MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 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:
Monday: 9:00-11:45 a.m. 1:15-3:00 p.m.
3:00- 4:00 p.m. Open discussion items
Tuesday: 10:00-11:45 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.-1:15 p.m.
Breaks: 10:15-10:30 a.m.
3:00-3:15 p.m.
- Vote HOURS OF SESSION OF THE REGULAR MEETING: ADOPTED
3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
m/s Doug Gaetz /Andria Cullen
New Business
Recommendation – Appointment of auditors for the year 2022
Motion: 7.3 Guidelines for regional education budgets
Belleville-Local 00012, Trusteeship report
Toronto East-Local 00001, Trusteeship report
Ottawa Centre-Local 70004, Trusteeship report
Rouyn-Noranda-Local 10009-Trusteeship report
Motion: Ottawa Centre- Local 70004, Trusteeship
Motion: Rouyn-Noranda-Local 10009, Trusteeship
ADDITIONS
Donations Food Banks Canada (D.Gaetz)
Donation Black Class Action Lawsuit (A. Cullen)
PFLAG donation (A. Jackson)
Open discussion items
Subject to the timeline of the specified hours of session.
Black Class Action Lawsuit (C. Crupi)
Donation Request to PFLAG Canada (K.Koch)
Local Accounting Course for treasurers (C.Crupi)
Black members requesting representation by black stewards (G.Krokosh)
Mandate for Black Class Action Lawsuit (B.Oldford)
PSAC Regional Offices (C.Crupi)
Bylaws of the locals (B.Oldford)
ADDITIONS
Town Halls (A. Jackson)
Staffing issues in ABSB (D. Lanthier)
Cell phones (G. Esslinger)
Orientation sessions (G. Esslinger)
Members hired outside of their region (G. Esslinger)
- Vote AMENDED AGENDA: ADOPTED
4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
m/s Gary Esslinger / Kimberley Koch
That the minutes of the Executive Council Meeting of September 2022 be adopted.
- Recorded Vote #1: MOTION CARRIED.
m/s David Lanthier / Andria Cullen
That the minutes of the special Executive Council Meeting of November, 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
Recess for health break
The meeting was called back to order at 10:30 a.m.
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT (CON’T)
m/s Marc Brière / Adam Jackson
That the report of the National President be adopted.
- Recorded Vote #4: MOTION CARRIED
President Brière returns in the chair
Lunch Break
AFTERNOON SESSION
The session called to order at 1:15 p.m. with President Brière 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
President Brière turned the Chair over to Brother Doug Gaetz, 1st Vice-President
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
m/s Kimberly Koch / Gregory Krokosh
That the activity reports of the RVPs and ARVPs be adopted with amendments.
- Recorded Vote # 7: MOTION CARRIED
10. REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
m/s Marc Brière / Adam Jackson
That the report of the Executive Committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 8: MOTION CARRIED
President Brière returns in the chair
11 a) REPORT OF THE STAFFING COMMITTEE
m/s Adam Jackson / Jérôme Martel
That the report of the Staffing Committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 9: 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 # 10: MOTION CARRIED
11 c) REPORT OF THE TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE COMMITTEE
m/s Brian Oldford / Gregory Krokosh
That the report of the Technological Change Committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 11: 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 # 12: 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 # 13: MOTION CARRIED
Recess for health break
The meeting was called back to order at 3:00 p.m.
OPEN DISCUSSION ITEMS
The meeting was adjourned at 4:00 pm.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2022
MORNING SESSION
The Executive Council meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. with President Marc Brière in the Chair.
President Brière thanks the Council members for their immense contribution. He highlights the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women.
PROPOSAL TO AMEND AGENDA IN NEW BUSINESS: Donation to PFLAG
m/s Adam Jackson / Kimberley Koch
- Vote to amend agenda: ADOPTED
11 f) REPORT OF THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES COMMITTEE
m/s Kimberley Koch / Eddy Aristil
That the report of the Equal Opportunities Committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 14: 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 # 15: 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 # 16: MOTION CARRIED
Health break
A moment of silence was observed at 11:00 a.m. in memory of the victims of violence.
