Minutes of the Executive Council Meeting

Minutes of the Executive Council Meeting
March 19, 20, 2024

TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024
MORNING SESSION

1. CALL TO ORDER OF THE REGULAR MEETING

The Executive Council meeting was called to order at 9:26 a.m. with President Marc Brière in the Chair.

President Brière welcomed the Executive Council members, Sister Darlene Bembridge alternate RVP sitting in temporarily for Brother Oldford and the attending observers.

President Brière highlights the Ramadan period.

2.  HOURS OF SESSION OF THE REGULAR MEETING

m/s    G. Esslinger / K. Koch

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

Tuesday:            9:00 to 11:45 a.m. and from 01:15 to 04:00 p.m.  
                          04:00 to 05:00 p.m.  Open item discussions
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:        

  • Tuesday: 10:45 a.m. to 11:00 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

m/s    D. Lanthier / E. Aristil

New Business

Trusteeship report - Ottawa Centre local 70004 (D. Lanthier)
Trusteeship report - Ottawa Technology Centre 70030 (D. Lanthier)
Trusteeship report – Lethbridge section locale 30027 (K. Welgush) 
Pet Care resolution (K. Koch)
Resolution donation (E. Aristil)
Motion Signing Authorities (M. Brière)

ADDITIONS:

Resolution 21.1 Family Care Expenses (D. Bembridge) 
Regulation 24.9 Scholarships (G. Esslinger)

Open discussion Items

Subject to the timeline of the specified hours of session.

  1. Teams Grievances Tracking/Storage System. Why the system is not being used as we were told (C. Crupi)
  2. Grievance tracking system. Need a discussion before we think about going through with using this. (C. Crupi)
  3. Member consultation on anti-black racism (E. Aristil)
  4. ACTION Plan at the retreat (B. Oldford)
  5. Cell phones (G. Esslinger)

ADDITIONS

  1. Review of Bylaws and Regulations for system barriers (A. Jackson)
  2. Permanent Committee for discipline (J. Martel)
  3. Review of local executive members by RVP’s (P. Sleczkowski)
  4. UTE tub course (C. Crupi)
  5. Hours of work in the Contact Centers (J. vanSydenborgh)
  6. Contact Centers time sheet entry on Article 60 (K. Koch)
  7. RVP bank accounts (K. Welgush)
  8. Providing accounting software to locals (J. Martel)
  9. CRA - UTE mutual training sessions (C. Crupi)
  10. Nouveau fournisseur articles promotionnels (J. Martel)
  11. President Conference agenda / Items submitted by locals (C. Crupi)
  12. Accept the executive Council reports 1 week before a virtual meeting.  (J. Martel)
  13. CRA deduction of strike pay in 2024 (C. Crupi)
  • Vote AMENDED AGENDA: CARRIED

 4.  ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETINGS

m/s    J. vanSydenborgh / J. Martel

Be it resolved that the minutes of the Executive Council meeting of DECEMBER 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.

  • 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 1:35 p.m.

REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT (con’t)

m/s    M. Brière / A. Jackson

Be it resolved that the report of the National President be adopted.

  • Recorded Vote # 3: MOTION CARRIED

President Brière returns 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

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

Brother Doug 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 # 7: MOTION CARRIED

Brother Marc Brière returns 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 with modifications.

  •  Recorded Vote # 8: MOTION CARRIED

10 c)  REPORT OF THE BY-LAWS COMMITTEE

m/s      C. Crupi / K. Welgush

RECOMMENDATION #1

Be it resolved that Regulation 7.3 6 (a) include the new added course.

REGULATION 7.3  

6    (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  

Be it resolved that the recommendation be adopted.

  • Recorded Vote # 9: MOTION CARRIED

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

  • Recorded Vote # 10: MOTION CARRIED

HEALTH BREAK

The session was called back to order at 3:15 p.m. with President Brière in the chair.

