MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2022
MORNING SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER OF THE REGULAR MEETING
President Brière asked Daniel Camara to make a roll call. In attendance: Doug Gaetz, Adam Jackson, Kimberley Koch, Gregory Krokosh, Gary Esslinger, Cosimo Crupi, Jamie vanSydenborgh, David Lanthier, Brian Oldford, Andria Cullen, Jérôme Martel, Eddy Aristil, Marc Brière and Daniel Camara.
The Executive Council meeting was called to order at 9:15 a.m. with President Marc Brière in the Chair.
President Brière introduces and welcomes Guylène Lepage, and the new administrative assistant to the National President.
2. HOURS OF SESSION OF THE REGULAR MEETING
m/s Brian Oldford / Gary Esslinger
That the hours of session be as follows:
Monday: 9:00-11:45 a.m. 1:15-4:00 p.m.
4:00-5:00 p.m. Open discussion
Tuesday: 9:00-11:45 a.m. 1:15-5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00-11:45 a.m. 1:15- 5:00 p.m.
Lunch: 11:45 a.m. - 1h15 p.m.
Break: 10:15 – 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 – 3:15 p.m.
Vote HOURS OF SESSION OF THE REGULAR MEETING: ADOPTED
3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
m/s David Lanthier / Brian Oldford
Request to apply reverse order for speakers.
New Business
16. Trusteeship report Belleville (C. Crupi)
17. Confirmation of trustees (G. Krokosh)
18. Appointment of trustee Rouyn-Noranda Local 10009 (G. Krokosh)
19. Appointment of trustee Ottawa-Center Local 70004 (D.Lanthier)
Open discussion items
Subject to the timeline of the specified hours of session.
1. Update on National office staff (B. Oldford)
2. PSAC/MIGS/Holding of Executive Office (C. Crupi)
3. Conference in Hybrid format (M.Brière)
4. National Committee Meetings going forward (C. Crupi)
5. Update UTE Structure Review (K. Koch)
6. Processing email replies (B. Oldford)
ADDITIONS
7. Townhalls (A. Jackson)
8. Trusteeship of locals (J.Martel)
9. Communications-documentation from the employer (D. Lanthier)
10. UMA questionnaire (A. Cullen)
11. Union activism and training (J. vanSydenborgh)
12. UTE Grievance data base pilot project (C. Crupi)
13. Monthly dues report (B. Oldford)
14. CRA lack of respect for UTE (G. Esslinger)
15. Web site update (B. Oldford)
16. Strike activities in a virtual world (G. Esslinger)
Vote AMENDED AGENDA: ADOPTED
4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
m/s Brian Oldford / Adam Jackson
That the minutes of the Executive Council Meeting of April 2022 be adopted.
- Recorded Vote #1: MOTION CARRIED.
President Brière turned the Chair over to Brother Doug Gaetz, 1st Vice-President.
5. PRESIDENT’S FOLLOW UP ITEMS
m/s Marc Brière / Adam Jackson
That the follow up items of the President be adopted.
- Recorded Vote #2: MOTION CARRIED
Recess for health break
The meeting was called back to order at 10:30 a.m.
6. REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT
Recess for lunch
The meeting was called back to order at 1:15 p.m.
AFTERNOON SESSION
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT (cont’d)
In camera session
Recess for health break
The meeting was called back to order at 3:15 p.m.
In camera session (cont’d)
President Brière resumes the Chair
OPEN DISCUSSION
The Council members discussed the items listed under this section.
The meeting recessed at 5:00 p.m.
TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2022
MORNING SESSION
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. with 1st Vice-President in the Chair.
In camera session (cont’d)
Health break
1st Vice-President Doug Gaetz calls the session back to order at 10:30 a.m.
In camera session (cont’d)
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT (cont’d)
Recess for lunch
1st Vice-President Doug Gaetz calls the session back to order at 1:15 p.m.
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT (cont’d)
Break while interpretation resumes.
1st Vice-President Doug Gaetz calls the session to order at 1:45 p.m.
m/s Marc Brière / Adam Jackson
That the report of the National President be adopted.
- Recorded Vote #3: MOTION CARRIED.
Motion to amend agenda: New business
Confirmation of Trustee and Appointment of trustees
m/s Gregory Krokosh / Gary Esslinger
Motion carried
National President Marc Brière resumes in the chair.
7. REPORT OF THE 1st VICE-PRESIDENT
m/s Doug Gaetz / Adam Jackson
That the report of the 1st Vice-President be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 4: MOTION CARRIED
8. REPORT OF THE 2nd VICE-PRESIDENT
m/s Adam Jackson / Doug Gaetz
That the report of the 2nd Vice-President be adopted with amendments.
