Conventions and meetings - the Union of National Employees

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Table of Contents
SMOKE-FREE POLICY......................................................................... 8
NO SCENTS POLICY............................................................................ 9
NO NUTS POLICY............................................................................... 10
PSAC RECYCLING POLICY................................................................ 11
PSAC STATEMENT ON HARASSMENT.............................................. 12
STATEMENT REGARDING WATER..................................................... 14
STATEMENT REGARDING MOBILE PHONES.................................... 16
STATEMENT REGARDING YOUR BINDERS....................................... 17
HOTEL FLOOR PLAN . ....................................................................... 18
LIST OF CAUCUS MEETINGS............................................................ 20
MAP OF ST. JOHN’S........................................................................... 22
ARRANGEMENT WITH SCOTIABANK................................................ 23
IRIS KIRBY HOUSE............................................................................. 24
SOCIAL EVENTS................................................................................. 25
STEERING AND HOST COMMITTEES............................................... 26
CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE.............................................................. 27
LIST OF ACRONYMS.......................................................................... 28
CONVENTION AND CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE .......................... 41
VOTING PROCEDURE ON A COMMITTEE’S RECOMMENDATION.... 42
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RULES OF ORDER............................................................................. 43
PROCESS FOR DELEGATES WHO CANNOT GET TO A
MICROPHONE DUE TO THE USE OF MOBILITY DEVICES............... 57
ELECTION PROCEDURES FOR NATIONAL POSITIONS................... 58
ELECTION PROCEDURES FOR REGIONAL CAUCUSES.................. 62
ELECTRONIC VOTING PROCEDURES.............................................. 66
TILING GUIDELINES........................................................................... 68
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE MEMBERS.................................................... 71
REPORT OF THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT....................................... 73
introduction......................................................................................................... 75
Empowering Locals and Members – Fostering a more powerful union.............. 76
Improving how we work for you – how we work together.................................. 84
Part of a greater movement................................................................................. 87
Acknowledgements............................................................................................. 90
ACTIVITY REPORTS OF ELECTED OFFICERS................................... 93
NATIONAL OFFICERS
DOUG MARSHALL - NATIONAL EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT....... 95
KAROLINE KLÜG - NATIONAL VP FOR HUMAN RIGHTS............... 104
SUZANNE CADIEUX NATIONAL ASSISTANT VP FOR HUMAN RIGHTS........................... 105
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ALBERTA, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES & NUNAVUT
RON JOHNSTON - REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT........................... 106
GEOFF RYAN - ASSISTANT REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT............. 107
LAUREL GLADU - ASSISTANT REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT........ 108
ATLANTIC REGION
EDDIE KENNEDY - REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT........................... 112
ANGELA DECKER - ASSISTANT REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT...... 114
PAT LEBLANC - ASSISTANT REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT............ 115
BRITISH COLUMBIA & YUKON
STEVE HOUSTON - REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT.......................... 116
NICOLA WALCH - ASSISTANT REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT........ 117
JENNIFER HO - HUMAN RIGHTS REPRESENTATIVE...................... 118
MANITOBA
ALEX KOZUBAL - REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT............................. 123
HOLLY SERLE - ASSISTANT REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT............ 134
MARTIN KAMINSKI - ASSISTANT REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT.... 136
DONNA FEDON - HUMAN RIGHTS REPRESENTATIVE................... 137
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NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION - SEPARATE EMPLOYERS
EVELYN BECKERT - REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT......................... 141
MICHÈLE MILOTTE - ASSISTANT REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT... 146
RICHARD RANSOM - ASSISTANT REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT... 147
NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION - TREASURY BOARD
RICHARD BALLANCE - REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT.................... 148
CINDY D’ALESSIO - ASSISTANT REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT..... 151
ONTARIO
MARY ANNE WALKER - REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT................... 152
GARRY LAROUCHE - ASSISTANT REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT.... 153
SANDRA BELLO - ASSISTANT REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT........ 154
VALERIE GREEN - HUMAN RIGHTS REPRESENTATIVE................. 155
OUTSIDE CANADA
LOUISE PATRICE - REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT........................... 160
JEAN-PIERRE OUELLET - ASSISTANT REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT..... 161
KARL LAFRENIÈRE - ASSISTANT REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT.... 162
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QUÉBEC
JEAN PIERRE NAUD - REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT...................... 163
FRANCINE AUCLAIR - ASSISTANT REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT...... 164
YVON BEAUDOIN - ASSISTANT REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT...... 165
GÉRALDINE FORTIN - HUMAN RIGHTS REPRESENTATIVE........... 172
SASKATCHEWAN
GARY SPARVIER - REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT............................ 184
OMAR MURRAY - ASSISTANT REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT........ 185
PAULETTE GAUDET - ASSISTANT REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT.... 186
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SMOKE-FREE POLICY
NO SMOKING
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* eating sp
is okay!
The PSAC Policy on Smoke-free Environments requires that there be
no smoking in the Conference meeting spaces and all areas outside of
these rooms.
Please respect our Policy on Smoke-free Environments!
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NO SCENTS POLICY
NO
SCENTS
PLEASE.
Please refrain from using scents, such as perfume and colognes.
Some members are extremely allergic to these products and may have
a serious reaction.
Thank you for your cooperation.
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NO NUTS POLICY
NO
NUTS
PLEASE.
National Component events are nut-free!
Some members who are in this room are extremely allergic to nuts and
products that contain them.
This includes peanuts, peanut butter, pecans, walnuts, almonds and
many chocolate bars and energy/nutrition bars. These products may
cause a serious life-threatening anaphylactic reaction.
Please refrain from consuming nut products.
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PSAC RECYCLING POLICY
PLEASE
RECYCLE
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Please make use of the recycling containers provided by the hotel
This kit has been made with recycled paper.
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PSAC STATEMENT ON HARASSMENT
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Our union is made strong by Sisters and Brothers working together to
improve our working lives and to preserve the rights that we have struggled
to achieve. Mutual respect is the cornerstone of this cooperation. The
PSAC Constitution states that every member is entitled to be free from
discrimination and harassment, both in the union and at the workplace,
on the basis of age, sex, colour, national or ethnic origin, race, religion,
marital status, criminal record, disability, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, language, class or political belief. Members are
also entitled to be free from personal harassment.
If you experience harassment at an event, contact the identified AntiHarassment Resource Person(s) to discuss the situation and possible
responses. Our initial approach is to encourage early and informal
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resolution and to facilitate our members speaking directly with one
another to resolve the matter. If this is not successful or possible, the
Constitutional and policy mandates on the issue of harassment will be
fully and quickly enforced.
Harassment in all its forms detracts from our common purpose and
weakens our union. Let each one of us, as we work together on the
important task at hand; treat each other with dignity and respect.
Your Anti-Harassment Resource Persons for this Convention are:
Sister Suzanne Cadieux and Brother Martin Kaminski.
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STATEMENT REGARDING WATER
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Great news! The National Component is making great strides in
becoming greener. Plastic water bottles have not been distributed at
Conventions since 2002. Bottled water contributes to unbelievable
pollution – and plastic has harmful chemicals, such as BPA. On the
other hand, using the hotel glasses and pitchers also contributes
to a large waste of water and energy, due to daily dishwashing.
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As you can see, we thought of everything! Included in your kit is your
own National Component BPA-free insulated mug. We encourage you
to bring yours with you (every day!). You can fill your mug with chilled
water from the many water coolers around Convention floor. If you prefer
beverages of the caffeinated variety, you’ll be happy to know that these
mugs can also keep beverages warm – we suspect magic is involved!
We sincerely thank you for your cooperation; with your kind help, we can
make Convention a greener event.
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STATEMENT REGARDING MOBILE PHONES
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We kindly ask that you treat this Convention like the latest blockbuster
hit; that means putting your phone on silent mode! Convention can be
as fast-paced as a thriller movie and as captivating as a drama. Imagine:
everyone is focused, suspense is at an all-time high… and suddenly, your
Lady Gaga ringtone goes off. That could seriously distract the audience!
You’re thinking of putting it on vibrate? Don’t even think about it! The
vibrating noise can be just as distracting and sounds like a gorilla chewing
on a log cabin!
With your cooperation, this Convention can be as engaging and
distraction-free as ever!
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STATEMENT REGARDING YOUR BINDERS
Your binders...
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faces!
children's
Don’t feel like lugging that huge binder home with you? Do you fear it
may fall from the airplane’s overhead bin and seriously injure someone?
Fear not! You can leave your binder with National Component staff at the
end of Convention. We’ll be happily recycle all its contents and donate
the binders to local schools.
