MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2025
MORNING SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER OF THE REGULAR MEETING
The Executive Council meeting was called to order at 9:15 a.m. with President Brière in the Chair. Sister Wanda Dufty, Alternate RVP of the Prairies Region will replace Brother Gary Esslinger. The 2nd Vice-President Adam Jackson was excused.
2. HOURS OF SESSION OF THE REGULAR MEETING
m/s D. Lanthier / C. Doug Gaetz
Be it resolved that the hours of session be as follows:
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Monday |
9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Open item discussions |
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Tuesday |
9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
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Wednesday |
9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
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Lunch |
11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. |
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Health breaks |
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Monday |
10:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. |
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Tuesday |
10:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. |
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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 K. Welgush / K. Koch
New Business
Meeting with the National President and the NEVP of the PSAC (Monday morning - in camera)
Trusteeship report - Montérégie-South Shore local 10017
Report of Investigation Committee (Wednesday morning -in camera)
Motion Amazon boycott
ADDITIONS:
Motion to lift the boycott of all official Union-Management meetings at national, regional and local levels
Motion to lift the boycott of the Union-Management Approach
Open discussion Items
Subject to the timeline of the specified hours of session.
Union- Management Committees, Union-Management Approach and NUMC, RUMC & Local UMC boycott (M. Brière) (K. Welgush)
Expanding Committee representation to include a representative for Black People to the Equal Opportunities Committee (K. Koch)
Selection of cities for regional conference, i.e. EO conf. (D. Gaetz)
Regulation 17- Computer Loan Policy (C. Crupi)
ITB Implementation of Flexible Work Arrangements (D. Lanthier)
By-Law 10: Duties of Officers- the president is responsible to ensure that the locals are sent minutes of the Executive Council meetings within four weeks. (B. Oldford)
Convention member count (M. Brière)
Lottery System for Seating at President’s Conferences (K. Welgush)
By-Law 11 and Regulation 8 - Duties of RVP (M. Brière)
The Creation of a UTE Young Workers Committee (K. Koch)
More Cuts Upcoming – In May, more term contracts end. Vacation Denials expected due to staffing shortage and need a plan. (K. Welgush)
Funding for International Children’s Awareness (ICA) – Regulation 24.11.4 (M. Brière)
Short time period between when UTE travel grants are issued and when travel is required to take place. (K. Koch)
Short notice of Callouts for UTE events (K. Koch)
Why is the National President’s approval required to attend Executive Council meetings? (K. Koch)
ADDITIONS:
Workgroup Black anti-racism (E. Aristil)
CRA’s disorganization and communications (J. vanSydenborgh)
Panel on the Virtual Work Agreements (B. Oldford)
Grievance Tracking System (B. Oldford)
Communications (B. Oldford)
- Vote AMENDED AGENDA: CARRIED
4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETINGS
m/s J. vanSydenborgh / W. Dufty
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Executive Council meeting of DECEMBER 3,4,5, 2024 be adopted.
Be it resolved that the minutes of the special Executive Council meeting of December 16th, 2024, be adopted.
m/s D. Gaetz / B. Oldford
- Recorded Vote # 2 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS
NEW BUSINESS
15. IN CAMERA MEETING WITH THE PSAC NATIONAL PRESIDENT, SHARON DESOUSA AND THE PSAC NATIONAL EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT, ALEX SILAS
Exchange following the March 2024 Workshop – Relationship and issues with PSAC.
LUNCH
AFTERNOON SESSION
The session resumed at 1:15 with President Brière in the chair, he gave some administrative details.
The chair was turned over to Brother Doug Gaetz.
5. PRESIDENT’S FOLLOW UP ITEMS
m/s M. Brière / J. vanSydenborgh
Be it resolved that the President’s follow up report be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 3: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6. REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT
m/s M. Brière / K. Welgush
Be it resolved that the President’s report be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 4: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Brother Brière returned in the Chair.
HEALTH BREAK
The session was called back to order at 3:20 by President Brière.
