Minutes of the Executive Council Meeting

Minutes of the Executive Council Meeting
June 3, 4, 5, 2024

MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2024
MORNING SESSION

1.   CALL TO ORDER OF THE REGULAR MEETING

The Executive Council meeting was called to order at 9:15 a.m. with President Marc Brière in the Chair.

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:

That the hours of session be as follows: 

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

Lunch:             11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Health breaks:  

Monday: 10:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. 
Tuesday: 10:15 a.m. to 10:30 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 / K. Welgush

New Business

Confirmation of trustee – Montérégie South Shore Local 10017 (M. Brière) 
Confirmation of trustee - Ottawa TSO Local 70010 (M. Brière) 
Trusteeship report - Ottawa Centre Local 70004 (D. Lanthier)
Trusteeship report - Ottawa Technology Centre Local 70030 (D. Lanthier)
Trusteeship report – Lethbridge Local 30027 (K. Welgush)
Trusteeship report – Montérégie South Shore Local 10017 (E. Aristil)
Trusteeship report – Ottawa TSO Local 70010 (D. Lanthier)
Audited financial statements December 2023 (D. Gaetz)
Amendment to Regulation 18 (K. Welgush)

ADDITIONS:

Donation to Videotron employees in lock out (E. Aristil)
Amendment to Regulation 22.2 (C. Crupi)

Open discussion Items

Subject to the timeline of the specified hours of session.

National office issues - Move – physical layout, accessibility, men’s washroom (J. vanSydenborgh)
Review of Bylaws and Regulations for barriers to inclusion. (A. Jackson) 
Grievance tracking/log system (C. Crupi) 
Committee mandates and roles and responsibilities of committee members (C. Crupi)
RVP bank accounts (K. Welgush) 
ROOP Speaking Points & consideration for investing into PR Group (K. Welgush)
Priorities of Communication – Failure to renew 2,000 Term Employees Vs ROOP (K. Welgush)

ADDITIONS

Time limits for speakers during council (A. Jackson)
Permanent committee for discipline (J. Martel)
Signing authorities local bank accounts (D. Lanthier)
UTE retreat action plan follow- up (C. Crupi)
3 day return to the office (B. Oldford)
Lack of direction from PSAC-UTE in regard to national employee service week (K. Koch)
Disposition of UTE cell phones
Delegate replacement process for PSAC Convention (K. Welgush)
Providing accounting software to locals (J. Martel)
Call Centre Committee agenda /denial of vacations (B. Oldford)
Local’s financial statements presentation to the membership (G. Esslinger)
Special Council meeting that deals with reports from officers (J. Martel)
Discussion on Union Management Joint Committees. (C. Crupi)
Sunday travel after Council meetings (B. Oldford)
New service provider for promotional items. (J. Martel)
Open discussion items discussion. (C. Crupi)

  • Vote AMENDED AGENDA: CARRIED

4.  ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETINGS

m/s    D. Lanthier / B. Oldford

Be it resolved that the minutes of the Executive Council meeting of MARCH 19,20, 2024 be adopted.

  •  Recorded Vote # 1    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

m/s    J. Martel / C. Crupi

Be it resolved that the amended minutes of the special Executive Council meeting of MAY 2, 2024, be adopted.

  •  Recorded Vote # 2    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Doug Gaetz 1st Vice-President took over the chair. 

5.  PRESIDENT’S FOLLOW UP ITEMS

HEALTH BREAK

The session resumed at 10:35.

5.  PRESIDENT’S FOLLOW UP ITEMS (con’t)

m/s    M. Brière / A. Jackson

Be it resolved that the follow up items of the President be adopted.

  • Recorded Vote #3: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.  REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT

LUNCH

AFTERNOON SESSION

Brother Doug Gaetz called the session back to order at 1:15 p.m.

6.  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 # 4: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

IN CAMERA SESSION

President Brière returns in the chair.

HEALTH BREAK

The session was called back to order at 3:15 p.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 # 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

OPENS DISCUSSION ITEMS

The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

TUESDAY JUNE 4, 2024
MORNING SESSION

The meeting was called to order at 9:10 a.m. with President Brière in the chair.

