January 16, 2020
The Executive Committee was called to order at 9:01 a.m. President Thomas was in the Chair. All members were present except Laurie Nancekivell. Clarke Eaton, Advisor to the President was also in attendance.
Agenda
The agenda was amended to add:
- Donations
Agenda
The question was called on the Agenda:
Roll Call #1
Almeida, Eddy for
Arvelin, Ed for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie —
Strachan, Edie for
Thomas, Warren for
Carried 8 for 0 against
Consent Agenda
Minutes of previous meeting
The OPSEU Executive Committee adopted the OPSEU Executive Committee Minutes of October 17, 2019; November 7 and 19, 2019 and December 11, 2019.
Treasurer’s Report
First Vice-President/Treasurer Almeida presented the Treasurer’s Report.
- 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
- Other Business
President’s Report
Internal Issues
2020 OPSEU Young Workers Conference 60km Waiver
Moved by Thomas/Almeida
Whereas OPSEU’s Provincial Young Workers Committee (PYC) advocates issues on behalf of young workers within the union, the workplace and the broader community/society through social outreach and activism; and
Whereas OPSEU’s annual Young Workers Conference is a space for young workers to exchange stories, skills, and strategies about unions and social justice issues; and
Whereas it may be difficult for members from Region 5 attending the 2020 Young Workers Conference to travel back and forth, and network with other young workers, if they are not staying at the hotel; and
Whereas there was a total of 155 participants at the 2019 OPSEU Young Workers Conference, 35 of whom were members from Region 5; and
Whereas OPSEU’s Executive Board waived the 60km rule for the previous two Young Workers Conferences when there was no event in the evening and when the event was in downtown Toronto;
Therefore be it resolved that the 60 km rule be waived for the 2020 Young Workers Conference and with the associated costs, up to a maximum of what is indicated in the proposal.
Roll Call #2
Almeida, Eddy for
Arvelin, Ed for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie —
Strachan, Edie for
Thomas, Warren for
Carried 8 for 0 against
Moved by Thomas/Almeida – In Camera
Roll Call #3
Almeida, Eddy for
Arvelin, Ed for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie —
Strachan, Edie for
Thomas, Warren for
Carried 8 for 0 against
Rise & Report
Solidarity Reserve Fund Requests
#2020-01-01
Moved by Thomas/Labelle
Therefore be it resolved that the Solidarity Reserve Fund provide up to $5,000 for legal expenses that are incurred by the member in a civil suit with the disability insurer on the conditions, to be confirmed by OPSEU Counsel, that: 1) the member’s lawyer charge reasonable rates; and 2) that the member’s lawyer make reasonable efforts to recover legal costs for the member and OPSEU as part of any settlement or judgment.
Roll Call #4
Almeida, Eddy for
Arvelin, Ed for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie —
Strachan, Edie for
Thomas, Warren for
Carried 8 for 0 against
#2020-01-02
Moved by Thomas/Almeida
Therefore be it resolved that the Solidarity Reserve Fund provide up to $5,000 for the member’s actual legal costs in his claim for LTD benefits, on the condition that OPSEU Counsel confirm the costs incurred and that the lawyer’s rate was reasonable for the claim.
Roll Call #5
Almeida, Eddy for
Arvelin, Ed for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie —
Strachan, Edie for
Thomas, Warren for
Carried 8 for 0 against
#2020-01-03
Moved by Thomas/Almeida
Therefore be it resolved that the Solidarity Reserve Fund provide $3,467.57 for actual legal expenses incurred by the member in the course of her civil defence.
Roll Call #6
Almeida, Eddy for
Arvelin, Ed for
Labelle, Sara for
Langford, Tara for
Maszczakiewicz, Tara for
Morton, Lucy for
Nancekivell, Laurie —
Strachan, Edie for
Thomas, Warren for
Carried 8 for 0 against
Staffing Issues (In-Camera)
Central Labour Updates (OFL/CLC/NUPGE)
Other Business
New Business
Central payment for Red for Ed T-shirts
Discussion
Change of staff assignments when in the midst of bargaining
Discussion
February 18th Autism rally at Queens Park
Discussion
February 22nd PC Convention in Niagara
Discussion
Donations
Discussion
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:12 p.m. All members were present except Laurie Nancekivell, the reason was acceptable to the Chair.
Warren (Smokey) Thomas, President
Nicole Glass, Corporate Secretary