MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
MARCH 28, 29 APRIL 2, 2006
TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2006
MORNING SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER OF THE
REGULAR MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 hours. President Betty Bannon
was in the chair. In attendance: Denis Lalancette, Bob Campbell, Pamela
Abbott, Terry Dupuis, Shawn Bergeron, Kent MacDonald, Nick Stein,
Jerry Dee, Chris Aylward, Sabri Khayat, Marcel Bertrand, Linda Cassidy,
Pierrette Labrie and Shane O’Brien.
Point of privilege – Brother Dupuis
On Monday night March 27th, the wife of our former Local President in
Calgary, and a UTE member herself was involved in a serious accident. Her
Father who was retired, and was a former UTE member was killed in the accident.
Bob Carpenter's Partner Myrna was seriously injured, with broken bones,
broken Sternum, collarbone, and damage to a vertebra. When speaking with
Bob the day after the accident, Myrna went in for surgery, and was expected
to recover fully, although it will be a long road to get to full recovery.
Our thoughts and Prayers goes out to Myrna and Bob in this time of need,
they are both very wonderful people, and friends. May God Bless and keep
them safe, and make Myrna's Recovery a speedy and comfortable one.
Point of privilege was well taken by the Chair.
2. HOURS OF SESSION OF
THE REGULAR MEETING
m/s S. Bergeron/S. Khayat
That the hours of session be as follows:
Tuesday: 9:00
- 11:45; 1:15 - 4:00 - 5:00 open discussion
Wednesday: 9:00 - 11:45; 1:15 - 5:00
Sunday: 9:00 - 12:00
3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
m/s C. Aylward/S. Khayat
That the agenda as printed plus the following additions be adopted:
New Business
22. Donation (S. Bergeron)
23. Investigation Report (K. MacDonald)
24. WFA (N. Stein)
25. Regional Line Item (L. Cassidy)
Open discussion
14. Bargaining Document (D. Lalancette)
15. Fining of Scabs (C. Aylward)
16. CPP Litigation (K. MacDonald)
- Recorded Vote #1. MOTION CARRIED.
President Bannon proposed that the agenda be amended to deal with items
19, 20 and 21 as first items on the agenda.
m/s S. Bergeron/S. Khayat
That items 19, 20 and 21 be dealt with immediately starting first with
item 21.
MOTION TO AMEND THE AGENDA CARRIED.
First Vice-President Campbell assumed the chair.
21. MEMBERSHIP UTE/CEUDA/CEIU
m/s B. Bannon/S. Khayat
Be it resolved that UTE compensate CEUDA $475,000.00 for lost dues because
of the transfer of 2900 members to UTE.
- Recorded Vote #2. MOTION CARRIED.
President Bannon resumed the chair.
19. NEW LOCAL MONTREAL (CEIU)
m/s S. Khayat/M. Bertrand
WHEREAS the PSAC has decided that from March 31, 2006, all PSAC
members employed by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will be assigned
to the Union of Taxation Employees (UTE), and that this decision will
take effect as soon as it is ratified by the PSLRB; and
WHEREAS the members of Local 10457 of the CEIU will thus be assigned to
the UTE; and
WHEREAS the members of Local 10457 of the CEIU already have their Local,
registered in 1986, and an executive elected at their AGM in February 2004;
and
WHEREAS the members of Local 10457 of the CEIU work in a building other
than those of the CRA; and
WHEREAS the members of Local 10457 of the CEIU have expressed a desire
to retain their autonomy for now, pending their integration into the CRA
complement, which will take place over a period of one to three years;
and
WHEREAS the members of Local 10457 of the CEIU require expertise to assist
them in transferring the conditions of their Table 1 collective agreement
to that of the CRA; and
WHEREAS the members of Local 10457 of the CEIU are entitled to full and
fair representation,
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the UTE transfer Local 10457 of the CEIU to the UTE;
and
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the UTE allow Local 10457 of the CEIU to retain its
structure until it is relocated into CRA premises or the work is integrated
with CRA or immediately following the 2008 UTE Convention, which ever comes
first.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Local join the Montreal Region.
