Minutes of the Executive Council Meeting

Minutes of the Executive Council Meeting
September 23 - September 25, 2024

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
MORNING SESSION

1.  CALL TO ORDER OF THE REGULAR MEETING

The Executive Council meeting was called to order at 9:15 a.m. with 1st Vice President Doug Gaetz in the Chair. President Marc Brière and 2nd Vice President Adam Jackson will be excused as they are in bargaining with the AEU (Unit V – UTE). Brother Claude Flamand, Alternate RVP of the Montréal Region will replace Brother Eddy Aristil.

9 a.m. - 10 a.m. IN CAMERA SESSION

2.  HOURS OF SESSION OF THE REGULAR MEETING

m/s    D. Lanthier / C. Crupi

Be it resolved that the hours of session be as follows:

That the hours of session be as follows:

Monday:           9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.; 1:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
                           4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Open item discussions
Tuesday:           9:00 a.m.  to 11:45 a.m.; 1:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.                       
Wednesday:     9:00 a.m.  to 11:45 a.m.; 1:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Lunch:             11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Health breaks: 

Monday:           10:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Tuesday:           10:15 a.m. to 1030 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Wednesday:     10:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Vote HOURS OF SESSION OF THE REGULAR MEETING:  CARRIED

3.  ADOPTION OF AGENDA

m/s    B. Oldford / C. Crupi

New Business

Trusteeship report – Ottawa Centre- local 70004
Trusteeship report – Ottawa Technology Centre- local 70030
Trusteeship report – Lethbridge local 30027
Trusteeship report – Montérégie-South Shore local 10017
Trusteeship report – Ottawa TSO 70010
Regulation 24.1 – Honours and Awards (G. Esslinger)
Regulation 21 – Family Care / Pet Care Expenses (B. Oldford)
UTE (Union of Taxation Employees) internal grievance tracking system (C. Crupi)

ADDITIONS:

Amendment to Regulation 18 (K. Welgush)
Motion merger of Ottawa Centre (D. Lanthier)
Motion merger of Ottawa East / Ottawa-East (D. Lanthier)
Motion for donation to Techtronic’s (D. Lanthier)

Open discussion Items

Subject to the timeline of the specified hours of session.

December 2024 Executive Council meeting (M. Brière)
Update on new office and tour promised in March 2024 (B. Oldford)
Retreat action plan (C. Crupi) withdrawn
In and Out board (B. Oldford)
Grievance tracking system (B. Oldford) withdrawn
Replies to emails from National President (B. Oldford) withdrawn
Political Actions events (B. Oldford) withdrawn

ADDITIONS

Membership Appreciation and National Officers (K. Koch)
Microsoft TEAMS (C. Crupi)
Executive Council December 2024 (J. Martel)
Update on research on Real Property (K. Welgush)
Regulation 13 (flex to comfort) (K. Koch)
March 2024 Workshops update (C. Crupi)
Motion Merger Ottawa East (D. Lanthier)
Location of residence for 1st and 2nd VP (J. Martel)
President Conference Items Updates (K. Koch)
Efficience for discipline investigations (J. Martel)

Be it resolved that the amended Agenda be adopted. 

  • Recorded Vote # 1    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • Vote AMENDED AGENDA: CARRIED

4.  ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETINGS

m/s     G. Esslinger / Kim Koch

Be it resolved that the amended minutes of the Executive Council meeting of JUNE 3,4,5, 2024 be adopted.

  • Recorded Vote # 2    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

m/s     C. Crupi / K. Welgush

Be it resolved that the amended minutes of the Special Executive Council meeting of May 23rd, 2024, be adopted.

  • Recorded Vote # 3    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

m/s     C. Crupi / D. Lanthier

Be it resolved that the amended minutes of the special Executive Council meeting of August 30th, 2024, be adopted.

  • Recorded Vote # 4    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.  PRESIDENT’S FOLLOW UP ITEMS(postponed)

6.  REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT (postponed)

7.  REPORT OF THE 1st VICE-PRESIDENT (postponed)

8.  REPORT OF THE 2nd VICE-PRESIDENT (postponed)

9.  REPORT OF THE REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENTS / ALTERNATES

m/s     K. Welgush / G. Esslinger

Be it resolved that the activity reports of the RVPs and ARVPs be adopted with modifications.

