The Executive Board was called to order at 7:03 p.m. President Thomas was in the Chair. All members were present.
President’s Report
Anti-Black Racism Teletown Hall
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.
Roll Call #1
Ainsworth, Anna for
Almeida, Eddy 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, Joelf or
Van Zetten, Jennifer for
Carried 21 for 0 against
Moved by Thomas/Almeida
Whereas OPSEU/SEFPO sees the unspeakably brutal images and news reports every day and recognizes the deleterious impact of anti-Black racism, and
Whereas OPSEU/SEFPO prides itself on being an inclusive union with deep, long-standing shared values on diversity and inclusion; and has no tolerance for racial discrimination or discrimination of any kind; and
Whereas continued silence in observation of these long historical and continuous atrocities to members of the Black community is not an option, and OPSEU/SEFPO understands that more can and should be done to combat anti-Black and systemic racism; and
Whereas OPSEU/SEFPO is a leader, both within the labour movement and as a social justice organization; and is committed to being an ally with Black communities creating real change by hearing from OPSEU/SEFPO members and staff regarding specific actions to combat anti-Black and systemic racism.
Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU/SEFPO Executive Board approve the costs of a teletown hall that will give voice to Black members and staff who will shape OPSEU/SEFPO’s strategies for combating anti-Black racism, and effecting systemic change.
Roll Call #2
Ainsworth, Anna for
Almeida, Eddy 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
Adjournment
The Executive Board adjourned at 7:27 p.m. All members were present.
Warren (Smokey) Thomas, President
Nicole Glass, Corporate Secretary