9.  REPORT OF THE REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENTS / ALTERNATES (con’t)

m/s     K. Koch / G. Esslinger

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

  • Recorded Vote # 7 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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 # 8: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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 #9: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

10 c)  REPORT OF THE BY-LAWS COMMITTEE

m/s      C. Crupi / K. Welgush

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

  • Recorded Vote # 10: 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 with modifications.

  • Recorded Vote # 11: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

HEALTH BREAK

The session was called back to order at 10:45 a.m. with President Brière in the chair.

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 UNANIMOUSLY

10 f)   REPORT OF THE HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE

m/s    D. Gaetz / B. Oldford

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

  •  Recorded Vote # 13: 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 # 14: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

10 h)  REPORT OF THE HONOURS AND AWARDS COMMITTEE

m/s   G. Esslinger / E. Aristil

RECOMMENDATION #1

 24.3 Service Pins

 24.3.1 Presentation

The service pins shall be presented at a Local, Regional or National event by a union official.  (New) Time permitting twenty (20), twenty-five (25), thirty (30) and thirty-five (35) year pins may be awarded at a Presidents conference, time permitting, and if the recipient is in attendance at such event.

Be it resolved that recommendation #1 be adopted.

  • Recorded Vote # 15: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

RECOMMENDATION #2

m/s    G. Esslinger / E. Aristil

24.5 Award of Merit (Godfroy Cote Award)

  1. The award shall be a suitably inscribed plaque.
  2. Nominees have:
    1. demonstrated their commitment to achieving the aims and objectives of UTE;
    2. exhibited exemplary service at any level of UTE; 


Delete the strike-through portion

  1. Definition of Exemplary Service:
    1. serving as an example; by demonstrating union values;
    2. admirable, commendable, ideal model, praiseworthy or exceptional. 

b. accumulated service at any level of UTE for a minimum of five (5) years.

m/s  C. Crupi / K. Welgush

Motion to table Recommendation #2. CARRIED

LUNCH 

AFTERNOON SESSION

The session resumed at 1:25 p.m. with President Brière in the chair.

10 h)  REPORT OF THE HONOURS AND AWARDS COMMITTEE (con’t)

RECOMMENDATION #3

m/s    G. Esslinger / E. Aristil

24.9  UTE SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements:

  • Brief statements from two (2) persons with whom you have worked during the past year, containing their general evaluation of your work, your capabilities, your character and performance.  These persons could include: teachers, clergy, community service leaders, supervisors etc.;

Delete above in its entirety.

  • Proof of registration including applicant’s name, the name of the University, College or Institute of higher learning you will be attending must be submitted. Attendance shall be verified before the granting of the award;
  • A minimum of five hundred (500) words to a maximum of seven hundred (700) words essay or submission in an audio format, visual (painting, drawing, sculpture or photograph), or video format that would express your view. If the submission is audio or video it must be 3-5 minutes in duration. If the submission is by audio or visual, you must provide an explanation of how it meets one of the topics.
  • Failure to stay within the minimum and maximum word/time requirements will result in disqualification.
  • There shall be up to 4 topics to choose from, as selected by the UTE Honours and Awards Committee, that will be published each March.

Criteria:
The UTE Honours and Awards Committee will base their selection on the following:

  • Submission by the applicant (details outlined under requirements);
  • Statement pertaining to your program and career plans;

Delete above in its entirety

  • Statement outlining the nature and length of your most recent community involvement; and
  • Statement of applicant's union involvement.

Recorded Vote # 16: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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

  •   Recorded Vote # 17: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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 # 18: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

10 j)   REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDATION # 1

m/s     D. Gaetz / C. Crupi

Be it resolved that the following budget overages be approved.

DATE LINE ITEM DESCRIPTION EXPLANATION 2024 BUDGET ACTUAL OR EXPECTED OVERAGE
17-May-24 Professional Fees: Legal Over budget approval 27,000.00 102,000.00 75,000.00
17-May-24 National Office Staffing Over budget approval 9,000.00 19,500.00 10,500.00
  • Recorded Vote # 19: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Be it resolved that the Finance Committee report be adopted.

