Coopers Membership Centre November 29, 2017
The Executive Board was called to order at 9:30 a.m. President Thomas was in the Chair. All members were present except Ed Arvelin, the reason was acceptable to the Chair. Peggy Maybury, Executive Assistant to the President and Maurice Gabay, Administrator of Financial Services Division was also in attendance.
First Vice President/Treasurer Almeida presented the 2018 budget to the Board
Moved by Almeida/Thomas
Be it resolved that the 2018 budget be approved as amended by the Executive Committee and Executive Board.
Moved by Almeida/Thomas
Be it resolved that the Board move into committee of the whole.
Roll Call #1
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed —
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Maclam, Kenneth for
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 20 for 0 against
Moved by Almeida/Thomas
Be it resolved that the Executive Board move out of committee of the whole
Roll Call #2
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed —
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Maclam, Kenneth for
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 20 for 0 against
Afternoon
The meeting resumed at 1:18p.m.
First Vice President/Treasurer Almeida in the Chair
Moved by Almeida/Nancekivell – Amendment:
Whereas the Executive Board approved campaigns with the IMT, We Own It Mobilizers and the EMT, We Own It Mobilizers in order to establish relationships with various Indigenous and equity communities and to create discussions and actions to oppose privatization and therefore support public services and public entities; and
Whereas the goal of these campaigns has also been that the We Own It campaign become a community driven campaign;
Therefore be it resolved that in place of the IMT and EMT Mobilizing teams, there be an Equity Privatization Fund that consists of $135,000 that can be accessed by all Committees and Caucuses (which will include the Retirees Committee) at a maximum of $15,000 per committee or caucus. These funds will be made available to each committee or caucus that has a plan to address privatization within the regions; and
Be it further resolved that the request for these funds shall be in writing to the President and 1st Vice President’s Office; and
Be it further resolved that if approved, notification will go to the regional board members affected; and
Be it further resolved that if approved, a report shall be provided to the Executive Board after the event/action has taken place.
Moved by Nancekivell/Shearer – Amendment to amendment:
Rename the fund “Equity Pro Public Services Fund”
Roll Call #3
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed —
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth against
Labelle, Sara 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
Sikora, Jessica against
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 17 for 3 against
The question was called on the amendment as amended:
Whereas the Executive Board approved campaigns with the IMT, We Own It Mobilizers and the EMT, We Own It Mobilizers in order to establish relationships with various Indigenous and equity communities and to create discussions and actions to oppose privatization and therefore support public services and public entities; and
Whereas the goal of these campaigns has also been that the We Own It campaign become a community driven campaign;
Therefore be it resolved that in place of the IMT and EMT Mobilizing teams, there be an Equity Pro Public Services Fund that consists of $135,000 that can be accessed by all Committees and Caucuses (which will include the Retirees Committee) at a maximum of $15,000 per committee or caucus. These funds will be made available to each committee or caucus that has a plan to address privatization within the regions; and
Be it further resolved that the request for these funds shall be in writing to the President and 1st Vice President’s Office; and
Be it further resolved that if approved, notification will go to the regional board members affected; and
Be it further resolved that if approved, a report shall be provided to the Executive Board after the event/action has taken place.
Roll Call #4
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed —
Bisaillon, Michel against
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth against
Labelle, Sara 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
Sikora, Jessica against
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 16 for 4 against
Moved by Almeida/Thomas
Be it resolved that the Executive Board move into committee of the whole.
