Coopers
September 26, 2018
The Executive Board was called to order at 9:30 a.m. First Vice President Almeida was in the Chair. All members were present except President Thomas, the reason was acceptable to the Chair. Peggy Maybury, Executive Assistant to the President, was also in attendance.
The guests in the room introduced themselves.
Agenda
The agenda was amended to add:
- OMERS
- Recommendation from the Executive Committee: Local 590
- Timed presentation – WOCC – 9:30
- Corrections proposal
- Strategic planning motion
- Area Council Dues
- TAR’s policy
Consent Agenda
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Moved by Almeida/Arvelin
Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board adopt the OPSEU Executive Board Minutes of June 20-21, 2018, July 10, 2018 Conference Call, July 13, 2018 E-poll: New Local Assignments (4), August 1, 2018 E-poll: All Presidents Conference call; August 24, 2018 E-poll: L267 Strike Support; September 10, 2018 E-poll: Liquor and Cannabis Public Opinion Research and September 14, 2018 E-poll: Ontario Health Coalition Rally.
Roll Call #1
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley 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
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren —
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 20 for 0 against
New Business
WOCC – Timed presentation
Carol Mundley and Kola Iluyomade gave a presentation to the Board.
Moved by Almeida/Labelle
Whereas the United Nations called for a Decade of People of African Descent (2015-2024) and in 2016, The UN’s Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent released a report listing concerns with institutional racism, low-unemployment rates, poor health and disproportionally high incarceration rates of Blacks in Canada; and
Whereas in 2017, consistent with commitment to the UN Decade of People of African Descent, the Ontario government launched the Anti-Black Racism Strategy, and passed the Ontario Anti-Racism Act and in 2018, the Federal Government announced it would engage in nation-wide consultations to develop a national strategy to combat racism; and
Whereas the Ontario Anti-Black Racism strategy (OABS) is especially focused on eradicating anti-black racism because black communities in Ontario are experiencing critical forms of racism and inequitable outcomes in almost every measure of opportunity, security and fairness as a result of the impact of historical disadvantage such as slavery, racial segregation and marginalization; and
Whereas the OABS includes several key measures to combat anti-black racism including mandating the use and application of an anti-racism lens in developing and implementing policies, and race-based data collection, analysis and reporting; and
Whereas the Workers of Colour Caucus has sanctioned the Ontario Anti-Black Racism lens and strategy, has supported without qualification the formation of a People of African Descent group, and adopted the Decade of People of African Descent as a focal point of action;
Therefore be it resolved that OPSEU endorses the OABS and the UN Decade of People of African Descent, and commits to the eradication of anti-black racism in all its forms; and
Be it further resolved that the Workers of Colour Caucus will hereby be named the “Coalition of Racialized Workers,” consistent with its mandate, the Ontario Human Rights Code and the OABS; and
Be it further resolved that the OPSEU Statement of Respect explicitly recognize people of African Descent and anti-black racism and is revised as follows:
“.. We accord respect to all persons, regardless of age, political affiliation and racialization including and not limited to People of African descent, Black, Caribbean, South Asian, Asian , women, men, First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, members of ethno-racial groups, people with disabilities, gays, lesbians, bisexual, transgender/transsexual people, and gender diverse persons, francophones and all persons whose first language is not English…”
Moved by Elliott/Shearer – move to divide the 3 resolves
Roll Call #2
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius against
Arvelin, Ed against
Bisaillon, Michel against
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth against
Kwok, Kingsley for
Labelle, Sara against
Maclam, Kenneth against
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara against
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie for
Perron, Janel against
Roy, J.L. against
Shearer, Philip for
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren —
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy against
Vyfschaft, Tracy against
Defeated 9 for 11 against
The question was called on the motion:
Whereas the United Nations called for a Decade of People of African Descent (2015-2024) and in 2016, The UN’s Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent released a report listing concerns with institutional racism, low-unemployment rates, poor health and disproportionally high incarceration rates of Blacks in Canada; and
Whereas in 2017, consistent with commitment to the UN Decade of People of African Descent, the Ontario government launched the Anti-Black Racism Strategy, and passed the Ontario Anti-Racism Act and in 2018, the Federal Government announced it would engage in nation-wide consultations to develop a national strategy to combat racism; and