7. REPORT OF THE 1st VICE-PRESIDENT
m/s D. Gaetz / C. Crupi
Be it resolved that the report of the 1st Vice President be adopted with modifications.
- Recorded Vote # 5: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
8. REPORT OF THE 2nd VICE-PRESIDENT (postponed)
9. REPORT OF THE REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENTS / ALTERNATES
m/s J. Martel / K. Koch
Be it resolved that the activity reports of the RVPs and ARVPs be adopted with modifications.
- Recorded Vote # 6 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
OPEN DISCUSSION ITEMS
The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025
MORNING SESSION
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. with Brother Brière in the chair.
The chair was turned over to Brother Gaetz.
Brother Gaetz served notice to amend the agenda.
10. a) REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
m/s M. Brière / J. vanSydenborgh
Be it resolved that the report of the Executive Committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 7: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Brother Brière returned in the chair.
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 #8: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
10. c) REPORT OF THE BY-LAWS COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION #1
Be it resolved that Regulation 13.7.4 be amended as follows:
13.7 AUTHORIZATION
ORIGINAL
4. Expense claims shall be submitted to the President. The President may delegate the Executive Assistant to the President, the 1st Vice-President or the Senior Labour Relations Officer, the authority to approve expense claims.
AMENDMENT
4. Expense claims shall be submitted to the President. The President may delegate the Executive Assistant to the President, the 1st Vice-President or the Senior Labour Relations Officer, 2nd Vice-President, the authority to approve expense claims.
FINAL
4. Expense claims shall be submitted to the President. The President may delegate the Executive Assistant to the President, the 1st Vice-President or the 2nd Vice-President, the authority to approve expense claims.
- Recorded Vote # 9: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
RECOMMENDATION #2
m/s C. Crupi / K. Welgush
Be it resolved that Regulation 13.9.1 (1) be amended as follows:
13.9.1(1) Non-Commercial Accommodation Allowance
ORIGINAL
- The President or 1st Vice-President may approve the use of non-commercial accommodation for authorized UTE business. If approved, an allowance of fifty dollars ($50.00) per day night will be paid.
AMENDMENT
- The President or 1st Vice-President may approve the use of non-commercial accommodation for authorized UTE business. If approved, an allowance of fifty dollars ($50.00) per day/night will be paid.
FINAL
- The President or 1st Vice-President may approve the use of non-commercial accommodation for authorized UTE business. If approved, an allowance of fifty dollars ($50.00) per day/night will be paid.
Motion to refer back to the Committee with the instructions:
m/s D. Gaetz/ D. Lanthier
- The President or 1st Vice-President may approve the use of non-commercial accommodation for authorized UTE business. In the absence of the President and1st Vice-President the 2nd Vice-President may approve the use of non-commercial accommodation for authorized UTE business. If approved, an allowance of fifty dollars ($50.00) per day/night will be paid.
VOTE: all in favour
RECOMMENDATION #3
m/s C. Crupi / K. Welgush
Be it resolved that Regulation 13.10.10 (i) and (j) be amended as follows:
Regulation 13.10.10 (i) Admin Day and (j) Residence expense
ORIGINAL
10.(i) Admin Day: Officers of Executive Council (excluding the President or the 1st Vice-President) may use an administration day to complete union work if approved by the President or the 1st Vice-President.
10. (j) Residence Expense: Officers of the Executive Council (excluding the President or 1st Vice-President) shall receive twice yearly a residence expense to be paid in the months of June and December an amount of $135.00 per month.
AMENDMENT
10.(i) Admin Day: Officers of Executive Council (excluding the President or the, 1st Vice-President and the 2nd Vice-President may use an administration day to complete union work if approved by the President or the 1st Vice-President.
10. (j) Residence Expense: Officers of the Executive Council (excluding the President or, 1st Vice-President and the 2nd Vice-President shall receive twice yearly a residence expense to be paid in the months of June and December an amount of $135.00 per month.
FINAL
10. (i) Admin Day: Officers of Executive Council (excluding the President, 1st Vice-President and the 2nd Vice-President) may use an administration day to complete union work if approved by the President or the 1st Vice-President.