PROPOSAL TO AMEND AGENDA IN NEW BUSINESS: That UTE boycott formal Union-Management meetings.
m/s Jérôme Martel / Eddy Aristil
- Vote to amend agenda: DEFEATED
11 i) REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
m/s Doug Gaetz / Cosimo Crupi
Recommendation #1:
Be it resolved that 13.2.1 (5) regulation be changed to the new proposed daily rate indicated in the table below:
|
Current |
|
Proposed |
|
---|---|---|---|---|
|
Weekday |
Weekend |
|
Daily |
Breakfast |
$ 25.00 |
$ 30.00 |
|
$ 30.00 |
Lunch |
$ 30.00 |
$ 40.00 |
|
$ 40.00 |
Dinner |
$ 50.00 |
$ 55.00 |
|
$ 55.00 |
Total |
$ 105.00 |
$ 125.00 |
|
$ 125.00 |
- Recorded Vote # 17: MOTION CARRIED
Recess for lunch break
AFTERNOON SESSION
The meeting was called back to order at 1:15 p.m. President Brière acknowledges the Algonquin and Anishinaabe peoples for the land on which we are gathered.
REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE (CON’T)
Recommendation #2:
Be it resolved that the following line items be approved for overspending:
DATE | LINE ITEM DESCRIPTION | EXPLANATION | 2022 BUDGET |
ACTUAL OR EXPECTED |
OVERAGE |
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25-Nov-22 | Executive Meetings: Executive Council & UMC | Over budget approval | 250,000.00 | 350,000.00 | 100,000.00 |
25-Nov-22 | National Office Benefits: President/Vice-President | Over budget approval | 63,568.00 | 65,068.00 | 1,500.00 |
25-Nov-22 | National Office Expenses: Printing | Over budget approval | 16,000.00 | 21,000.00 | 5,000.00 |
25-Nov-22 | National Office Expenses: Newsletter | Over budget approval | 97,000.00 | 181,000.00 | 84,000.00 |
25-Nov-22 | Professional Fees: Audit | Over budget approval | 22,500.00 | 23,000.00 | 500.00 |
The Committee makes the following recommendations to the Executive Council in regard to the Budget for the years 2024, 2025, and 2026, recommendations 3 to 5.
- Recorded Vote # 18: MOTION CARRIED
Recommendation #3:
Be it resolved that the attached 2024-2026 budget be forwarded to the 2023 UTE Triennial National Convention.
All in favor to present the budget lines in block.
Proposed amendment to increase the extraordinary donations line to $50 000.
m/s Kimberley Koch / Gary Esslinger
Vote to increase the extraordinary Donations line: DEFEATED
- Recorded Vote # 19: MOTION CARRIED
Recess for health break
The meeting was called back to order at 3:15 p.m.
Recommendation #4:
Be resolved that $20,000 from the line item PSAC National Convention, to be held in 2024, be used for promotional items for all delegates and observers to promote UTE’s visibility at Convention.
- Recorded Vote # 20: MOTION CARRIED
Recommendation #5:
Be it resolved that the unused portion of the following line items; Non-UTE Union events, Education - National, be carried over year to year until 2026.
- Recorded Vote # 21: MOTION CARRIED
The Committee also makes the following recommendations regarding the upcoming Convention, recommendations 6 to 7.
Recommendation #6:
Be resolved that the 2023 UTE Triennial National Convention Per Diem daily rate be set at $125 per day for weekdays and $125 per day on the weekend (to review again if UTE daily rates change in the near future).
- Recorded Vote # 22: MOTION CARRIED
Recommendation #7:
Be it resolved that any resolutions with monetary consideration passed at the 2023 UTE Triennial National Convention be taken from the Unappropriated Funds, up to 1 million dollars.
- Recorded Vote # 23: MOTION CARRIED
Be it resolved that the Finance Committee report be adopted
- Recorded Vote # 24: MOTION CARRIED
11 j) REPORT OF THE COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
m/s Gary Esslinger / Cosimo Crupi
That the report of the Communications Committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 25: 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 # 26: MOTION CARRIED
The meeting recessed at 5 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2022
MORNING SESSION
The Executive Council meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. with President Marc Brière in the Chair.
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 #27: 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 # 28: MOTION CARRIED
11 n) REPORT OF THE UNION MANAGEMENT APPROACH (UMA) COMMITTEE
Recess for health break
The meeting was called back to order at 10:15 p.m.
11 n) REPORT OF THE UNION MANAGEMENT APPROACH (UMA) COMMITTEE (CON’T)
m/s Andria Cullen / Jamie vanSydenborgh
That the report of the Union Management Approach (UMA) Committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 29: MOTION CARRIED
11 o) REPORT OF THE MENTAL HEALTH AD-HOC COMMITTEE
Recess for lunch break
AFTERNOON SESSION
The meeting was called back to order at 1:15 p.m. with President Brière the chair.