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 # 11: MOTION CARRIED

10 e)  REPORT OF THE WELL-BEING COMMITTEE 

m/s    E. Aristil / K. Koch

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

  •  Recorded Vote # 12: MOTION CARRIED

Brother Doug Gaetz took over the chair.

OPEN DISCUSSIONS

Brother Marc Brière returned in the chair.

The meeting recessed at 5:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 20, 2024
MORNING SESSION

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

IN CAMERA SESSION

10 f)   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 # 13: MOTION CARRIED

10 g)  REPORT OF THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES COMMITTEE

m/s    K. Koch / E. Aristil

RECOMMENDATION #1: 

That the following persons be appointed to the committees as follows:

Persons with Disabilities:  Rep:  Terry (TJ) McKinnon
  Alternate:    Maureen O’Hearon-Lang
Indigenous Peoples:   Rep:  Laureen Harvey
  Alternate:  Thia Phan
2SLGBTQI+  Rep:  Priscilla Lam
  Alternate:  Julien Nobert
Racially Visible:    Rep:  Doron Jacob
  Alternate: Stephanie Lau  
Women:   Rep:  Alanna Schier
  Alternate:  Olga Voloshina

Be it resolved that the recommendation be approved.

  • Recorded Vote # 14: MOTION CARRIED

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

  •  Recorded Vote # 15: MOTION CARRIED

10 h)  REPORT OF THE HONOURS AND AWARDS COMMITTEE

m/s    G. Esslinger / E. Aristil

RECOMMENDATION #1

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

Recorded Vote # 16: MOTION CARRIED

RECOMMENDATION #2

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

Recorded Vote # 17: MOTION CARRIED

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

  •   Recorded Vote # 18: MOTION CARRIED

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 # 19: MOTION CARRIED

10 j)   REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

m/s     D. Gaetz / C. Crupi

Be it resolved that the budget overages be approved.

RECOMMENDATION #1

DATE LINE ITEM DESCRIPTION EXPLANATION 2023 BUDGET ACTUAL OR EXPECTED

15-Mar-24

 UTE Convention Committees Over budget approval

375,549.00

377,598.74

15-Mar-24

 Presidents' conference Over budget approval

855,743.00

862,351.86

15-Mar-24

 Mental Health conference Over budget approval

516,638.00

564,147.07

15-Mar-24

 Executive Council Over budget approval

220,000.00

317,317.37

15-Mar-24

 Negotiations Over budget approval

5,000.00

19,116.49

15-Mar-24

 Vacation Leave Over budget approval

16,000.00

35,010.68

15-Mar-24

 Computers & Electronics Over budget approval

168,354.92

219,531.06

15-Mar-24

 Accounting Software & Maintenance Over budget approval

7,500.00

17,164.15

15-Mar-24

 Newsletter Over budget approval

130,000.00

160,869.13

15-Mar-24

 Investment Management Over budget approval

32,000.00

70,727.37
  • Recorded Vote # 20: MOTION CARRIED

Be it resolved that the Finance Committee report be adopted.

  • Recorded Vote # 21: MOTION CARRIED

LUNCH 

AFTERNOON SESSION

The session resumed at 1:30 p.m. with President Brière in the chair.

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 # 22: 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 # 23: MOTION CARRIED

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.

  •  Recorded Vote # 24: MOTION 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 # 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 (UMA) Committee be adopted.

  • Recorded Vote # 26: MOTION CARRIED

10 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 # 27: MOTION CARRIED

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 with modifications.

  • Recorded Vote # 28: MOTION CARRIED

11.   ADOPTION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (postponed)

12.  EXPENSE CLAIMS OVER 90 DAYS (postponed)

13.  COLLECTIVE BARGAINING (Discussion)

11.   ADOPTION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

m/s    D. Gaetz / C. Crupi

Be it resolved that the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2023, be adopted.

  •  Recorded Vote #29: MOTION CARRIED

12.  EXPENSE CLAIMS OVER 90 DAYS

No expense claim over 90 days to report.