Whereas the Ontario Anti-Black Racism strategy (OABS) is especially focused on eradicating anti-black racism because black communities in Ontario are experiencing critical forms of racism and inequitable outcomes in almost every measure of opportunity, security and fairness as a result of the impact of historical disadvantage such as slavery, racial segregation and marginalization; and
Whereas the OABS includes several key measures to combat anti-black racism including mandating the use and application of an anti-racism lens in developing and implementing policies, and race-based data collection, analysis and reporting; and
Whereas the Workers of Colour Caucus has sanctioned the Ontario Anti-Black Racism lens and strategy, has supported without qualification the formation of a People of African Descent group, and adopted the Decade of People of African Descent as a focal point of action;
Therefore be it resolved that OPSEU endorses the OABS and the UN Decade of People of African Descent, and commits to the eradication of anti-black racism in all its forms; and
Be it further resolved that the Workers of Colour Caucus will hereby be named the “Coalition of Racialized Workers,” consistent with its mandate, the Ontario Human Rights Code and the OABS; and
Be it further resolved that the OPSEU Statement of Respect explicitly recognize people of African Descent and anti-black racism and is revised as follows:
“.. We accord respect to all persons, regardless of age, political affiliation and racialization including and not limited to People of African descent, Black, Caribbean, South Asian, Asian , women, men, First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, members of ethno-racial groups, people with disabilities, gays, lesbians, bisexual, transgender/transsexual people, and gender diverse persons, francophones and all persons whose first language is not English…”
Roll Call #3
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley 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
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren —
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 20 for 0 against
Business Arising
Temporary Supervisor, Organizing
Whereas organizing work is vital to the future of the organization; and
Whereas the work will be categorized into two separate bundles as follows:
1. New certifications,
2. PSLRTAs and Mergers; and
Whereas PSLRTA and merger representation votes continue at an increased pace; and
Whereas OPSEU is committed to follow its members’ work and provide representation;
Therefore be it resolved that a temporary Supervisor be assigned to the Organizing Unit for a period of one year; and
Be it further resolved that the funds for the remaining time in 2017 be drawn from Contingency and a report be brought back to the May Board.
*work in progress
Referral from the May 23, 2018 meeting:
Resolution E1
Whereas currently some regions struggle to find co-facilitators; and
Whereas this resolution will satisfy Social Mapping Project (SMP) recommendations SMP 25.d, 25.d.i, 25.e, 25.e.i, and 25.e.ii; and
Whereas it is in OPSEU’s best interest to have their elected equity members trained; and
Whereas there is no consistent policy in place regarding who will be trained and when; and
Whereas it is in each committees mandate to educate OPSEU members; and
Whereas most of the equity committee members facilitate and assist with workshop, educational, and conferences; and
Whereas new committee members will be required to facilitate a conference as early as six (6) months after being elected;
Therefore be it resolved that within six (6) months of being elected, all new incoming equity committee members receive train-the-trainer training from OPSEU.
Moved by Shearer/Nancekivell – refer Resolution E1 to the Budget process
Roll Call #4
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius against
Arvelin, Ed against
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley against
Labelle, Sara against
Maclam, Kenneth against
Magner, Myles against
Maszczakiewicz, Tara against
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie against
Perron, Janel against
Roy, J.L. against
Shearer, Philip for
Thibodeau, Carl against
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin against
Tremblay, Chrisy against
Vyfschaft, Tracy against
Defeated 7 for 14 against
The question was called on the motion:
Whereas currently some regions struggle to find co-facilitators; and
Whereas this resolution will satisfy Social Mapping Project (SMP) recommendations SMP 25.d, 25.d.i, 25.e, 25.e.i, and 25.e.ii; and
Whereas it is in OPSEU’s best interest to have their elected equity members trained; and
Whereas there is no consistent policy in place regarding who will be trained and when; and
Whereas it is in each committees mandate to educate OPSEU members; and
Whereas most of the equity committee members facilitate and assist with workshop, educational, and conferences; and
Whereas new committee members will be required to facilitate a conference as early as six (6) months after being elected;
Therefore be it resolved that within six (6) months of being elected, all new incoming equity committee members receive train-the-trainer training from OPSEU.
