Web Conference October 25, 2017
The Executive Board was called to order at 9:33 a.m. President Thomas was in the Chair. Peggy Maybury, Executive Assistant to the President, was also in attendance.
Agenda
The agenda was amended to add:
- CAAT-A – Advertising
- Corrections Bargaining Proposal
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 for
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie —
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica for
Thibodeau, Carl —
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 19 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 September 27-28, 2017 and June 21, 2017.
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
- Hotel Proposals- Executive Board and Committee guestrooms 2018
- 31 Wellesley
- Summary Report
Hotel Proposals- Executive Board and Committee guestrooms 2018
Further discussion at the December Board
31 Wellesley
Discussion
President’s Report
Internal Issues
CAAT-A Advertising
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 #2
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
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 —
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica for
Thibodeau, Carl —
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 19 for 0 against
Moved by Thomas/Almeida
Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board approve the expenditure as detailed in the proposal entitled, "CAAT-Academic Division advertising proposal 2," with funds to be drawn from the Strike Fund.
Roll Call #3
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
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 —
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica for
Thibodeau, Carl —
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 19 for 0 against
Workload Study
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 #4
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
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 —
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica for
Thibodeau, Carl —
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 19 for 0 against
Moved by Thomas/Almeida
Whereas a resolution to conduct a Regional Office workload study originated at Convention 2017, and was passed by the Executive Board in June 2017; and
Whereas it was resolved that OPSEU would report the Workload Study findings to the Executive Board by January, 2018; and
Whereas OPSEU went out to tender in order to retain the skills and expertise of a independent consultant to conduct the study; and
Whereas Directions Evidence and Policy Research Group LLP (“Directions”), among other vendors, responded to the RFQ expressing interest in conducting the Workload Study; and
Whereas Directions has warranted to OPSEU that it has the skills and expertise to conduct the study and OPSEU wishes to retain Directions; and
Whereas both OPSEU and Directions believe that the Workload Study, including a report with the findings cannot properly be completed before April 30, 2018 without compromising the efficacy of the study; and,
Whereas OPSEU wishes to extend the time for the completion of the Workload Study to April 30, 2018;
Therefore be it resolved that OPSEU retain Directions to conduct the Workload Study; and
Be it further resolved that the Executive Board approve a budget for this Study of up to $150,000, and that the funds be drawn from the Contingency Fund; and
Be it further resolved that the time for the completion of the Workload Study by Directions be extended to April 30, 2018.
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 for
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie —
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica for
Thibodeau, Carl —
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 19 for 0 against
Corrections bargaining proposal
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 #6
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
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 —
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica for
Thibodeau, Carl —
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 19 for 0 against
Moved by Thomas/Almeida
Whereas the Ontario government has failed to deal with the Crisis in Corrections, despite making many announcements to the contrary; and
Whereas the Corrections Bargaining Team is looking to keep members informed, engaged and mobilized during the bargaining period; and
Whereas it's important to keep the pressure on the Ontario government to solve the Crisis in Corrections; and
Therefore be it resolved that OPSEU support the Corrections Bargaining team in its efforts to highlight the Crisis in Corrections and to put pressure on the government to resolve it; and
Be it further resolved that OPSEU support the transportation of members to rallies, the distribution of promotional materials, and the communication of Crisis in Corrections messaging; and
Be it further resolved that monies to fund the Corrections Bargaining Campaign be drawn from OPS Mobilizing.
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 for
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie —
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica for
Thibodeau, Carl —
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 19 for 0 against
Affirmation of Principles
Moved by Almeida/Maclam
Whereas OPSEU supports Indigenous cultures, heritage and languages; and
Whereas OPSEU Convention 2015 committed to fund projects that provide healthy and affordable food to northern Indigenous communities, recognizing that systemic poverty and inequality are the cause of much of the despair facing Indigenous communities; and
Whereas upon release of the TRC Report on June 23, 2015, OPSEU President Smokey Thomas declared that “Our Union can play a part in the truth and reconciliation process by adopting these recommendations within our negotiated contract agreements;” and
Whereas OPSEU Convention 2016 passed a resolution on Attawapiskat First Nation suicide crisis that committed OPSEU to build long-term partnerships with First nation communities; and
Whereas Akwesasne First Nation partnered with OPSEU for its very successful 1st biennial Indigenous conference on September 30-October 2, 2016 in Cornwall, ON; and
Whereas OPSEU partnered with Ontario First Nations Chiefs on the Indigenous Mobilizing Team during a presentation of OPSEU President Smokey Thomas to an assembly of First Nations Chiefs from throughout Ontario on November 22, 2016; and
Whereas The President of OPSEU and the Chief of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation signed an historic agreement on July 7, 2017 to work together to ensure justice for First Nations; and
Whereas The OPSEU Indigenous Circle June 21 campaign held its first-ever Pow Wow on the South lawn of Queens park as the way to introduce the Bill to make June 21 a statutory holiday in Ontario and to celebrate Indigenous culture and traditions which are at the heart of the legislation; and
Whereas The OPSEU IMT released its ground-breaking video titled, “Coming Home: Sixties Scoop Survivors Reclaim their Culture,” that includes both Sixties Scoop survivors and OPSEU member C.A.S. workers committed to improve the child welfare system so this will never happen again;
Therefore Be It Resolved That the OPSEU Executive Board adopt the OPSEU Affirmation of Principles on Indigenous Peoples’ Rights (attached) and distribute this statement widely among its labour and Indigenous allies.
