Minutes of the Executive Council Meeting

Minutes of the Executive Council Meeting
September 15,16,17, 2025

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 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 Heather Kenny, Pacific Region Alternate replaced her RVP Kimberly Koch.

 

2. HOURS OF SESSION OF THE REGULAR MEETING

m/s     D. Lanthier / B. Oldford

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

Sessions  
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    

 
Tuesday  9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday  9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and 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. and 3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Tuesday 10:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 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

New Business

Commercial General Liability Insurance to locals (D. Gaetz)

Regulation 1 amendment (K. Welgush)

Regulation 7 amendment (D. Gaetz)

ADDITIONS:

Motion: Donation wildfires Newfoundland (B. Oldford)

 

Open discussion Items

Subject to the timeline of the specified hours of session.

Closure of 5001 Yonge St. Physical Location, Union Structure and Union Busting (P. Sleczkowski)

HQ UMC’s (who should attend and communications of discussion with other locals across country who have members reporting to HQ. (D. Lanthier)

Regulation #24.11 ICA Sponsorship and Subsidy (C. Crupi)

Political action -Time lines Management bonuses (B. Oldford)

Debrief on NUMC (K. Welgush)

HQ members and third level grievance representation (K. Koch)

Grievance system licensing (C. Crupi)

Tour of our new office (B. Oldford)

Privacy & Safety concerns regarding Employer Hotelling System (K. Welgush)

The employer’s disregard for Accommodations (K. Koch)

Call Centre Locals virtual meeting (B. Oldford)

 

ADDITIONS:

Structure Committee concerning Executive Council (A. Jackson)

Functioning of the local WFA committee (J. Martel)

Executive Council hours of session (C. Crupi)

Lobbying political action

Time of day when the messages are sent by National Office. (B. Oldford)

  • Vote AMENDED AGENDA: CARRIED

     

4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETINGS

m/s      D. Gaetz / J. vanSydenborgh

Be it resolved that the minutes of the Executive Council meeting of JUNE  9,10,11 2025 be adopted.

  • Recorded Vote # 1    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

m/s      J. Martel / K. Welgush

Be it resolved that the minutes of the Executive Council meeting of JULY 22, 2025, be adopted.

  • Recorded Vote # 2    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Brother 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 # 3: 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 # 4: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

HEALTH BREAK

The session resumed at 10:30 with Brother 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.

  • Recorded Vote #5: 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 # 6: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

9. REPORT OF THE REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENTS / ALTERNATES

m/s     G. Esslinger / J. vanSydenborgh

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

  • Recorded Vote # 7 MOTION CARRIED

Brother Gaetz took over the chair.

 

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 # 8: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Brother Brière took over the chair.

LUNCH

AFTERNOON SESSION

The session was called back to order at 1:20 with Brother Marc Brière 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 # 9: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

10.c) REPORT OF THE BY-LAWS COMMITTEE

m/s     C. Crupi / K. Welgush

RECOMMEDATION #1 (AMENDMENT TO REGULATION 24.11.4)

24.11.4 Annual Donations and Donation Reminder

  1. UTE will make an annual donation to ICA in the amount equal to the rebate UTE receives from the Bank of Montreal Affinity Program.
  2. 1. If in a given year, no student is selected to go with ICA, additional applicant(s) may be considered the following year(s). No more than 3 students will be selected during any 3-year budget cycle.
  3. 2. If in a given year, no member is selected to go with ICA, additional applicant(s) may be considered the following year(s). No more than 3 members will be selected during any 3-year budget cycle.
  4. 3. UTE will annually remind its membership to consider a donation to ICA as part of the annual Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign (GCWCC).

Be it resolved that recommendation # 1 be adopted

  • Recorded Vote # 10: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

RECOMMENDATION #2 HOUSEKEEPING ITEMS (RESOLUTIONS OF RECORD 2,7,14,25)

BE IT RESOLVED THAT all housekeeping items noted above be approved by Executive Council to be forwarded to UTE National Convention for ratification.