Roll Call #5
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth against
Kwok, Kingsley 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
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 20 for 1 against
Gareth Jones filed a minority report
President Thomas is in the Chair
MERC Compositions and Sub-Committee Report
Whereas OPS Divisionals are held every two years to elect representatives to Ministry MERCS and November 2-4, 2018 is the next scheduled Divisional; and
Whereas any increase to MERC entitlements is considered and determined by the Executive Board; and
Whereas the number to be elected to a MERC must be contained in the call out package;
Therefore be it resolved that the Executive Board consider and determine an increase in complement to the MERC team for the following Ministries:
– Ministry of Economic Development, Employment & Growth, Ministry of Research Innovation & Science & Ministry of Infrastructure as a combined MERC (The Employer has agreed to the additional member and agrees to pay wages)
*Work in progress
Referral from the June 20-21, 2018 Executive Board meeting:
Sector 10 – Health Professionals’ Week
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 #6
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley 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
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 21 for 0 against
Moved by Thomas/Labelle
Be it further resolved that the Lobby Section of the proposal and costs associated with the Lobby Day be approved as outlined in the attached proposal.
Roll Call #7
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley 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
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 21 for 0 against
OPSEU Job Vacancies
Whereas jobs at OPSEU are highly desirable to the membership; and
Whereas OPSEU has a very active job competition process with a lot of movement within the organization; and
Whereas vacancies must be filled subject to the timelines and provisions in the OPSSU and ASU Collective Agreements; and
Whereas failure to meet these timelines can result in costly grievances and conflicts between the parties; and
Whereas the current process to fill vacancies at the member level has become unwieldly due to the overwhelming number of applications being received;
Therefore be it resolved that OPSEU members who apply for job vacancies will be subject to prescreening to ensure minimum qualifications exist prior to being invited to participate in the job competition; and
Be it further resolved that those who pass the original prescreening; will not be prescreened again for a one year period for any job posting that requires the same minimal qualifications.
*motion was withdrawn
Moved by Thomas/Almeida
Whereas jobs at OPSEU are highly desirable to the membership and members are encouraged to apply; and
Whereas OPSEU has a very active job competition process, for a limited number of positions within the organization; and
Whereas vacancies must be filled subject to the timelines and provisions in the OPSSU and ASU Collective Agreements; and
Whereas failure to meet these timelines can result in costly grievances and conflicts between the parties; and
Whereas the current process to fill vacancies has become unwieldly due to the overwhelming number of applications being received;
Therefore be it resolved that OPSEU members who apply for job vacancies will submit their resumes for evaluation to ensure minimum qualifications exist prior to being invited to participate in the job competition; and
Be it further resolved that those who pass the original evaluation will not be required to undergo a further evaluation for a period of one year, for any job posting that requires the same minimum qualifications.
*to be brought back tomorrow
Treasurer’s Report
First Vice President/Treasurer Almeida presented the Treasurer’s Report, which addressed the following items:
- Financials
Afternoon
The meeting resumed at 1:18p.m.
Treasurer’s Report
- 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
President’s Report
Internal Issues
All President’s meeting – Timed Presentation
Ron Elliot, Administrator of Local Services and Collective Bargaining Division gave a presentation to the Board regarding the all President’s meeting.
Current Campaigns
A motion was made and withdrawn
Terms of Reference – PWC
A motion was made and withdrawn
2019 proposed schedule of meetings for Executive Committee and Executive Board
Board: January 23-24 web conference
March 20-21 Coopers
April 24-25 Coopers
May 22 T.O Convention Centre
June 26-27 Coopers
September 25-26 Coopers
October 23-24 web conference
November 20-21 budget only – location TBD
December 11-12 Coopers
Officers: January 17 web conference
March 14 web conference
April 18 web conference
May 21 T.O Convention Centre
June 13 web conference
September 19 web conference
October 17 web conference
November 7 & 19 budget only – location TBD
Moved by Thomas/Almeida
Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board approve the 2019 meeting dates for the Executive Committee and Executive Board.