  • Recorded Vote # 20: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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 # 21: 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 # 22: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

HEALTH BREAK

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

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 # 23: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

10 n)  REPORT OF THE CALL CENTRE COMMITTEE

m/s    B. Oldford / K. Welgush

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

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

  • Recorded Vote # 25: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

10 p)  REPORT OF THE AD HOC STRUCTURE REVIEW COMMITTEE

The meeting recessed at 5:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY JUNE 5, 2024
MORNING SESSION

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

 10 p)   REPORT OF THE AD HOC STRUCTURE REVIEW COMMITTEE

IN CAMERA SESSION

RECOMMENDATION # 1

m/s     G. Esslinger / J. Martel

Be it Resolved that Local 70000 (Headquarters) remain a separate local to be known as Local 70000 Ottawa West, and

Be It Further Resolved that Local 70001 (Ottawa East) and Local 70009 (International TSO) and Local 70030 (Ottawa technology Centre) be merged into a new Local XXXXX and be known as Ottawa East, and

Be It Further resolved that Local 70004 (Ottawa Centre) and Local 70010 (Ottawa TSO) and Local 70021 (Connaught Building) and Local 70022 (Albert Street) being merged into a new Local XXXXX and be known as Ottawa Centre, and

Be It Further Resolved that two Special Members' Meetings be held no later than Friday, September 20, 2024, with regard to the proposed new locals, and

Be It Finally Resolved that the two newly created Locals come into effect at the conclusion of the Special Members' Meetings being held to create these Locals.

  • Recorded Vote # 26: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

RECOMMENDATION # 2

m/s     G. Esslinger / J. Martel

Whereas the National Capital Region has been restructured from 8 to 3 locals, 

Be it Resolved that Regulation 1 (4) be amended as follows: 

(4) National Capital Region; comprised of Ottawa West (70000), Ottawa Centre (7XXXX) and Ottawa East (7XXXX’s) Locals

  • Recorded Vote # 27: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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

  • Recorded Vote # 28: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Brother Doug Gaetz took over the chair

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 # 29: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

11.  ADOPTION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

m/s    D. Gaetz / C. Crupi

Be it resolved that the Financial Statements as of March 31,2024 be adopted.

  •  Recorded Vote #30: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

12. EXPENSE CLAIMS OVER 90 DAYS

Expense claim over 90 days # 1

  • Recorded Vote #31: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Expense claim over 90 days # 2

  • Recorded Vote #32: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Expense claims over 90 days # 3,4,5

  • Recorded Vote #33: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

HEALTH BREAK

The meeting was called back to order by President Brière at 10:40 a.m.

13.  COLLECTIVE BARGAINING (Discussion)

NEW BUSINESS

14.  CONFIRMATION OF TRUSTEE - MONTÉRÉGIE SOUTH SHORE LOCAL 10017

RECOMMENDATION

m/s     M. Brière / E. Aristil

Be it Resolved that, pursuant to By-Law 13, Executive Council confirms the appointment of Brother Eddy Aristil as trustee with the responsibility to manage the affairs of Local 10017, Montérégie South Shore, 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 April 24th, 2024, for failure to carry out its responsibilities required under By-Law 6, Section 2.

Be it resolved that the recommendation be approved.

  •  Recorded Vote #34: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

15.  CONFIRMATION OF TRUSTEE- OTTAWA TSO  LOCAL 70010

RECOMMENDATION :

m/s     M. Brière / D. Lanthier

Be it Resolved that, pursuant to By-Law 13, Executive Council confirms the appointment of Brother David Lanthier as trustee with the responsibility to manage the affairs of Local 70010, TSO, 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 May 10, 2024, for failure to carry out its responsibilities required under By-Law 6, Section 2.

Be it resolved that the recommendation be approved.

  • Recorded Vote #35: MOTION CARRIED

          
16. TRUSTEESHIP REPORT- OTTAWA CENTRE LOCAL 70004

RECOMMENDATION

m/s    D. Lanthier / C. Crupi

Be it resolved that the Trusteeship of local 70004 be extended 180 days effective June 5th, 2024, to allow for more time to get local back in good standing again.

Be it resolved that the recommendation be approved.

  •  Recorded Vote # 36: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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

  •  Recorded Vote # 37: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

17.  TRUSTEESHIP REPORT- OTTAWA TECHNOLOGY CENTER LOCAL 70030

m/s     D. Lanthier / C. Crupi

RECOMMENDATION

Be it resolved that the Trusteeship of local 70030 be extended 180 days effective June 5th, 2024, to allow for more time to get local back in good standing again.

Be it resolved that the recommendation be approved.