The documents in your binder have also been uploaded (with love!) onto
the USB key given to you at registration.
By leaving your binder behind, you can put a smile on a child’s face and
avoid the hassle of carrying it home with you (as well as the resulting
costly chiropractic treatments!).
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HOTEL FLOOR PLAN
(TAKE NOTE OF THE WASHROOMS LOCATIONS!)
MEETING AND BANQUET
FACILITIES
CONCEPTION
BAY
ROOM
Main Office
AVALON BALLROOM
84' x 140'
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BAY ROOM
Storage
Memorabilia
TRINITY
FORTUNE
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MEETING ROOMS
SECOND FLOOR-WEST
Hospitality
GOVERNOR
GOWER
GOVERNOR
COCHRANE
GOVERNOR
LEMARCHANT
GOVERNOR
DUCKWORTH
EXECUTIVE
BOARDROOM
HARBOURVIEW BALLROOM
78'x39'
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LIST OF CAUCUS MEETINGS
DATE
TIME
CAUCUS NAME
Saturday, August 6 18:00-19:30 Youth Caucus
(Dinner served)
Sunday, August 7 09:00-12:00 Regional Caucuses:
Alberta, NWT, Nunavut
Atlantic
BC & Yukon
Manitoba
NCR (SE)
NCR (TB)
Ontario
Outside Canada
Québec
Saskatchewan
LOCATION OF CAUCUS
MEETING
Avalon Ballroom
Room 1007
Room 1006
Governor Gower, 2nd Floor
Governor Duckworth,
2nd Floor
Harbourview Ballroom E/F
Avalon Ballroom
Room 1106
Brownsdale Room
Governor LeMarchand,
2nd Floor
Executive Boardroom,
2nd Floor
Avalon Ballroom
12:00-13:15 Francophone Caucus
(Lunch served)
Monday, August 8 12:00-13:15 Employer Caucuses: (Lunch served)
INAC
Alcock Room,
Convention Centre
Parks Canada
Avalon Ballroom
Passport/DFAIT/CIDA Harbourview Ballroom E/F
Separate Employer
Brownsdale Room
(Other)
SSO/Statistics Canada Harbourview Ballroom G
Treasury Board (Other) Brown Room,
Convention Centre
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TIME
CAUCUS NAME
Tuesday, August 9 12:00-13:15 Equity Caucus
(Lunch provided)
Wednesday,
12:00-13:15 Women’s Caucus
August 10
(Lunch provided)
Thursday,
12:00-17:00 Regional Caucus
August 11
Elections:
Alberta, NWT, Nunavut
Atlantic
BC & Yukon
Manitoba
Thursday,
August 11
NCR (SE)
12:00-17:00 NCR (TB)
Ontario
Outside Canada
Québec
Saskatchewan
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LOCATION OF CAUCUS
MEETING
Avalon Ballroom
Avalon Ballroom
Room 1007
Room 1006
Governor Gower, 2nd Floor
Governor Duckworth, 2nd
Floor
Harbourview Ballroom E/F
Avalon Ballroom
Room 1106
Brownsdale Room
Governor LeMarchand, 2nd
Floor
Executive Boardroom, 2nd
Floor
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ARRANGEMENT WITH SCOTIABANK
Great news! We’ve made an arrangement with the Scotiabank in
downtown St. John’s; they will gladly cash all advance cheques from
the National Component, irrespective of whether or not you have a bank
account with them.
The Scotiabank in question is just a stone’s throw away from the Delta St.
John’s. It is located at 245 Water Street... which is especially convenient
given that there’s a shopping mall right next door!
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IRIS KIRBY HOUSE
During Convention, donation boxes will be
placed in hospitality suites to raise money for
the Iris Kirby House.
Iris Kirby House is a 22-bed shelter for abused
women and their children, located in St. John’s,
Newfoundland and Labrador. The house was
established in 1981 and was Newfoundland’s
first transition house. The shelter also operates
eight second-stage housing units located in the
St. John’s and Mount Pearl areas. Each year,
their crisis lines receive over 10,000 calls.
Women who seek shelter at Iris Kirby House
have typically experienced a combination of
several types of abuse, including physical, psychological, emotional, sexual, and economic
abuse. Many of the children who accompany
their mothers have, themselves, experienced abuse. They have
witnessed abuse in their homes and are dealing with the impact of that
abuse in their young lives.
Iris Kirby House primarily receives clients from the Avalon Peninsula, the
Southern Shore, and Placentia Bay. They do, however, provide shelter
for women from all areas of Newfoundland and Labrador and from other
locations throughout Canada and abroad.
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SOCIAL EVENTS
Sunday, August 7: There will be a welcome reception from 7 p.m. to
9 p.m. at a public cultural space called The Rooms. All observers are
welcome to attend the reception.
Tuesday, August 8: We have organized a social event called Rally in the
Alley, which includes a fish-and-chips dinner and a group pub crawl on
George Street. There will be a screeching-in ceremony, an opportunity
to learn Irish dancing, a Newfoundland sing-a-long, and a performance
by a local Newfoundland band. For observers and guests, the fee for
this event is $50.
Thursday, August 11: The National Component will hold a banquet
featuring a traditional Newfoundland Jiggs dinner. For observers and
guests, the fee for this event is $50.
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STEERING AND HOST COMMITTEES
The National Component wishes to extend its deepest thanks to
members of the Convention Steering Committee and members of the
Host Committee. Their kind help has contributed greatly to making this
convention a success!
STEERING COMMITTEE
HOST COMMITTEE
Suzanne Boucher
Martin Chiasson
Angela Decker
Beverly Gosbee
John Hennessy
Craig Holden
Irene Howell
Maggie John
Eddie Kennedy (Co-Chair)
Daniel Kinsella (Co-Chair)
Karoline Klüg
Mike LeBlanc
Pat LeBlanc
Doug Marshall
Jean-Pierre Ouellet
Stella Penney
Susan Phillips (Technical Advisor)
Ben René
Geoff Ryan
Martin Chiasson
Jamie Curran
Philip Healey
John Hennessey
Maggie John
Dot Lewis
Tim Ouellette
Daphne Pittman
Joyce Skanes
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CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE
This page will be updated during Convention.
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THE LONGEST LIST OF ACRONYMS YOU’VE EVER SEEN!
AB
Alberta
ACOA Atlantic Canada Opportunities
Agency
ACR
Advanced CANDU Reactor (AECL)
ADM
Assistant Deputy Minister
ADR
Alternate Dispute Resolution
= AB
Alberta
= APECA Agence de promotion économique
du Canada atlantique
= RCA
Réacteur CANDU avancé (EACL)
= SMA
Sous-ministre adjoint(e)
= MARC Mode alternatif de règlement des
conflits
AEC
Alliance Executive Committee
= CEA
Comité exécutif de l’Alliance
AECL Atomic Energy of Canada Limited
= EACL Énergie atomique du Canada
limitée
AED
Automatic Emergency Defibrillator
= DEA
Défibrillation externe automatisée
AEU
Alliance Employees Union
= SEA
Syndicat des employé(e)s de
l’Alliance
AFB
Alternative Federal Budget
= ABF
Alternative budgétaire pour le
gouvernement fédéral
AFL
Alberta Federation of Labour
= FTA
Fédération du travail de l’Alberta
or
ou
American Federation of Labour
Fédération du travail Américaine
AFN
Assembly of First Nations
= APN
Assemblée des Premières Nations
AGM
Annual General Meeting
= AGA
Assemblée générale annuelle
AGR
Agriculture Union
= AGR
Syndicat de l’agriculture
APSAR Association of Public Service
= ARAFP Association des retraité(e)s de
Alliance Retirees
l’Alliance de la Fonction publique
ARDG Assistant Regional Director General = DGRA Directeur(trice) général(e)
régional(e) adjoint(e)
ARVP Assistant Regional Vice-President
= VPRA Vice-président(e) régional(e)
adjoint(e)
ASD
Alternative Service Delivery
= DMPS Diversification des modes de
prestation des services
BA
Bargaining Agent
= AN
Agent(e) négociateur(trice)
BC
British Columbia
= C.-B.