Roll Call #8
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley 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
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 21 for 0 against
Pay Equity
Update provided
Corrections proposal
Moved by Thomas/Almeida
Whereas approximately 2000 formerly Unified members were moved into the Corrections Bargaining unit; and
Whereas being in a new bargaining unit with a new contract will enable these members to better focus and represent their issues of concern; and
Whereas the current Corrections MERC structure is already burdened with the excessive issues that are brought to the Corrections MERC Table;
Therefore be it resolved that the Executive Board approve the election of an additional Corrections MERC team member at the 2018 OPS Divisional Meetings, that is a member of the formerly unified employees (non CO/non PPO), that will be considered the Corrections Unified Member Elect; and
Be it further resolved that this fifth member will be added to the Corrections MERC team, when a Corrections MERC agreement is reached with the employer OR should an agreement around the MERC team composition be reached prior to a Collective Agreement.
Roll Call #9
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len —
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley 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
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 20 for 0 against
Staffing Issues-In Camera
Central Labour Updates (OFL/NUPGE/CLC)
Other Business
Committee Reports
Standing Committee Reports:
A report was provided on all committees
- Audit
- Central Political Action
Municipal election 2018 “Take back their power”
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 #10
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len —
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley 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
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 20 for 0 against
Moved by Labelle/Maclam
Whereas rookie Premier Doug Ford ignored extensive public and expert consultation with his decision to privatize all cannabis retail outlets; and
Whereas Ford’s decree disempowered municipal governments by giving them the limited option of having a private cannabis retailer in their municipality or no retailer at all; and
Whereas a growing number of municipal leaders, including Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, have publicly stated that they would prefer public cannabis retail outlets; and
Whereas Ford’s decree further disempowers municipalities because the costs of enforcing and regulating the private cannabis retailers will be downloaded to them; and
Whereas Ford’s decree further disempowers municipalities because if they reject the private cannabis retailer option the black market will continue to thrive in their municipality; and
Whereas Ford has even further disempowered municipalities by his shocking and chilling move to cut Toronto’s City Council in half; and
Whereas the election campaigns leading up to the province’s municipal elections on Oct. 22, 2018, provides an excellent opportunity for voters and municipal candidates to take back their power;
Therefore be it resolved that the Executive Board of OPSEU approve funds as indicated in the attached Project Budget Proposal, to undertake a province-wide advertising campaign designed to make the issue of all public services that are under attack, a municipal election issue; and
Be it further resolved that the campaign urge candidates and municipalities to “Take Back Their Power” by demanding that the provincial government provide the option of safe and responsible publicly owned cannabis retail outlets; and
Be it further resolved that the campaign reach as many municipalities as possible by focusing on the province’s many small and large radio stations, as well as with direct communication to municipal candidates and incumbents; and
Be it further resolved that the above campaign funding be taken from the Contingency fund.
Roll Call #11
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len —
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley 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
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 20 for 0 against
- Convention
- Resolutions
- Constitutional
- Credentials
- Planning
- Disability Rights Caucus
- Excluded Staff Hiring
- Francophone
- Indigenous Circle
- In Solidarity
- MDT/SDT Ad-hoc
- OPSEU Resource/Enterprises
- Pension Liaison
CAAT Pension Plan Trustees and Sponsors
Moved by Jones/Thomas
Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board appoint David Haley, Local 415 as Union Trustee to the CAAT Pension Plan Board of Trustees from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021 provided Brother Haley signs the OPSEU Letter of Understanding.
Roll Call #12
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len —
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley 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
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 20 for 0 against
Moved by Jones/Thomas
Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board reappoint Don Smith, Local 350 as Union Trustee to the CAAT Pension Plan Board of Trustees from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021 provided Brother Smith signs the OPSEU Letter of Understanding.
Roll Call #13
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len —
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley 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
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 20 for 0 against
Moved by Jones/Thomas
Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board reappoint Patrick Kennedy, Local 415 to the CAAT Pension Plan Sponsors Committee from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021 provided Brother Kennedy signs the OPSEU Letter of Understanding.
