October 28, 2015
The Executive Board was called to order at 9:35 a.m. President Thomas was in the Chair. All members were present except Carl Thibodeau; the reason was acceptable to the Chair. Peggy Maybury, Executive Assistant to the President, was also in attendance.
Agenda
The agenda was amended to add:
- Timed presentation tomorrow at 9:00a.m.
- Gender wage gap strategy
The question was called on the Agenda as amended:
Roll Call #1
Almeida, Eddy for
Arbus, Jeff for
Archer, Glen for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Bozai, Ibrahim for
Elliot, Ron for
Elliott, Len for
Fahey, Felicia for
Finucane, Drew for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Longhi, Gord for
Magner, Myles for
Platt, Sean for
Shearer, Philip for
Strachan, Edie for
Thibodeau, Carl absent
Thomas, Warren for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Tungatt, Debbie for
Carried 20 for 0 against
Consent Agenda
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
The minutes of September 16-17, 2015 were adopted.
Business Arising
Harassment and Discrimination Policy
The updated policy was approved to go back to the Equity Unit to finalize and bring to the December Board for final approval.
Treasurer’s Report
First Vice President/Treasurer Almeida presented the Treasurer’s Report, which addressed the following items:
- Financials
- Contingency Fund
- Defence Fund
- ODSP Fund – OPS Job Protection Fund
- ODSP Fund – MERC Action Plan
- ODSP Fund – OPS Redeployment Fund
- LBED – Anti-privatization Fund
- Delta East Hotel – Executive Board and Committee guestrooms/meetings 2016
- Summary Report
President’s Report
- Internal Issues
- Equity Committees/Caucuses Terms of Reference
- Provincial Women’s Committee
- Equity Committees/Caucuses Terms of Reference
- Staffing Issues – In Camera
- Central Labour Updates (OFL/NUPGE/CLC)
Internal Issues
- Equity Committees/Caucuses Terms of Reference
- Provincial Women’s Committee
WHEREAS OPSEU is a member driven union and strives for transparency and greater involvement from its members; and
WHEREAS OPSEU recognizes and celebrates the diversity of its membership; and
WHEREAS Resolution K2 from Convention 2012 was passed by the Board and required that the Terms of Reference for all equity committees and caucuses be posted on the OPSEU website to assist members with their understanding of equity and also encourages for greater participation within the union;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the contents of the Terms of Reference for the Provincial Women’s Committee be approved as part of the OPSEU Policy.
Moved by Almeida/Elliott L
Referral to the President’s and First Vice President’s office to review number of meetings per year and come back to December Board.
Roll Call #2
Almeida, Eddy for
Arbus, Jeff for
Archer, Glen for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Bozai, Ibrahim for
Elliot, Ron for
Elliott, Len for
Fahey, Felicia for
Finucane, Drew for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Longhi, Gord for
Magner, Myles for
Platt, Sean for
Shearer, Philip for
Strachan, Edie for
Thibodeau, Carl absent
Thomas, Warren for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Tungatt, Debbie for
Carried 20 for 0 against
Central Labour Updates (OFL/NUPGE/CLC)
President Thomas provided an update
Committee Reports
Standing Committee Reports:
- Aboriginal Circle
- Audit
- Convention
- Resolutions
- Constitutional
- Credentials (reports at Convention)
- Planning
- Disability Rights Caucus
- Excluded Staff Hiring
- Francophone
- In Solidarity
- OPSEU Resource/Enterprises
CAA Program
Moved by Platt/Fahey
WHEREAS CAA has offered a discount program to all members and after review of the program the enterprise committee believes the program is of great benefit and members will take advantage of the CAA program.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Executive Board adopt the CAA PROGRAM under OPSEU enterprises.
Roll Call #3
Almeida, Eddy for
Arbus, Jeff for
Archer, Glen for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Bozai, Ibrahim for
Elliot, Ron for
Elliott, Len for
Fahey, Felicia for
Finucane, Drew for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Longhi, Gord for
Magner, Myles for
Platt, Sean for
Shearer, Philip for
Strachan, Edie for
Thibodeau, Carl absent
Thomas, Warren for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Tungatt, Debbie for
Carried 20 for 0 against
- Pension Liaison
- PHRC
- 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
An update was provided on all Committees.