  •  Recorded Vote # 38: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

m/s     D. Lanthier / C. Crupi

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

  • Recorded Vote # 39: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

18. TRUSTEESHIP REPORT- LETHBRIDGE LOCAL 30027

m/s    K. Welgush / G. Esslinger

RECOMMENDATION

Be it resolved that the Trusteeship of local 30027 be extended 180 days effective June 5th, 2024, to allow for more time to get local back in good standing again.

Be it resolved that the recommendation be approved.

  • Recorded Vote # 40: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

m/s    K. Welgush / K. Koch

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

  • Recorded Vote # 41: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

19.  TRUSTEESHIP REPORT – MONTÉRÉGIE SOUTH SHORE LOCAL 10017

m/s    E. Aristil / A. Jackson

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

  • Recorded Vote # 42: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

20.  TRUSTEESHIP REPORT – OTTAWA TSO LOCAL 70010

m/s    D. Lanthier / A. Jackson 

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

  • Recorded Vote # 43: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

21.  DRAFT AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF DECEMBER 2023

m/s    D. Gaetz / C. Crupi 

Be it resolved that the draft audited financial statements of DECEMBER 2023 be approved.

  • Recorded Vote # 44: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

22.  AMENDMENT TO REGULATION 18

The chair ruled that the motion lack clarity for it to be presented to Council.

Challenge to the chair:

m/s    K. Welgush /

There is no seconder for the challenge, the challenge is overruled.

23.  DONATION FOR VIDEOTRON EMPLOYEES

m/s    E. Aristil / J. Martel

WHEREAS 
Vidéotron Gatineau employees have been without an employment contract since August 31, 2020

WHEREAS
74% of the members of the Syndicat des Employés de Vidéotron have rejected the employer's final offer.

WHEREAS
The employer has decreed a lock-out on October 30, 2023

WHEREAS
The lock-out of 214 Videotron employees in Gatineau has been dragging on for several months now, and there is no sign of a short-term settlement on the horizon.

WHEREAS
We currently have 214 workers and their families who are deprived of their income.

BE IT RESOLVED
That UTE provide financial and moral support to our brothers, sisters and friends at Vidéotron by making a donation of $2,500 to the Syndicat des Employés de Vidéotron Ltee.

m/s   A. Jackson / D. Lanthier

AMENDEMENT to the motion: change amount of dotation to $5,000

Be it resolved that the motion be amended to show an amount of $ 5,000.

  • Recorded Vote # 45: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Be it resolved that the motion be approved.

  • Recorded Vote # 46: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

24.  AMENDMENT TO REGULATION 22.2

RECOMMENDATION

m/s    C. Crupi / B. Oldford

22.2  Pay

  1. The Officers shall be remunerated as provided:
    1. The President:
      $143,121.00 
    2. The 1st Vice-President:
      $122,190.00
    3. The 2nd Vice-President 
      $106,868.00
  2. The Officers shall receive salary increases in accordance with the PSAC/CRA negotiated salary percentages increase set for the SP-05 group and level.
  3. 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.
  4. When the 1st Vice-president is required to replace the President for a period of at least three (3) consecutive working days, for a period of at least one (1)  day, the 1st Vice-president shall be paid acting pay.
  5. When the 1st Vice-president is required to replace the President, the 2nd Vice-president shall be paid acting pay for assuming the duties of the 1st Vice-president for a period of at least (1) day.
  6. When the 2nd Vice-president is required to replace the President for a period of at least three (3) consecutive days for a period of at least one (1) day, the 2nd Vice-president shall be paid acting pay.
  7. When the National president and 1st Vice-president are unable to fulfill their duties, the 2nd Vice-president shall be paid acting pay for assuming the duties of National president for a period of at least (1) day.

The chair ruled that the motion lacked clarity for it to be presented to Council.

Challenge to the chair:

m/s    C. Crupi / D. Gaetz

VOTE: the chair is sustained.

OPEN DISCUSSION ITEMS

The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

 

______________________                                ____________________
Marc Brière                                                    Doug Gaetz
National President                                        1st Vice-President

16. TRUSTEESHIP REPORT - OTTAWA CENTRE LOCAL 70004 

Report of the Trustee
Ottawa Centre Local 70004
JUNE 2024 

Since my last report in March, I have not found a full executive for the local. I have been dealing with members issues along with David Rochefort and Skylar Willis.