Roll Call #14
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len —
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley 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
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 20 for 0 against
Moved by Jones/Thomas
Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board reappoint Kim Macpherson to the CAAT Pension Plan Sponsors Committee from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021, provided Sister Kim signs the OPSEU Letter of Understanding.
Moved by Nancekivell/Kwok – amendment:
Add “OPSEU staff member” after “Kim Macpherson”
Roll Call #15
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len —
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley 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
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:
Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board reappoint Kim Macpherson, OPSEU staff member, to the CAAT Pension Plan Sponsors Committee from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021, provided Sister Kim signs the OPSEU Letter of Understanding.
Roll Call #16
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len —
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley 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
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 20 for 0 against
OMERS Tele Town hall
Moved by Jones/Thomas
Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board approve up to $10,500 to hold two Tele Town Halls in order to inform OPSEU members participating in OMERS about the current comprehensive plan review and its implications for OPSEU members participating in OMERS.
Roll Call #17
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len —
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley 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
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 20 for 0 against
- PHRC
- Policy Review Ad-hoc
- 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
Moved by Almeida/Maclam
Be it resolved that the Board be extended until all items are dealt with
Roll Call #18
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len —
Jones, Gareth against
Kwok, Kingsley against
Labelle, Sara against
Maclam, Kenneth for
Magner, Myles for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara against
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie against
Perron, Janel against
Roy, J.L. against
Shearer, Philip for
Thibodeau, Carl against
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin against
Tremblay, Chrisy against
Vyfschaft, Tracy against
Defeated 9 for 11 against
Recess
The Executive Board recessed at 4:32 p.m. All members were present except Len Elliott, the reason was acceptable to the Chair.
September 27, 2018
The Executive Board was called to order at 9:09 a.m. First Vice President Almeida was in the Chair. All members were present except President Thomas, the reason was acceptable to the Chair.
Committee Reports
Standing Committee Reports:
- Strategic Planning
Moved by Shearer/Vyfschaft
Whereas Strategic planning adds a Committee date per year to a Board Meeting to look at Mission Vision and a Strategic Plan; and
Whereas OPSEU Board members have legal, fiduciary, and Governance responsibilities to support the Board and always work on behalf of and represent the best interest of OPSEU; and
Whereas the Executive Board will attend the all Presidents meeting October 27 in Toronto;
Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board approve the addition of a one day Governance Strategic planning meeting October 26.
Roll Call #19
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley for
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
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren —
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 19 for 1 against
- Workers of Colour
New Business
Debrief of Local 276
Discussion
President Thomas in the Chair
Sector 8 LTC – Bargaining Conference
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 #20
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley 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
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 21 for 0 against
Moved by Thomas/Almeida
Whereas the division has been growing at a steady pace and the expectation is that the division will continue to grow in the years ahead; and
Whereas our division has more than 60% percent of for-profit employers; and
Whereas our membership consists of 2/3 part time or casual employees; and
Whereas the DIVEX wants to create a standard for current locals and future locals to follow, in an effort to improve the divisions working conditions;
Therefore be it resolved that the Executive board approve the planning and convening of a bargaining conference for the Sector 8 locals, to be held in the fall of 2018, in accordance with this proposal.
Roll Call #21
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley 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
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 21 for 0 against
Moved by Thomas/Almeida
Reconsideration of Agenda to add an item “College Faculty Day of Action”
Roll Call #22
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley 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
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 21 for 0 against
College Faculty Day of Action
Moved by Thomas/Almeida
Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board approve up to $11,000 to assist the College Faculty Division locals to hold a Day of Action.
Roll Call #23
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley 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
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 21 for 0 against
OPS Divisionals
Discussion
LBED Anti-Privatization Lobby Campaign
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.
Roll Call #24
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley 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
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 21 for 0 against
Moved by Thomas/Vyfschaft
Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board approve the funds as outlined in the attached proposal from the LBED Anti-Privatization Account, in order to campaign against the privatization of the LCBO which is a serious threat to the profits that help pay for public services and good jobs in our communities.