New Business
Recommendations from October 15th, 2015 Executive Committee Meeting: Recommendation #1: Local 517 Charter
Moved by Magner/Almeida
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the OPSEU Executive Board approve that the Charter of Local 517 be dissolved; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT any funds remaining in the account of Local 517 be moved to Local 5112 and the account of Local 517 be closed.
Roll Call #4
Almeida, Eddy for
Arbus, Jeff for
Archer, Glen for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Bozai, Ibrahim for
Elliot, Ron for
Elliott, Len for
Fahey, Felicia for
Finucane, Drew for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Longhi, Gord for
Magner, Myles for
Platt, Sean for
Shearer, Philip for
Strachan, Edie for
Thibodeau, Carl absent
Thomas, Warren for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Tungatt, Debbie for
Carried 20 for 0 against
Recommendation #2: New Local 5115 – Regent Park Community Health Centre
Moved by Magner/Almeida
WHEREAS approximately 123 health care workers at the Regent Park Community Health Centre have voted to join OPSEU and will be certified as a new OPSEU bargaining unit on August 26, 2015;
AND WHEREAS, with a strong group of activists led the organizing drive supported by a united membership with a strong community of interest, the new unit is well positioned to form a strong new single-unit local within OPSEU;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the OPSEU Executive Board approve that the newly certified bargaining unit at the Regent Park Community Health Centre be chartered as a new local, to be designated as Local 5115.
Roll Call #5
Almeida, Eddy for
Arbus, Jeff for
Archer, Glen for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Bozai, Ibrahim for
Elliot, Ron for
Elliott, Len for
Fahey, Felicia for
Finucane, Drew for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Longhi, Gord for
Magner, Myles for
Platt, Sean for
Shearer, Philip for
Strachan, Edie for
Thibodeau, Carl absent
Thomas, Warren for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Tungatt, Debbie for
Carried 20 for 0 against
Recommendation #3: Merger/Transfer – Local 202, 208, 254
Moved by Tungatt/Almeida
WHEREAS the Employer has relocated a number of MPAC members to the Hamilton location creating what is referred to as the Hamilton Hub
WHEREAS the Locals affected (Local 202, 208, 254) have voted and approved that they create one larger MPAC Local in Hamilton
WHEREAS one of the Locals (Local 202) also has OPS members who wish to merge with another OPS Local
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the OPSEU Executive Board approve that the Locals affected be divided in the following way:
Local 202 will retain its MPAC members, the OPS members will join Local 201
Local 208 MPAC members will join Local 202. Local 208's Charter will be dissolved
Local 254 Hamilton MPAC members will join Local 202. Brantford MPAC members will remain with Local 254.
Roll Call #6
Almeida, Eddy for
Arbus, Jeff for
Archer, Glen for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Bozai, Ibrahim for
Elliot, Ron for
Elliott, Len for
Fahey, Felicia for
Finucane, Drew for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Longhi, Gord for
Magner, Myles for
Platt, Sean for
Shearer, Philip for
Strachan, Edie for
Thibodeau, Carl absent
Thomas, Warren for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Tungatt, Debbie for
Carried 20 for 0 against
Gender Wage Gap Strategy
Discussion
Moved by Thomas/Almeida – In Camera
Roll Call #7
Almeida, Eddy for
Arbus, Jeff for
Archer, Glen for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Bozai, Ibrahim for
Elliot, Ron for
Elliott, Len for
Fahey, Felicia for
Finucane, Drew for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Longhi, Gord for
Magner, Myles for
Platt, Sean for
Shearer, Philip for
Strachan, Edie for
Thibodeau, Carl absent
Thomas, Warren for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Tungatt, Debbie for
Carried 20 for 0 against
Recess
The Executive Board recessed at 11:25 a.m. All members were present except Carl Thibodeau.
October 29, 2015
The Executive Board was called to order at 9:10 a.m. President Thomas was in the Chair. Members in the meeting room introduced themselves.
Timed Presentation
Ron Elliot gave a presentation to the Board
Ballot for Corrections
Moved by Elliot R./Tungatt
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Ballot for the Correctional Bargaining Unit be as follows;
I support a stand-alone collective agreement for the current Correctional Bargaining Unit, separate from the rest of the Ontario Public Service.