  • Recorded Vote # 5 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

10 a)  REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE  (postponed)

10 b)  REPORT OF THE STAFFING COMMITTEE 

m/s     C. Crupi / K. Koch

Be it resolved that the report of the Staffing Committee be adopted.

  • Recorded Vote #6: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

10 c) REPORT OF THE BY-LAWS COMMITTEE

m/s    C. Crupi / K. Welgush

Be it resolved that the report of the By-Laws Committee be adopted with modifications.

  • Recorded Vote # 7: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

10 d) REPORT OF THE TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE COMMITTEE

m/s     D. Lanthier / J. vanSydenborgh

Be it resolved that the report of the Technological Change Committee be adopted.

  • Recorded Vote # 8: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

10 e) REPORT OF THE WELL-BEING COMMITTEE 

m/s     P. Sleczkowski / G. Esslinger

Be it resolved that the report of the Well-Being Committee be adopted.

  • Recorded Vote # 9: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

10 f) REPORT OF THE HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE (postponed)

LUNCH

AFTERNOON SESSION

The session was called back to order at 1:20 p.m. with 1st Vice President Gaetz in the Chair.

Point of privilege: Determined members being returned home (J. Martel)

10 g) REPORT OF THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES COMMITTEE

m/s     K. Koch / G. Esslinger

Be it resolved that the report of the Equal Opportunities Committee be adopted.

  • Recorded Vote # 10: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

10 h) REPORT OF THE HONOURS AND AWARDS COMMITTEE (postponed)

10 i)  REPORT OF THE WORKFORCE ADJUSTMENT COMMITTEE

m/s     J. vanSydenborgh / K. Koch

Be it resolved that the report of the Workforce Adjustment Committee be adopted.

  • Recorded Vote # 11: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

10 j)  REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE (postponed)

10 k) REPORT OF THE COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

m/s    G. Esslinger / P. Sleczkowski

Be it resolved that the report of the Communications Committee be adopted.

  • Recorded Vote # 12: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

10 l)  REPORT OF THE BARGAINING COMMITTEE (postponed)

10 m) REPORT OF THE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (PAC)

m/s    J. Martel / D. Lanthier

Be it resolved that the report of the Political Action Committee be adopted with modifications.

  • Recorded Vote # 13: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

10 n)   REPORT OF THE CALL CENTRE COMMITTEE

m/s    B. Oldford / K. Welgush

Be it resolved that the report of the Call Centre Committee be adopted.

  • Recorded Vote # 14: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

10 o)  REPORT OF THE UNION MANAGEMENT APPROACH COMMITTEE

m/s    J. vanSydenborgh / D. Lanthier

Be it resolved that the report of the Union Management Approach Committee be adopted.

  • Recorded Vote # 15: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

10 p)  REPORT OF THE AD HOC STRUCTURE REVIEW COMMITTEE

m/s   G. Esslinger / J. vanSydenborgh

Be it resolved that the report of the Ad Hoc Structure Committee be adopted.

  • Recorded Vote # 16: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

10 q)  REPORT OF THE STRIKE BREAKERS COMMITTEE (postponed)

11.  ADOPTION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (postponed)

12.  EXPENSE CLAIMS OVER 90 DAYS 

There are no expense claims over 90 days.

13. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING (Discussion) (postponed)

HEALTH BREAK

The meeting was called back to order by President Brière at 2:12 p.m.

NEW BUSINESS

14. TRUSTEESHIP REPORT- OTTAWA CENTRE- LOCAL 70004

m/s   D. Lanthier / K. Welgush

Be it resolved that the Trusteeship report for Ottawa Centre, local 70004 be adopted.

  • Recorded Vote # 17: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

15. TRUSTEESHIP REPORT- OTTAWA TECHNOLOGY CENTER- LOCAL 70030

m/s     D. Lanthier / K. Welgush

Be it resolved that the Trusteeship report for Ottawa Technology Centre, local 70030 be adopted.