Roll Call #5
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed —
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Maclam, Kenneth for
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 20 for 0 against
Moved by Thomas/Almeida
Be it resolved that the Executive Board move out of committee of the whole
Roll Call #6
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed —
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Maclam, Kenneth for
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 20 for 0 against
Moved by Almeida/Thomas – Amendment:
Whereas discussion occurred at Convention 2017 in regards to what would happen if a major Strike Occurred in 2017; and
Whereas the discussion was that the Board would have the discussion if this occurred; and
Whereas OPSEU has had a significant amount of funds drawn out of the Strike Fund for 2017 year; and
Whereas the Strike Fund by Constitution 20.1.2 and 20.1.3 should not drop below prescribed level, Articles indicate a dues levy may be implemented; and
Therefore be it resolved that the Strike Back Fund be ended at the end of December 2017; and
Be it further resolved that from January 1, 2018 to Convention, half of the dues revenue that would have been transferred to the Strike Back Fund (equal to 2.5% of total dues revenue) will be transferred to fund the We Own It Campaign; and
Be it further resolved that from January 1, 2018 to Convention, half of the dues revenue that would have been transferred to the Strike Back Fund (equal to 2.5% of total dues revenue) will be transferred to Strike Fund; and
Be it further resolved that the We Own It Campaign will continue from January 1, 2018 to June 2018, based on a Budget Proposal to be brought forward at the December Board Meeting.
Roll Call #7
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed —
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Maclam, Kenneth for
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy —
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 19 for 0 against
Moved by Almeida/Thomas
Be it resolved that the Board recess at 3:30p.m today.
Roll Call #8
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed —
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Maclam, Kenneth for
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy —
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 19 for 0 against
Recess
The Executive Board adjourned at 3:27 p.m. All members were present except Ed Arvelin and Lucy Morton, the reasons were acceptable to the Chair.
November 30, 2017
The Executive Board was called to order at 9:05 a.m. President Thomas was in the Chair. All members were present except Ed Arvelin, Sara Labelle and Lucy Morton the reasons were acceptable to the Chair. Peggy Maybury, Executive Assistant to the President and Maurice Gabay, Administrator of Financial Services Division was also in attendance.
First Vice President/Treasurer Almeida continued to present the budget to the Board.
Moved by Thorson/Almeida – Amendment:
To increase the Retirees budget line in the amount of $21,000
Roll Call #9
Almeida, Eddy against
Arscott, Julius against
Arvelin, Ed —
Bisaillon, Michel against
Elliott, Len against
Jones, Gareth against
Labelle, Sara —
Maclam, Kenneth against
Magner, Myles against
Maszczakiewicz, Tara against
Morton, Lucy —
Nancekivell, Laurie against
Perron, Janel against
Roy, J.L. against
Shearer, Philip against
Sikora, Jessica against
Thibodeau, Carl against
Thomas, Warren against
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy against
Vyfschaft, Tracy against
DEFEATED 1 for 17 against
Moved by Almeida/Thorson – Amendment:
Be it resolved that the cost associated with printing and distribution of Autumn View be funded centrally; and
Be it further resolved that the savings to the committee be left with them, subject to a work plan being submitted.
Roll Call #10
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed —
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth against
Labelle, Sara —
Maclam, Kenneth for
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy —
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 17 for 1 against
First Vice President/Treasurer Almeida in the Chair
Resolution D1 – Referral from the June 14-15, 2017 Executive Board meeting
Moved by Magner/Vyfschaft
Whereas the Area Councils are made up of a valued group of members elected to represent their Local(s) in each Region/Local Area throughout the Province of Ontario; and
Whereas Area Council affiliation and participation is extremely low in Kingston; and
Whereas the Area Council delegates are representative of Local activists in support of OPSEU campaigns and initiatives; provide resources and support on Local issues throughout their communities; and
Whereas currently the Locals affiliation dues payment receipts are submitted to OPSEU for rebate at the rate of “90% of the total amount for reimbursement to a maximum of 60 cents per annum” per signed-up member.
Therefore be it resolved that the Area Council Affiliation Dues Rebate be changed to 90% of the total dues paid to a max of $1 per signed member per year.
Roll Call #11
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed —
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara —
Maclam, Kenneth for
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy —
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 18 for 0 against
Moved by Magner/Arscott –Amendment:
That each equity committee and caucus would receive a $7000 increase to their budget to cover their increased operating costs and fund additional regional activities.