- Recorded Vote #3. MOTION DEFEATED.
20. SUMMERSIDE
m/s L. Cassidy/S. Bergeron
Whereas the CEUDA members in Summerside will be transferred to UTE;
Whereas Summerside has been a stand alone branch under the CEUDA Structure
and they are not in a Co Location with a UTE Local;
Whereas Regulation 2.1.3 allows the creation of a new local when the Executive
Council believes it is in the best interest of the organization.
Be it resolved that under by Regulation 2.1.3 UTE establish a new local
for the PSAC members in Summerside and that this be effective upon date
of transfer to UTE.
- Recorded Vote #4. MOTION CARRIED.
4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
m/s C. Aylward/T. Dupuis
That the minutes of the Executive Council Meetings of December 2005 be
adopted.
- Recorded Vote #5. MOTION CARRIED.
First Vice-President Campbell assumed the chair.
5. PRESIDENT FOLLOW UP
ITEMS (Appendix A)
m/s B. Bannon/D. Lalancette
That the President Follow Up items be adopted.
- Recorded Vote #6. MOTION CARRIED.
6. REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT
(Appendix B)
m/s B. Bannon/D. Lalancette
That the report of the President be adopted.
m/s B. Bannon /D. Lalancette
Recommendation No. 1
Be it resolved that the Edmonton local remain in Trusteeship at least
until the Investigation Committee, chaired by Kent MacDonald, reports
on the charges laid against all of the individuals of the Edmonton local
that the committee is currently investigating and;
Be it further resolved that the Trusteeship be reviewed by the Executive
Council at that time.
Note: Trusteeship would now be under the authority of By-law 12
and Regulation 25.1 (shown below). The notification required under
Regulation 25.1.1 (2) has been satisfied by papers served personally to
the local president on February 3rd at the meeting of the executive. However,
I will advise the local president of the Council’s decision of this
recommendation.
- Recorded Vote #7. MOTION CARRIED.
Recess for Lunch
AFTERNOON SESSION
The meeting was called to order at 1:15 hours with First Vice-President
Campbell in the chair.
Point of privilege - Dupuis
Brother Dupuis mentioned that Sister Lori Hall passed on a basket of goodies
from the Edmonton region to show the interest of her local to hold the
next 2008 Convention.
The point of privilege was well taken by the chair.
Second Vice-President Lalancette served notice to amend the agenda.
(Continuation of Item 6. REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT (Appendix
B)
m/s B. Bannon/D. Lalancette
That the report of the President be adopted as a whole.
- Recorded Vote #8. MOTION CARRIED.
President Bannon resumed the chair.
7. REPORT OF THE FIRST
VICE-PRESIDENT (Appendix C)
m/s B. Campbell/D. Lalancette
That the report of the First Vice-President be adopted.
- Recorded Vote #9. MOTION CARRIED.
8. REPORT
OF THE SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT (Appendix D)
m/s D. Lalancette/B. Campbell
That the report of the Second Vice-President be adopted.
- Recorded Vote #10. MOTION CARRIED.
9. REPORT OF THE REGIONAL
VICE-PRESIDENTS (Appendix E)
m/s C. Aylward/P. Abbott
That the activity reports of the RVPs be adopted.
- Recorded Vote #11. MOTION CARRIED.
m/s L. Cassidy/K. MacDonald
That the supplemental reports of the RVPs be adopted.
- Recorded Vote #12. MOTION CARRIED.
President Bannon indicated that it was decided during the Council Retreat
in February that a supplemental report would be submitted with the activity
report.
m/s D. Lalancette/S. Khayat
That the agenda be amended to add the following items under open discussion:
Item 17 - Equity and Public Service Pearls as Item 18.
MOTION TO AMEND THE AGENDA CARRIED.
First Vice-President Campbell assumed the chair.
10. REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
(Appendix F)
m/s B. Bannon/B. Campbell
That the report of the Executive Committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote #13. MOTION CARRIED.
President Bannon resumed the chair.
11 a) REPORT OF THE STAFFING COMMITTEE (Appendix G)
m/s L. Cassidy/P. Abbott
That the report of the Staffing Committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote #14. MOTION CARRIED.