11 o) REPORT OF THE MENTAL HEALTH AD-HOC COMMITTEE (CON’T)
m/s Doug Gaetz / Gregory Krokosh
That the report of the Mental Health Ad-Hoc Committee be adopted with modifications.
- Recorded Vote # 30: MOTION CARRIED
11 p) REPORT OF THE AD HOC COMMITTEE ON THE UTE STRUCTURE REVIEW
m/s Gary Esslinger / Gregory Krokosh
That the verbal report of the Ad-Hoc Committee on the UTE Structure Review be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 31: MOTION CARRIED
12. ADOPTION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
m/s Doug Gaetz / Cosimo Crupi
That the Financial Statements as of October 31, 2022, be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 32: MOTION CARRIED
13. ADOPTION OF THE 2023 BUDGET FOR REGIONAL CONFERENCES
m/s Doug Gaetz / Cosimo Crupi
That the 2023 budget for Regional Conferences be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 33: MOTION CARRIED
14. EXPENSE CLAIMS OVER 90 DAYS
There are no expense claim over 90 days.
15. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING (Discussion)
In Camera session
NEW BUSINESS
16. RECOMMENDATION – APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR 2022
m/s Doug Gaetz / Cosimo Crupi
Be it resolved that we appoint Andrews & Co as auditor for fiscal year 2022.
- Recorded Vote # 34: MOTION CARRIED
Recess for Health break
The meeting was called back to order at 1:15 p.m.
17. MOTION: GUIDELINES FOR REGIONAL EDUCATION BUDGETS
m/s Cosimo. Crupi / Jamie vanSydenborgh
Be it resolved that UTE Regulation 7.3 (6) (a) be amended to include the following course to the current list covered under this Regulation: PSAC Duty to Accommodate- Accommodating Psychological Disabilities
- MOTION ruled out of order. Further verification is needed.
18. TRUSTEESHIP REPORT- BELLEVILLE LOCAL 00012
m/s Cosimo Crupi / Jérôme Martel
That the Trusteeship report for Belleville, 00012 be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 35: 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 with the modification.
- Recorded Vote # 36: MOTION CARRIED
20. 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 # 37: MOTION CARRIED
21. TRUSTEESHIP REPORT- ROUYN-NORANDA LOCAL10009
m/s Eddy Aristil / Doug Gaetz
That the Trusteeship report for Rouyn-Noranda, local 10009 be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 38: MOTION CARRIED
22. MOTION: Ottawa Centre- Local 70004, Trusteeship
m/s Doug Gaetz / Adam Jackson
Whereas Ottawa Centre local 70004 is approaching the 180-day deadline of trusteeship and requires renewal (December 7th, 2022).
Be it resolved that as per By-Law 13 the Ottawa Center local 70004 trusteeship be extended for another 180 days effective December 7 th, 2022.
- Recorded Vote # 39: MOTION CARRIED
23. Motion: Rouyn-Noranda-Local 10009, Trusteeship
m/s Doug Gaetz / Adam Jackson
Whereas Rouyn-Noranda local 10009 is approaching the 180-day deadline of trusteeship and requires renewal. (December 7th, 2022)
Be it resolved that as per By-Law 13 the Rouyn-Noranda local 10009 trusteeship be extended for another 180 days effective December 7 th, 2022.
- Recorded Vote # 40: MOTION CARRIED
24. DONATION TO FOOD BANKS IN CANADA
m/s Doug Gaetz / Adam Jackson
Whereas food bank use has been on the rise across Canada since 2019; and
Whereas the increase in demand from vulnerable people has skyrocketed in 2022 due to high inflation that has been going on for several months and is not going away; and
Whereas many food banks report recurring shortages that mean they cannot provide for everyone and some people are leaving empty-handed; and
Whereas the high inflation in Canada is also negatively affecting the level of donations food banks receive; and
Whereas many people across the country use food banks to meet their needs despite the fact that they have full-time jobs; and
Whereas the Union of Taxation Employees (UTE) has the financial capacity at this time to assist Canadians who must use food banks to feed themselves, including some of its own members; and
Whereas the Union of Taxation Employees (UTE) cares about the well-being of not only its members, but also others, especially the more vulnerable, and believes it has an important social role to play in our society and communities.