Colombie-Britannique
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= FTCB
BLPC
British Columbia Federation of
Labour
By-Laws & Policy Committee
C-10
“Budget Bill” before Parliament
= C-10
CA
CALM
= CRIP
Collective Agreement
Canadian Association of Labour
Media
CANNOR Canadian Northern Economic
Development Agency
= CC
= ACPS
CAW
Canadian Auto Workers
= TCA
CBB
Collective Bargaining Branch
= DNC
= CANNOR
CBC
Collective Bargaining Committee
= CNC
CBC
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation = SRC
CBHM Cape Breton Highlands Museum
= MHPCP
CC
CC
CCA
CC
CDC
CCA
Convention and Committee
Communications Committee
Canadian Conference of the Arts
CCAAC Child Care Advocacy Association of
Canada
=
=
=
=
CCIC
= CCCI
Canadian Council for International
Cooperation
CCOHS Canadian Centre for Occupational
Health &
Safety
CCPA Canadian Centre for Policy
Alternatives
CCS
Centre for Community Study
CDO
Compressed Day Off
CE
Conduct and Ethics
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ACPSGE
= CCHST
= CCPA
= CEC
= JCC
= CE
Fédération du travail de la
Colombie-Britannique
Comité des Règlements internes et
des politiques
Projet de loi sur le budget présenté
au Parlement
Convention collective
Association canadienne de la
presse syndicale
Agence canadienne de
développement économique du
Nord
Travailleurs et travailleuses
canadien(ne)s de l’automobile
Direction de la négociation
collective
Comité de la négociation collective
Société Radio-Canada
Musée des hautes plaines du
Cape-Breton
Congrès et Comités
Comité des communications
Conférence canadienne des arts
Association canadienne pour la
promotion des services de garde à
l’enfance
Conseil canadien pour la
coopération Internationale
Centre canadien d’hygiène et de
sécurité
au travail
Centre canadien des politiques
alternatives
Centre d’études communautaires
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CEIU
CEO
CEP
Canada Employment and
Immigration Union
Chief Executive Officer
= SEIC
Communications, Energy &
Paperworks Union
= SCEP
= PDG
CEU
Customs and Excise Union
CFAFIA Canadian Feminist Alliance for
International Action
CFIA
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
= SDA
= AFAIC
CFS
Canadian Federation of Students
= FCEE
CHRA
Canadian Housing and Renewal
Association
or
Canadian Human Rights Act
= ACHRU
CHRC
= CCDP
CIRB
Canadian Human Rights
Commission
Canadian International
Development Agency
Canada Industrial Relations Board
CIU
Customs Immigration Union
= SDI
CLC
Canadian Labour Congress
Or
Canada Labour Code
Canada Labour Relations Board
= CTC
CIDA
CLRB
CMC
Canadian Museum Corporation
CMCC Canadian Museum of Civilization
Corporation
CMHC Canada Mortgage and Housing
Corporation
National Component
= ACIA
= ACDI
= CCRI
= CCRT
= SMC
= SMCC
= SCHL
Syndicat de l’emploi et de
l’immigration du Canada
Président(e)-directeur(trice)
général(e)
Syndicat canadien des
communications, de l’énergie et du
papier
Syndicat des Douanes et Accise
Alliance féministe pour l’action
internationale canadienne
Agence canadienne d’inspection
des aliments
Fédération canadienne des
étudiantes et Etudiants
Association canadienne d’habitation
et de rénovation urbaine
ou
Loi canadienne sur les droits de la
personne
Commission canadienne des droits
de la personne Personne
Agence canadienne de
développement international
Conseil canadien des relations
industrielles
Syndicat des Douanes et de
l’Immigration
Congrès du travail du Canada
ou
Code canadien du travail
Conseil canadien des relations de
travail
Société des musées canadiens
Société du Musée canadien des
civilisations
Société canadienne d’hypothèques
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CNSC
CPSA
Canadian Nuclear Safety
Commission
Canada Public Service Agency
CR
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= CCSN
= AFPC
Clerical Group
Canada Customs & Revenue
Agency
CRIAW Canadian Research Institute for the
Advancement of Women
CSAC Canadian Standards Act Code
CSTMC Canadian Science & Technology
Museum Corporation
CTUMP Canadian Trade Union Mission to
the Philippines
CU
Carleton University
CUPE Canadian Union of Public
Employees
CWM Canadian War Museum
DCL
Direct Chartered Local
DFAIT Department of Foreign Affairs and
International
DG
Director General
DGLMCC Director General’s Labour
Management Consultation
Committee
DI
Disability Insurance
DLC
District Labour Council
= GC
= ARC
DM
DND
DQPS
Deputy Minister
Department of National Defense
Defending Quality Public Services
= SM
= MDN
= DSPQ
EB
Education and Library Science
Group (Treasury Board)
= EB
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Commission canadienne de sûreté
nucléaire
Agence de la fonction publique du
Canada
Groupe des commis
Agence du revenu du Canada
= CREF
Institut canadien de recherches sur
les femmes
= LNC
Loi sur les normes du Canada
= SMSTC Société du Musée des sciences et
de la technologie du Canada
= MSCP Mission des syndicats canadiens
aux Philippines
= UC
Université de Carleton
= SCFP Syndicat canadien de la fonction
publique
= MCG
Musée canadien de la guerre
= LCD
Local à charte directe
= MAECI Ministère des Affaires étrangères et
du Commerce international
= DG
Directeur(trice) général(e)
= CCPSDG Comité de consultation patronalesyndicale du directeur general
= AI
= CTA
Assurance invalidité
Conseil du travail de
l’arrondissement
Sous-ministre
Ministère de la Défense nationale
Défense de services publics de
qualité
Groupe d’ Enseignement et
bibliothéconomie (Conseil du
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ECBC
Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation = SECP
ECE
EHAC
= EP
= CERP
ETAG
Early Childhood Education
Education, Honours & Awards
Committee
Employment Insurance
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunities Committee
External Relations Visitor
Experience
Ethical Trading Action Group
FAB
Finance and Administration Branch
= DFA
FAC
FCP
FHRC
Foreign Affairs Committee
Family Care Policy
Finance & Human Resources
Committee
Field Interviewers
= CAF
= PGF
= CFRH
Financial Management Group
(Treasury Board)
Finance
Federation of Quebec Workers
= FI
= FS
GSU
Foreign Services Group (Treasury
Board)
Foreign Services Directives
Green Budget Coalition
Gross Domestic Product
Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual,
Transgender
Government Services Union
GTAA
Greater Toronto Airport Authority
= AAGT
EI
EO
EOC
ERVE
FI
FI
FIN
FQW
FS
FSD
GBC
GDP
GLBT
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=
=
=
=
AE
PÉ
CPÉ
REEV
= GACE
= IT
= FIN
= FTQ
=
=
=
=
DSE
CBV
PIB
GLBT
= SSG
Société d’expansion du CapeBreton
Éducation pré-scolaire
Comité d’Éducation, récompenses
et prix
Assurance-emploi
Promotion de l’Égalité
Comité de la Promotion de l’Égalité
Relations externes et expériences
des visiteurs
Groupe d’action sur le commerce
équitable
Direction des finances et de
l’administration
Comité des Affaires étrangères
Politique de garde familial
Comité des finances et des
Ressources Humaines
Intervieweurs sur le terrain ou
Intervieweuses sur le terrain
Groupe de Gestion Financière
(Conseil du trésor)
Finance
Fédération des travailleurs ou
travailleuses du Québec
Groupe des Services Extérieur
Directives sur le service extérieur
Coalition du budget vert
Produit intérieur brut
gais, lesbiennes, bisexuels et
transgenres
Syndicat des services
gouvernementaux
Autorité aéroportuaire du Grand
Toronto
(Very Useful)
INFO
H&S
HCF
HM
HR
HRC
HRi
HRLCC
Health & Safety
Heritage Canada Foundation
Human Resources Management
Group (Treasury Board)
Human Resources
Human Rights Committee
Human Rights
Human Resources Labour
Consultation Committee
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= SS
= FHC
= HM
=
=
=
=
HRSDC Human Resources and Skills
Development Canada
=
IC
ICM
ICMS
=
=
=
ILO
Industry Canada
Internal Conflict Management
Internal Conflict Management
System
International Labour Organization
INA
INAC
Indian and Northern Affairs
Indian & Northern Affairs Canada
=
=
IPA
ISO
Isolated Posts Allowance
International Standards
Organization
IT
Information Technology
ITUC
International Trade Union
Confederation
IWD
International Women’s Day
JEEC Joint Employment Equity
Committee
JLP
Joint Learning Program
JOHSC Joint Occupational Health & Safety
Committee
National Component
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
Santé et sécurité
Fondation Héritage Canada
Groupe de Gestion des Ressources
Humaines (Conseil du trésor)
RH
