MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2023
MORNING SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER OF THE REGULAR MEETING
President Brière welcomed the Executive Council members.
Brothers Aristil and Camara will arrive some time in the day.
The Executive Council meeting was called to order at 9:26 a.m. with President Marc Brière in the Chair.
2. HOURS OF SESSION OF THE REGULAR MEETING
m/s B. Oldford / G. Esslinger
Be it resolved that the hours of session be as follows:
Monday: 9:00 to 11:45 a.m. and from 01:15 to 04:00 p.m.
03:00 to 04:00 p.m. Open item discussions
Tuesday: 10:00 to 11:45 a.m. and from 01:15 to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday 09:00 to 11:45 a.m. and from 01:15 to 5:00 p.m
Lunch: 11:45 a.m. to 01:15 p.m.
Health breaks:
- Monday: 10:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
- Tuesday: 10:45 a.m. to 11:00 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 G. Esslinger / D. Lanthier
New Business
Trusteeship Report - Belleville Local 00012
Trusteeship Report - Ottawa Centre Local 70004.
Trusteeship Report – Ottawa Technology Centre 70030
Membership Appreciation Event increase to funding (K. Koch)
Regional conferences budget allocation- 2024 (D. Gaetz)
ADDITIONS:
Confirmation of Trusteeship Lethbridge Local 30027 (K. Welgush)
Report of the Strike Breakers Committee (A. Jackson)
Open discussion Items
Subject to the timeline of the specified hours of session.
- Registry of lobbyists (M. Brière)
- New cell phones and provider (J. Martel)
- Paperless conference (B. Oldford)
- Executive Council Retreat (K. Koch)
- Regulation 22.2 National officers pay (C. Crupi)
- National Course (M. Brière)
- Providing accounting software to locals (J. Martel)
- Sunset funding-Call Centres (B.Oldford)
- UTE permanent Discipline Committee (J. Martel)
- Approval process for Equal Opportunity Committee Equity Groups appointed representatives (K. Koch)
ADDITIONS
- NUMCC (A. Jackson)
- Black Class Action (J. Martel)
- The new Onedrive 3.0 (C. Crupi)
- Terms of reference and authority of Commitees (K. Welgush)
- Dishonest actions by the employer to avoid the collective agreement (J. Martel)
- Time management (C. Crupi)
- New provider promotional items. (J. Martel)
- Vote AMENDED AGENDA: CARRIED
4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETINGS
m/s G. Esslinger/ C. Crupi
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Special Executive Council meeting of SEPTEMBER 2023, be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 1 MOTION CARRIED.
Doug Gaetz 1st Vice-President took over the chair.
5. PRESIDENT’S FOLLOW UP ITEMS
m/s M. Brière / A. Jackson
Be it resolved that the follow up items of the President be adopted with modifications.
- Recorded Vote #2: MOTION CARRIED
6. REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT
HEALTH BREAK
The session resumed at 10:50
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT (Con’t)
LUNCH
AFTERNOON SESSION
Brother Doug Gaetz called the session back to order at 1:30 p.m.
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT (con’t)
HEALTH BREAK
The session was called back to order at 3:15 p.m. with President Brière in the chair.
OPEN DISCUSSIONS
The meeting recessed at 4:00 p.m.
TUESDAY DECEMBER 5, 2023
MORNING SESSION
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. with 1st Vice – President Gaetz in the chair.
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT (con’t)
m/s M. Brière / A. Jackson
Be it resolved that the report of the National President be adopted with modifications.
- Recorded Vote # 3: MOTION CARRIED
HEALTH BREAK
The session resumed at 11:00 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.
- Recorded Vote # 4: MOTION CARRIED
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 # 5: MOTION CARRIED
9. REPORT OF THE REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENTS / ALTERNATES
LUNCH
AFTERNOON SESSION
The session resumed at 1:20 p.m. with President Brière and 1st Vice-President Gaetz took over the chair.
REPORT OF THE REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENTS / ALTERNATES (con’t)
m/s K. Kosh / G. Esslinger
Be it resolved that the activity reports of the RVPs and ARVPs be adopted with modifications.
- Recorded Vote # 6 MOTION CARRIED
10. REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (postponed)
11 a) REPORT OF THE STAFFING COMMITTEE
m/s C. Crupi / K. Welgush
Be it resolved that the report of the Staffing Committee be adopted with modifications.