As trustee I did represent the local at a meeting with AD HOC structure committee and expressed concerns with local stability and suggested looking into a merger. Hopefully after the next executive meeting the issues of representatives can be resolved.

Motion of extension to cover timelines is required and is submitted to council for approval.

RECOMMENDATION

m/s D. Lanthier / C. Crupi

Be it resolved that the Trusteeship of local 70004 be extended 180 days effective June 5th , 2024 to allow for more time to get local back in good standing again.

Respectfully submitted,

David Lanthier
RVP UTE NCR
Trustee 70004
 

17.     TRUSTEESHIP REPORT - OTTAWA TECHNOLOGY CENTRE /  LOCAL 70030 

Report of the Trustee
Ottawa Technology Centre Local 70030
JUNE 2024

As per my requirements as trustee of local 70030, I am submitting a report on its status. The local is currently being serviced by myself and Tracy Marcotte.

The local is expecting to get more members moving into local from other locations due to office space requirements in Ottawa. I did represent the local at the meeting with AD HOC structure committee to express concerns.

Hopefully we can have an AGM for local after this executive council to remove local from trusteeship.

A motion to extend timelines is required to ensure that we have enough time to do the above mentioned. 

RECOMMENDATION

m/s  D. Lanthier / C. Crupi

Be it resolved that the Trusteeship of local 70030 be extended 180 days effective June 5th, 2024, to allow for more time to get local back in good standing again.

Respectfully Submitted

David Lanthier
70030 Trustee
RVP UTE NCR

18.    Trusteeship Report for Local 30027 - Lethbridge

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

  • Finalized transfer of signing authority for Bank Accounts held for Local 30027 Lethbridge.
  • Visited Lethbridge April 8 – 12, 2024 and spoke with the membership about stepping forward to fill the needed roles (minimum 3 people) to sustain Local. No members stepped forward to do so and those who engaged with RVP stated that they are in firm support of having their Local dissolved and being allocated to the Calgary TSO; Local 30024.
  • In the above visit to Lethbridge, trustee attained all documentation & assets of Local 30027 Lethbridge for safekeeping. Also note that the mailbox was checked and that the box was deemed no longer needed. As a result, the mailbox for local 30027 was closed.

Action Items

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

  • Contact the CRA regarding notices issued to the local that state that there are returns outstanding. Will seek to file these outstanding returns current to date and have the payroll account closed.
  • Complete a rough reconciliation of the B&Rs, which are over 3 years outstanding.
  • Create a proposal for council to have local 30027 dissolved, the members allocated to Calgary local 30024, and changes made to the applicable Regulations related to this dissolution.
  • Upon completion of the above, the trusteeship can be dissolved, the bank balances transferred to the new local, and all assets can be handed over to Calgary local 30024.

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

RECOMMENDATION:

m/s    K. Welgush

Be it resolved that the Trusteeship of local 30027 be extended 180 days effective June 5th., 2024 to allow for more time to get local back in good standing again.

Respectfully Submitted,

Kevin Welgush
30027 Trustee

19. TRUSTEESHIP REPORT - MONTÉRÉGIE-SOUTH SHORE 10017

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

Trusteeship was declared on April 4, 2024, following the resignation of the entire executive of the local section.

I have been appointed as a trustee to conduct the affairs of the local and its affairs by the national President.

As it was urgent to secure the local's funds, I had to begin, well before official trusteeship, the steps with financial institutions to be the signatory to the account. We currently have 2 active bank accounts.

The process is continuing, I am currently reviewing the books, files and documents received.

I still haven’t received any names of people interested in getting involved.

Respectfully Submitted,

Eddy Aristil
10017 Trustee
 

20. TRUSTEESHIP REPORT - OTTAWA TSO 70010

As per my obligations as trustee of local 70010, I am submitting a report on its status.

The local had held a AGM on May 7,2024 70010 but only elected an executive of 3 members. Local 70010 was put in trusteeship on May 10,2024 due to not having a full executive due to resignation.

The newly elected President was not happy that the local was put in trusteeship and Marc and I had to explain the situation. After discussions with Marc and myself it was decided to wait until after executive council to try and hold a special AGM to try and deal with the current situation.

Respectfully Submitted

David Lanthier
70030 Trustee
RVP UTE NCR

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