Ressources humaines
CDP
Comité des droits de la personne
DP
Droits de la personne
CCPSRH Comité de consultation patronalesyndicale sur les ressources
humaines
RHDCC Ressources humaines et
Développement des compétences
Canada
IC
Industrie Canada
GCI
Gestion des conflits internes
SGCI
Système de gestion des conflits
internes
OIT
Organisation internationale du
Travail
AIN
Affaires indiennes et du Nord
AINC
Affaires indiennes et du Nord
Canada
II
Indemnité d’isolement
OIN
Organisation internationale de
normalization
TI
Technologie de l’information
FSCI
Fédération syndicale du commerce
international
JIF
Journée internationale de la femme
CMEME Comité mixte sur l’équité en matière
d’emploi
PAM
Programme d’apprentissage mixte
CMSST Comité mixte de santé et sécurité
au travail
(Very Useful)
INFO
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JOSH
Joint Occupational Safety & Health
LAC
LAO
Library and Archives Canada
Labour Affairs Officer
LB
LCP
LDC
Labrador
Labour Canada Program
Local Development Committee
LMCC
Labour Management Consultation
Committee
LOC
Local
LP
Labour Program
LPUMCC Labour Program Union
Management Consultation
Committee
LRO
Labour Relations Officer
LUMCC Local Union/Management
MB
Manitoba
MCO
Management Consular Officer
MCS
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
MEM
Membership
MFL
Manitoba Federation of Labour
MIANC Ministry of Indian Affairs and
Northern Affairs
MLA
Member of the Legislative
Assembly
MNA
Member of the National Assembly
(Québec )
MOU
Memorandum of Understanding
MP
Member of Parliament
MPB
Membership Programs Branch
MPP
Member of Provincial Parliament
National Component
= CCHST Comité conjoint de santé et de
sécurité au travail
= BAC
Bibliothèque et Archives Canada
= AAT
Agents ou agentes des affaires du
travail
= LB
Labrador
= PTC
Programme du travail au Canada
= CDSL Comité de développement des
sections locales
= CCGL Comité consultatif de la gestion
locale
= LOC
Section Locale
= PT
Programme du travail
= CCPSPT Comité de consultation patronalsyndical du programme du travail
= ART
Agent(e) de relations de travail
= CCSPL Comité consultatif syndical-patronal
local
= MB
Manitoba
= AGC
Agent(e)-gestionnaire consulaire
= SCM
Sensibilité chimique multiple
= MEM
Membres
= FTM
Fédération du travail du Manitoba
= MAINC Ministère des Affaires indiennes et
du Nord Canada
= MAL
Membre d’une Assemblée
législative
= MAN
Membre de l’Assemblée nationale
(Québec)
= PE
Protocole d’entente
= DP
Député du Parlement
= DPM
Direction des programmes aux
membres
= DP
Député provincial
(Very Useful)
INFO
NA
NAC
NAFC
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National Archives
National Arts Centre
National Association of Friendship
Centres
NAFTA North American Free Trade
Agreement
NAIM National Aboriginal, Inuit and Métis
Network
NAPO National Anti-Poverty Organization
= AN
= CNA
= ANCA
NAT
NB
NBFL
=
=
=
National Component Union
New Brunswick
New Brunswick Federation of
Labour
=
=
=
NBoD National Board of Directors
NC
National Component
NCR
National Capital Region
NCRC National Capital Regional Council
NCR-SE National Capital Region – Separate
Employer
NCR-TB National Capital Region – Treasury
Board
NDP
New Democratic Party
NE
National Executive
NEDC NE Disciplinary Committee
NEN
National Executive
NEVP National Executive Vice-President
=
=
=
=
=
NFL
=
NFLD
NG
NGC
NHS
Newfoundland/Labrador Federation
of Labour
Newfoundland-Labrador
Negotiation
National Gallery of Canada
National Historic Site
National Component
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
Archives nationals
Centre national des Arts
Association nationale des centres
d’amitié
ALENA Accord de libre-échange nordaméricain
RNAIM Réseau national autochtone, inuit et
métis
ONAP Organisation nationale antipauvreté
EN
Élément national
NB
Nouveau Brunswick
FTTNB Fédération des travailleurs et
des travailleuses du NouveauBrunswick
CNA
Conseil National Administratif
EN
Elément national
RCN
Région de la capitale nationale
CRCN Conseil de la capitale nationale
RCN-ED Région de la capital nationaleemployeurs Distinct
RCN-CT Région de la capitale nationaleconseil du trésor
NPD
Nouveau Parti démocratique
EN
Exécutif national
CDEN Comité disciplinaire de l’EN
NEN
Exécutif national
VPEN Vice-président-e exécutif(ve)
national-e
FTRNL Fédération du travail de TerreNeuve et du Labrador
TNL
Terre-Neuve Labrador
NG
Négociation
MBAC Musée des beaux-arts du Canada
LHN
Lieu historique national
(Very Useful)
INFO
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NHU
NJC
NO
National Health Union
National Joint Council
National Officers
NOIVMWC National Organization of Immigrant
& Visible Minority Women of
Canada
=
=
=
=
NOSH
=
NP
NPF
NRU
NS
NSCC
NSFL
National Occupational Safety and
Health committee
National President or National Park
Non Public Funds
Natural Resources Union
Nova Scotia
National Strike Coordinating
Committee
Nova Scotia Federation of Labour
=
=
=
=
=
=
NU
Nunavut
NUMCC National Union/Management
NVP
National Vice-President
=
=
NVP-HR National Vice-President Human
Rights
NWC
National Women’s Conference
=
NWT
Northwest Territories
NWTFL Northwest Territories Federation of
Labour
ODLC Organizational Development &
Learning Centre
OFL
Ontario Federation of Labour
OGS
Occupational Group Structure
(Treasury Board)
OLGC Ontario Lottery & Gaming
Corporation
=
=
National Component
=
=
=
=
=
=
SNS
CNM
DN
Syndicat national de la santé
Conseil national mixte
Dirigeant(e) s nationaux (les)
ONFIFMVC Organisation nationale des femmes
immigrantes et des femmes
appartenant à une minorité visible
du Canada
CNSST Comité national de santé et sécurité
au travail
PN
Président(e) national(e)
FNP
Fonds non publics
SRN
Syndicat des ressources naturelles
NE
Nouvelle-Écosse
CNCG Comité national de coordination de
la grève
NSFL Fédération du travail de la
Nouvelle-Écosse
NU
Nunavut
CNCPS Comité national de consultation
patronale-Syndicale
VPN
Vice-président national ou viceprésidente Nationale
VPN-DP Vice-président (e)national(e) aux
droits de la Personne
CNCF Conférence nationale sur la
condition féminine
T.N.-O. Territoires du Nord-Ouest
FTTNO Fédération du travail des Territoires
du Nord-Ouest
CADO Centre d’apprentissage et
développement de l’organisation
FTO
Fédération du travail de l’Ontario
SGP
Structure des groupes
professionnels (Conseil du trésor)
SLJO Société des loteries et des jeux de
l’Ontario
(Very Useful)
INFO
ON
Ontario
OPSEU Ontario Public Service Employees
Union
OSH
Occupational Safety and Health
OSHPCC Occupational Safety and Health
Policy Consultation Committee
P3
PA
Public Private Partnership
Program and Administrative
Services Group (Treasury Board)
PC
PCH
PCO
PEI
PESRA
Parks Canada
Canadian Heritage
Privy Council Office
Prince Edward Island
Parliamentary Employment and
Staff Relations Act
Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Agency
PFRA
PHIPA Personal Health Information
Protection Act
PIA
Privacy Impact Assessment
PIPEDA
Personal Information Protection &
Electronic Documents Act
PMO
PPTC
PQ
PSAC
Prime Minister’s Office
Passport Canada
Quebec
Public Service Alliance of Canada
PSC
Public Service Commission
PSDCP Public Service Dental Care Plan
National Component
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= ON
Ontario
= SEFPO Syndicat des employés de la
fonction publique de l’Ontario
= SST
Sécurité et santé au travail
= CCPSST Comité de consultation en matière
de politique de sécurité et santé au
travail
= P3
Partenariat public-privé
= PA
Groupe des Services des
programmes et de l’administration
= PC
Parcs Canada
= PCH
Patrimoine Canadien
= BPC
Bureau du Conseil privé
= Î.-P.-É. Île-du-Prince-Édouard
= LRTP Lois sur les relations de travail au
Parlement
= ARAP Administration du rétablissement
agricole des Prairies
= LPRPS Loi sur la protection des
renseignements personnels sur la
santé
= ÉFVP Évaluation des facteurs relatifs à la
vie privée
= LPRPDE Loi sur la protection des
renseignements personnels et les
documents électroniques
= BPM
Bureau du Premier Ministre
= PPTC Passeport Canada
= QC
Québec
= AFPC Alliance de la Fonction publique du
Canada
= CFP
Commission de la fonction publique
= RSDFP Régime de soins dentaires de la
fonction Publique
(Very Useful)
INFO
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PSDIP Public Service Disability Insurance
Plan
PSDPA Public Servants Disclosure
Protection Act
= RAIFP
PSEA
=
Public Service Employment Act
=