I request that OPSEU undertake the negotiations and other actions that are necessary to achieve a stand-alone collective agreement as a priority for the Corrections Division.
_ Yes
_ No
Roll Call #8
Almeida, Eddy for
Arbus, Jeff for
Archer, Glen for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Bozai, Ibrahim for
Elliot, Ron for
Elliott, Len for
Fahey, Felicia for
Finucane, Drew for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara —
Longhi, Gord for
Magner, Myles for
Platt, Sean for
Shearer, Philip for
Strachan, Edie for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Tungatt, Debbie for
Carried 20 for 0 against
Ballot for Unified
Moved by Elliot R./Jones
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Ballot for Members of the Unified Bargaining Unit working at Corrections worksites be as follows;
If the Corrections Bargaining Unit successfully achieves a stand-alone collective agreement, separate from the rest of the Ontario Public Service, then I would be interested to have my position transferred out of the Unified Bargaining Unit and into the Correctional Bargaining Unit under that stand-alone collective agreement.
_ Yes
_ No
Roll Call #9
Almeida, Eddy for
Arbus, Jeff for
Archer, Glen for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Bozai, Ibrahim for
Elliot, Ron for
Elliott, Len for
Fahey, Felicia for
Finucane, Drew for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Longhi, Gord for
Magner, Myles for
Platt, Sean for
Shearer, Philip for
Strachan, Edie for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Tungatt, Debbie for
Carried 21 for 0 against
FAQ & Proposal to expand bargaining unit
Moved by Elliot R/Arbus
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the “Frequently Asked Questions, Proposals to Expand the Corrections Bargaining Unit” document, be sent to all members in good standing in the Corrections Bargaining Unit and Members of the Unified Bargaining Unit working at Corrections worksites.
Roll Call #10
Almeida, Eddy for
Arbus, Jeff for
Archer, Glen for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Bozai, Ibrahim for
Elliot, Ron for
Elliott, Len for
Fahey, Felicia for
Finucane, Drew for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Longhi, Gord for
Magner, Myles for
Platt, Sean for
Shearer, Philip for
Strachan, Edie for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Tungatt, Debbie for
Carried 21 for 0 against
Third Party
Moved by Elliot R/Magner
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the above two Ballot Questions be conducted by a Third Party.
Roll Call #11
Almeida, Eddy for
Arbus, Jeff for
Archer, Glen for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Bozai, Ibrahim for
Elliot, Ron for
Elliott, Len for
Fahey, Felicia for
Finucane, Drew for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Longhi, Gord for
Magner, Myles for
Platt, Sean for
Shearer, Philip for
Strachan, Edie for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Tungatt, Debbie for
Carried 21 for 0 against
CCAP – Ontario Hydro Not For Sale – Mobilizer Extension
Waiver Motion:
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 #12
Almeida, Eddy for
Arbus, Jeff for
Archer, Glen for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Bozai, Ibrahim for
Elliot, Ron for
Elliott, Len for
Fahey, Felicia for
Finucane, Drew for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Longhi, Gord for
Magner, Myles for
Platt, Sean for
Shearer, Philip for
Strachan, Edie for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Tungatt, Debbie for
Carried 21 for 0 against
Enabling Motion:
Moved by Thomas/Almeida
WHEREAS the Ontario Provincial Liberal Government continues to move on the privatization of Hydro One, and;
WHEREAS the OPSEU Hydro member mobilizers have been effective in creating dialog with this issue in many communities, and;
WHEREAS there are still funds remaining in this budget;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the OPSEU Board endorse an extension for the Hydro member mobilizers for a period of one month from the existing budget out of the contingency fund.
Roll Call #13
Almeida, Eddy for
Arbus, Jeff for
Archer, Glen for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Bozai, Ibrahim for
Elliot, Ron for
Elliott, Len for
Fahey, Felicia for
Finucane, Drew for
Jones, Gareth for
Labelle, Sara for
Longhi, Gord for
Magner, Myles for
Platt, Sean for
Shearer, Philip for
Strachan, Edie for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Tungatt, Debbie for
Carried 21 for 0 against
Adjournment
The Executive Board adjourned at 9:30 a.m. All members were present.
Warren (Smokey) Thomas, President
Nicole Glass, A/Corporate Secretary