2. Finance Committee Recommendations at Convention

Resolutions of Record

Recommendations arising out of the review of the financial statements:

1. More documentation available to delegates in advance of a Convention as follows:

a. statements showing the budget, actual and variance amounts with reasons for the differences; 
b. list of accounts and groupings that relate to the Financial Statements; 
c. more analysis such as Grievance and Appeal costs in relation to wages, per diem, transportation; etc. 
d. more analysis of the overall total travel, hotel, etc. in relation to account groupings.

2. Increase rationale for budgetary items (inflation, assumptions).

3. More commentary by the internal auditors.

4. Written policy on reimbursement of expenses.

5. Review of all expense claims paid by at least two elected officials (Vice-president for Finance and the other on a rotating basis). 

6. More consistent order re Financial Statements and budget.

7. Regional Conference budget allocation.

Adopted July 1984 
Reaffirmed July 1987

7. Translation of Documents

Resolutions of Record

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the President of UTE obtains from PSAC and Revenue Canada, Taxation Canada Revenue Agency official responses in both languages to its bilingual requests without the translation having to be done by UTE.

Adopted September 1992

14. Presidents Conference Evaluation

Resolutions of Record

WHEREAS several persons comment on the way the President’s Conference is operating and that such comments could be useful to improve future conferences.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED THAT the National President bring to the Executive Council meeting following the President’s Conference all evaluations received and that a compilation and/or summary of such be prepared for purposes of analysis by the Executive Council so that all suggested improvements be made, as necessary.

Adopted March 1998

25. National Policy on Language

Resolutions of Record

BE IT RESOLVED THAT  BE IT RESOLVED THAT UTE develop and adopt a National Policy that UTE does not endorse creation of this National Third Language Directory and that the employer cease making the request for employees.

Adopted September 2006

Motion to refer recommendation #2 back to the committee

  • CARRIED

     

RECOMMENDATION #3

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Executive Council approved the removal of resolution of record 3 in it’s entirely and have this go to UTE National Convention for ratification.

3. Courtesy to Non-Smokers

Resolutions of Record

WHEREAS an overwhelming majority of evidence indicates that smoke, both second-hand and side-stream, adversely affects non-smoking members; and

WHEREAS many members suffer from allergies, bronchitis, asthma and other respiratory ailments, which conditions are aggravated by smoke; and

WHEREAS cigarette, cigar and pipe smoke impart an objectionable odour to all materials and substances with which it comes in contact causing increased dry cleaning costs as well as various other inconveniences to non-smokers; and

WHEREAS cigarette, cigar and pipe smoke hinders the full participation, in certain activities, of the non-smoking members who represent the majority:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT all meetings of the Union including but not limited to: Regional Conferences, Conventions, Union Committee meetings, Executive Council meetings and Presidents' Conferences be designated non-smoking;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT in order to accommodate smokers appropriate breaks be incorporated; through the planning process, in the aforementioned meetings; conventions and conferences.

Adopted July 1987

Be it resolved that recommendation # 3 be adopted

  • Recorded Vote # 11: MOTION WAS DEFEATED

     

RECOMMENDATION #4

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Executive Council approved the removal of the WHEREAS’S in resolution of record 8 and have this go to UTE National Convention for ratification.

8. Equal Opportunities Committee

Resolutions of Record

WHEREAS the Equal Opportunities Committee is responsible for responding to concerns and addressing needs of women, people of racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, lesbians and gay men, and native people; and

WHEREAS the amount of work to be done in these areas is considerable.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the number of members on the Equal Opportunities Committee be increased to at least six and not greater than eight members; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the designated groups be represented on the Committee; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Equal Opportunities Committee meet as a whole, at least four times a year.

Adopted July 1993

Be it resolved that recommendation # 4 be adopted

  • Recorded Vote # 12: MOTION WAS ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY

     

RECOMMENDATION #5

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Executive Council approved the removal of resolution of record 11 in it’s entirely and have this go to UTE National Convention for ratification.