PSHCP Public Service Health Care Plan
=
PSHRMAC Public
Service Human Resources
Management Agency of Canada
=
PSI
Public Services Institute
=
PSLRA Public Service Labour Relations Act =
PSLRB Public Service Labour Relations
Board
PSMA Public Service Modernization Act
=
PSP
PSSA
=
=
Personal Computer
Public Service Superannuation Act
=
PSSRB Public Service Staff Relations
Board
PSST Public Service Staffing Tribunal
=
QC
Québec
QFL
Québec Federation of Labour
RCFW Regional Committee for
Francophone Women
RDG
Regional Director General
=
=
=
REO
REVP
=
=
Regional Education Officer
Regional Executive Vice-President
National Component
=
=
Régime d’assurance-invalidité de la
fonction publique
LPFDAR Loi sur la protection des
fonctionnaires divulgateurs d’actes
reprehensible
LEFP Loi sur l’emploi dans la fonction
publique
RSSFP Régime de soins de santé de la
fonction publique
AGRHFPC Agence de gestion des ressources
humaines de la fonction publique
du Canada
L’IPFPC L’Institut professionnel de la
fonction publique du Canada
LRTFP Loi sur les relations de travail dans
la fonction Publique
CRTFP Commission des relations de travail
dans la fonction publique
LMFP Loi sur la modernisation de la
fonction publique
OP
ordinateur personnel
LPFP Loi sur la pension de la fonction
publique
CRTFP Commission des relations de travail
dans la Fonction publique
TDFP Tribunal de la dotation de la
fonction publique
QC
Québec
FTQ
Fédération du travail du Québec
CRFF Comité régionale des femmes
francophone
DGR
Directeur(trice) général(e)
régional(e)
AER
Agent(e) d’éducation régional(e)
VPER Vice-présidente exécutive régionale
ou Vice-président exécutif régional
(Very Useful)
INFO
RF
Role and Function
RNAO Registered Nurses’ Association of
Ontario
RO
Regional Office
ROB
Regional Offices Branch
ROI
Regional Office Interviewers
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= RF
= AIAO
Rôle et function
Association des infirmières et
infirmiers autorisés de l’Ontario
= BR
Bureau regional
= DBR
Direction des bureaux régionaux
= IBR
Intervieweurs et Intervieweuses des
bureaux régionaux
RSI
Repetitive Strain Injury
= MTR
Microtraumatismes répétés
RUMCC Regional Union/Management
= CCPSR Comité de consultation patronalConsultation Committee
syndical Régional
RVP
Regional Vice-President
= VPR
Vice-président(e)régional(e)
RWC
Regional Women’s Committee
= CRF
Comité régional des femmes
Or
ou
Regional Women’s Council
Conseil régional des femmes
SC
Service Canada
= SC
Service Canada
SE
Separate Employer
= ED
Employeurs distinct
SEC
Standing Education Committee
= CPE
Comité permanent de l’éducation
SFL
Saskatchewan Federation of
= FTS
Fédération du travail de la
Labour
Saskatchewan
SJF
Social Justice Fund
= FJS
Fonds de justice sociale
SK
Saskatchewan
= SK
Saskatchewan
SL
Senior Labour
= SL
Main-d’oeuvre niveau SL
SMC
Senior Management Committee
= CHD
Comité de la haute direction
SO
Service Officer
= AS
Agent(e) syndical(e)
SP
Staff
= SP
Personnel
SSO
Statistical Survey Operations
= OES
Opérations des enquêtes
statistiques
SV
Operational Services Group
= SV
Groupe des Services de
(Treasury Board)
l’exploitation (Conseil du trésor)
TA
Teacher’s Assistant
= AE
aide enseignant(e)
TB
Treasury Board
= CT
Conseil du Trésor
TBS
Treasury Board Secretariat
= SCT
Secrétariat du Conseil du trésor
TC
Technical Services Group (Treasury = TC
Groupe des Services technique
Board)
(Conseil du Trésor)
National Component
(Very Useful)
INFO
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TUB
Trade Union Basics
= POS
U of O University of Ottawa
UCTE Union of Canadian Transportation
Employees
UDP
Union Development Program
= U d’O
= SCET
UEW
= STE
Union of Environment Workers
UMC
Union/Management Consultation
UMCC Union Management Consultation
Committee
UNDE Union of National Defense
Employees
UNW
Union of Northern Workers
UPCE Union of Postal Communications
Employees
UQO
University of Québec in the
Outaouais
USGE Union of Solicitor General
Employees
USWA United Steelworkers of America
UTE
Union of Taxation Employees
UVAE
Union of Veteran’s Affairs
Employees
VPN
Virtual Private Network
WEDC Western Economic Development
Canada
WFAD Work Force Adjustment Directive
WTO
World Trade Organization
YEU
YT
Yukon Employees Union
Yukon
National Component
= PDS
= CPS
= CCSP
= UEDN
= STN
= SEPC
= UQO
Principes de l’organisation
syndicale
Université d’Ottawa
Syndicat canadien des employés
des transports
Programme de développement
syndical
Syndicat des travailleurs de
l’environnement
Consultation patronale-syndicale
Comité de consultation syndicalepatronale
Union des employés de la Défense
nationale
Syndicat des travailleurs du Nord
Syndicat des employé(e)s des
postes et des communications
Université du Québec en Outaouais
= SESG
Syndicat des employé(e) s du
Solliciteur général
= MUA
Métallurgistes unis d’Amérique
= SEI
Syndicat des employé(e)s de
l’impôt
= SEAAC Syndicat des employé(e)s des
Affaires des anciens combattants
= RPV
réseau privé virtuel
= DEOC Diversification de l’économique de
l’Ouest du Canada
= DRE
Directive sur le réaménagement
des effectifs
= OMC
Organisation mondiale du
commerce
= SEY
Syndicat des employés du Yukon
= YT
Yukon
(Very Useful)
INFO
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CONVENTION AND CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
Policy CC 2 (former Policy 10)
Delegates attending conventions and conferences at the expense of the
National Component are required to be present at all of the convention‘s
or conference‘s sessions. Non-attendance at sessions will be deducted
from the delegate‘s reimbursements for loss of salary unless the delegate
can provide a justification acceptable to the regional vice-president or
assistant regional vice-president. The delegate will provide justification
before the end of the convention or conference.
National Component
(Very Useful)
INFO
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VOTING PROCEDURE ON A COMMITTEE’S
RECOMMENDATION
When delegates vote on a committee’s report, they vote on the
committee’s recommendation NOT on the resolution itself.
The following table simplifies the procedure by indicating how a
delegate should vote under each of the four possible situations.
DELEGATE’S
COMMITTEE’S
DELEGATE SHOULD
OPINION TOWARDS
RECOMMENDATION
VOTE
RESOLUTION
Agrees with
resolution
In favour of
recommendation
Disagrees with
resolution
Against
recommendation
Concurrence
Agrees with
resolution
Against
recommendation
Non-Concurrence
Disagrees with
resolution
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In favour of
recommendation
RULES OF ORDER
RULES
Of
ORDER
RULES
Of
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RULES OF ORDER
1.
The National President, or in the absence of the National
President, or on the delegation of the National President,
the National Executive Vice-President or the National VicePresident for Human Rights shall take the chair at the time
specified and shall preside at all sessions.
2.
Hours of sitting shall be determined as per the agenda
adopted by the Convention delegates.
3.
Delegates wishing to speak shall proceed to one of the microphones provided for that purpose, or raise their hand and
wait for one of the roving microphones. When recognized
by the Chair, they shall give their name and their delegate
number, state the purpose for speaking, and confine remarks
to the question at issue.
4.
On substantive motions, a delegate in favour of the motion
shall proceed to a “Pro” microphone; a delegate opposed to
the motion shall proceed to a “Con” microphone. During the
debate, the Chair shall alternate between “Pro” and “Con”
microphones as long as there are speakers waiting at both.
5.
Speeches shall be limited to three minutes.
6.
A delegate shall not speak more than once upon a subject
until all who wish to speak have had an opportunity to do so.
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7.
A delegate shall not interrupt another, except to rise on a
point of order or question of privilege.
8.
A delegate called to order shall, at the request of the Chair,
take a seat until the question of order has been decided.
9.
Should a delegate persist in unparliamentary conduct, the
Chair shall name the delegate and submit the conduct to the
judgement of the Convention. In such case, the delegate
whose conduct is in question should explain and then
withdraw, and the Convention will determine what course to
pursue in the matter.