- Recorded Vote # 7: MOTION CARRIED
11 b) REPORT OF THE BY-LAWS COMMITTEE (postponed)
11 c) 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 with modifications.
- Recorded Vote # 8: MOTION CARRIED
11 d) 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 # 9: MOTION CARRIED
11 e) REPORT OF THE HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE (postponed)
11 f) 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 # 10: MOTION CARRIED
11 g) REPORT OF THE HONOURS AND AWARDS COMMITTEE
m/s G. Esslinger / E. Aristil
Be it resolved that the report of the Honours and Awards Committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 11: MOTION CARRIED
11 h) 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 # 12: MOTION CARRIED
11 I) REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE (postponed)
11 j) 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 # 13: MOTION CARRIED
11 k) REPORT OF THE BARGAINING COMMITTEE
m/s A. Jackson / J. vanSydenborgh
Be it resolved that the report of the Bargaining Committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 14: MOTION CARRIED
11 l) 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.
- Recorded Vote # 15: MOTION CARRIED
11 m) 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.
- Recorded Vote # 16: MOTION CARRIED
11 n) REPORT OF THE UNION MANAGEMENT APPROACH COMMITTEE
m/s J. vanSydenborgh / D. Lanthier
Be it resolved that the report of the Union Management Approach (UMA) Committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 17: MOTION CARRIED
11 p) REPORT OF THE AD HOC STRUCTURE REVIEW COMMITTEE
m/s G. Esslinger / J. Martel
Be it resolved that the report of the Structure review Ad-Hoc Committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 18: MOTION CARRIED
HEALTH BREAK
The session resumed with Brother Doug Gaetz in chair.
10. 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 # 19: MOTION CARRIED
President Brière returned in the chair.
HEALTH BREAK
The session resumed at 3:10 p.m. with Brother Doug Gaetz in chair.
11 b) REPORT OF THE BY-LAWS COMMITTEE (con’t)
m/s C. Crupi / K. Welgush
RECOMMENDATION #1
m/s Cosimo Crupi / Kevin Welgush
Be it resolved that Regulation No. 22.2 be amended as follows:
REGULATION NO. 22 - TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE POSITION OF THE ELECTED PAID OFFICERS
22.2 PAY
- The Officers shall be remunerated as provided:
- The President:
$128,000.00 (current)$143,121.00
- The 1st Vice-President:
$109,500.00 (current)$122,190.00
- The 2nd Vice-President:
$106,868.00
- The President:
- The Officers shall receive salary increases in accordance with the PSAC/CRA negotiated salary percentages increase set for the SP-05 group and level.
- The Officers shall, in lieu of normal salary, receive strike pay in accordance with PSAC policy during periods when the UTE Membership is on a general strike.
- When the 1st Vice-president is required to replace the President for a period of at least three (3) consecutive working days, the 1st Vice-president shall be paid acting pay.
- Recorded Vote # 20: MOTION CARRIED
Be it resolved that the report of the By-Laws Committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 21: MOTION CARRIED
11 e) REPORT OF THE HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE
m/s D. Gaetz / E. Aristil
Be it resolved that the report of the Health & Safety Committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 22: MOTION CARRIED
11 i) REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
m/s D. Gaetz / C. Crupi
RECOMMENDATION #1
Be it resolved that the following over expenditure be approved.
| DATE | LINE ITEM DESCRIPTION | EXPLANATION | 2023 BUDGET | ACTUAL OR EXPECTED | OVERAGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
29-Nov-23 |
UTE Triennial Convention | Over budget approval | 1,500,457.00 |
1,803,957.00 |
303,500.00 |
|
29-Nov-23 |
UTE Convention Committees | Over budget approval | 375,549.00 |
377,049.00 |
1,500.00 |
|
29-Nov-23 |
Members & RVP's - CPP-EI-EHT | Over budget approval |
47,000.00 |
75,000.00 |
28,000.00 |
|
29-Nov-23 |
Newsletter | Over budget approval | 100,000.00 |
130,000.00 |
30,000.00 |
- Recorded Vote # 23: MOTION CARRIED
Be it resolved that the Finance Committee report be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 24: MOTION CARRIED
11 o) REPORT OF THE MENTAL HEALTH AD-HOC COMMITTEE
m/s D. Gaetz / J. vanSydenborgh
Be it resolved that the report of the Mental Health Ad-Hoc Committee be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 25: MOTION CARRIED
12. ADOPTION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
m/s D. Gaetz / C. Crupi
Be it resolved that the Financial Statements as of September 30, 2023, be adopted.