  • Recorded Vote # 18: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

16.  TRUSTEESHIP REPORT- LETHBRIDGE - LOCAL 30027

m/s    K. Welgush / J. vanSydenborgh

RECOMMENDATION:

Be it resolved that the Trusteeship of Local 30027 be rescinded and Local 30027 be dissolved effective October 15th, 2024.

Be it further resolved that the members physically located in Lethbridge, AB to be allocated to Calgary Local 30024.

Be it further resolved that all assets, funds and records related to Local 30027 be turned over to Calgary Local 30024.

Be it further resolved that Regulation 1(9) be amended as follows:

(9)   Rocky Mountains Region; comprised of Calgary (30024), Edmonton (30025), Saskatoon (40023), Lethbridge (30027) and Calgary Call Centre (30022) Locals;

  • Recorded Vote # 19: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Be it resolved that the Trusteeship report for Lethbridge, local 30027 be adopted.

  • Recorded Vote # 20: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

17.  TRUSTEESHIP REPORT – MONTÉRÉGIE SOUTH SHORE - LOCAL 10017

RECOMMENDATION:

m/s    C. Flamand / J. vanSydenborgh

Whereas communications and actions will be taken in the coming weeks or weeks.

Whereas it is anticipated that the members of this division will meet in person in the fall.

Be it resolved that the trusteeship of Local 10017 be extended for a further 180 days as of September 23rd, ,2024 in order to rebuild a new executive.

  • Recorded Vote # 21: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Be it resolved that the Trusteeship report for Montérégie South-Shore, local 10017 be adopted.

  • Recorded Vote # 22: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The meeting adjourned at 2:50 p.m.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
MORNING SESSION

The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. with 1st Vice President Doug Gaetz in the Chair. President Brière and 2nd Vice President Adam Jackson are excused as they are in bargaining with the AEU (Unit V – UTE staff). Brother Claude Flamand replaces Brother Eddy Aristil.

18.   TRUSTEESHIP REPORT – OTTAWA TSO LOCAL 70010

m/s   D. Lanthier / K. Welgush

RECOMMENDATION:

Whereas the local 70010 trusteeship is about to expire prior to our next meeting and that we are in the process of having a special AGM to transition to the new Ottawa Center local which is scheduled for November 2024.

Be it resolved that the Trusteeship of local 70010 be extended 90 days affective September 24th, 2024, to allow for more time to get local back in good standing again.

  • Recorded Vote # 23: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Be it resolved that the Trusteeship report for Ottawa TSO, local 70010 be adopted.

  • Recorded Vote # 24: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

19.  REGULATION 24.1 – HONOURS AND AWARDS

RECOMMENDATION:

m/s   G. Esslinger / C. Crupi

Be it resolved that Regulation 24.1 (4) be amended to read as follows:

(4) The Honours and Awards Committee shall present the nomination, with its recommendation, at the following meeting of the Executive Council with the exception of nominations made under 24.2 certificate of achievement (Al Lough Award). A recommendation for this award shall be submitted to the National President for approval upon adoption by the Honours and Awards Committee.

  • Recorded Vote # 25: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

20.   REGULATION 21 – FAMILY CARE / PET CARE EXPENSES

m/s   B. Oldford / K. Koch 

21.1 FAMILY / PET CARE EXPENSES

  1. UTE members shall be entitled to be reimbursed for family care / pet care expenses in respect of children sixteen (16) eighteen (18) eighteen years of age or younger and for adults who are in need of special care or family pets and who either permanently reside in the household of the member or with whom the member permanently resides.
  2. Family care / pet care expenses shall be reimbursed to members who are required to attend union business authorized by UTE.
  3. Family care / pet care expenses which are part of a member’s normal family care arrangements shall not be paid.

 Ruled out of order by the Chair, because of the incomplete format of the motion.

21.   UTE (UNION OF TAXATION EMPLOYEES) INTERNAL GRIEVANCE TRACKING SYSTEM

m/s   C. Crupi / B. Oldford

Where as, UTE’s responsibility and practice is to represent members on the filing of grievances.