10.
When a motion has been moved and seconded, the Chair
shall state the motion and then ask, “Is there any discussion?” or “Are you ready for the question?”
11.
When the “previous question” is moved and seconded,
no further discussion is permitted on a main motion or
amendment and the Chair must take a vote on the motion
for the previous question immediately by asking: “Shall the
question be now put?” If a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote
yes, then the debate ends and the Chair must immediately
take a vote on the motion or amendment. If the motion to
put the question is not passed by a two-thirds majority vote,
discussion will continue on the motion or amendment. The
previous question cannot be proposed or seconded by a
delegate who has spoken on the motion or the amendment.
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12.
Any delegate may challenge a decision of the Chair and the
challenge shall require a seconder. Immediately and without
debate, except that the delegate making the challenge
and the Chair may respectively give their reasons for the
challenge and the decision, the Chair shall put the question:
“Shall the decision of the Chair be sustained?”
13.
In the event of a tie vote on any matter other than the
election of officers, the Chair may cast a deciding vote. The
Chair shall not take part in a debate without leaving the chair
and cannot return to it until the matter in question has been
disposed of.
14.
14. (a) No motion that has been reviewed by a Committee can be
amended by the floor unless a Committee recommendation
of non-concurrence has been rejected by the delegates.
(b) Any motion or amendment to a motion may be amended,
provided the amendment is relevant to the question and
does not have the effect of simply negating the question. If
a second amendment has been moved and seconded, the
Chair will not entertain any further amendments until the
second amendment has been disposed of.
(c) Amendments are always voted on in reverse order to
their introduction. That is, the second amendment must
be disposed of before the first amendment and the first
amendment must be voted on before the main motion.
Whether or not the amendments have carried, the main
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motion must always be voted on; otherwise the principal
question remains undecided.
15. (a) Committees may combine resolutions or prepare a
composite resolution or a Policy Paper to cover the question
at issue.
(b) The Reports of Committees are not subject to amendment
by the Convention but a motion to refer back to the
committee for review with instructions shall be in order.
(c) Committees shall establish the priority of their resolutions to
be considered. Any changes to the established committee
priorities shall require a Notice of Motion detailing the
proposed change. The motion requires a seconder and
is not debatable, except that the mover may provide an
explanation on the propriety of the change. Such a motion
requires a two-thirds majority to pass.
(d) Committees shall not sit while the Convention is in plenary
session, unless a majority of the delegates approve such
action.
(e) On presenting the committee’s recommendation to the Convention, the Chair of the committee shall present a motion in
the following form: “I move, seconded by … concurrence (or
non-concurrence) in Resolution No. ....”.
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16.
A motion to refer must be seconded and is not debatable
except the mover may give reasons. A motion to refer must
include instructions to the committee or officer to which the
motion is referred.
17.
Resolutions and other matters of business submitted
after the closing date of the agenda will be referred to the
Convention as late resolutions. The Convention may refer
them to the appropriate officer or committee. Late resolutions
that are, in the opinion of the Chair, of an emergency nature
shall be debatable at any time. Late resolutions not deemed
to be of an emergency nature shall be considered after all
business listed on the agenda has been dealt with.
18.
All motions calling for the expenditure of money shall
be placed in writing and together with all proposals and
amendments referring to same, shall be costed by the
appropriate committee or officer responsible for finances,
before any vote is taken on the issue.
19.
A motion to limit the debate shall be in order once the Chair
has stated the motion. It must be moved and seconded
and is not debatable. A motion to limit debate may limit the
number of speakers or the time allotted and the motion must
so state. Such a motion shall require a two-thirds majority to
pass.
20.
The report of a committee, when adopted, becomes the decision of the Convention that adopted it.
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Of
ORDER
The following motions shall be in order at any time and in the
order stated:
(a) To adjourn (not debatable);
(b) To recess (not debatable);
(c) Question of privilege (the Chair must rule immediately
before going on to further business);
(d) Point of order (the Chair must rule immediately before
going on to further business);
(e) To table (not debatable except the mover may give
reasons);
(f) To put the previous question (not debatable);
(g) To postpone to a future time (not debatable except the
mover may give reasons).
None of these motions shall be moved a second time until
there has been an intermediate proceeding of business dealt
with by the Convention.
22.
A motion may be reconsidered, providing the mover and
the seconder of the motion to reconsider voted with the
prevailing side, and notice of motion has been given for
reconsideration at the previous sitting. A motion to reconsider
shall require a two-thirds majority to pass.
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23. (a) The Chair shall order a standing vote if a voice/show of
hands vote is unclear or inconclusive.
(b) If the results of a voice vote or a vote taken by a show of
hands as announced by the Chair is doubted, upon request
of any delegate the Chair shall order a standing vote.
(c) A vote by secret ballot shall be taken only on a substantive
motion at the request of a majority of the delegates present.
Such requests may be made at any time during the debate
by any recognized speaker; the Chair will determine at that
time if there is sufficient support for a secret ballot.
(d) A vote by secret ballot shall not be permitted on a procedural
motion with one exception: if the initial question was resolved
by a secret ballot, a secret ballot will be permitted on a
motion of reconsideration.
(e) Once the Chair has called the question, it shall not be in
order to request a secret ballot.
(f) When a standing vote or a vote by secret ballot has been
ordered, no adjournment or recess shall take place until the
results have been announced.
The Chair shall have the number of delegates voting in the
affirmative and the negative recorded.
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When a standing vote or a vote by secret ballot has been
called by the Chair, no one, except with the permission of
the Chair and in accordance with the “Tiling Guidelines”
attached, shall be permitted to enter or leave the floor until
the results of the vote have been announced.
25.
No one but accredited delegates of the National Component
of the Public Service Alliance of Canada, authorized
members of the staff, and guest speakers shall be permitted
on the Convention floor during the business sessions.
26.
A majority of the delegates at the Convention may request,
and have ordered, a recorded vote. Such requests may
be made at any time during the debate by any recognized
speaker; the Chair will determine at that time if there is
sufficient support for a recorded vote. When the question is
called, the Chair shall have the roll called and have recorded
the names of those delegates voting in the affirmative and in
the negative. Once the Chair has called the question, it shall
not be in order to request a recorded vote.
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Elections: (Please refer to Election Procedures document, election procedures for regional caucuses)
27.
The election of officers shall be conducted in accordance
with the provisions of Section 23 of the PSAC Constitution.
28.
In calling for further nominations from the floor in accordance
with the provisions of Section 23, Sub-Section (5), the Chair
of the Nominations Committee will declare nominations
closed after calling: “Are there any further nominations?”
three times, without response.
29.
The Chair of the Nominations Committee will announce after
each vote by ballot:
(a) the number of ballots cast;
(b) the number of spoiled ballots, if any;
(c) the number of ballots cast for each candidate;
(d) the number of ballots required to elect is: (a) the
number of ballots cast; less (b) the number of spoiled
ballots, if any; x 50% rounded to the next highest whole
number.
30.
Each candidate for an office may nominate a scrutineer who
shall be entitled to observe all phases of the election and the
counting of ballots for that particular office.
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In the event of a close decision, it will be in order for a
delegate to request a recount. If the Chair of the Nominations Committee rules against a recount, the ruling may be
appealed in the same manner as the ruling of the Chair may
be appealed under rule number 11.
32.
A quorum is 50% of accredited delegates.
33.
Bourinot’s Rules of Order shall govern in all matters not
regulated by the rules set out above, and as elaborated
in the PSAC Rules of Order, or as provided by the PSAC
Constitution.
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Electing delegates to the PSAC Convention from regions
The National Component President or that person’s designee assigns
individuals to chair and preside over the regional caucus elections for
delegates and alternates to the PSAC Convention.
Regional caucuses will elect their delegates as determined by the
formula described in the document entitled “election procedures for
Regional Caucuses” on page 56. They will also elect a sufficient
number of alternates to allow for ready replacement.
Regions, except the two National Capital Regions and the Outside
Canada Region, will elect each delegate and alternate separately by
secret ballot in accordance with normal PSAC elections procedures.
Election of delegates for the two National Capital Regions and the
Outside Canada Region will be conducted as follows:
(a)
The caucus chair calls three times for delegates willing to
stand for election.
(b)
A list of all delegates is provided to delegates by the caucus
chair. The chair instructs delegates to strike from the list the
names of delegates not standing for election.
(c)
Candidates are afforded an opportunity to speak for up to
three minutes.
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(d)
The chair instructs delegates to circle the names of their
preferred candidates. The number of names circled will be
equal to the number of PSAC delegates to which the region
is entitled or the ballot is spoiled.
