to said Regional Coordinating group meeting to plan work place and Regional actions to combat the Ford Nation Agenda; and
Be it further resolved that Committee/Caucus/Sector and divisional leaderships are encouraged to attend Regional coordinating meetings as well and their budgets will be approved for such activity; and
Be it further resolved that these groups are encouraged to work with the additional Regional resources of the Fight Ford Fund, PUA and Education Fund.
Moved by Nancekivell/Morton – amendment to referral:
In the fourth resolve delete “as to fund for Local book off for Locals to attend Monthly Regional Coordinating Group meetings” and add “to a regional budget, to be approved through the Regional Executive Board members, for the purpose of individuals or groups to access and/or use for Area Coordinating meeting”
In the sixth resolve after “work place” add “and/or community”
Delete the last resolve
Roll Call #17
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara against
Langford, Tara for
Maclam, Kenneth for
Magner, Myles against
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 19 for 2 against
The question was called on the referral as amended:
Be it resolved that the motion and appendixes be referred to the President’s Office with instructions; and
Be it further resolved that the President ask staff to convene a meeting as soon as possible with the CPAC and President to implement changes as per board discussions.
Be it further resolved that the President will bring back via conference call a revised plan and costing as soon as it is available; and
Be it further resolved that said plan will move funding for Book off of Regional Mobilizers and training to a regional budget, to be approved through the Regional Executive Board members, for the purpose of individuals or groups to access and/or use for Area Coordinating meeting; and
Be it further resolved that these funds will be divided equally amongst Regions; and
Be it further resolved that each Local will be able to send the Local President or designee to said Regional Coordinating group meeting to plan work place and/or community and Regional actions to combat the Ford Nation Agenda; and
Be it further resolved that Committee/Caucus/Sector and divisional leaderships are encouraged to attend Regional coordinating meetings as well and their budgets will be approved for such activity.
Roll Call #18
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley against
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara for
Maclam, Kenneth for
Magner, Myles against
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 19 for 2 against
Myles Magner and Kingsley Kwok filed minority reports
Sector 10 – Health Professional Lobby Day
Moved by Thomas/Almeida
Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board waives the 30-day notice for expenditures in excess of $20,000 for the proposed HPD Health Professionals’ Week campaign.
Roll Call #19
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara for
Maclam, Kenneth —
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 19 for 0 against
Moved by Thomas/Labelle
Whereas Ontario continues to experiment with costly hospital restructuring, in an effort to cuts costs by consolidating decision-making; and
Whereas the resulting merger mania has impacted labour relations and sparked a landslide of hospital PSLRTA votes that are organizationally costly and time consuming;
Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board approve the funds outlined in the attached proposal from the Contingency Fund to fund a campaign to engage OPSEU Hospital Professionals Division members on the ground, reinforcing positive connections with our members and supporting future organizing efforts by building OPSEU’s brand as the union of choice for allied health professionals; and
Be it further resolved that this Lobby Day was previously approved and the request to carry over the remaining funding requirements be approved as well.
Roll Call #20
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara 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
Feet on the Ground campaign
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 #21
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara 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 precarious faculty in the colleges include partial-load, sessional, and part-time faculty; and
Whereas only one of these job categories, partial-load, is unionized with OPSEU; and
Whereas there are approximately 15,000 part-time and sessional faculty teaching in the colleges earning less pay than their full-time colleagues; and
Whereas OPSEU is preparing to organize part-time and sessional faculty;
Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board approve funding as per the attached proposal, enabling five partial-load members to learn organizing skills and tactics to support a future organizing drive in the colleges.
Roll Call #22
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara 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
Social Mapping
Moved by Thomas/Nancekivell
Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board approve the vendor recommended by the social mapping committee.
Roll Call #23
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara 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
Elections were held for 2 EBM’s to join the electronic voting ad-hoc committee
The following Executive Board Members were nominated and indicated their willingness to stand for election; Ken Maclam, Laurie Nancekivell and Tara Langford.
Ballots were distributed, collected and counted. President Thomas announced the election of Tara Langford and Ken Maclam to the Electronic voting Ad-hoc.
Ontario Health Coalition Rally
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 #24
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara 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/Labelle
Whereas Premier Ford has proposed cuts of $22 billion from provincial revenues over the next 3 years; and
Whereas OPSEU members will be directly affected by the $22 billion loss in provincial revenues that fund public services such as health care, education, and social programs; and
Whereas the government’s proposed cuts are projected to be far worse than those of the Harris government, which resulted in mass hospital closures, amalgamations, cuts, and privatization; and
Whereas Doug Ford hired former B.C. premier Gordon Campbell to head the Independent Financial Commission of Inquiry into Ontario’s finances – the same premier that cut and privatized hospitals and public services in B.C., and allowed user fees to soar to the highest in the country; and
Whereas OPSEU supports increased hospital funding, capacity planning to meet population need, and improved transparency, accountability and democracy in health care governance; and
Whereas OPSEU will continue to demand that privatization, P3s, and user fees be stopped;
Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board approve the funds as outlined in the attached proposal, from the Contingency Fund, to rent buses from a number of geographic areas across the province to afford OPSEU members the opportunity to stand in strength and solidarity against health care cuts and privatization at the Ontario Health Coalition rally at Queen’s Park in Toronto on April 30, 2019; and
Be it further resolved that the geographic areas covered will include Windsor, London, Hamilton, Niagara, Scarborough, Oshawa/Durham, Peterborough/Lindsay, Orillia/Barrie, Kingston, Ottawa, and North Bay; and
Be it further resolved that the Executive Board Members will arrange for these buses within their own regions, and use their avenues of communication to engage members to attend and participate in this event.