Where as, UTE should be able to provide all necessary tools to activists to help in the grievance filing process.

Where as, UTE has spent time and effort to develop an internal grievance tracking system through Microsoft Teams to monitor all outstanding grievances and to account for each one of them.

Where as, it has been communicated on numerous occasions issues within the internal system.

Be it resolved that the National office in conjunction with our Information Technology specialist, review all the issues that have been brought forward and look at ways to resolving these issues and report back to Executive Council no later then December 2024 sitting.

Be it further resolved that part of the issues to be review include adding more Licensing of Microsoft Teams to locals that require this or use other platforms that already exist to accommodate the needs of our locals and report back to Executive Council no later than December 2024 sitting.

  • Recorded Vote # 26: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

HEALTH BREAK

The session resumed at 10:30 a.m. with 1st Vice President Gaetz in the Chair.

Brother Oldford motions to amend agenda to bring back the recommendation.

m/s   B. Oldford / K. Koch

  • Recorded Vote # 27: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

HEALTH BREAK

22.    REGULATION NO. 18 - ALTERNATE LOCATION FUND

m/s   K. Welgush / G. Esslinger

  1. Locals having members who  work in report to work locations situated more than one  hundred (100) kilometers away from the Local and who must communicate with its members by either visiting these locations or bringing activists from locations to Local meetings may access this fund twice per calendar year, for each of its remote locations.
  2. A budget of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) per year be allotted for this fund for each  distinct location that qualifies per 18.1.1.

 

  1. The Local President must submit their request in writing and receive prior authorization from the President or the 1st Vice-President.
  2. The request must include the nature of the event and an explanation of how the Local will use the funds.
  3. When the funds are utilized by a member who lives in a location, the Local will be reimbursed for two (2) of the following costs:
    1. travel;
    2. accommodation;
    3. per diem; or
    4. loss of wages.
  4. The Local may also request funding for other forms of communication or participation of members i.e. conference call, group bussing to events, AGMs held in a Hybrid format and any other reasonable situation.
  5. When the funds are to be utilized by Local Executives to visit a location, UTE will fund two (2) members of the Local Executive to visit the location. The Local will be reimbursed in the same manner as per Paragraph 18.2(3).

The Chair ruled the recommendation out of order because of the format.

Brother Welgush motions to amend the agenda to bring back the recommendation.

m/s   K. Welgush / G. Esslinger

  • Recorded vote # 28: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

23.  MOTION TO EXTEND MERGERS - OTTAWA CENTRE 

m/s   D. Lanthier / K. Welgush

Whereas, due to not being able to complete AGM’s before September Executive Council because of delays due to questions on financial and bylaw and regulation and scheduling issues. The locals voted at a retreat in July to ask for more time.  Since the retreat, AGM’s are schedule for November 6, 2024 and will be attended by our National President. Also, Bylaws and regulations have been developed and a proposed budget will be presented to the membership for voting.

Be it resolved that, Executive council grant an extension of the mergers of locals 70004, 70010,70021,70022 until December Executive Council.

  • Recorded Vote # 29: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

24. MOTION TO EXTEND MERGERS - OTTAWA EAST

m/s    D. Lanthier / K. Welgush

Where as that due to not being able to complete AGM’s before September Executive Council because of delays due to questions on financial and bylaw and regulation and scheduling issues. The locals voted at a retreat in July to ask for more time.   Since the retreat, AGM’s are schedule for November 5, 2024 and will be attended by our National President. Also, Bylaws and regulations have been developed and a proposed budget will be presented to the membership for voting.

Be it resolved that Executive Council grant an extension of the mergers of locals 70001, 70009,70030 until December Executive Council.

  • Recorded Vote # 30: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

25.  MOTION FOR DONATION TO BEST THERATRONICS STRIKERS IN  OTTAWA

m/s   D. Lanthier / C. Crupi

Where as, Best Theratronics employees a separate employer PSAC-UNE local 70369 has been on strike for over four months, have been in an intense battle with a sole proprietor.