(e)
The ballots are counted by component staff or observers.
The delegate who receives the fewest votes will be dropped
from the ballot. Delegates who receive less than 10 percent
of the votes are removed from subsequent ballots.
(f)
To be elected, a delegate’s name will be circled on a majority
of ballots. Should the number of delegates who receive a
majority of votes exceed the number of PSAC delegates
required, those receiving the most votes will be declared
elected. In case of a tie vote between delegate and alternate,
a runoff vote is held.
Should the number of delegates who receive a majority of
votes be less than the number of PSAC delegates required,
steps b) through f) are repeated until the required number of
delegates has been elected.
(g)
(h)
Alternates are elected in accordance with steps a) to g)
above.
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PROCESS FOR DELEGATES WHO CANNOT GET TO A
MICROPHONE DUE TO THE USE OF MOBILITY DEVICES
1.
The Delegate with a mobility device has someone hold their
place in line at the appropriate microphone (holder). When
the “holder” reaches the mike, they identify themselves
using name, delegate number and who they are holding the
microphone for (e.g. Jack Black, delegate number 52 and I
am holding this spot for Jean Green, delegate number 29).
2.
The holder at the microphone then removes the microphone
from the stand, walks it to the aisle adjacent to the mike area
and gives it to the person who is to speak.
3.
The Speaker identifies themselves by giving their name and
delegate number.
4.
At the conclusion of their remarks, they hand the microphone
back to the holder who places it back onto the microphone
stand.
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ELECTION PROCEDURES
FOR NATIONAL POSITIONS
1.
The Chair of the Elections Committee will call the Convention
to order and announce the start of the election process for
the position of National President. Once completed, elections
for the positions of the National Executive Vice-President,
the National Vice-President for Human Rights and Assistant
National Vice-President for Human Rights will follow.
2.
The Chair will outline the process to the delegates.
3.
The Chair will read into the record the names of the nominees
received in writing, including respective nominators and
seconders.
4.
The Chair will
from the floor
for nominations
this point the
5.
The Chair will invite the nominees to step up to a microphone
and will ask them whether or not they accept the nomination.
Those who accept will be directed to declare that if elected,
they will reside in the area of the National Capital Region during
their term of office. The candidates will then be asked whether
they wish to speak on their own behalf or prefer to have their
nominator or seconder speak on their behalf. Finally, they will
be asked whether or not they wish to appoint a scrutineer. The
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of the Convention; a second request
will be made, followed by a third. At
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Chair will also direct candidates for the position of National
Executive Vice-President to declare that they will reside in
the area of the National Capital Region should they become
National President.
6.
The Chair will invite the candidates, or their designates in
reverse order to when their nominations were received to
speak to the delegates for up to three minutes. Candidates
may speak from the floor or from the podium.
7.
Once the speeches are concluded, the Chair will ask staff to
tile the doors.
8.
In the event of electronic voting, please refer to the Electronic
Voting Procedures for National Component Convention and
disregard 10, 11 and 12.
9.
Assigned floor wardens will have moved to their polling
stations. Other floor wardens will direct the delegates to the
polling stations located on the Convention floor.
10.
The Chair will advise the delegates that the floor staff will direct
them to the appropriate polling station; they should remain
seated until that time. When advised to do so, delegates
should proceed, with their ballot books, to the appropriate
polling station. Do not write on your ballots before you get to
your ballot station.
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11.
The Chair will advise delegates that they must complete their
ballot at the polling station; however, delegates requiring accommodation should advise the staff in their section and a
ballot box will be brought to them. The Chair will then inform
the delegation of the number and colour of the ballot to be
used and invite staff to direct delegates to their polling stations.
12.
Once all ballots have been cast, the ballot boxes will be brought
to the front of the room whereupon the President and the
Elections Committee will take custody of them. Assigned floor
wardens will assist with the count. The other floor wardens
will remain on the floor where they will continue to respond
to ongoing convention business. Convention business will
continue while ballots are being counted.
13.
Once ballots have been counted and tallied, the results will be
provided to the Chair.
14.
The Chair will announce the results of the ballot. If a nominee
does not receive a clear majority, the Chair will order another
ballot. Furthermore, in the event that there are three or more
nominees, the Chair will order that the nominee(s) who received
the least number of ballots, or fewer than ten percent of the
total ballots cast, be struck from the list of eligible candidates.
15.
In the event of a tie vote, the Chair will call for another ballot
details and continue to call for additional ballots until the tie is
broken. There is no limit to the number of ballots that may be
taken in the event of a tie.
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Ballot Number:______________
Ballot Results:____________________________________________
For the position of:_________________________________________
Number of ballots cast:_____________________________________
Number of spoiled ballots:___________________________________
Number of valid ballots cast:_________________________________
Number required to be elected:_______________________________
Name _ ___________________________ received _ ________ votes
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ELECTION PROCEDURES
FOR REGIONAL CAUCUSES
1.
Any member in good standing can stand for election for a
component position.
2.
In the event that a regional caucus chooses to use electronic
voting, please refer to the Electronic Voting Procedures for
National Component Convention in place of the balloting procedures.
3.
Special ballot books will be distributed to delegates for use in
caucus elections.
4.
Only delegates to the National Component convention can
vote during elections.
5.
There will be a flip chart in each caucus room listing all decision
to be taken by the caucus and the positions for which elections
will be held in the order that they will be filled.
6.
The first decision the caucus will have to make is if they
wish to have 1 or 2 ARVPs. Bylaw 6 Subsection 3.1 - Each
Region may elect two Assistant Regional Vice-Presidents, a
1st Assistant Regional Vice-President and a 2nd Assistant
Regional Vice-President, who will both assume duties in accordance with National Component By-Law 8, Section 5.
7.
The chair will ask for a motion from the caucus to elect either
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one or two ARVPs.
8.
The PSAC rules of order clearly indicate that the vote count
(number of votes per candidate) must be disclosed.
9.
Each candidate, his or her nominator, or their seconder may
speak for up to three minutes. Speeches will be held in the
reverse order of nomination.
10.
Prior to opening the floor for nominations, those nominations
that were received in writing will be read, including the names
of the nominator and seconder.
11.
The chair will then call for the nomination of candidates for the
position being filled.
12.
Once nominations are closed the chair will ask the candidates,
in reverse order of nomination, if they wish to accept or decline
the nomination and if they wish to have a scrutineer.
13.
Once all declared delegates are identified they should be
asked, in reverse order of nomination, if they wish to speak/
address the caucus.
14.
The chair will then proceed to conduct a vote until such time
as a candidate has achieved 50% + 1 of the votes cast.
15.
If any candidate does not receive 50% + 1, the candidate(s)
receiving the fewest votes, and any other candidates receiving
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less than 10% of the votes of is dropped from subsequent
ballots.
16.
This process will repeat for all of the positions to be filled.
Electing delegates to the PSAC Convention from regions
17.
All National Component members in good standing are eligible
for election as delegates to PSAC Triennial Conventions.
18.
Regional caucuses will elect their delegates as determined
by the formula described in Policy CC 4 Section 2. Delegate
entitlement numbers are preliminary estimates only. All
delegates will be ranked by number of votes received in
each round of voting. They will also elect a sufficient number
of alternates to allow for ready replacement. Election of
delegates will be conducted as follows:
(a) The caucus chair calls three times for delegates willing
to stand for election.
(b) A list of all delegates is provided to delegates by the
caucus chair. The chair instructs delegates to strike from
the list the names of delegates not standing for election.
(c) Candidates are afforded an opportunity to speak for up
to three minutes.
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(d) The chair instructs delegates to circle the names of their
preferred candidates. The number of names circled will
be equal to the number of PSAC delegates to which the
region is entitled or the ballot is spoiled.
(e) In the event that a regional caucus chooses to use
electronic voting, please refer to the Electronic Voting
Procedures for National Component Convention.
(f) To be elected, a delegate’s name will be circled on a
majority of ballots. Should the number of delegates who
receive a majority of votes exceed the number of PSAC
delegates required, those receiving the most votes will be
declared elected. In case of a tie vote between delegate
and alternate, a runoff vote is held.
(g) Should the number of delegates who receive a majority
of votes be less than the number of PSAC delegates
required, steps b) through f) are repeated until the
required number of delegates has been elected.
(h) Once the delegates have been elected, alternates are
elected in accordance with the steps a. to g. above.
The candidate receiving the most votes will be declared
as the first alternate and alternates will be numbered
in descending order according to the number of votes
received.
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The National Component supports the use of electronic voting as a
legal and legitimate means of voting. To ensure that the technology is
used in a consistent and appropriate manner, this policy establishes
the procedures to be followed for its use.