11 b) REPORT OF THE BY-LAW COMMITTEE (Appendix H)
m/s C. Aylward/S. Khayat
That the report of the By-Laws Committee be adopted.
Recommendation No.1 – 2002 & 2205
Upon a complete review of the 2002 and 2005 convention reports the following
resolutions are being recommended by the committee to be added to the resolutions
of record.
323. CCRA - EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
Be it resolved that the Employer be held accountable to provide local
Equity Committees a complete and detailed copy of it’s Employment
Equity goals and objectives by December 31, of the year prior to the
beginning of the 3 year plan; and
Be it further resolved that the National Executive take whatever action
that is necessary to ensure the compliance of this provision.
324. CCRA - EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
Be it resolved that all levels of the Union acquire from the Employer
their employment equity action plans at least 3 months prior to the initial
term of the Employer Employment Equity action plan; and
Be it further resolved that the Union develop a strategy to ensure the
Employer institute its employment equity staffing objectives on a timely
basis consistent with the employment equity action plan.
328. INFORMATION PACKAGE
Be it resolved that UTE create an information package which lists the
functions of the local and the Component; and
Be it further resolved that this information package include the names
and contact numbers of the local executive officers; and
Be it further resolved that this information package be provided to all
new members as they join the union.
329. INFORMATION PACKAGE
Be it resolved that UTE National Office create an information package
that would cover the structure of the Component and it’s policies
and procedures to help locals answer questions or handle grievances, staffing
complaints, etc. – an all around guide to performing union duties;
and
2005
223. PROTOCOL
Be it resolved that UTE Executive Council develop back to work protocol
procedures to be implemented following a strike.
234. BARGAINING DEMAND RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that bargaining demands be received and reviewed by the
UTE National Bargaining Committee at any time on a continual basis.
240. JOINT BARGAINING MEETING
Be it resolved that the UTE ask the PSAC to introduce a schedule of meetings
of CRA, PSAC and UTE officials to discuss all of the technical aspects
involved in preparing bargaining sessions; and
Be it further resolved that the UTE Executive Council give clear, complete
directives as to its expectations and objectives for these meetings; and
Be it further resolved that union representatives attending these preparation
meetings and discussions be: the elected member designated by the
PSAC connected with the PSAC/CRA bargaining team and, for UTE representatives,
the UTE President and the Vice-President responsible for bargaining.
324. PAY AND BENEFITS OF RELOCATING/TRANSFERRING MEMBERS
Be it resolved that UTE take the appropriate steps to ensure the continuation
of pay and benefits without disruption for members relocating or transferring
within CRA.
326. UNION STRUCTURE
Be it resolved that that UTE make all necessary representation upon PSAC
to have Local 70035 transferred to the PSAC Quebec structure.
- Recorded Vote #15. MOTION CARRIED.
Recommendation No. 2
The committee also recommends the removal of the following resolutions
of record as they are already contained in the By-Laws and Regulations.
CHALLENGED MEMBERS (REGULATION 20.1 (2)
Be it resolved that UTE set up a fund of $5000 in order to assist locals
to provide adequate communication and access for these challenged members;
and
Be it further resolved that UTE forward a resolution to the next PSAC
Convention that PSAC set up a fund of $10,000 in order to assist locals
to provide adequate communication and access for these challenged members. Adopted
July 1993
ALTERNATIVE FORMAT (REGULATION 20.3)
Whereas the availability of alternate media is not widely publicized within
the membership; and
Whereas it is our responsibility as Unionists to ensure all of our members
are able to obtain Union publications in a media form acceptable to them
(i.e. large print, braille, audio, computer diskette).
Be it resolved that UTE provide information and publications in alternate
format to its members identified on the PSAC list. Adopted July
1996
REALLOCATION OF BUDGETED AMOUNTS (BY-LAW 6 (1) G
Be it resolved that the Executive Council have the authority between
Conventions to reallocate budgeted amounts as required. Adopted
July 1990
- Recorded Vote #16. MOTION CARRIED.
That the report of the By-Laws Committee be adopted as a whole.