Roll Call #25
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara 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
Central Labour Updates (OFL/NUPGE/CLC)
President Thomas provided an update
Other Business
Moved by Thomas/Almeida – move to recess Board until tomorrow
Roll Call #26
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara 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
Recess
The Executive Board recessed at 3:48 p.m. All members were present.
January 24, 2019
The Executive Board was called to order at 9:09 a.m. First Vice President Almeida was in the Chair. All members were present.
Committees
Pension Liaison
Moved by Elliott/Perron
Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU executive Board approve the Pension Liaison Committee (PLC) to engage in conversation with the HOOPP Pension plan regarding remuneration for Trustees on the Board and as well addition of Observers to the Board; and
Be it further resolved that the PLC report back to the board the final proposals for approval.
Roll Call #27
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara 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
- Other Business
Section 10 – Expense Guidelines – General
Moved by Almeida/Labelle
Whereas Section 10 of the Policy Manual outlines the process of notifying members who have outstanding advances; and
Whereas the current policy requires that members be notified twice in writing regarding their outstanding advances; and
Whereas the current policy requires that the President or Secretary-Treasurer of the member’s local also be notified out the outstanding advance; and
Whereas sending repeated paper notices to the member and members of their local executive is more costly, can breach confidentiality and be perceived as harassing; and
Whereas the Member Portal displays all advance requests and outstanding advances, along with expenses processed with advances applied; and
Whereas the Member Portal can be accessed confidentially at any time, using a smart phone, tablet or computer with internet access;
Therefore be it resolved that members be notified in writing only once annually, in November, regarding their outstanding advances; and
Be it further resolved that such notification include information on how to view their member profile for any outstanding advances and how to resolve them; and
Be it further resolved that if a member has outstanding advances more than 90 days following the date of the event, any further advances will be denied until the outstanding advances are resolved.
Roll Call #28
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len for
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley —
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara 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 —
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 19 for 0 against
Francophone and Bilingual Convention Resolution
Moved by Almeida/Morton
Whereas convention and subsequently the Board referred this resolution to the FVPT office; and
Whereas OPSEU currently provides Francophone services at central events; and
Whereas upon review of organizational demands certain staff positions are designated as bilingual; and
Whereas OPSEU continues to review staff positions in conjunction with the needs of its membership on an ongoing basis; and
Whereas OPSEU currently spends more than the resolution had requested annually on Francophone services;
Therefore be it resolved that OPSEU will continue to review the demands of the membership for francophone services to determine whether the designated bilingual staff complement is sufficient to meet those needs; and
Be it further resolved that OPSEU will continue to provide Francophone services as required.
Moved by Finucane/Steinbrunner – referral back to the First Vice President/Treasurer’s office for more information on obligations on becoming an officially designated bilingual union, efficiencies and costing and to be presented at the next Board meeting.
Roll Call #29
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len —
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara 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 —
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 19 for 0 against
Access to Membership Lists
Moved by Almeida/Finucane
Whereas it is important for Locals to have access to their membership lists to confirm membership information; and
Whereas this access is currently provided to the Local Presidents.
Whereas Local Treasurers also require this information as they are given expenses to process and must confirm information against claims; and
Whereas at least two members of the LEC should have access to this information for checks and balances;
Therefore be it resolved that the Local Treasurers will also have access to the Membership lists.
Roll Call #30
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len —
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara 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 —
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 18 for 0 against
C ommittee Reports
Standing Committee Reports:
A report was provided on all committees
- Audit
- Central Political Action
- Coalition of Racialized workers
- Convention
- Resolutions
- Constitutional
- Credentials
- Planning
Moved by Magner/Kwok – referral to the Convention Committee with instructions to:
-explore options to ensure that alcohol tickets are available for sale at the location where alcohol is served and on the evenings of the hospitality suites; and
-explore options for replacing regional hospitality suites with a single ball room central party including cost and report back to the board.
Roll Call #31
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed against
Elliott, Len —
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara for
Maclam, Kenneth against
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Steinbrunner, Ken against
Thibodeau, Carl against
Thomas, Warren —
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 15 for 4 against
- Disability Rights Caucus
- Excluded Staff Hiring
- Francophone
- Indigenous Circle
- In Solidarity
- MDT/SDT Ad-hoc
- OPSEU Resource/Enterprises
- Pension Liaison
- PHRC
- Policy Review Ad-hoc
Section 21
Reviewed
Section 22
Moved by Nancekivell/Morton
Be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board approve the recommended changes as outlined in the attached part of Section 22 of the OPSEU Policy Manual
Moved by Kinsley/Arscott – Amendment:
change the word “electronically” to “online”
Roll Call #32
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len —
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara for
Maclam, Kenneth for
Magner, Myles against
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy against
Nancekivell, Laurie against
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip against
Steinbrunner, Ken for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren —
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 15 for 4 against
Motion as amended:
Be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board approve the recommended changes as outlined in the attached part of Section 22 of the OPSEU Policy Manual as amended.
Roll Call #33
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Elliott, Len —
Finucane, Drew for
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara 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 —
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 19 for 0 against
- 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
Adjournment
The Executive Board adjourned at 11:27p.m. All members were present except for Ed Arvelin, Len Elliott, President Thomas, the reason was acceptable to the Chair.
Warren (Smokey) Thomas, President
Nicole Glass, Corporate Secretary