TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
MORNING SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER OF THE REGULAR MEETING
President Brière welcomes the Executive Council and the observer in attendance.
The Executive Council meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. with President Marc Brière in the Chair.
2. HOURS OF SESSION OF THE REGULAR MEETING
m/s Gregory Krokosh / Brian Oldford
That the hours of session be as follows:
Tuesday: 9:00-11:45 a.m. 1:15-4:00 p.m.
4:00- 5:00 p.m. Open discussion items
Wednesday: 9:00-11:45 a.m. 1:15-5:00 p.m.
Lunch: 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
Breaks: 10:15 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
3:00 p.m.- 3:15 p.m.
- Vote HOURS OF SESSION OF THE REGULAR MEETING: ADOPTED
3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
m/s Gary Esslinger/ Doug Gaetz
New Business
Trusteeship report Toronto East, local 00001
Trusteeship report Rouyn-Noranda, local 10009
Open discussion items
Subject to the timeline of the specified hours of session.
- Notice of Objection on taxability of Phoenix damages (A. Jackson)
- Council should start on Monday at sessions with a Presidents’ Conference (B. Oldford)
- Contact center agent assessment tool (K.Koch)
- UTE National courses (C. Crupi)
- Use of backgrounds supporting bargaining (A. Jackson)
- Engagement of members and mobilization of Locals (B. Oldford)
- Total restrictions of employer’s email system (K. Koch) Removed by K.Koch
- Trustee duties/ expenses (C.Crupi)
- Staffing processes, employer testing members on their own time (K. Koch)
- Harassment of Local Executive from members (K. Koch)
- Cameras for RVP (B.Oldford)
- PSAC National Calendar of events (K. Koch)
ADDITIONS
- Covid protocol for participants at the UTE conferences (A. Jackson)
- PDF forms on the UTE web site (A. Cullen)
- Update on anti black racism (J. vanSydenborgh)
- UTE national interest claw back (Gregory Krokosh)
- Korn Ferry testing (J. vanSydenborgh)
- Canadian Mental Health first aid training / Mental Health Conference (Gregory Krokosh)
- 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 June 2022 be adopted.
- Recorded Vote #1: MOTION CARRIED.
That the minutes of the Executive Council Meeting of July 2022 be adopted.
- Recorded Vote #2: 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 #3: MOTION CARRIED
6. REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT
m/s Marc Brière / Adam Jackson
That the report of the National President be adopted.
- Recorded Vote #4: MOTION CARRIED.
Recess for health break
The meeting was called back to order at 10:30 a.m.
President 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 # 5: 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.
- Recorded Vote # 6: MOTION CARRIED
9. REPORT OF THE REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENTS / ALTERNATES
The adoption of the reports is postponed until clarification is available on a RVP alternate report.
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.
- Recorded Vote # 7: MOTION CARRIED
President Brière resumes the Chair.
11 a) REPORT OF THE STAFFING COMMITTEE
Recess for lunch
AFTERNOON SESSION
The meeting was called back to order at 1:15 p.m. with President Brière in the chair.
REPORT OF THE STAFFING COMMITTEE: continued
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 Gregory Krokosh / Jérôme Martel
That the report of the Well-Being Committee be adopted.
- 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
11 i) REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
m/s Doug Gaetz / Cosimo Crupi
Be resolved that recommendation # 1 for overspending be approved.
- Recorded Vote # 16: MOTION CARRIED
That report of the finance committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 17: MOTION CARRIED
Recess for health break
The meeting was called back to order at 3:10 p.m. with President Brière the chair.
In camera session
11 j) REPORT OF THE COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
m/s Gary Esslinger / Cosimo Crupi
That the report of the Communications Committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 18: 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 #19: MOTION CARRIED
11 l) REPORT OF THE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (PAC)
The report is interrupted for the scheduled agenda item.
OPEN DISCUSSION ITEM
The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 pm.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
MORNING SESSION
The Executive Council meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. with President Marc Brière in the Chair.