- Recorded Vote #17. MOTION CARRIED.
11 c) REPORT OF THE TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE COMMITTEE (Appendix
I)
m/s S. Khayat/D. Lalancette
That
the report of the Technological Change Committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote #18. MOTION CARRIED.
OPEN DISCUSSION
The Council members discussed the items under this section.
The meeting recessed at 5:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2006
MORNING SESSION
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 hours with President Bannon in
the chair.
At the request of President Bannon the session went ‘’ in
camera ‘’
m/s B. Campbell/J. Dee
That
the session be in camera.
MOTION CARRIED.
President Bannon made her opening remarks and a discussion was held.
m/s P. Abbott/N. Stein
That the Saskatoon Local be put under trusteeship and the named trustee
be Brother Shawn Bergeron.
- Recorded Vote #19. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The Council then moved to its regular session.
First Vice-President Campbell assumed the chair as President Bannon had
to leave until later in the afternoon.
11 d) REPORT OF THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM COMMITTEE
(Appendix J)
m/s S. Bergeron/P. Abbott
That the report of the Employee Assistance
Program be adopted.
- Recorded Vote #20. MOTION CARRIED.
11 e) REPORT OF THE HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE (Appendix
K)
m/s C. Aylward/K. MacDonald
That the report of the Health & Safety
Committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote #21. MOTION CARRIED.
11 f) REPORT OF THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES COMMITTEE (Appendix
L)
m/s S. Bergeron/T. Dupuis
That the report of the EO Committee be
adopted.
- Recorded Vote #22. MOTION CARRIED.
11 g) REPORT OF THE HONOURS AND AWARDS COMMITTEE (Appendix
M)
m/s T. Dupuis/D. Lalancette
That the report of the Honours and Awards Committee be adopted.
m/s T. Dupuis/D. Lalancette
Recommendation No. 1: (Change to Regulation 24)
24.1.1 Administration
Recommendation No. 2:
24.6 (new) The Union of Taxation Employees Humanitarian Award
(1) All nominations for this award
must be received by the Chair of the Honours and Awards Committee by
December 7th of each year.
(2) The award shall be a suitably inscribed
plaque and will include an annual award of up to $5000.00 which can be
made in the name of one recipient or split among multiple recipients.
(3) The amount of the award and the
recipient(s) will be recommended by the Honours and Awards Committee
to the Executive Council.
(4) The monetary award will be paid
to the cause espoused by the recipient(s) or to a charity of their choice.
(5) Should the award not be made in
any particular year the funds will carry over to the following year.
(6) No single award shall exceed $5000.00.
(7) Nominees must have:
(a) To be a Canadian or resident of Canada and live within Canada.
(b) Demonstrated
their commitment to a humanitarian cause where there is extreme need.
(c) Exhibited exemplary service to others within their community,
their country or throughout the world.
Definition of Exemplary Service:
- outstanding;
- serving as an example;
- admirable, commendable, ideal model, praiseworthy
or exceptionable.
24.6.1 – Presentation
(1) If an award has been adopted by the Executive Council at their March
or June meetings, the award shall be presented at the September Presidents
Conference.
(2) If the nominee is not attending the event, UTE will cover the necessary
expenses if the nominee wishes to attend to receive their award.
24.7 – The old 24.6 shall become 24.7
m/s N. Stein/K. MacDonald
That the report be referred back to the committee with the following instructions.
- The amount be capped to $1000.00
- There would be no money carried over
- There be only one (1) award per year
MOTION TO REFER CARRIED.
m/s L. Cassidy/P. Abbott
That
the report be amended as follows:
24.6
(7): That the nominee
be ‘a member of UTE’.
- That ‘nominee’ be changed to ‘recipient
MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED.
In the absence of Sister Linnett Moldovan, member of the committee, the
committee will report back on Recommendations 2 and 3 at the June 2006
Council Meeting.
Recommendation No. 4:
That Normand Pelletier receive the Godfroy Côté Award,
and that it be presented at the September 2006 Presidents Conference.
See attached submission.
- Recorded Vote #24. MOTION CARRIED.