Be it resolved that the Union of Taxation Employees (UTE) donate a total amount of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) to various food banks across Canada.
Be it further resolved that the amount of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) be distributed in equal shares of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) for each of the ten (10) regions of UTE;
Be it further resolved that each Regional Vice-President of UTE shall be responsible for identifying and selecting the food banks to receive donations in their respective region and shall inform the First National Vice-President of UTE as soon as possible;
Be it finally resolved that the First National Vice-President and the National President shall jointly identify and select the food banks to receive donations in a given region in the event that a Regional Vice-President fails to submit his or her selections to the National Office within the prescribed time frame.
- Recorded Vote # 41: MOTION CARRIED
25. DONATION BLACK CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT
m/s Andria Cullen / Kimberley Koch
Whereas the Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Union of Taxation Employees has pledged its support for the Black Class Action;
Whereas the Government of Canada has recognized the harms caused to Black workers within the Federal Public Service because of systemic discrimination;
Whereas hundreds of dues-paying UTE members are party to the Black Class Action Lawsuit;
Whereas UTE members have initiated and are leading the Black Class Action Lawsuit;
Whereas the legal action is bringing about systemic changes including legislation changes that benefits UTE members;
Whereas the UTE has expressed solidarity with other national and international causes;
Whereas the Black Class Action is in need of financial support to continue this fight, including but not limited to public relations, social media, education, public events, disbursement fees;
Be it resolved that the Union of Taxation Employees demonstrate strong financial support on behalf of its members with a donation of $100,000.00 to be paid to the Black Class Action.
Debate on the motion was interrupted due to the hours of sessions. Further debate is expected at the next Executive Council meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
Marc Brière Doug Gaetz
National President 1st Vice-President
18. TRUSTEESHIP REPORT - BELLEVILLE LOCAL 00012
Report of the trustee
Belleville Local 00012
December 2022
As per Regulation 25.1 (3), I hereby present my third report to Executive Council.
Since the last Executive Council report, I have been actively trying to recruit additional members to help with the local day to day operations. As well, we did have several participants attend the National EO Conference and after that I have been actively corresponding with several sisters to see if they would actively get involved within the local.
Overall, outside of dealing with members issues, there hasn’t been a great deal of movement to get this local outside of trusteeship. As you all know last council meeting, we approved the continuation of trusteeship for an additional 180 days which will take us to April 1st, 2023. I’m hoping before that date we have a special general membership meeting in hopes of getting Belleville local out of trusteeship.
Respectfully submitted,
Cosimo Crupi
Trustee Belleville Local 00012
19. TRUSTEESHIP REPORT – TORONTO EAST LOCAL 00001
Report of the trustee
Toronto East Local 00001
December 2022
As per Regulation 25.1 (3), I hereby present my report to Executive Council.
As previously mentioned during the September 2022 Executive Council, both the interim representatives and myself have been working through the rand list while also representing the membership at OHS, IAD investigations and grievances.
We have the intention to hold an election tentatively on January 2023, with an election period of 4 weeks, and having a special members meeting a few days prior to allow the membership to see and ask questions of potential candidates for the position.
Respectfully submitted,
Andria Cullen
Trustee Toronto East Local 00001
20. TRUSTEESHIP REPORT - OTTAWA CENTRE LOCAL 70004
Report of the Trustee
Ottawa Centre Local 70004
December 2022
Since my last report I have been in the process of recruiting a new executive. Currently I have two possible members interested but have not been able to get a firm commitment. Have had to represent 8 members since taking trusteeship. I have had to deal with banking issues like rolling of investments currently needing attention. Was planning on spending time at location but had issues due to being in phase one pandemic. Working with management to gain access in the coming month.
The next step is to try to continue recruit of members to fill the positions of the executive and to hopefully report back at next executive council 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.
As the trusteeship timeline is up for renewal a motion will be presented to council.
Respectfully submitted,
David Lanthier
RVP NCR
Trustee 70004
21. TRUSTEESHIP REPORT – ROUYN-NORANDA LOCAL 10009
Report of the Trustee
Rouyn-Noranda Local 10009
December 2022
Executive Council, December 2022, In accordance with By-law 25.1 (3), I hereby submit my first report to the Executive Council:
The process is ongoing, I am currently reviewing the books, records and documents received.
I have not yet received any names of people interested in getting involved.
One person has been identified to represent the UTE on the local OHS committee.
Respectfully submitted,
Eddy Aristil
RVP - Trustee 10009