11. UTE Equal Opportunities Conference

Resolutions of Record

WHEREAS the concept of Equal Opportunities Conferences is to sensitize members and create awareness; and

WHEREAS larger Locals have a larger budget to assist their financing to these events.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Equal Opportunities Committee in consultation with the National President be able to transfer funds from those Locals who do not utilize the full benefit of their financing to another Local.

Adopted July 1996

Be it resolved that recommendation # 5 be adopted

  • Recorded Vote # 13: MOTION WAS DEFEATED

     

RECOMMENDATION #6

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Executive Council approved the removal of resolution of record 12 in it’s entirely and have this go to UTE National Convention for ratification.

12. Membership Survey

Resolutions of Record

WHEREAS the membership wants to be part of the process to make change, and;

WHEREAS UTE often requests Local input via bulletins on various issues.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT UTE encourage all Locals to contact their members (ie. Standing Committees, membership meetings, surveys) before replying to an input call.

Adopted July 1996

Be it resolved that recommendation # 6 be adopted

  • Recorded Vote # 14: MOTION WAS ADOPTED

     

RECOMMENDATION #7

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Executive Council approved the removal of resolution of record 13 in it’s entirely and have this go to UTE national convention for ratification.

13. Salary Freeze for Officers on Full Time Assignment

Resolutions of Record

WHEREAS the rates of pay of members of the Union of Taxation Employees are frozen; and

WHEREAS the Union of Taxation Employees must show a great deal of fairness.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the salary of officers on full-time leave be subjected to the same freeze and that the duration of the freeze be the same as that imposed on members.

Adopted July 1996

Be it resolved that recommendation # 7 be adopted

  • Recorded Vote # 15: MOTION WAS ADOPTED

OPEN DISCUSSION ITEMS

The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
MORNING SESSION

The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. with Brother Brière in the chair.

10.c) REPORT OF THE BY-LAWS COMMITTEE (continued)

m/s     C. Crupi / K. Welgush

 

RECOMMENDATION # 8

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Executive Council approved the removal of resolution of record 15 in it’s entirely and have this go to UTE National Convention for ratification.

15. CRA - Employment Equity

Resolutions of Record

BE IT RESOLVED the Employer be held accountable to provide Local Equity Committees a complete and detailed copy of its Employment Equity goals and objectives by December 31, of the year prior to the beginning of the 3 year plan; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the National Executive take whatever action that is necessary to ensure the compliance of this provision.

Adopted July 2002

Be it resolved that recommendation # 8 be adopted

  • Recorded Vote # 16: MOTION WAS ADOPTED 

     

RECOMMENDATION #9

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Executive Council approved the removal of resolution of record 16 in it’s entirely and have this go to UTE National Convention for ratification.

16. CRA - Employment Equity

Resolutions of Record

BE IT RESOLVED THAT all levels of the Union acquire from the Employer their employment equity action plans at least three months (3) prior to the initial term of the Employer Employment Equity action plan; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Union develop a strategy to ensure the Employer institute its employment equity staffing objectives on a timely basis consistent with the employment equity action plan.

Adopted July 2002

Be it resolved that recommendation # 9 be adopted

  • Recorded Vote # 17: MOTION WAS ADOPTED

     

RECOMMENDATION #10

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Executive Council approved the removal of resolution of record 18 in it’s entirely and have this go to UTE National Convention for ratification.

18. Information Package

Resolutions of Record

BE IT RESOLVED THAT UTE National Office create an information package that would cover the structure of the Component and it’s policies and procedures to help Locals answer questions or handle grievances, staffing complaints, etc. – an all around guide to performing union duties; and

BE IT RESOLVED THAT this guide be sent to all Locals by December 2002; and

BE IT RESOLVED THAT this guide be updated by the national Office and that amendments be sent to all Locals by September of each year after the first issuance.

Adopted July 2002

Be it resolved that recommendation # 10 be adopted

  • Recorded Vote # 18: MOTION WAS ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY

     

RECOMMENDATION #11

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Executive Council approved the removal of resolution of record 19 in it’s entirely and have this go to UTE National Convention for ratification.