Where as, Best Theratronics owner Krishnan Suthanthiran has:

  • blocked all attempts to resolve this labour dispute and has refused to negotiate in good faith.
  • threatened to fire striking employees and has used replacement workers.
  • chastised his employees for having too many statutory holidays, called them lazy, and threatened to move striking workers’ jobs overseas.
  • owner refusing to come to the table and bargain and appears is wanting to break the union by prolonging the strike. Some members have chosen to quite and seek other employment, but 10 members stand strong on the line but have exhausted strike funds and need financial support from allies.

Be it resolved that UTE National make a financial donation of $2500 to help replenish the strike fund and ensure they can remain on the line to achieve a good collective agreement.

Motion to amend

m/s   J. Martel / K. Koch

Be it resolved that UTE National make a financial donation of $2500 $5000 to help replenish the strike fund and ensure they can remain on the line to achieve a good collective agreement

  • Recorded Vote # 31: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Be it resolved that the motion be approved with the modification.

  • Recorded Vote # 32: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

21. REGULATION 21 – FAMILY CARE / PET CARE EXPENSES

m/s   B. Oldford / K. Koch

Be it resolved that Regulation 21.1.1 be amended to read as follows: 

21.1 FAMILY / PET CARE EXPENSES

  1. UTE members shall be entitled to be reimbursed for family care / pet care expenses in respect of children sixteen (16) eighteen(18) eighteen years of age or younger and for adults who are in need of special care or family pets and who either permanently reside in the household of the member or with whom the member permanently resides.
  2. Family care / pet care expenses shall be reimbursed to members who are required to attend union business authorized by UTE.
  3. Family care / pet care expenses which are part of a member’s normal family care arrangements shall not be paid.
  • Recorded Vote # 33: MOTION CARRIED

22. REGULATION NO. 18 - ALTERNATE LOCATION FUND

m/s   K. Welgush / G. Esslinger

Be it resolved that Regulation 18.1 Alternate Location Fund Policy be amended as follows:

  1. Locals having members who work in report to worklocations situated more than one hundred (100) kilometers away from the Local and who must communicate with its members by either visiting these locations or bringing activists from locations to Local meetings may access this fund twice per calendar year, for each of its remote locations.

  2. A budget of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) per year be allotted for this fund for each distinct location that qualifies per 18.1.1.

18.2  Procedure

  1. The Local President must submit their request in writing and receive prior authorization from the President or the 1st Vice-President.
  2. The request must include the nature of the event and an explanation of how the Local will use the funds.
  3. When the funds are utilized by a member who lives in a location, the Local will be reimbursed for two (2) of the following costs:
    1. travel;
    2. accommodation;
    3. per diem; or
    4. loss of wages.
  4. The Local may also request funding for other forms of communication or participation of members i.e. conference call, group bussing to events, AGMs held in a Hybrid format and any other reasonable situation.
  5. When the funds are to be utilized by Local Executives to visit a location, UTE will fund two (2) members of the Local Executive to visit the location. The Local will be reimbursed in the same manner as per Paragraph 18.2(3).
  • Recorded Vote # 34: MOTION CARRIED

The meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
MORNING SESSION

The Executive Council meeting was called to order at 9:15 a.m. with President Marc Brière in the Chair. The 2nd Vice President Adam Jackson returned. Brother Claude Flamand replaced Brother Eddy Aristil.

President Brière gave an update on the negotiations with the staff. He thanked Brother Doug Gaetz for chairing the meeting for the last 2 days.

Brother Doug Gaetz took over the Chair.

5. PRESIDENT’S FOLLOW UP ITEMS 

m/s    M. Brière / A. Jackson

Be it resolved that the President’s follow up report be adopted.

  • Recorded Vote # 35: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6. REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT 

m/s   M. Brière / A. Jackson

Be it resolved that the President’s report be adopted.

  • Recorded Vote # 36: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

HEALTH BREAK

The session resumed at 9:45 a.m. with President Brière in the Chair.

7.  REPORT OF THE 1st VICE-PRESIDENT

m/s   D. Gaetz / A. Jackson

Be it resolved that the report of the 1st Vice President be adopted with modifications.

