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Thursday November 20, 2008
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OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
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| REGIONAL EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES CONFERENCES 2006 |
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| TORONTO | May 25 – 27 | SW Ontario (5) GTO (5) Montréal (6) |
| CALGARY | June 23 – 25 | Pacific (6) Rocky Mountains (4) Prairie (3) NCR (5) |
| HALIFAX | October 13 - 15 | N&E Ontario (5) Atlantic (8) Québec (5) |
MOTION TO POSTPONE CARRIED
m/s T. Dupuis/P. Abbott
That the report of the Honours and Awards Committee be adopted.
The meeting was called to order at 1:15 hours with Sister Bannon in the chair.
POINT OF PRIVILEGE
Brother Dupuis reminded us that this was the anniversary of the massacre at the Polytechnique in Montreal. The Point of privilege was well taken by the Chair.
m/s L. Cassidy/T. Dupuis
| REGIONAL EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES CONFERENCES 2006 |
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| VICTORIA | May 26 – 28 | Pacific(6) Montréal (6) NCR (5) |
| CALGARY | June 23 – 25 | SW Ontario (5) Rocky Mountains (4) Prairie (3) GTO (5) |
| HALIFAX | October 13 - 15 | N&E Ontario (5) Atlantic (8) Québec (5) |
That recommendation # 1 be adopted as amended.
That the report of the EO Committee be adopted as a whole.
m/s N. Stein/M. Bertrand
That the report of the Workforce Adjustment Committee be postponed until material is available.
MOTION CARRIED
m/s M. Bertrand/S. Bergeron
That the report of the Harassment Committee be adopted.
m/s B. Campbell/P. Abbott
That the report of the Finance Committee be adopted.
m/s B. Campbell/S. Khayat
That the report of the Communications Committee be adopted.
m/s D. Lalancette/P. Abbott
Recommendation # 1
The Committee recommends that the UTE continue to support the position of the PSAC that the bargaining method for CRA be conciliation with the right to strike.
That the report of the Bargaining Committee be adopted as a whole.
m/s K. MacDonald/N. Stein
That the report of the Political Action Committee be adopted.
MOTION TO AMEND AGENDA
Brother Bergeron served noticed to amend the agenda to add under New Business #31 National Call-out for EO Committee Members and under Open Discussion # 19 Blackberry’s.
MOTION CARRIED.
m/s B. Campbell/P. Abbott
That the financial statements of October 31, 2005 be adopted.
Brother Campbell had nothing to report at this time.
The Council members discussed the items under this section.
The meeting recessed at 5:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 hours. President Bannon was in the chair.
m/s N. Stein/M. Bertrand
That the report of the Workforce Adjustment Committee be adopted.
Brother Lalancette had nothing to report at this time.
m/s B. Campbell/C. Aylward
Whereas the Executive council passed a recommendation to change the allocation of the regions budgets using the following formula:
Percentage based on 50% of the budget allocated 1% per local, 10% of the budget allocated based on the percentage of total members and the final 40% of the budget for travel allocated by a combination of a 2% baseline and other factors. If the number of locals increases then the percentage of the members will be reduced so that every local will always have 1% of the budget.Be it resolved that the following be the Regional Budget allocations for the year 2006.
Pacific 11.19% $35,808.00 Rocky Mountain 09.35% $29,920.00 Prairie 07.80% $24,960.00 Greater Toronto 08.25% $26,400.00 Southwestern Ontario 09.37% $29,984.00 Northern & Eastern Ontario 10.71% $34,272.00 National Capital 08.62% $27,584.00 Montréal 10.84% $34,688.00 Québec 10.32% $33,024.00 Atlantic 13.55% $43,360.00 Total 100% $320,000.00
m/s B. Campbell/D. Lalancette
Be it resolved that UTE make a $1000 donation in January to the Labour College.
m/s S. Bergeron/T. Dupuis
Whereas Muskowpeeting School is underfunded, equipment is out-dated and is in need of equipment to assist in education of their students.
Be it resolved that UTE National make a donation for $500.00 to purchase TV and DVD to be used for educational purposes.
m/s P. Abbott/C. Aylward
Whereas the Penticton Minor Hockey Association “Atom” Division League has three house teams: Penticton Monstors, Penticton Bullfrogs and Penticton Hornets; and
Whereas all three teams are independent and have there own team bank accounts; and
Whereas children of UTE members are on all three teams; and
Whereas all three teams have requested sponsorship.Be it resolved that UTE provide sponsorship in the amount of $500 for each team; and
Be it further resolved that UTE pay the funds in January 2006.
m/s P. Abbott/C. Aylward
Be it resolved that UTE provide sponsorship in the amount of $300 for the Juan de Fuca Grizzlies Pee Wee AA Rep hockey; and
Be it further resolved that the amount be paid in January 2006.
m/s P. Abbott/C. Aylward
Whereas the Kelowna members voted to form a new local.