19. Protocol

Resolutions of Record

BE IT RESOLVED THAT UTE Executive Council develop back to work protocol procedures to be implemented following a strike.

Adopted July 2005

Be it resolved that recommendation # 11 be adopted

  • Recorded Vote # 19: MOTION WAS ADOPTED

 

RECOMMENDATION #12

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Executive Council approved the removal of resolution of record 21 in it’s entirely and have this go to UTE National Convention for ratification.

21. Joint Bargaining Meeting

Resolutions of Record

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the UTE ask the PSAC to introduce a schedule of meetings of CRA, PSAC and UTE officials to discuss all of the technical aspects involved in preparing bargaining sessions; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the UTE Executive Council give clear, complete directives as to its expectations and objectives for these meetings; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT union representatives attending these preparation meetings and discussions be:  the elected member designated by the PSAC connected with the PSAC/CRA bargaining team and, for UTE representatives, the UTE President and the Vice-President responsible for bargaining.

Adopted July 2005

Be it resolved that recommendation # 12 be adopted

  • Recorded Vote # 20: MOTION WAS ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY

 

RECOMMENDATION #13

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Executive Council approved the removal of resolution of record 22 in it’s entirely and have this go to UTE National Convention for ratification.

22. Pay and Benefits of Relocating/Transferring Members

Resolutions of Record

BE IT RESOLVED THAT UTE take the appropriate steps to ensure the continuation of pay and benefits without disruption for members relocating or transferring within CRA.

Adopted July 2005

Be it resolved that recommendation # 13 be adopted

  • Recorded Vote # 21: MOTION WAS ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY

 

RECOMMENDATION #14

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Executive Council approved the removal of resolution of record 23 in it’s entirely and have this go to UTE National Convention for ratification.

23. Union Structure

Resolutions of Record

BE IT RESOLVED THAT UTE make all necessary representation upon PSAC to have Local 70035 transferred to the PSAC Quebec structure.

Adopted July 2005

Motion to table the recommendation

m/s   C. Crupi / J. vanSydenborgh

CARRIED

HEALTH BREAK

The meeting was called back to order at 10:40 a.m. with president Brière in the chair.

10.c) REPORT OF THE BY-LAWS COMMITTEE (continued)

RECOMMENDATION #15

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Executive Council approved the removal of resolution of record 24 in it’s entirely and have this go to UTE National Convention for ratification.

24. UTE Event - Union LWOP

Resolutions of Record

BE IT RESOLVED THAT UTE pursue negotiations with the Employer to ensure that members continue to receive their pay cheque without "union leave without pay" deductions and the Employer directly invoices UTE for such "union leave without pay".

Adopted July 2008

Be it resolved that recommendation # 15 be adopted

  • Recorded Vote # 22: MOTION WAS ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY

     

RECOMMENDATION #16

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Executive Council approved the removal of resolution of record 26 in it’s entirely and have this go to UTE National Convention for ratification.

26. Air Carrier

Resolutions of Record

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the current UTE policy on flying unionized air carrier be amended to include where a community is not serviced by a unionized air carrier that members flying on union business be allowed to request that the non-unionized carrier be used.

The determination to allow will rest with the National President.

Adopted June 2012

Be it resolved that recommendation # 16 be adopted

  • Recorded Vote # 23: MOTION WAS ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY

     

RECOMMENDATION #17

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Bylaw Committee renumber the resolutions of record once complete review is completed.

Motion to table the recommendation

m/s   C. Crupi / J. vanSydenborgh

CARRIED

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

  • Recorded Vote # 24: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

     

10.d) REPORT OF THE TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE COMMITTEE

m/s      D. Lanthier / A. Jackson

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

  • Recorded Vote # 25: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

     

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 #26: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
LUNCH
AFTERNOON SESSION

The session was called back to order at 1:30 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.