That the report of the Honours and Awards be adopted as a whole.
- Recorded Vote #25. MOTION CARRIED.
Recess for Lunch
AFTERNOON SESSION
The meeting was called to order at 1:15 hours with First Vice-President
Campbell in the chair.
11 h) REPORT OF THE WORKFORCE ADJUSTMENT COMMITTEE (Appendix
N)
m/s N. Stein/M. Bertrand
That the report of the Workforce Adjustment Committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote #26. MOTION CARRIED.
11 i) REPORT OF THE HARASSMENT COMMITTEE (Appendix O)
m/s M. Bertrand/S. Bergeron
That the report of the Harassment Committee
be adopted.
- Recorded Vote #27. MOTION CARRIED.
Second Vice-President Lalancette assumed the chair.
11 j) REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE (Appendix P)
m/s B. Campbell/S. Khayat
That the report of the Finance Committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote #28. MOTION CARRIED.
11 k) REPORT OF THE COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE (Appendix Q)
m/s B. Campbell/S. Khayat
That
the report of the Communications Committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote #29. MOTION CARRIED.
First Vice-President Campbell resumed the chair.
11 l) REPORT OF THE BARGAINING COMMITTEE (Appendix R)
m/s D. Lalancette/P. Abbott
That the report of the Bargaining Committee
be adopted.
- Recorded Vote #30. MOTION CARRIED.
11m) REPORT OF THE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (Appendix S)
m/s K. MacDonald/N. Stein
That
the report of the Political Action Committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote #31. MOTION CARRIED.
First Vice-President Campbell turned the chair to Second Vice-President
Lalancette.
12. ADOPTION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Appendix
T)
m/s B. Campbell/P. Abbott
That the financial statements of February 28, 2006 be adopted.
- Recorded Vote #32. MOTION CARRIED.
m/s B. Campbell/K. MacDonald
That the Audited financial statements of December 31, 2005 be adopted.
- Recorded Vote #33. MOTION CARRIED.
13. EXPENSE CLAIMS OVER 90 DAYS
m/s B. Campbell/K. MacDonald
That the expense claims over 90 days be adopted.
- Recorded Vote #34. MOTION CARRIED.
First Vice-President Campbell resumed the chair.
14. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Second Vice-President Brother Lalancette reported briefly on this topic.
NEW BUSINESS
15. SPONSORSHIP – Roxanne Fraser
m/s M. Bertrand/S. Khayat
Whereas UTE wants to increase its visibility with the Canadian population;
and
Whereas Roxanne Fraser is a top badminton player at the provincial,
national and international levels.
Be it resolved that UTE grant an amount of $1000 to Roxanne Fraser
from Shawinigan-South to support her in the practice of competition badminton
for the 2006 season.
- Recorded Vote #35. MOTION CARRIED.
Brother Aylward served notice of motion to amend the agenda.
16. LEAVE WITH INCOME AVERAGING (3
WEEKS)
m/s M. Bertrand/S. Khayat
To help promote a balance between work, family and personal life, the
Quebec locals propose the following:
Whereas the Treasury Board’s Leave with Income Averaging Policy
provides for a minimum of five (5) weeks’ absence; and
Whereas in many cases, an employee’s leave requirements differ
from the leaves provided for in the collective agreements and the employer
policies.
Whereas we require greater flexibility for achieving a balance.
Be it resolved that the UTE, through its President, make representations
to Headquarters to have the Leave with Income Averaging Policy amended
to reduce the minimum absence period to three weeks.
- Recorded Vote #36. MOTION CARRIED.
17. LEAVE WITHOUT PAY (1 TO 3 WEEKS)
m/s M. Bertrand/S. Khayat
To help promote a balance between work, family and personal life, the
Quebec locals propose the following:
Whereas the collective agreement does not provide for a one (1) to three
(3) week(s) leave without pay, only the option of taking a leave for
other reasons, at the employer’s discretion; and
Whereas in many cases, an employee’s leave requirements differ
from the leaves provided for in the collective agreements and the employer
policies; and
Whereas we require greater flexibility for achieving a work/family balance.