10. (j) Residence Expense: Officers of the Executive Council (excluding the President, 1st Vice- President and the 2nd Vice-President) shall receive twice yearly a residence expense to be paid in the months of June and December an amount of $135.00 per month
- Recorded Vote # 10: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
RECOMMENDATION #4
m/s C. Crupi / K. Welgush
Be it resolved that Regulation 15.1 Section 2b & 3 be amended as follows:
Regulation 15.1 Funding for Non-UTE Events Policy
ORIGINAL
(2) (a) The non UTE Union events must have prior approval of the Executive Council for UTE members to qualify for funding;
(b) Between Executive Council meetings and under extenuating circumstances non UTE events may receive prior approval of the President and the 1st Vice-President. Such approval shall be reported at the next Executive Council meeting. Such approval shall not unreasonably be withheld.
(c) All documentation regarding the event must be received prior to approval in (a) or (b) above.
(3) Once the event has prior approval of the Executive Council or the President and the 1st Vice-President, the member may submit their request for funding directly to the Regional Vice-President who shall forward it to the 1st Vice-President or in their absence to the President with a recommendation.
AMENDMENT
(2) a) The non UTE Union events must have prior approval of the Executive Council for UTE members to qualify for funding;
(b) Between Executive Council meetings and under extenuating circumstances non UTE events may receive prior approval of the President and the 1st Vice-President. In the absence of either the President or 1st Vice-President, the 2nd Vice-President shall replace the absent officer. Such approval shall be reported at the next Executive Council meeting. Such approval shall not unreasonably be withheld.
(c) All documentation regarding the event must be received prior to approval in (a) or (b) above.
(3) Once the event has prior approval of the Executive Council or the President and the 1st Vice-President, the member may submit their request for funding directly to the Regional Vice-President who shall forward it to the 1st Vice-President or in their absence to the President with a recommendation.
FINAL
(2) (a) The non UTE Union events must have prior approval of the Executive Council for UTE members to qualify for funding;
(b) Between Executive Council meetings and under extenuating circumstances non UTE events may receive prior approval of the President and the 1st Vice-President. In the absence of either the President or 1st Vice-President, the 2nd Vice-President shall replace the absent officer. Such approval shall be reported at the next Executive Council meeting. Such approval shall not unreasonably be withheld.
(c) All documentation regarding the event must be received prior to approval in (a) or (b) above.
(3) Once the event has prior approval, the member may submit their request for funding directly to the Regional Vice-President who shall forward it to the 1st Vice-President or in their absence to the President with a recommendation.
- Recorded Vote # 11: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
RECOMMENDATION #5
m/s C. Crupi / K. Welgush
Be it resolved that Regulation 17.3.6 be amended as follows:
REGULATION NO. 17 - COMPUTER LOAN POLICY:
17.3 Terms and Conditions
ORIGINAL
- The President and the 1st Vice-President and two (2) persons authorized by the Local shall sign the contract.
AMENDMENT
- The President and the 1st Vice-President and two (2) persons authorized by the Local shall sign the contract. In the absence of either the President or 1st Vice-President, the 2nd Vice-President shall replace the absent officer.
FINAL
- The President and the 1st Vice-President and two (2) persons authorized by the Local shall sign the contract. In the absence of either the President or 1st Vice-President, the 2nd Vice-President shall replace the absent officer.
- Recorded Vote # 12: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
RECOMMENDATION #6
m/s C. Crupi / K. Welgush
Be it resolved that Regulation 31.3, 31.4 and 31.5 be amended as follows:
REGULATION NO. 31 - GUIDELINES FOR FUNDING POLITICAL ACTION/CAMPAIGNS
ORIGINAL
- All proposals must get prior approval by both the President and the 1st Vice-President before the event occurs.
- A Local request shall be forwarded to their RVP, who will forward it to the President and 1st Vice-President. All other requests shall be forwarded directly to the President and 1st Vice- President.
- An advance may be requested prior to the event taking place. Such requests are subject to approval by both the President and the 1st Vice-President.