  • Recorded Vote # 27: 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 # 28: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

10.h) REPORT OF THE HONOURS AND AWARDS COMMITTEE 

m/s     G. Esslinger / E. Aristil

IN CAMERA

RECOMMENDATION #1

Be it resolved that XXX be awarded the Award of Merit (Godfroy Côté Award).

  • Recorded Vote # 29: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

RECOMMENDATION #2

Be it resolved that XXX be awarded the Award of Merit (Godfroy Côté Award).

  • Recorded Vote # 30: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

RECOMMENDATION #3

That regulation 24.1.4 Administration be amended as follows:

  1. 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) and nominations under 24.5 Award of merit (Godfroy Côté Award). A recommendation for this award shall be submitted to the National President for approval upon adoption by the Honours and Awards Committee.

Motion to table the recommendation

m/s   J. vanSydenborgh

CARRIED

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

  • Recorded Vote # 31: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2025
MORNING SESSION

The meeting was called to order by 1ST Vice-President Gaetz at 9:10 p.m.

Brother Esslinger served motion to amend the agenda.

10.i) REPORT OF THE WORKFORCE ADJUSTMENT COMMITTEE

m/s      J. vanSydenborgh / J. Martel

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

  • Recorded Vote #32: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

President Brière returned in the chair.

 

11.j) REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 

RECOMMENDATION #1

m/s     D. Gaetz / J. Martel

Be it resolved that the following budget recommendation on overages be approved:

DATE LINE ITEM DESCRIPTION EXPLANATION BUDGET ACTUAL OR EXPECTED PRIVIOUS OVERAGE NEW/ADDITIONAL OVERAGE
25-Aug-25 Benefits: President/Vice-Presidents Over budget approval 99,501.00 109,001.00

-

 9,500.00
25-Aug-25 Telephone, Fax & Internet Over budget approval 36,101.00 60,101.00

-

 24,000.00
25-Aug-25 Professional Fees: Audit Over budget approval 25,200.00 36,500.00

-

 11,300.00
25-Aug-25 Executive Council & UMC Over budget approval 263,078.00 368,078.00

-

 105,000.00
25-Aug-25 Newsletter Over budget approval 153,750.00 168,750.00

-

 15,000.00
25-Aug-25 Office Staff Over budget approval 1,947,695.00 1,962,695.00

-

 15,000.00
  • Recorded Vote #33: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

m/s   D. Gaetz / C. Crupi

Be it resolved that the Finance Committee report be adopted.

  • Recorded Vote # 34: MOTION CARRIED

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 # 35: 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.

  •    Recorded Vote # 36: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

     

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

m/s     A. Jackson / J. Martel

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

  •     Recorded Vote # 37: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

HEALTH BREAK

The session was called back to order at 10:40 by President Brière.

Motion to amend the agenda to add the Report of the Honours and Awards Committee

m/s   G. Esslinger / E. Aristil

CARRIED

 

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 # 38: 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 #39: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

10.p) REPORT OF THE AD HOC STRUCTURE REVIEW COMMITTEE

m/s   J. vanSydenborgh / D. Lanthier

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

  • Recorded Vote #40: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

10 q)  REPORT OF THE STRIKE BREAKERS COMMITTEE

m/s   A. Jackson / G. Esslinger

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

  •    Recorded Vote # 41: 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, 2025, be adopted.

  •     Recorded Vote # 42: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

12. EXPENSE CLAIMS OVER 90 DAYS

m/s      D. Gaetz / C. Crupi

Be it resolved that the Expense claim over 90 days # 1 be adopted

  • Recorded Vote # 43: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Be it resolved that the Expense claim over 90 days # 2 be adopted

  • Recorded Vote # 44: MOTION CARRIED

Be it resolved that the Expense claim over 90 days # 3 be adopted

  • Recorded Vote # 45: MOTION CARRIED

Be it resolved that the Expense claim over 90 days # 4 be adopted

  • Recorded Vote # 46: MOTION CARRIED

Be it resolved that the Expense claim over 90 days # 5 be adopted

  • Recorded Vote # 47: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

13. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING (Discussion) 