  • Recorded Vote # 37: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.  REPORT OF THE 2nd VICE-PRESIDENT

m/s   A. Jackson / D. Gaetz

Be it resolved that the report of the 2nd  Vice President be adopted.

  • Recorded Vote # 38: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

10 a)  REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

m/s   M. Brière / A. Jackson

Be it resolved that the report of the Executive Committee be adopted.

  • Recorded Vote # 39: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

10 f)  REPORT OF THE HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE

m/s     D. Gaetz / B. Oldford

Be it resolved that the report of the Health & Safety Committee be adopted.

  • Recorded Vote # 40: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

10 h)   REPORT OF THE HONOURS AND AWARDS COMMITTEE 

m/s    G. Esslinger / J. Martel

Be it resolved that the report of the Honours and Awards Committee be adopted.

  • Recorded Vote # 41: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

LUNCH BREAK

AFTERNOON SESSION

The session resumed at 1:20 p.m. with President Marc Brière in the Chair.

10 j)  REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

m/s     D. Gaetz / C. Crupi

Be it resolved that the following budget overages be approved.

DATE LINE ITEM DESCRIPTION EXPLANATION 2024 BUDGET ACTUAL OR EXPECTED OVERAGE
7-Sep-24 Professional Fees: Legal Over budget approval 27,000.00 150,000.00 123,000.00
7-Sep-24 Overtime Over budget approval 15,000.00 30,000.00 15,000.00
7-Sep-24 Furniture and Equipment Over budget approval 5,000.00 440,000.00 435,000.00
  • Recorded Vote # 42: MOTION CARRIED 

Be it resolved that the Finance Committee report be adopted.

  • Recorded Vote # 43: MOTION CARRIED

10 l)   REPORT OF THE BARGAINING COMMITTEE

m/s    A. Jackson / J. Martel

Be it resolved that the report of the Bargaining Committee be adopted.

  •    Recorded Vote # 44: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

10 q)  REPORT OF THE STRIKE BREAKERS COMMITTEE

m/s    A. Jackson / B. Oldford

RECOMMENDATION:

Whereas the first strike breakers report has been submitted to the National President for review and forwarding to the PSAC but needs to be confirmed by Executive Council,

Be it resolved that the first report of strike breakers be adopted and referred to the PSAC for action.

  •    Recorded Vote # 45: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Be it resolved that the report of the Strike Breakers Committee be adopted with modifications.

  • Recorded Vote # 46: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

11.  ADOPTION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

m/s     D. Gaetz / C. Crupi

Be it resolved that the Financial Statements as of June 30, 2024, be adopted.

  • Recorded Vote # 47: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

13.  COLLECTIVE BARGAINING (Discussion)

HEALTH BREAK

The session resumed at 3:15 p.m. with President Brière in the Chair.

IN CAMERA SESSION

Report on the National Officers vacation leave credits.

OPEN DISCUSSION ITEMS

The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

______________________                               ____________________

Marc Brière                                              Doug Gaetz
National President                                   1st Vice President

14.   TRUSTEESHIP REPORT - OTTAWA CENTRE LOCAL 70004

Report of the Trustee
Ottawa Centre Local 70004
SEPTEMBER 2024

Since my last report in June, we have been preparing bylaws and regulations and budget to be presented to membership for acceptance at the special AGM to transition under the new Ottawa center local. I would like to thank Executive Council for their patience during this process. It is expected that I will be able  to report at next council in December a request to confirm completion and remove of trusteeship.

Respectfully submitted,

David Lanthier 
RVP UTE NCR
Trustee 70004

15.     TRUSTEESHIP REPORT - OTTAWA TECHNOLOGY CENTRE /  LOCAL 70030 

Report of the Trustee 
Ottawa Technology Centre Local 70030
SEPTEMBER 2024

Since my last report in June, we have been preparing bylaws and regulations and budget to be presented to membership for acceptance at the special AGM to transition under the new Ottawa East local. I would like to thank executive council for their patience during this process. It is expected that I will be able to report at next council in December a request to confirm completion and remove of trusteeship.