  • Recorded Vote #30: MOTION CARRIED

NEW BUSINESS

14.  TRUSTEESHIP REPORT- OTTAWA CENTRE LOCAL 70004

m/s    D. Lanthier / C. Crupi

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

  •  Recorded Vote # 31: MOTION CARRIED

15.  TRUSTEESHIP REPORT- OTTAWA TECHNOLOGY CENTER 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 # 32: MOTION CARRIED

16.  TRUSTEESHIP REPORT- LETHBRIDGE LOCAL 30027 

m/s    J. Martel / A. Jackson 

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

  • Recorded Vote # 33: MOTION CARRIED

17.   REGULATION NO. 21 FAMILY CARE / PET CARE EXPENSES 

m/s    K. Koch / C. Crupi

21.1  FAMILY CARE / PET CARE EXPENSES 

  1. UTE members shall be entitled to be reimbursed for family care / pet care expenses in respect of children sixteen (16) 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. 

21.2  UTE GUIDELINES 

21.2.1  Normal Family Care / Pet Care Arrangements 

  1. Normal family care / pet care arrangements are defined as those arrangements that would cause family care / pet care expenses to be incurred if you were at work performing duties for the employer during scheduled hours of work. It also includes any arrangement during hours not at work but expenses would be incurred whether you were performing union duties or not. 
  2. Family care / pet care expenses shall not be reimbursed if the member has their spouse, significant other or the person who provides the family care / pet care accompany them to the union event. 
  3. Family care / pet care expenses shall not be reimbursed if the member has their spouse, significant other or the person who provides the family care / pet care and the person who requires family care / pet care accompany them to the union event. 
  4. Family care / pet care expenses shall not be reimbursed if the member is on leave (with or without pay) from the CRA but would normally incur family care / pet care expenses if they were at work, unless the member is not also being reimbursed for salary expenses for the same authorized UTE activity by UTE. 

21.3   Reimbursement of Fees 

  1. Where the care is provided by someone other than a licensed agency/caregiver or the spouse/partner, former spouse/ partner with custody rights. In the case of care for family pet reimbursement, those family members residing in the same household as the pet are not entitled to reimbursement.
    1. the actual amount up to a maximum of $80 per day (for each 24-hour period) for the first family member; 
    2. the actual amount up to a maximum of $55 per day (for each 24-hour period) for each additional family member. 
    3. the actual amount up to $50 per day (for each 24-hour period) for pet care. 
  2. If care is provided by a licensed agency/attendant, the actual fees will be reimbursed for the family care only. For the pet care, actual fees will be capped at $50 per day (for each 24-hour period).
  3. Pre-Approved Exceptions shall be submitted to the 1st Vice-President, or in their absence the President, a minimum of 14 days prior to the event. Consideration will be given to special needs or unusual circumstances resulting in costs which exceed the above rates and expenses allowable. 
  4. A completed Family Care / Pet Care Expense Claim form must be submitted, accompanied by a receipt, which must include the following information: 
    1. Caregiver's full name 
    2. Caregiver's full address 
    3. Caregiver's telephone number 
    4. Caregiver's license number (if applicable) 
    5. Detailed dates and hours when the care was provided for each individual family member or family pet
    6. Amount charged 
    7. Caregiver's signature 

Be it resolved that the proposed changes to REGULATION NO.21 FAMILY CARE / PET CARE EXPENSES be adopted.

  • Recorded Vote # 34: MOTION CARRIED

18.   REQUEST FOR DONATIONS FOR THE JOSEPH CHARBONNEAU HIGH SCHOOL

m/s    E. Aristil / K. Koch

WHEREAS; Joseph-Charbonneau school is a special-purpose regional high school with 206 students with multiple disabilities.

WHEREAS; The end of high school is a big step in a child’s life.

WHEREAS; The prom committee voluntarily organizes an evening with music, food and entertainment for the students.