Roll Call #12
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed —
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth against
Labelle, Sara —
Maclam, Kenneth for
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy —
Nancekivell, Laurie against
Perron, Janel against
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip against
Sikora, Jessica for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin against
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 13 for 5 against
WOCC Conference
Moved by Arscott/Almeida
Whereas The Workers of Colour Caucus ("WOCC") was founded upon the desire to recognize the changing demographics in Ontario and the desire to promote the activities and contributions of its members of colour; and
Whereas the WOCC strives to secure OPSEU’s future in the labour movement by embracing this change through organizing, educating and empowering Workers of Colour to fully participate within our union; and
Whereas the Workers of Colour 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 WOCC 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
Therefore be it resolved that the Executive Board approve the expenses of 100 delegates to attend the Workers of Colour Conference to be held in Toronto, Ontario in August 2018 The total associated costs will be up to $180,000 with the funds to be drawn from the Contingency Fund.
Roll Call #13
Almeida, Eddy against
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed —
Bisaillon, Michel against
Elliott, Len against
Jones, Gareth against
Labelle, Sara —
Maclam, Kenneth against
Magner, Myles against
Maszczakiewicz, Tara against
Morton, Lucy —
Nancekivell, Laurie against
Perron, Janel against
Roy, J.L. against
Shearer, Philip against
Sikora, Jessica against
Thibodeau, Carl against
Thomas, Warren against
Thorson, Erin against
Tremblay, Chrisy against
Vyfschaft, Tracy against
DEFEATED 1 for 17 against
Moved by Nancekivell/Jones – Amendment:
Pg.22- Entertainment/Hospitality –change to $1000
Roll Call #14
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed —
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara —
Maclam, Kenneth for
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy —
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 18 for 0 against
Moved by Nancekivell/Maclam – Amendment:
Pg.44 – Telephone Regular/Fax – change to $2500
Roll Call #15
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed —
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara —
Maclam, Kenneth for
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy —
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 18 for 0 against
Moved by Jones/Nancekivell – Amendment:
Pg.44 – photocopy expenses – change to $5000
Roll Call #16
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed —
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara —
Maclam, Kenneth for
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy —
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 18 for 0 against
Moved by Nancekivell/Maclam – Amendment:
Pg.44 – Equipment/Maintenance – change to $1000
Roll Call #17
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed —
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara —
Maclam, Kenneth for
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy —
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 18 for 0 against
Moved by Jones/Nancekivell – Amendment:
Pg.45 – Courier – change to $5000
Roll Call #18
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed —
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara —
Maclam, Kenneth for
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy —
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 18 for 0 against
Moved by Nancekivell/Sikora – Amendment:
Pg.48 – Professional Services – change to $10000
Roll Call #19
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed —
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara —
Maclam, Kenneth for
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy —
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 18 for 0 against
Moved by Tremblay/Jones – Amendment:
Pg.45 – supplies – change to $35000
Roll Call #20
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed —
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara —
Maclam, Kenneth for
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy —
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 18 for 0 against
Moved by Jones/Nancekivell – Amendment:
Pg.50 – print and postage – $30,000
Roll Call #21
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed —
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara —
Maclam, Kenneth for
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy —
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 18 for 0 against
Moved by Nancekivell/Maclam – Amendment:
Pg.44 – Subscription/Library Services – change to $2500
Roll Call #22
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed —
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara —
Maclam, Kenneth for
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy —
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 18 for 0 against
Moved by Almeida/Thomas – Amendment:
Be it resolved that 1 million dollars in administrative savings be found for the 2018 budget.
Roll Call #23
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed —
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara —
Maclam, Kenneth for
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy —
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 18 for 0 against
Moved by Nancekivell/Sikora – Amendment:
Pg.45 – print postage – change to $5000
Roll Call #24
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed —
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara —
Maclam, Kenneth for
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy —
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 18 for 0 against
The question was called on the motion as amended:
Be it resolved that the 2017 budget be approved as amended by the Executive Committee and Executive Board.
Roll Call #25
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed —
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara —
Maclam, Kenneth for
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy —
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 18 for 0 against
Adjournment
The Executive Board adjourned at 12:13 p.m. All members were present except Ed Arvelin, Sara Labelle and Lucy Morton, the reasons were acceptable to the Chair.
Warren (Smokey) Thomas, President
Nicole Glass, Corporate Secretary