- Recorded Vote # 5: MOTION CARRIED
9. REPORT OF THE REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENTS / ALTERNATES
m/s Gregory Krokosh / Kimberly Koch
That the activity reports of the RVPs and ARVPs be adopted with amendments.
- Recorded Vote # 6: MOTION CARRIED
Health break
1st Vice-President Doug Gaetz calls the session back to order at 3:00 p.m.
President Brière turned the Chair over to Brother Doug Gaetz, 1st Vice-President.
10. REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
m/s Marc Brière / Adam Jackson
That the report of the Executive Committee be adopted as amended.
- Recorded Vote # 7: MOTION CARRIED
President Brière resumes the Chair.
11 a) REPORT OF THE STAFFING COMMITTEE
m/s Adam Jackson / Andria Cullen
That the report of the Staffing Committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 8: MOTION CARRIED
11 b) REPORT OF THE BY-LAWS COMMITTEE
m/s Jérôme Martel / Gary Esslinger
That the report of the By-Laws Committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 9: MOTION CARRIED
11 c) REPORT OF THE TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE COMMITTEE
m/s Brian Oldford / Greg Krokosh
That the report of the Technological Change Committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 10: MOTION CARRIED
11 d) REPORT OF THE WELL-BEING COMMITTEE
m/s Greg Krokosh / Kimberly Koch
That the report of the Well-Being Committee be adopted with amendments.
- Recorded Vote # 11: MOTION CARRIED
11 e) REPORT OF THE HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE
m/s Doug Gaetz / Brian Oldford
That the report of the Health & Safety Committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 12: MOTION CARRIED
11 f) REPORT OF THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES COMMITTEE
m/s Kim Koch / Eddy Aristil
That the report of the Equal Opportunities Committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 13: MOTION CARRIED
11 g) REPORT OF THE HONOURS AND AWARDS COMMITTEE
m/s Cosimo Crupi / Gary Esslinger
That the report of the Honours and Awards Committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 14: MOTION CARRIED
11 h) REPORT OF THE WORKFORCE ADJUSTMENT COMMITTEE
m/s David Lanthier / Adam Jackson
That the report of the Workforce Adjustment Committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 15: MOTION CARRIED
The meeting recessed at 5:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2022
MORNING SESSION
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. with President Brière in the Chair.
11 i) REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
Be is resolved that the recommendation (proposal) no. 1 be referred to the Finance Committee.
m/s David Lanthier/ Adam Jackson
Motion carried
The report of the finance committee will be delt with after the Finance committee meets for the recommendation (proposal) no. 1.
11 j) REPORT OF THE COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
m/s Gary Esslinger / Cosimo Crupi
That the report of the Communications Committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 16: MOTION CARRIED
11 k) REPORT OF THE BARGAINING COMMITTEE
m/s Adam Jackson / Jamie vanSydenborgh
That the report of the Bargaining Committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote #17: MOTION CARRIED
11 l) REPORT OF THE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (PAC)
m/s Jamie vanSydenborgh / David Lanthier
That the report of the Political Action Committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 18: MOTION CARRIED
11 m) REPORT OF THE CALL CENTRE COMMITTEE
m/s Eddy Aristil / Brian Oldford
That the report of the Call Centre Committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 19: MOTION CARRIED
11 n) REPORT OF THE UNION MANAGEMENT APPROACH (UMA) COMMITTEE
Health Break
President Brière calls the session back to order at 10:30 a.m.
Report of the Union Management Approach (UMA) Committee (cont’d.)
m/s Andria Cullen / Jamie vanSydenborgh
That the report of the Union Management Approach (UMA) Committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 20: MOTION CARRIED
12. ADOPTION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
m/s Doug Gaetz / Cosimo Crupi
That the Financial Statements as of March 31, 2022, be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 21: MOTION CARRIED
13. EXPENSE CLAIMS OVER 90 DAYS
We have no Expense Claims over 90 days to adopt.
Recess for lunch
The meeting was called back to order at 1:15 p.m.
Report of the Finance Committee (cont’d)
That the amended recommendation (proposal) no. 1 be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 22: MOTION CARRIED
That the amended report of the finance committee be adopted.
m/s Doug Gaetz / Cosimo Crupi
- Recorded Vote # 23: MOTION CARRIED
14. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING (Discussion)
A short discussion took place.
NEW BUSINESS
15. AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 2021
m/s Doug Gaetz / Cosimo Crupi
That the draft of the Audited financial statements of December 2021 be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 24: MOTION CARRIED
Health break:
President Brière calls the session back to order at 3:15 p.m.