AMENDMENT
- All proposals must get prior approval by both the President and the 1st Vice-President before the event occurs. In the absence of either the President or 1st Vice-President, the 2nd Vice-President shall replace the absent officer.
- A Local request shall be forwarded to their RVP, who will forward it to the
President and 1st Vice-Presidentdelegated authority outlined in 31.3 above. All other requests shall be forwarded directly to thePresident and 1st Vice- President.delegated authority outlined in 31.3 above. - An advance may be requested prior to the event taking place. Such requests are subject to approval by both the President and the 1st Vice-President. In the absence of either the President or 1st Vice-President, the 2nd Vice-President shall replace the absent officer.
FINAL
- All proposals must get prior approval by both the President and the 1st Vice-President before the event occurs. In the absence of either the President or 1st Vice-President, the 2nd Vice-President shall replace the absent officer.
- A Local request shall be forwarded to their RVP, who will forward it to the delegated authority outlined in 31.3 above. All other requests shall be forwarded directly to the delegated authority outlined in 31.3 above.
- An advance may be requested prior to the event taking place. Such requests are subject to approval by both the President and the 1st Vice-President. In the absence of either the President or 1st Vice-President, the 2nd Vice-President shall replace the absent officer.
- Recorded Vote # 13: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
m/s C. Crupi / K. Welgush
Be it resolved that the report of the By-Laws Committee be adopted with modifications.
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Recorded Vote # 14: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
10. d) REPORT OF THE TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE COMMITTEE
m/s D. Lanthier / J. Martel
Be it resolved that the report of the Technological Change Committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 15: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Doug Gaetz served to put forward a motion to amend AGENDA under New Business with addition of the following motions:
m/s D. Gaetz / B. Oldford
MOTION to lift the boycott of all official Union-Management meetings at national regional and local levels
MOTION to lift the boycott of the Union-Management Approach
10. e) REPORT OF THE WELL-BEING COMMITTEE
m/s E. Aristil / P. Sleczkowski
Be it resolved that the report of the Well-Being Committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 16: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The session was called back to order at 1:20 p.m. with President Brière in the Chair.
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.
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Recorded Vote # 17: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
10. g) REPORT OF THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES COMMITTEE
m/s K. Koch / E. Aristil
Be it resolved that the report of the Equal Opportunities Committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 18: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
10. h) REPORT OF THE HONOURS AND AWARDS COMMITTEE
m/s E. Aristil / W. Dufty
Be it resolved that the report of the Honours and Awards Committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 19: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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.
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Recorded Vote # 20: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
11. j) REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE (postponed)
10. k) REPORT OF THE COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
m/s P. Sleczkowski / W. Dufty
Be it resolved that the report of the Communications Committee be adopted.
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Recorded Vote # 21: 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.
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Recorded Vote # 22: 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 with modifications.
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Recorded Vote # 23: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
11 j) REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
m/s D. Gaetz / C. Crupi
Be it resolved that the following budget recommendation on overages be approved.
- Recorded Vote # 24: MOTION CARRIED
Be it resolved that the Finance Committee report be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 25: MOTION CARRIED
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 #26: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
10. p) REPORT OF THE AD HOC STRUCTURE REVIEW COMMITTEE
m/s J. vanSydenborgh J. Martel
Be it resolved that the report of the Ad Hoc Structure Committee be adopted.
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Recorded Vote #27: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
10. q) REPORT OF THE STRIKE BREAKERS COMMITTEE (postponed)
11. ADOPTION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
m/s D. Gaetz / C. Crupi
Be it resolved that the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2024, be adopted.
Recorded Vote # 28: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
12. EXPENSE CLAIMS OVER 90 DAYS
Expense claim over 90 days # 1
- Recorded Vote #29: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Expense claims over 90 days # 2
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Recorded Vote #30: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
13. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING (Discussion) (postponed)
The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2025
MORNING SESSION
The meeting was called to order by President Brière at 9:15 p.m.