WHEREAS; Total costs are approximately $7,500 for the 25 students, or $300 per child.

WHEREAS; The funds will be used for the design of the graduate album, which is  given free of charge to families, the graduate photo given in an appropriate frame  also free of charge, some gift cards, surprises, decorations for the room as well as to the design of a photo montage which will be presented during the evening.

BE IT IS RESOLVED THAT; May the SEI contribute with a donation of 2,000 to the organizing committee of the Joseph-Charbonneau school graduation prom.

Be it resolved that the request for donations for the Joseph Charbonneau High to be adopted.

  • Recorded Vote # 35: MOTION CARRIED

19.  MOTION: SIGNING AUTHORITIES

m/s     Doug Gaetz / Adam Jackson

Be it resolved that the signing authorities be as follows:

Marc Brière, Doug Gaetz, Adam Jackson and Daniel Camara.

  • Recorded Vote # 36: MOTION CARRIED

20.  Resolution 21.1 Family 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 CARE EXPENSES

  1. UTE members shall be entitled to be reimbursed for family care expenses in respect of children eighteen sixteen (18) (16) years of age or younger, or upon graduation from high school, 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 expenses shall be reimbursed to members who are required to attend union business authorized by UTE.
  3. Family care expenses which are part of a member’s normal family care arrangements shall not be paid.

The motion was tabled

21.   MOTION: 24.9 UTE SCHOLARSHIP

m/s   G. Esslinger / D. Gaetz

Be it resolved that the UTE address contained in Regulation 24.9 be changed from:

233 Gilmour Street Suite 800
Ottawa, ON
K2P0P2

To UTE’s new address:

275 Bank Street, Suite 400
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 2L6

  • Recorded Vote # 37: MOTION CARRIED

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
MARCH 2024  

Currently the local has been maintained by me and two of the volunteers working at the building. All are experienced former representatives of other locals. We have two others that are still unsure of commitment due to workloads.

Discussions have been engaged with local 70022 and 70004 as they are currently in the same complex. Some recommendations are being explored but waiting for a Structure Committee consultation and recommendations.

The local has had a number of grievances and inquires that have been addressed. This local will have requests for UMA103 sessions and I have asked other locals to assist in accommodating requests due to shortage of stewards.

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.

Respectfully submitted,

David Lanthier
Trustee 70004
RVP NCR

15.     TRUSTEESHIP REPORT - OTTAWA TECHNOLOGY CENTRE / LOCAL 70030

Report of the Trustee 
Ottawa Centre Local 70030
MARCH 2024

As per my requirements as trustee of local 70030 I am submitting a report on its status. Currently I am in the process of trying to get volunteers to fill vacancies but have not been able to.

As for the OSH rep we did get someone with help from employer. The locals building at Gladwin is currently having 50 members reporting and is making recruiting difficult. The trustee has had discussions on future of local with National President and other regional locals.

There is confirmation of more building occupancy in the future. Hopefully with possible changes coming and meeting with the Structure Committee, these issues could be resolved.

Respectfully Submitted,

David Lanthier
70030 Trustee
RVP NCR

16.      TRUSTEESHIP REPORT- LETHBRIDGE / LOCAL 30027

UTE Local 30027 – Lethbridge failed to maintain at least 3 officers to conduct its affairs as a local of the Union of Taxation Employees. Its last AGM and election was held in 2021 and all elected positions are long expired. This was brought to the attention of executive council and the National President of UTE, Marc Brière. In hopes of addressing this issue, a Special General Meeting was called for and held in Lethbridge, AB with the membership, Brother Marc Brière, and myself as the Regional Vice-President (RVP) of the Rocky Mountain Region (RMR) which is responsible for those in Local 30027.