NEW BUSINESS

 

14. MOTION: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE TO LOCALS

LUNCH
AFTERNOON SESSION

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

 

14. MOTION: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE TO LOCALS (continued)

m/s   D. Gaetz / A. Jackson

Whereas most locals, if any, does not have Liability Insurance,

Whereas our Insurance Company, Co-Operators has reached out to offer this insurance to locals,

Whereas in order to obtain this insurance all locals must opt in,

Whereas in order to opt locals in, UTE would need to cover the cost,

Whereas Locals would get the same coverage as UTE National, 5,000,000.00 coverage for $250.00 per local,

Be it resolved that UTE covers the premium of $250.00 per local for the liability insurance.

Be it further resolved that this would be an overspending on the insurance line-item in the budget.

Motion for an amendment

m/s   A. Jackson / A. Jackson

Be it resolved that UTE covers the premium of $250.00 per of locals for the liability insurance.

Motion to divide the two (2) Be it resolved

m/   C. Crupi

CARRIED

Be it resolved that UTE covers the premium of $250.00 per of locals for the liability insurance.

  • Recorded Vote # 48: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Be it further resolved that this would be an overspending on the insurance line-item in the budget.

  • Recorded Vote # 49: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

     

15. MOTION: AMENDMENT TO REGULATION NO. 1

m/s   K. Welgush / K. Koch

Whereas Local 30024, located in the Rocky Mountains Region, has 3 separate distinct locations;

Whereas the current name given to Local 30024 (Calgary) does not accurately reflect the realities of the local and inclusivity of all 3 locations;

Whereas a change in name to Southern Alberta would better reflect the local’s geographical dynamic;

Be it resolved that Regulation No. 1 – Structure (9) be amended as follows:

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

  • Recorded Vote # 50: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

     

16. MOTION: AMENDMENT TO REGULATION NO. 7 - REGIONAL OR INTER-REGIONAL CONFERENCES

m/s   D. Gaetz / A. Jackson

Be it resolved that Regulation 7.3.6 (a) be amended as follows:

  1. (a) UTE courses/workshops approved by Council:
  • Grievance Handling;
  • Local Officers Course;
  • Staffing Course;
  • OFL Return to Work Course;
  • PSAC Convention Preparation Course;
  • PSAC Convention Procedures Course;
  • PSAC Duty to Accommodate Course;
  • Workshop on Developing Membership Activism;
  • Workshop on Drafting Resolutions
  • Workshop on Local By-Laws;
  • Workshop for Local Treasurers;
  • Workshop on Performance Management; and
  • Basic Accounting Course for Locals
  • The Mental Health First Aid course presented by the Canadian Mental Health Association
  • Talking Union Basics Course
  • This is Your Brain on Chronic Stress: Navigating burnout and overload in high-pressure roles *
  • The Things We Carry: Reducing moral distress in union work *
  • The Stress Toolkit for Union Reps: Simple strategies for challenging situations *
    * These courses are limited to two (2) per calendar year at Regional- Interregional  Conferences

  • Recorded Vote # 51: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

     

17. MOTION: DONATION WILDFIRES NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

m/   B. Oldford

Whereas the Newfoundland region along the Avalon peninsula has experienced devasting wildfires this summer that resulted in the loss of 200 structures,

Whereas a lot of our members live in this region and are affected

Be it resolved that the Union of Taxation Employees make a donation of 5000.00 to the local Red Cross to assist with the cost that is related those horrible fires.

  • Recorded Vote # 52: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

HEALTH BREAK

The meeting resumed at 3:15 p.m. with President Brière in the chair.

 

10.h) REPORT OF THE HONOURS AND AWARDS COMMITTEE 

  m/s     E. Aristil / D. Gaetz

  Be it resolved that the report of the Honors and Awards Committee be adopted with modifications.

  • Recorded Vote # 53: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

OPEN DISCUSSION ITEMS

The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

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