Moved by Vyfschaft/Labelle – Amendment:
That the hours in the proposal be increased from 16 hours to 48 hours.
Roll Call #25
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley 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
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 21 for 0 against
The question was called on the motion as amended:
Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board approve the funds as outlined in the attached proposal from the LBED Anti-Privatization Account, in order to campaign against the privatization of the LCBO which is a serious threat to the profits that help pay for public services and good jobs in our communities.
Roll Call #26
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley 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
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 21 for 0 against
Recommendation from the September 26, 2018 Executive Committee meeting:
Local 590, Local 5117
Moved by Thomas/Magner
Whereas OPSEU Local 590 currently includes members in two separate bargaining units – at the Humber River Hospital and the Black Creek Community Health Centre (BCCHC); and
Whereas members at BCCHC have expressed a desire to form their own stand-alone local, separate from Local 590; and
Whereas the membership at BCCHC has a distinct community of interests as OPSEU members, a distinct workplace culture, a separate collective agreement, and distinct workplace issues, and can be best supported and represented as a stand-alone local; and
Whereas OPSEU, in its response to recommendations made by an external consultant’s report on issues facing Local 590 and its members at BCCHC, has indicated its commitment to support the creation of a stand-alone local for members at BCCHC; and
Whereas the membership of Local 590 have voted unanimously at their General Membership Meeting held on September 20, 2018, to approved the proposal to divide the local and create a new, single-unit local to represent members at BCCHC, and to ask the OPSEU Officers and Executive Board to take the necessary steps to ensure the new local is established as soon as possible;
Therefore be it resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board approve the proposal to divide Local 590 and establish a new, single-unit local to represent members at the Black Creek Community Health Centre; and
Be it further resolved that the OPSEU Executive Board approve that this new local be established and chartered as OPSEU Local 5117 effective as of October 1, 2018, and the new local be supported in scheduling local elections as soon as possible, and in the establishment and effective functioning of the new local executive.
Roll Call #27
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley 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
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 21 for 0 against
Area Council Dues
Moved by Thomas/Bisaillon
Be it resolved that the area council dues topic as discussed will be sent to the policy review committee for review and to be brought back to the October Board.
Roll Call #28
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley 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
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 21 for 0 against
TAR’s Policy
Discussion
Business Arising
OPSEU Job Vacancies (from September 26, 2018)
Whereas jobs at OPSEU are highly desirable to the membership and members are encouraged to apply; and
Whereas OPSEU has a very active job competition process, for a limited number of positions within the organization; and
Whereas vacancies must be filled subject to the timelines and provisions in the OPSSU and ASU Collective Agreements; and
Whereas failure to meet these timelines can result in costly grievances and conflicts between the parties; and
Whereas the current process to fill vacancies has become unwieldly due to the overwhelming number of applications being received;
Therefore be it resolved that OPSEU members who apply for job vacancies will submit their resumes for evaluation to ensure minimum qualifications exist prior to being invited to participate in the job competition; and
Be it further resolved that those who pass the original evaluation will not be required to undergo a further evaluation for a period of one year, for any job posting that requires the same minimum qualifications.
Moved by Thomas/Almeida – Referral to bring back to the October Board
Roll Call #29
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley 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
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 21 for 0 against
Moved by Thomas/Almeida – In Camera
Roll Call #30
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley 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
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 21 for 0 against
Rise & Report
Progress
Moved by Thomas/Almeida – Move into Committee of the whole
Roll Call #31
Almeida, Eddy for
Arscott, Julius for
Arvelin, Ed for
Bisaillon, Michel for
Elliott, Len for
Jones, Gareth for
Kwok, Kingsley 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
Thibodeau, Carl for
Thomas, Warren for
Thorson, Erin for
Tremblay, Chrisy for
Vyfschaft, Tracy for
Carried 21 for 0 against
Adjournment
The Executive Board adjourned at 12:46. All members were present except for Lucy Morton, the reason was acceptable to the Chair.
Warren (Smokey) Thomas, President
Nicole Glass, Corporate Secretary
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