In accordance to the Bylaws of Local 30027, over 60 days’ notice was provided to the membership that a Special General Meeting would be held to discuss and potentially vote on the dissolution of the Lethbridge Local. Notice was provided September 20th, 2023 for a meeting organized and held November 24th, 2023. Despite the gravity of this situation, 9 of 15 members for this local showed up which means quorum to vote on dissolution could not be conducted. Such a decision requires 2/3rds majority of the entire membership which equates to 10 members needing to be present. However, quorum was adequate for a special general meeting to continue and was held accordingly.

Of the members present for the special general meeting, none actively volunteered to help keep the local active and operational. As a result, Brother Marc Brière placed this local into receivership effective November 24, 2023, and appointed myself, Kevin Welgush (Regional Vice-President of the Rocky Mountains Region), as Trustee to be temporarily responsible for the local and its affairs.

Please see the activity report below outlining my work as the Trustee responsible for this Local since my appointment:

Activity Report

December 21, 2023 
A Call Out Letter was issued to all of the members of Local 30027 asking for members in good standing to contact myself, should they be interested in and willing to help preserve the Lethbridge Local. In addition to this, personal phone calls were made and held with all but 2 members regarding the Trusteeship of their local. As a result of the email and telephone call outs, 2 members expressed mild interest in helping revive the local, but neither of those members were willing to fill a leadership role on the executive to ensure its sustainability moving forward.

February 26, 2024  
A memorandum was issued direct to membership from our National President, Brother Marc Brière. This memo was sent through the Employer system and advised members of the official trusteeship status of their local and my appointment at the trustee for Lethbridge Local 30027. Members were advised to reach out to myself as trustee if they would be willing to step forward and assist in the revival of the local executive body.

General Power of Attorney was established by Brother Marc Brière effective November 23, 2023, naming myself, Kevin Welgush, as the Power of Attorney related to Local 30027 Lethbridge. This was to provide myself the authority to administer funds as needed, seize and attain all documents and assets of the local, and have the authority to delegate any power(s) to any member of the Local as deemed necessary.

March 8, 2024
This local has its banking managed through the Bank of Montreal in Lethbridge Alberta. Trusteeship and Power of Attorney letters were issued to the bank manager along with signed documents from the former executive of the local. Awaiting official word from the Bank regarding the effective date of transfer for the 2 bank accounts held by Local 30027 Lethbridge.

Summary

At this time, no members have stepped forward to fill any of the roles necessary to ensure a viable local can exist and continue within Lethbridge. All functions of trusteeship and Power of Attorney have been set in place.

As there has been tepid interest in maintaining a local in Lethbridge moving forward, I have personally spoken with the executive body of Local 30024 Calgary TSO about a potential allocation of members from the Lethbridge Local to theirs. This would be done only if no members step forward to fill the roles needed to continue as an independent Local of UTE and a need to dissolve that local becomes a reality. The Local President and Executive were supportive and stated that they have experience in this realm as Red Deer AB is located some distance from themselves and there is a satellite office physically located there that they support as the Local Executive body for that location and its members.

Efforts will continue to identify members from Local 30027 willing to maintain the Local in Lethbridge, but preparations are being made to ensure members located there are not left without adequate representation.

Action Items

Moving forward, the following actions are planned by myself, Kevin Welgush, as acting Trustee for Local 30027 Lethbridge:

  • Finalize transfer of signing authority for Bank Accounts held for Local 30027 Lethbridge.
  • Arrange visit to Lethbridge in May 2024 and provide an opportunity for members to step forward, self-identify and fill needed roles (minimum 3 people) to sustain Local. Notification to be sent to members by the end of March 2024.
  • In the above visit to Lethbridge in May of 2024, trustee to seize documentation & assets of Local 30027 Lethbridge for safekeeping.

The above actions will be undertaken with the goal of locating members willing to assume the responsibilities of running and supporting the physical Local in Lethbridge. No recommendation is being made regarding this local at this time, but I would like to thank the former executive of Local 30027 for their assistance over the past few months. Their efforts have been invaluable to me along with the assistance of the National Office.

Respectfully Submitted,

Kevin Welgush
30027 Trustee

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