REPORT OF THE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (PAC): continued
m/s Jamie vanSydenborgh / David Lanthier
That the report of the Political Action Committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote #20: MOTION CARRIED
REPORT OF THE REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENTS / ALTERNATES: continued
m/s Doug Gaetz / Eddy Aristil
That the activity reports of the RVPs and ARVPs be adopted with amendments.
- Recorded Vote # 21: 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 # 22: MOTION CARRIED
Recess for health break
The meeting was called back to order at 10:30 a.m. with President Brière the chair.
MOTION TO AMEND AGENDA:
Addition of trusteeship report from Eddy Aristil for Rouyn-Noranda, 10009.
Addition of trusteeship report from Andria Cullen for Toronto East, 00001.
- Vote MOTION TO AMEND AGENDA: ADOPTED
11 n) REPORT OF THE UNION MANAGEMENT APPROACH (UMA) COMMITTEE
m/s Andria Cullen / Jamie vanSydenborgh
That the report of the Union Management Approach (UMA) Committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 23: MOTION CARRIED
12. ADOPTION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
m/s Doug Gaetz / Cosimo Crupi
That the Financial Statements as of June 31, 2022, be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 24: MOTION CARRIED
13. EXPENSE CLAIMS OVER 90 DAYS
That the expense claim over 90 days, be approved.
- Recorded Vote # 25: MOTION CARRIED
President Brière turned the Chair over to Brother Doug Gaetz, 1st Vice-President.
14. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING (Discussion)
Recess for lunch break
AFTERNOON SESSION
The meeting was called back to order at 1:15 p.m. with President Brière the chair.
15. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING (Discussion): continued
A discussion took place.
President Brière returns to the chair.
16. TRUSTEESHIP REPORT- BELLEVILLE LOCAL 00012
Postponed
17. TRUSTEESHIP REPORT- OTTAWA CENTRE LOCAL 70004
m/s David Lanthier / Gary Esslinger
That the Trusteeship report for Ottawa Centre, local 70004 be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 26: MOTION CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
18. TRUSTEESHIP REPORT- ROUYN-NORANDA LOCAL10009
m/s Eddy Aristil / Doug Gaetz
That the Trusteeship report for Rouyn-Noranda, local 10009 be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 27: MOTION CARRIED
19. TRUSTEESHIP REPORT- TORONTO EAST LOCAL 00001
m/s Andria Cullen / Eddy Aristil
That the Trusteeship report for Toronto East, local 00001 be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 28: MOTION CARRIED
Recess for health break
The meeting was called back to order at 1:15 p.m. with President Brière the chair.
TRUSTEESHIP REPORT- BELLEVILLE LOCAL 00012: Continued
m/s Cosimo Crupi / Jérôme Martel
Recommendation #1
Whereas Belleville Local 00012 is approaching the 180 day deadline of trusteeship and requires renewal (October 1st, 2022)
Be resolved that as per By-Law 13 the Belleville Local 00012 trusteeship be extended for another 180 days effective October 1st, 2022.
- Recorded Vote # 29: MOTION CARRIED
That the Trusteeship report for Belleville, 00012 be adopted with amendment.
- Recorded Vote # 30: MOTION CARRIED
OPEN DISCUSSION ITEMS (continued)
The meeting recessed at 5 p.m.
Marc Brière Doug Gaetz
National President First Vice-President
16. TRUSTEESHIP REPORT - BELLEVILLE LOCAL 00012
Trustee Report
Belleville Local 00012
September 2022 Executive Council
As per Regulation 25.1 (3), I hereby present my second report to Executive Council.
As previously mentioned during the June 2022 Executive Council, I was able to recommend several appointees in which were confirmed by the National office. Brothers, Anthony Mann and Doug Bridge have now been confirmed as appointee’s effective June 29, 2022, and the Belleville local was notified by way of email to this effect.
Since the last Executive Council, I have been actively trying to recruit additional members to help with the local day to day operations to no avail. There has been no email or communication by any member to my attention with all the correspondence I have been sending.