Be it resolved that the UTE, through its President, make representations
to Headquarters to get the employer to provide employees with the option
of taking a one (1) to three (3) week(s) leave without pay per year that
cannot not be refused without a valid reason.
- Recorded Vote #37. MOTION CARRIED.
18. NON UTE EVENTS – WSIB LEVEL
V COURSE
m/s N. Stein/P. Abbott
Whereas the following resolution was approved by the September 2005 Executive
Council as a Non-UTE Event:
21. NON UTE EVENTS – WSIB LEVEL
V COURSE
m/s N. Stein/C. Aylward
Be it Resolved that the WSIB Level V Course on Medical Orientation
be made a Non UTE Events. Recorded Vote #29. MOTION CARRIED.
Be it Resolved that Brother Norbert Wenzel be approved to attend this
event.
m/s D. Lalancette /S. Bergeron
That this motion be postponed in order to get interpretation of Regulation
15 from the National President, Sister Bannon.
22. DONATION – ROBYN BENSON
m/s S. Bergeron/D. Lalancette
That this motion be postponed until we deal with the open discussion item
on the same topic.
MOTION TO POSTPONE CARRIED.
23. INVESTIGATION COMMITTEE REPORT
m/s K. MacDonald/L. Cassidy
That this motion be postponed until Sunday to give Council a chance to
read the documents and to permit President Bannon to be part of the debate.
MOTION TO POSTPONE CARRIED.
24. WFA
m/s N. Stein/M. Bertrand
Whereas the CRA continues to use Permanent Lateral Moves (PLMs) instead
of Reasonable Job Offers (RJOs) in Work Force Adjustment (WFA) situations;
and
Whereas UTE representatives are allowing this to happen in some locations.
Be it Resolved that the UTE Executive Council mandate all UTE representatives
at the national, regional and local levels to agree to only use RJOs in
WFA situations; and
Be it Further Resolved that the UTE National President issue UTE’s
position in writing to the Commissioner.
- Recorded Vote #38. MOTION CARRIED.
m/s C. Aylward/S. Bergeron
That the agenda be amended with the following item under open discussion.
UTE LOGO
MOTION TO AMEND THE AGENDA CARRIED.
25. REGIONAL LINE ITEM
m/ L. Cassidy/
Motion withdrawn by the mover.
OPEN DISCUSSION
The Council members discussed the remaining items under this section.
The meeting recess at 5:00 p.m.
SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 2006
MORNING SESSION
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 hours with President Bannon in
the chair. Brother Gary Esslinger replaced Brother Shawn Bergeron
who was absent with permission.
Business that has been postponed earlier during the week
(Continuation of item 18) NON UTE EVENTS – WSIB LEVEL V COURSE
m/s N. Stein/P. Abbott
Whereas the following resolution was approved by the September 2005 Executive
Council as a Non-UTE Event:
21. NON UTE EVENTS – WSIB LEVEL
V COURSE
m/s N. Stein/C. Aylward
Be it Resolved that the WSIB Level V Course on Medical Orientation
be made a Non UTE Events. Recorded Vote #29. MOTION CARRIED.
Be it Resolved that Brother Norbert Wenzel be approved to attend this
event.
- Recorded Vote #39. MOTION CARRIED.
(Continuation of item 22) DONATION – ROBYN BENSON
m/s S. Bergeron/C. Aylward
Be it Resolved that UTE National make a donation of $3,300.00 to assist
Sister Robyn Benson in her campaign for the election of PSAC National President
to be taken from the surplus.
- Recorded Vote #40. MOTION CARRIED.
OPEN DISCUSSION
The Council members discussed the remaining items under this section.
Items from the Presidents’ Conference
1. PAY RECOVERY
m/s S. Khayat/T. Dupuis
Be it Resolved that the Executive Council make all necessary representations
to the Agency and to Public Works (PWGSC/TPSGC) to limit the rate of
recovery to 30% of an employee’s pay, regardless of the reasons
for, or the total amount, of the recovery.
m/s K. MacDonald/P. Abbott
That the motion be referred to the National President for action.
MOTION TO REFER CARRIED.