Motion to amend agenda. Addition of: Appointment of Trustee for Local section 70004- Ottawa Center in New business
m/s David Lanthier /Doug Gaetz
MOTION CARRIED
16. TRUSTEESHIP REPORT BELLEVILLE
m/s Cosimo Crupi / Jérôme Martel
That the Trusteeship report for Belleville be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 25: MOTION CARRIED
17. CONFIRMATION OF TRUSTEES – Local sections Belleville and Toronto East
Be it resolved, pursuant to By-law 13, that Executive Council confirms the appointments of Cosimo Crupi as trustee with the responsibility to manage the affairs of the Belleville Local 00012 and of Andria Cullen as trustee to manage the affairs of Toronto East Local 00001 for a period not exceeding one hundred eighty (180) Days. The Belleville Local 00012 had been placed under interim trusteeship by the National President on April 04, 2022, and the Toronto East Local 00001 had been placed under interim trusteeship on May 04, 2022. Both Locals were placed under trusteeship for not carrying out the responsibilities required under By-Law 6.
m/s Gregory Krokosh / Kimberley Koch
- Recorded Vote # 26: MOTION CARRIED
18. APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEE- Local section 10009 Rouyn-Noranda
Be it resolved, pursuant to By-Law 13, that Executive Council appoint Eddy Aristil as trustee with the responsibility to manage the affairs of Rouyn-Noranda Local 10009 for a period not exceeding one hundred eighty (180) days. The Local is being placed into trusteeship for failure to carry out their responsibilities required under By-Law 6.
m/s Gregory Krokosh/ Kimberley Koch
- Recorded Vote # 27: MOTION CARRIED
19. APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEE – Local section 70004 Ottawa Center
Be it Resolved, pursuant to By-Law 13, that Executive Council appoint David Lanthier as trustee with the responsibility to manage the affairs of Local 70004 for a period not exceeding one hundred eighty (180) days. The Local is being placed into trusteeship for failure to carry out their responsibilities required under By-Law 6.
m/s Doug Gaetz / Adam Jackson
That the motion be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 28: MOTION CARRIED
OPEN DISCUSSION ITEM (cont’d)
Open discussion items
1.Update on National office staff (B. Oldford)
2.PSAC/MIGS/Holding of Executive Office (C. Crupi)
3. Conference in Hybrid format (M.Brière)
4.National Committee Meetings going forward (C. Crupi)
5.Update UTE Structure Review (K. Koch)
6. Processing email replies (B. Oldford)
7. Townhalls (A. Jackson)
8. Trusteeship of locals (J.Martel)
9. Communications-documentation from the employer (D. Lanthier)
10. UMA questionnaire (A. Cullen)
11. Union activism and training (J. vanSydenborgh)
12. UTE Grievance data base pilot project (C. Crupi)
13. Monthly dues report (B. Oldford)
14. CRA lack of respect for UTE (G. Esslinger)
15. Web site update (B. Oldford)
16. Strike activities in a virtual world (G. Esslinger)
Subject to the timeline of the specified hours of session, the Council members discussed items listed under this section.
The meeting recessed at 5 p.m.
Marc Brière Doug Gaetz
National President First Vice-President
Trustee Report
Belleville Local 00012
June 2022 Executive Council
On Tuesday March 29, 2022, both Adam Jackson and I virtually participated at the Belleville Local 00012 Annual General Meeting. Adam conducted the election process for the local and once local executive positions were declared vacant, we commenced the elections. Unfortunately, no positions were declared elected, therefore we advised the local through conversation with our National President Marc Briere that the local would be placed in trusteeship effective immediately. Also, it was noted that I, would now oversee the day-to-day affairs of the local.
On March 31, I advised management at CRA Ontario Region of this recent event, and as well same day Brother Briere notified Council and UTE staff of the news. All required documents were prepared and sent to me on April 4, namely the Confirmation letter confirming Trusteeship and the General Power of Attorney both naming myself as Interim Trustee. On April 15, Brother Briere issued a memo to all Belleville members advising them of the Trusteeship in which I sent through the Belleville email system and subsequently the CRA issued through their system.
At the April sitting of Executive Council, Brother Briere announced to all that I would be named the Trustee for the Belleville local. During this whole process I have been in contact with the financial institution that the local deals with as well as conversations with previous executive members. All financial matters are in the hands of myself as everything was finalized during my trip to Belleville week of May 10-13.
Also, during my trip to Belleville I was able to contact 3 potential appointee candidates to help me run the day-to-day affairs of the local. I met with all 3 in person and was able to explain the process going forward and what would be required to help the local. I continue to reach out to these members and I’m hoping at the time of the Executive Council in June that I’m able to provide a further update and possible recommendations to the National Office for approval. The Belleville union email is in my sole possession as well and I continue to monitor each day for messages received if any from the Belleville membership.
The local is and will still remain in trusteeship until we can appoint representatives to help me with the day-to-day affairs of the local, and once that is done move towards training these appointee’s and to organize a special meeting of the local for the purposes of running elections.
Respectfully submitted,
Cosimo Crupi
Interim Trustee Belleville Local 00012