My next action I’m considering is holding a UTE Local Membership Appreciation Event around early October and having both Adam Jackson and myself host this event. This event will be for the purpose of trying to recruit additional appointees, allowing the local to meet the current appointees, and for local members to socialize face to face.
This action could be instrumental in reviving this local and removing them from trusteeship.
This report includes Recommendation #1 asking for extension of trusteeship.
Recommendation #1
Whereas Belleville Local 00012 is approaching the 180 day deadline of trusteeship and requires renewal (October 1st, 2022)
Be it resolved that as per By-Law 13 the Belleville Local 00012 trusteeship be extended for another 180 days effective October 1st, 2022.
Respectfully submitted,
Cosimo Crupi
Trustee Belleville Local 00012
17. TRUSTEESHIP REPORT - OTTAWA CENTER LOCAL 70004
Report of the 70004 Trustee
SEPTEMBER 2022
David Lanthier
On June 8th the local 70004 was put into trusteeship by the executive council. National President and council appointed David Lanthier as trustee of the local. As trustee my first step was to obtain all assets of the local and transfer
the financials authority to the trustee (David Lanthier) on June 20th when I received needed documents from National and schedule a meeting to update the Bank. On July 20th I finally got a meeting to sign needed papers to obtain authority with Bank of Montreal account and investments.
As trustee I have been trying to establish contact with members to see if I can recruit new executive, but due to the timing and no email tree I had to wait until I could gain access to building which is scheduled for September.
A communication was sent by the employer to all affected members of trustee ship and National web site has been update with trustee as contact for local issues. Email account was also forwarded to trustee and access granted.
The next step is to try and recruit members to fill the positions of the executive and to hopefully report back at next executive council in December that there are members to fill spots so we can recommend the transfer back.
All issues of representation are currently be done by the trustee with assistance of my Alternate Regional Vice President.
Respectfully submitted,
David Lanthier
RVP UTE NCR
Trustee 70004
18. TRUSTEESHIP REPORT – ROUYN-NORANDA LOCAL 10009
Report of the 10009 Trustee
SEPTEMBER 2022
Eddy Aristil
Pursuant to Regulation 25.1(3), I hereby submit my 1st report to the Executive Council.:
On June 8, Rouyn-Noranda Local 10009 was placed under trusteeship by the Executive Council. It was as a trustee that I went to the Rouyn local on September 8, 2022, to pick up the books, files and documents.
A few days earlier, I had informed the members of the local of my visit and invited them to come and meet me at an informal activity. Unfortunately, only 2 people showed up and we were able to discuss the future of the local.
The people we met seem interested in getting involved.
Respectfully submitted,
Eddy Aristil
RVP - Trustee 70004
19. TRUSTEESHIP REPORT – TORONTO EAST LOCAL 00001
Report of the 00001Trustee
SEPTEMBER 2022
Andria Cullen
On May 4th, 2022, the Local 00001 – Toronto East TSO was put into trusteeship based upon consultation with the National President, Marc Brière and the resignation of two of the three Local Executive members, leaving only one person to run Local business.
A communication was sent by the employer to all affected members of trusteeship and National website has been update with trustee as contact for local issues. The email account was also forwarded to trustee and access granted. Information was provided to the financial institution of the Local position and to remove previous authorized signatories and have the trustee as sole signatory.
Recently, new interim representatives have been assigned to the Local, David Odell and Paula Strachan. They will be assisting me with running the Local, updating the membership list with new employees within the Local, notifying the membership about an upcoming vote for the Local Executive, a Special Members meeting to give the Local an opportunity to meet any members who will be running for positions and lastly a vote for the new Local Executive.
The next step is to plan and promote a Special Members Meeting to fill the positions of the Executives and to hopefully report back at next Executive Council in December or before that there are members to fill Executive spots so we can recommend the transfer out of Trusteeship.
All issues of representation are currently be done by the trustee with assistance of the interim representatives.
Respectfully submitted,
Andria Cullen
Trustee of Local 00001
RVP Greater Toronto Region