Respectfully Submitted

David Lanthier
70030 Trustee
RVP UTE NCR
 

16.    TRUSTEESHIP REPORT FOR LOCAL 30027 - LETHBRIDGE

Report of the Trustee 
Lethbridge Local 30027
SEPTEMBER 2024

 

UTE Local 30027 – Since last Executive Council Meeting, I have actioned the following items as detailed in my prior report:

  • Completed a rough reconciliation of the B&Rs of local 30027.
  • Made arrangements for overpayments made to the local to be repaid to the National office.
  • Created proposal for local to be dissolved and members allocated to the most appropriate Local.

Action Items

Moving forward, the following actions are planned by myself, Kevin Welgush, as acting

Trustee for Local 30027 Lethbridge:

  • Issue notice to members and Agency that Local 30027 has been dissolved and members now allocated to Local 30024.
  • Release all assets, funds and records of Local 30027 to Local 30024.

I would like to thank the former executive of Local 30027 for their assistance over the past few months as well as the support of the general membership who have actively spoken with me in relation to their support of managing their local needs. Their efforts have been invaluable to me along with the assistance of the National Office.

RECOMMENDATION:

Be it resolved that the Trusteeship of Local 30027 be rescinded and Local 30027 be dissolved effective October 15th, 2024.

Be it further resolved that the members physically located in Lethbridge, AB to be allocated to Calgary Local 30024.

Be it further resolved that all assets, funds and records related to Local 30027 be turned over to Calgary Local 30024.

Be it further resolved that Regulation 1(9) be amended as follows:

(9)  Rocky Mountains Region; comprised of Calgary (30024), Edmonton (30025), Saskatoon (40023), Lethbridge (30027) and Calgary Call Centre (30022) Locals;

Respectfully Submitted,

Kevin Welgush
30027 Trustee

17. TRUSTEESHIP REPORT - MONTÉRÉGIE-SOUTH SHORE 10017

Report of the Trustee 
Montérégie - South Shore Local 10017
SEPTEMBER 2024

In accordance with By-law 25.1 (3), I hereby submit my 1st report to the Executive Council:

Trusteeship was decreed on April 4, 2024, following the resignation of the entire Local Executive.

I have been appointed as Trustee to conduct the affairs of the Local and its business by the National President.

The process is ongoing, with the review of the local computer continuing, as well as the review of documentation (minutes and other).  We still have 2 active bank accounts.

I still haven't received any names of people interested in getting involved. I plan to hold a meeting in the section to interest members in taking over.

The alternate RVP gives me much-appreciated help in the day-to-day management of activities by answering members' questions.

RECOMMENDATION:

m/s   C. Flamand / D. Lanthier

As the trusteeship of Local 10017 is about to expire before our next meeting.

Whereas communications and actions will be taken in the coming weeks or weeks.

Whereas it is anticipated that the members of this division will meet in person in the fall.

Be it resolved that the trusteeship of Local 10017 be extended for a further 180 days as of September 23rd, ,2024 in order to rebuild a new executive.

Respectfully Submitted,

Eddy Aristil
10017 Trustee

18. TRUSTEESHIP REPORT - OTTAWA TSO 70010

Report of the Trustee 
Ottawa TSO Local 70010
SEPTEMBER 2024

Since my last report in June, we have been preparing bylaws and regulations and budget to be presented to membership for acceptance at the special AGM to transition under the new Ottawa center local. Their will be a motion to extend the trusteeship to allow for more time to complete the task as the current 180 days is expiring in November 2024.

I would like to thank executive council for their patience during this process. It is expected that I will be able to report at next council in December a request to confirm completion and remove of trusteeship.

RECOMMENDATION:

Whereas the local 70010 trusteeship is about to expire prior to our next meeting 

And that we are in the process of having a special AGM to transition to the new Ottawa Center local which is scheduled for November 2024.

Be it resolved that the Trusteeship of local 70010 be extended 90 days to allow for more time to get local back in good standing again.

Respectfully Submitted

David Lanthier
70030 Trustee
RVP UTE NCR

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