- Recorded Vote #26: MOTION CARRIED
13. EXPENSE CLAIMS OVER 90 DAYS
Local 50032 - Winnipeg Compensation Client Service Centre
1,605.48
Montréal region
1,027.20
- Recorded Vote #27: MOTION CARRIED
Brother Doug Gaetz takes over the chair.
14. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING (Discussion)
President Brière returns in the chair.
The meeting adjourned at 5 :00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 6, 2023
MORNING SESSION
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. with President Brière in the chair.
NEW BUSINESS
15. TRUSTEESHIP REPORT- BELLEVILLE LOCAL 00012
m/s C. Crupi / D. Lanthier
Be it resolved that the Trusteeship report for Belleville, 00012 be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 28: MOTION CARRIED
16. TRUSTEESHIP REPORT- OTTAWA CENTRE LOCAL 70004
m/s D. Lanthier / C. Crupi
RECOMMENDATION #1
Whereas the local 70004 trusteeship is about to expire prior to our next meeting.
And I have a possible interim executive and am trying to schedule an AGM.
Be it resolved that the Trusteeship of local 70004 be extended 180 days to allow for more time to get local back in good standing again.
- Recorded Vote # 29: MOTION CARRIED
Be it resolved that the Trusteeship report for Ottawa Centre, local 70004 be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 30: MOTION CARRIED
17. TRUSTEESHIP REPORT- OTTAWA TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LOCAL 70030
m/s D. Lanthier / C. Crupi
Be it resolved that the Trusteeship report for Ottawa Technology Centre, local 70030 be adopted.
- Recorded Vote # 31: MOTION CARRIED
18. MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION FUNDING FROM NATIONAL (postponed)
HEALTH BREAK
The session resumed with President Brière in the chair.
The 2nd Vice-President Adam Jackson took over the chair.
19. REGIONAL BUDGET ALLOCATIONS FOR THE YEAR 2024
RECOMMENDATION # 1
m/s Doug Gaetz / Cosimo Crupi
Be it resolved that the following be the Regional budget allocations for the year 2024.
|
Region |
% |
2024 Allocation | Olympics 2024 only |
Adjusted Allocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific | 13.10% |
72,043.00 |
72,043.00 |
|
| Rocky Mountains |
9.52% |
52,375.00 |
52,375.00 |
|
| Prairie |
8.34% |
45,884.00 |
2,500.00 |
48,384.00 |
| Greater Toronto |
6.92% |
38,036.00 |
7,500.00 |
45,536.00 |
| Southwestern Ontario |
9.48% |
52,128.00 |
5,000.00 |
57,128.00 |
| Northern & Eastern Ontario |
9.44% |
51,934.00 |
51,934.00 |
|
| National Capital |
10.26% |
56,449.00 |
56,449.00 |
|
| Montreal |
9.93% |
54,598.00 |
54,598.00 |
|
| Quebec |
9.61% |
52,836.00 |
52,836.00 |
|
| Atlantic |
13.40% |
73,717.00 |
73,717.00 |
|
| Total |
100% |
550,000.00 |
565,000.00 |
- Recorded Vote # 32: MOTION CARRIED
Brother Doug Gaetz took over the chair.
20. CONFIRMATION OF TRUSTEE- LETHBRIDGE LOCAL 30027
m/s J. Martel / A. Jackson
Be it Resolved that, pursuant to By-Law 14, Executive Council confirms the appointment of Brother Kevin Welgush as trustee with the responsibility to manage the affairs of Local 30027, Lethbridge, for a period not exceeding one hundred eighty (180) days. The Local has been placed into interim trusteeship by the National President, Brother Marc Brière, on November 24, 2023, for failure to carry out their responsibilities required under By-Law 6, Section 2.
- Recorded Vote # 33: MOTION CARRIED
OPEN DICUSSIONS
LUNCH BREAK
ATERNOON SESSION
The session was called back to order with President Brière in the chair.
A moment of silence was observed for the victims of the 1989 Polytechnique massacre.
18. MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION FUNDING FROM (con’t)
m/s K. Koch / B. Oldford
WHEREAS UTE Regulation 30.3.1 states:
Locals may request funding to a maximum of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per year; and
WHEREAS not all locals are the same size with respect to members, and should not be limited to only $1,000; and
WHEREAS many Locals have increased in size and the cost to host an appreciation event has increased; and
BE IT RESOLVED THAT UTE Regulation 30.3.1 will state:
Locals may request funding to a maximum of one-thousand and five-hundred dollars ($1,500.00) per year.