Be it resolved that the Kelowna members be recognized as a new local under Regulation 1, within the Pacific Region.
m/s P. Abbott/D. Lalancette
Be it resolved that UTE Regulation 1.1 (1)(j) be amended to change the name Southern Interior, B.C. to Penticton
m/s L. Cassidy/J. Dee
m/s B. Campbell/P. Abbott
Postponed until Item #12 under Open Discussion is discussed.
MOTION CARRIED.
m/s L. Cassidy/S. Bergeron
Be it resolved that “ Workers Out! Making the Difference” - an International LGBT conference, part of the Out Games 2006 and part of the “International Right to be Different Conference”, July 26 - 28, 2006 in Montreal be approved as a non UTE event.
m/s L. Cassidy/T.Dupuis
Whereas the Humber Park Playground Association is trying raise awareness for the safe playgrounds for children,
Whereas the HPPA is trying to buy safe equipment for the children,
Whereas the Union of Taxation Employees will be recognized for their generosity by having name placed on plaque or by some other means determined by HPPA.
Be it resolved that UTE donate one thousand dollars ($1000.) to this worthwhile cause.
m/s L. Cassidy/T.Dupuis
That the resolution be postponed until Sister Cassidy can find the information.
m/s P. Abbott/T. Dupuis
Whereas the Pee Wee Penticton Frostbite (team 2) hockey team requires funding assistance for their annual tournament and;
Whereas a number of U.T.E. parents and children are involved in this hockey division and team.
Be it Resolved that U.T.E grant $500.00 in 2006 to the Pee Wee Penticton Frostbite (team 2) team to be used for their tournament costs.
Be it further resolved that the Pee Wee Penticton Frostbite (team 2) hockey team use a portion of this money to promote U.T.E by wearing the U.T.E. Logo on their jerseys.
m/s T. Dupuis/L. Cassidy
Be it resolved that The Union of Taxation Employees make a $500.00 Donation from the donation/sponsorship Line Item, to Purrfect Ending Cat Rescue of Lethbridge, help neglected cats for the year 2006.
m/s C. Aylward/P. Abbott
Request by the Chair of the Committee to postpone until immediately after lunch.
MOTION CARRIED.
m/s T. Dupuis/L. Cassidy
Whereas Saskatoon has an animal welfare program called Saskatoon Street Cat Rescue Program Inc.
Whereas this welfare program is run solely on donations from the public and other private organizations.
Be it resolved that UTE make a donation of $600.00 for the year 2006 to assist in the continued success of this charitable organization for the welfare of stray and homeless cats.
m/s T. Dupuis/S. Bergeron
Be it resolved that UTE make a donation of $1000.00 to the Pee Wee Baseball Team, the Rays.
m/s B. Campbell.S. Khayat
Motion to amend the amount to $500.00
MOTION CARRIED
Be it resolved that UTE make a sponsorship of $500.00 to the Saskatoon Pee Wee Baseball Team, the Rays to attend their Nationals.
m/s S. Bergeron/T. Dupuis
EQUITY SEEKING GROUPS REPRESENTATIVES
Whereas members of equity seeking groups representatives on the UTE Equal Opportunities Committee are selected prior to December Executive Council every two years; and
Whereas these representatives are voted on December Executive Council every two years.
Be it resolved that all equity seeking groups representatives on the EO Committee be selected prior to September 2006 Executive Council; and
Be it further resolved that all equity seeking groups representatives be voted on September 2006 and every two years at September Executive Council.
OPEN DISCUSSION
m/s L. Cassidy/K. MacDonald
That Item # 12 be moved as the 1st item of open discussion.
MOTION CARRIED.
The meeting was called to order at 1:15 hours. President Bannon was in the chair.
Brother Dupuis, with the permission of the President, requested to be absent.
The President suggested and Council agreed that the Report would be discussed In Camera. The Chair agreed to present the final report the next day.
Discussion Item # 12
m/s L. Cassidy/J. Dee
Whereas Diana Gee was a valued member of UTE;
Whereas Diana Gee demonstrated a commitment to the union that should be
Recognized;Whereas the UTE already has a Union scholarship in place;
Be it resolved that one of the National UTE Scholarships be renamed the
Diana Gee Scholarship Fund.
m/s S. Khayat/D. Lalancette
That the motion to refer to the Honours & Awards Committee be adopted.
Motion to refer lost for a lack of majority
m/s L. Cassidy/T.Dupuis
Whereas UTE is in the current practice of sponsoring or donating to teams and or individuals to increase our visibility,
Whereas it is beneficial to provide this support not only to communities but to our members,
Be it resolved that UTE provide a donation of $500.00 for the Sydney Academy High School Girls Varsity basketball team for the 2006 year.
The Council members discussed the remaining items under this section.
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 hours with Sister Bannon in the chair.
That the report of the Investigation Committee be adopted.
The Executive Council reviewed the agenda items for the National Union Management Consultation Meeting to be held in the afternoon and discussed some of the remaining items under open discussion. The meeting adjourned at 5:00 .
| Betty Bannon | Bob Campbell |
| National President | First Vice-President |
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