2. CRA POLICY ON THREATS
AND ASSAULTS
m/s K. MacDonald/C. Aylward
Be it resolved that the UTE Health and Safety Committee pressure the Agency
to modify its policies on Threats and Assaults so that they can address
the concerns raised at the March 2006 Presidents Conference.
- Recorded Vote #41. MOTION CARRIED
3. BIRD FLU PANDEMIC
m/s M. Bertrand/T. Dupuis
Be it Resolved that the UTE National President meet the employer to demand
that action plans be set up to counter the consequences of an upcoming
pandemic.
- Recorded Vote #42. MOTION CARRIED
4. DONATION TO INTERNATIONAL
CHILDREN AWARENESS (ICA)
m/s C. Aylward/P. Abbott
That UTE double the amount collected for ICA on the Presidents’ Conference
floor ($1,465.00) for a total amount of $4,395.00 and that the amount
be taken out of surplus.
m/s G. Esslinger/K. MacDonald
That
this motion be postponed until the June Executive Council.
MOTION TO POSTPONE DEFEATED.
- Recorded Vote #43. MOTION CARRIED.
Second Vice-President Lalancette left with permission to catch his plane.
President Bannon declared the session in camera.
(Continuation of item 23) INVESTIGATION COMMITTEE REPORT
m/s K. MacDonald/G. Esslinger
That
the Investigation report be adopted.
PART I – Investigation Committee Report
m/s K. MacDonald/G. Esslinger
That investigation report no. 1 be accepted.
Rob Lindsay (complainant) against Des Scott (respondent)
- Recorded Vote #44. MOTION CARRIED.
m/s K. MacDonald/G. Esslinger
That investigation report no. 2 be accepted.
Des Scott (complainant) against Rob Lindsay (respondent)
- Recorded Vote #45. MOTION CARRIED.
m/s K. MacDonald/G. Esslinger
That investigation report no. 3 be accepted.
Richard Dobranowski (complainant) against Cara More (respondent)
- Recorded Vote #46. MOTION CARRIED.
m/s K. MacDonald/G. Esslinger
That investigation report no. 4 be accepted.
Lawrence (Joe) Croteau (complainant) against Cara More (respondent)
- Recorded Vote #47. MOTION CARRIED.
m/s K. MacDonald/G. Esslinger
That investigation report no. 5 be accepted.
Doraine Awid (complainant) against Cara More (respondent)
- Recorded Vote #48. MOTION CARRIED.
m/s K. MacDonald/G. Esslinger
That investigation report no. 6 be accepted.
Dan Davits (complainant) against Cara More (respondent)
- Recorded Vote #49. MOTION CARRIED.
Part II – Investigation Committee Report
m/s K. MacDonald/G. Esslinger
That Disciplinary Recommendation No. 1 referring to Report No. 2:
Des Scott (complainant) against Rob Lindsay (respondent) be adopted.
- Recorded Vote #50. MOTION CARRIED.
m/s K. MacDonald/G. Esslinger
That Disciplinary Recommendation No.2 referring to Report No. 3:
Richard Dobranowski (complainant) against Cara more (respondent) be adopted.
- Recorded Vote #51. MOTION CARRIED.
m/s K. MacDonald/G. Esslinger
That Disciplinary Recommendation No.3 referring to Report No. 4:
Lawrence (Joe) Croteau (complainant) against Cara More (respondent) be
adopted.
- Recorded Vote #52. MOTION CARRIED.
m/s K. MacDonald/G. Esslinger
That Disciplinary Recommendation No.4 referring to Report No. 5:
Doraine Awid (complainant) against Cara More (respondent) be adopted.
- Recorded Vote #53. MOTION CARRIED.
m/s K. MacDonald/G. Esslinger
That Disciplinary Recommendation No.5 referring to Report No. 6:
Dan Davits (complainant) against Cara More be adopted.
- Recorded Vote #54. MOTION CARRIED.
The Council then moved to its regular session.
The meeting adjourned at 12:00 p.m.
| ______________________ |
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| Betty Bannon |
Bob Campbell |
| National President |
First Vice-President |
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