Roll Call #8
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius —
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Maclam, Kenneth for
Magner, Myles —
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie —
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica for
Thibodeau, Carl —
Thomas, Warren —
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 16 for 0 against
Terms of Reference: Rainbow Alliance
Moved by Almeida/Maszczakiewicz
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; and
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.
Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board approve the revised Terms of Reference (TOR) of Rainbow Alliance arc-en-ciel, dated October 2017.
Moved by Labelle/Shearer – Referral to the President’s Office with instructions to review in regards to constitutional implications as well as budgetary implications.
Roll Call #9
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius —
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Maclam, Kenneth for
Magner, Myles —
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie —
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren —
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 17 for 0 against
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
- OPSEU Resource/Enterprises
- Pension Liaison
- PHRC
- Policy Review Committee
- PWC
- PYC
- Rainbow Alliance
- Retirees Board
- Solidarity Fund Board
- Live and Let Live
- Live and Let Live
Booklets on HIV
Moved by Shearer/Bisaillon
Whereas OPSEU, CUPE, UNIFOR and CLC have booklets on HIV; and
Whereas CCOHS has a worksheet on occupational protection and prevention of HIV; and
Whereas OPSEU represents members in Casey house in Fife house that are experts working with PWA (persons with AIDS); and
Whereas OPSEU already partners with Ontario AIDS network through the live and let live fund; and
Whereas OPSEU represents workers and workplaces where many vulnerable populations seek service; and
Whereas it is reported there is an increase in stigma related reactions to HIV in the workplace;
Therefore be it resolved that OPSEU education communication and campaigns units consult with partners and live and let live fund chair to develop an OPSEU HIV booklet and appropriate resources that include these resources of Stigma and harm reduction with funds to be drawn from the Live and Let Live Fund.
Roll Call #10
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius —
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Maclam, Kenneth for
Magner, Myles —
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie —
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren —
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 17 for 0 against
December 1st UN world AIDS Day
Moved by Shearer/Bisaillon
Whereas UN world AIDS Day is recognized as December 1; and
Whereas OPSEU represents workers and work places where many vulnerable populations seek services; and
Whereas there has been an increase in reports of concerns for safety with HIV exposure due to increased injection drug use;
Therefore be it resolved that live and let live fund chair work in consultation with campaigns, communications and education units to develop a short campaign and sticker for December 1 world AIDS Day to help combat HIV stigma in the workplace with the funds to be drawn from the Live and Let Live Fund.
Roll Call #11
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius —
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Maclam, Kenneth for
Magner, Myles —
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie —
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip for
Sikora, Jessica for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren —
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy —
Carried 16 for 0 against
- International Humanity Work
- International Solidarity Work
- Staff Negotiating
- Staff Pension Plan Trustees
- Strategic Planning
Afternoon
The meeting resumed at 1:33 p.m.
Business Arising
Unfinished Business from the September 27-28, 2017 Executive Board meeting:
Moved by Nancekivell/Sikora
Be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board approve the committee’s attached recommendations of changes to be updated in the Policy Manual.
Moved by Almeida/Thibodeau – Amendment:
Under section 4, pg.4-4, defeat the recommendation of deleting the article under ‘Assignment’
Roll Call #12
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara —
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 —
Carried 19 for 0 against
Moved by Magner/Nancekivell – Amendment:
Under section 4, pg. 4-10, delete the section ‘The Board adopted the report of the credential committee’
Roll Call #13
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
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 21 for 0 against
Moved by Magner/Almeida – referral back to the committee with instructions to further review Section 4 for grammatical items and for the board to review and provide committee with any suggested changes.
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 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 —
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 20 for 0 against
Moved by Almeida/Thomas- Refer recommended deletion of ‘Procedures to Be Considered Regulations” under Section 18.1, pg. 18.1-9, back to the committee to bring back to the Board with more details and information.
Roll Call #15
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius —
Arvelin, Ed for
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
The question was called on the motion as amended:
Be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board approve the committee’s attached recommendations of changes to be updated in the Policy Manual.
Roll Call #16
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius —
Arvelin, Ed for
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
Committee Reports
Standing Committee Reports:
- Social Mapping
- Workers of Color Caucus
President’s Report
Internal Issues
Moved by Thomas/Almeida – In Camera
Roll Call #17
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara —
Maclam, Kenneth for
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie —
Perron, Janel for
Roy, J.L. for
Shearer, Philip —
Sikora, Jessica for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 18 for 0 against
Rise & Report
Progress
Adjournment
The Executive Board adjourned at 3:18 p.m. All members were present except Sara Labelle, Laurie Nancekivell, Philip Shearer, the reasons were acceptable to the Chair.
Warren (Smokey) Thomas, President
Nicole Glass, Corporate Secretary