NEW BUSSINESS
16. REPORT OF INVESTIGATION COMMITTEE (in camera)
Claudia Labonté, Chair of the Investigation Committee presented the Investigation Report to the Executive Council and answered questions.
Be it resolved that the recommendation of the Investigation Committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 31: MOTION CARRIED
Be it resolved that the Report of the Investigation Committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 32: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
LUNCH
AFTERNOON SESSION
The session was called back to order at 1:20 p.m. with President Brière in the Chair.
9. 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 with a modification
- Recorded Vote # 33: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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.
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Recorded Vote # 34: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
10. q) REPORT OF THE STRIKE BREAKERS COMMITTEE
m/s A. Jackson / B. Oldford
Be it resolved that the report of the Strike Breakers Committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 35: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
NEW BUSINESS
15. TRUSTEESHIP REPORT – MONTÉRÉGIE SOUTH SHORE - LOCAL 10017
In accordance with Regulation 25.1 (3), I hereby submit my report to the Executive Council:
The trusteeship decreed is still in effect.
Over the past few months, we have solicited the participation of members during 2 activities held at the Brossard office.
The first activity allowed us to discuss with members in the office cafeteria and answer their questions. At the 2nd activity, we had a few who expressed interest in getting involved. We believe this should come to fruition in the coming weeks.
The Alternate RVP provides me with much appreciated assistance in the day-to-day management of activities by responding to members.
RECOMMENDATION: to extend the trusteeship of Local 10017
m/s E. Aristil / D. Gaetz
Whereas communications and actions are currently being taken with the members of the local.
Whereas meetings are planned to be held in the coming days with members who have expressed interest in restoring the local to good standing.
Be it resolved that the trusteeship of Local 10017 be extended for an additional 90 days, starting in March 2025, to rebuild a new executive.
Be it resolved that the motion be adopted
- Recorded Vote # 36: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Be it resolved that the Trusteeship report for Montérégie South-Shore, local 10017 be adopted with a modification
- Recorded Vote # 37: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
17. MOTION TO BOYCOTT AMAZON
m/s A. Jackson / D. Gaetz
Whereas Amazon has closed / is closing workplaces that democratically chose to unionize,
Whereas Amazon has proven itself in this situation and in prior unionization drives to be the epitome of a union-busting company,
Whereas the anti-worker actions affect workers and their communities directly without repercussion to the company or its shareholders,
Whereas Amazon country-wide is an economic detriment to local and Canadian businesses in our communities,
Be it resolved that the Union of Taxation Employees boycott the use of Amazon for supply of goods and services, and,
Be it further resolved that the Union of Taxation Employees encourage its executives and locals to join the boycott, and,
Be it further resolved that the Union of Taxation Employees endorse and join the “Ici, on boycotte Amazon” group at boycottamazon.ca.
Be it resolved that the motion be adopted
- Recorded Vote # 38: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
18. MOTION TO LIFT THE BOYCOTT OF ALL OFFICIAL UNION-MANAGEMENT MEETINGS AT NATIONAL REGIONAL AND LOCAL LEVEL
WHEREAS that in May 2024 the Union of Taxation Employees withdrew (boycott) of all official Union-Management meetings at national regional and local levels.
Be it resolved that the Union of Taxation Employees lift immediately the boycott and resumes participation at all official Union-Management Consultation meetings at national, regional and local levels.
Be it resolved that the motion be adopted
- Recorded Vote # 39: MOTION CARRIED
19. MOTION TO LIFT THE BOYCOTT OF THE UNION-MANAGEMENT APPROACH
m/s D. Gaetz / J. vanSydenborgh
WHEREAS that in May 2024the Union of Taxation Employees withdrew (boycott) its support, adherence and involvement in the Union-Management Approach (UMA).
Be it resolved that that the Union of Taxation Employees lift immediately the boycott and resume its support, adherence and involvement in the Union-Management Approach (UMA).
Be it resolved that the motion be adopted
- Recorded Vote # 40: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Manon Desormeaux Senior Labour Relations Officer is introduced to Executive Council and the Observers.
OPEN DISCUSSION ITEMS
The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.