- Recorded Vote # 34: MOTION CARRIED
OPEN DISCUSSIONS
HEALTH BREAK
The session resumed at 3:20 with President Brière in the chair.
Motion to amend the agenda: add Report of the Strike Breakers Committee
VOTE: ALL IN FAVOR
VERBAL REPORT OF THE STRIKE BREAKERS COMMITTEE
m A. Jackson /
- Recorded Vote # 35: MOTION CARRIED
OPEN DISCUSSIONS
Brother Wael Afifi, new Senior Labour Relations Officer is introduced to the members of the Executive Council.
Brother Gary Esslinger is presented with his Life Member ring.
OPEN DISCUSSIONS
The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
______________________ ____________________
Marc Brière Doug Gaetz
National President 1st Vice-President
15. TRUSTEESHIP REPORT - BELLEVILLE LOCAL 00012
Report of the trustee
Belleville Local 00012
DECEMBER 2023
As per Regulation 25.1 (3), I hereby present my seventh and final report to Executive Council.
I had the opportunity to attend the Belleville local on October 18-20, 2023, for the purpose of having a Special meeting to elect officers for the local. I was successful in doing so, therefore I’d like to announce that the Belleville local is now out of trusteeship status.
I’d like to thank those in Belleville that attended this meeting, and those that came forward to run for an executive position.
Subsequently, the local general membership was informed of this via email sent and am now just waiting for National office to prepare the banking paperwork to convert the signing authorities.
My work as trustee has now come to an end.
Respectfully submitted,
Cosimo Crupi
Trustee Belleville Local 00012
16. TRUSTEESHIP REPORT - OTTAWA CENTRE LOCAL 70004
Report of the Trustee
Ottawa Centre Local 70004
DÉCEMBER 2023
Since my last report in September, I am still trying to fill the executive position. I have found two members and possibly a third, but. One member is off on Paternity leave and will be back in a few months, the other is in a new position and wanted to wait a month or so to get settled in before volunteering. All three are experienced former representatives of other locals. I am also expecting to get another that was considered before as they are returning soon from acting. As noted, before one member was transferred from a nearby local and this could causse further problems because of the transfer and is still active in old local until replacement can be found. Currently I have been very busy providing members with representation and answering inquires. Richard Weintrager has been also active in helping represent members and their inquiries. I wish to thank all NCR locals for their assistance to directing many members to the trustees to ensure that they get the services needed. As the timelines for this trusteeship are near its expiration, I will be bringing a motion of extension.
RECOMMENDATION #1:
WHEREAS the local 70004 trusteeship is about to expire prior to our next meeting.
And I have a possible interim executive and am trying to schedule an AGM.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Trusteeship of local 70004 be extended 180 days to allow for more time to get local back in good standing again.
Respectfully submitted,
David Lanthier
Trustee 70004
RVP NCR
17. TRUSTEESHIP REPORT - OTTAWA TECHNOLOGY CENTRE / LOCAL 70030
Report of the Trustee
Ottawa Centre Local 70030
DECEMBER 2023
As per my requirements as trustee of local 70030 I am submitting a report on its states.
At the September Executive Council, the local was placed in trusteeship due to the fact no executive remain because of CRA reorganization.
On September 18th a letter was sent by our National President to HR to have them notify members of the trusteeship.
Since then, I have been trying to obtain the letter from National to transfer assets and bank account. To this day I have obtained some of the assets and transferred title of Locker/office materials. The lock of the locker was changed at a cost of $30.00 to ensure no one had access as not all keys were available.
Currently we are trying to obtain banking information so the National President can assign power of authority of account to trustee. Have reached out to past president to meet but due to scheduling issues have not been able to connect. Hopefully before this meeting these issues will be resolved.
Currently I am in the process of trying to get volunteers to fill vacancies and am in trying to find OSH reps to ensure compliance. The locals building at 875 Heron has now been officially decommission and the remaining members have ben distributed across the city. Currently they only have members at Gladwin complex and Riverside location. I was informed that the Riverside location is closing if not already closed by the time of this meeting. Most of the members affected have been transferred to local 70001 and 70009.
I want to thank the NCR locals for their assistance in ensuring that the members affect have been directed and assisted during these turbulent times.
Respectfully Submitted,
David Lanthier
70030 Trustee