General Procedures:
1.
The national executive is free to determine when the use of
electronic voting is appropriate.
2.
All voting and election procedures for the convention remain
in effect regardless of whether voting is conducted electronically or by other means.
Voting Procedures
1.
Prior to voting, the delegates will be provided with an orientation to electronic voting.
2.
Upon entering the main convention hall, delegates will be
issued an electronic voting device.
3.
Upon exiting the main convention hall, delegates will turn in
their electronic voting device.
4.
Delegates are solely responsible for their electronic voting
device and will ensure that it is not left unattended.
5.
The chair of the election will advise delegates that a vote will
take place and will provide sufficient time for delegates to
cast their electronic ballot.
6.
Once the results have been tabulated and announced, the
chair of the election will grant delegates no more than 10
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minutes between rounds of voting, should subsequent voting
rounds be required.
Impartial assistance will be provided to anyone requesting
help to complete the voting process.
With the exception of the vote results, component members,
officers and staff will not be permitted to see any other
election-related data.
In the event that the electronic system fails to operate
properly, the convention may decide to terminate electronic
voting during the applicable voting period, and institute
another form of voting.
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TILING GUIDELINES
1.
Persons who enter will clearly display their credentials and
enter the correct door.
2.
Authorized staff may enter by any door.
3.
Upon a call for a standing vote or a secret ballot, the Chairperson will respond by saying: “Tile the doors”. No one will be
allowed in or out without the permission of the Chair until the
final results are announced. The doors may be untiled when
the results are announced and the Chair declares that the
doors can be opened. In the event of a tie vote, delegates
must await the decision of the Chair.
4.
Delegates with disabilities will not have their ability to vote
compromised by their disability. National Component will make
every reasonable effort to accommodate those members.
5.
The National Component recognizes that voting can be a
lengthy process. Members with disabilities will be allowed to
leave and re-enter the hall while the doors are tiled. In order
to receive this accommodation, members who feel that their
disability may prevent them from remaining in the convention
hall for long periods of time will be asked to self-identify at
registration.
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6.
Registration staff will provide delegates who request this
accommodation with a special identification on the back of
the member’s badge. When they wish to leave or return to
the Convention floor, delegates must show their badge and
special identification to the officer who is tiling the door at the
designated exit. The officer will record the exit and entry of
the member.
7.
The Credentials Committee or its representatives will add the
member’s name and delegate number to the Voting accommodation list.
8.
While the doors are tiled, a person whose name and
delegate number appears on the Voting accommodation list
may leave the floor, with the implied consent of the Chair.
9.
The convention will make every possible effort to ensure that
persons with disabilities have an opportunity to vote first,
should they need to do so.
10.
Persons with disabilities who must leave while the doors are
tiled can do so by using the designated exit.
11.
The officer tiling the door at the designated exit will maintain
the Voting accommodation list prepared by the Credentials
Committee. When leaving or entering the hall, the officer will
record the exit and entry of the member.
12.
Persons on the Voting accommodation list, may exercise this
option during a prolonged voting process or secret balloting
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process after he or she has voted.
13.
A person on the Voting accommodation list may re-enter the
room before the vote is decided, but only after all of the other
delegates have finished voting.
14.
When a delegate who does not require accommodation
requests to leave the convention floor while the doors are
tiled, and is granted permission by the Chair to do so in
accordance with accepted practice, the delegate will not be
allowed to re-enter the hall until the final balloting results
have been announced.
15.
Doors should never be left unattended. If problems are
encountered, a relief tiler must be found.
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NATIONAL EXECUTIVE MEMBERS
Name
Daniel Kinsella
Doug Marshall
Karoline Klüg
Ron Johnston
Eddie Kennedy
Steve Houston
Alex Kozubal
Evelyn Beckert
Richard Ballance
Mary-Anne Walker
Louise Patrice
Jean-Pierre Naud
Gary Sparvier
National Component
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National President
National Executive Vice-President
National Vice-President for Human Rights
Regional Vice-President – Alberta, Nunavut,
& Northwest Territories
Regional Vice-President – Atlantic
Regional Vice-President – British Columbia
& Yukon
Regional Vice-President – Manitoba
Regional Vice-President – National Capital
Region – Separate Employer
Regional Vice-President – National Capital
Region – Treasury Board
Regional Vice-President – Ontario
Regional Vice-President – Outside Canada
Regional Vice-President – Québec
Regional Vice-President – Saskatchewan
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INTRODUCTION
Every three years, our Convention provides us with a key opportunity
to meet – to host labour activists, such as you, from coast, to coast, to
coast. I hope you take advantage of this opportunity to rekindle friendships and forge new ones. The Labour movement is made stronger from
these connections. Our union is also made stronger by the work you will
be doing at Convention. Each vote you will cast helps to democratize
our union; your votes reflect the positions of your locals and regions, and
helps guide the work we do.
To all of you, I say thank you for helping us strengthen our union.
When we last held our Triennial Convention, the theme was “Making the
Connection”. The connections made between activists are crucial links
that empower members at the grassroots. During the past three years,
we have sought to maintain and strengthen these links, at all levels, to
further facilitate the work of our activists.
The past three years have borne witness to much evolution and progress
within the National Component. These have made us stronger and have
increased our ability to better engage with our members. Our union has
also faced key challenges that brought about much debate – debate
which some in the press felt was an ideal opportunity to question the
legitimacy of unions and whether they were bound to extinction. I am
here to tell you that the union is still here to give a voice to our members,
when the other side is trying so mightily to take everything they have
from them. Our union will continue to fight for workers’ rights and call out
injustice wherever it exists.
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During last fall’s ratification vote for the three Treasury Board tables, we
saw much vigorous debate. We recognize that members have many
different points of view, and yet it is this very diversity that helps us grow
and move forward. So to those in the media who said we are divided, we
say “we are stronger.”
Debate should never be interpreted as impending demise – it is part
and parcel of democracy, and democracy is a cornerstone of the labour
movement.
While we may have occasional disagreements, we nonetheless recognize
that we are all doing our best to act in the interest of the membership.
That is why we are brothers and sisters in this movement. This convention is a time to come together, for the bonds we forge between one
another are the foundation of the union.
EMPOWERING LOCALS AND MEMBERS – FOSTERING A
MORE POWERFUL UNION
Joint Committee
A unique partnership was forged between the Component’s elected
officials, management, and the Alliance Employees Union-Unit III to
assess the workplace and how we operate towards the common good
of our membership. This ongoing initiative began in April 2008 with
extensive interviews across the three groups. A strategic plan was
created to map the way forward for our organization. To date, deliverables include a mission statement, values and a model framework, which
were developed in consultation with Local activists.
The three parties also took part in an analysis of the Component’s
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strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. A competency profile
was also developed for National Executive members sitting on standing
committees.
The Joint Committee’s work led to changes in office procedures, operational plans and training plans for stakeholders. This clearer vision for
organization will position us to better respond, in a consistent manner, to
the needs of our members.
We also took the opportunity to think about how to reinforce our Locals’
capacity to help our members and improve representation. We’ve shaped
a strategic direction for the organization focused on those two pillars.
In essence, this is an effort to formalize processes to minimize ad hoc
situations, thereby enhancing the level of service our members receive.
We also want to equip our Locals with tools, knowledge and authority to
empower them, along with activists, to help members at the grassroots
level. In addition, we want to ensure that representation becomes more
efficient at all levels of the organization.
Labour Relations Officers have been taking a more active role in identifying Locals in need of assistance and intervening at the first sign of a
Local needing help. They also partner with regional office representatives
to develop joint training sessions and deliver training during regional
seminars on various topics related to effective representation.
Support for Education and Training
Education and training is fundamental to empowering members
and creating more effective member networks. In this mandate, the
Component has never shied away from increasing opportunities for our
members and Locals.
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To this end, the Component successfully funded and organized a Health
and Safety Conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in September 2009; its
theme was “Emerging Realities”. The feedback from participants and
organizers alike was extremely positive.
The Component also used this conference to bring in extra members
who are Labour Affairs Officers (LAOs) specializing in occupational
health and safety to participate in a research project which was being
conducted by the PSAC and the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.
The report, “Success is No Accident: Declining Worker Safety among
Federal Jurisdiction Employers,” highlighted the challenges faced by
these members to appropriately protect Canadians. It aimed to garner
public support, focussed on the impact of government deregulation and
highlighted the negative outcomes associated with this strategy.
Most notably, the report found that while the provincial disabling injury
rate has declined by 25% over the last five years, federally-regulated
workplaces have seen an increase of 5%. While many provinces have
targeted high-risk workplaces and hired more inspectors, the federal
sector lacks enough Labour Affairs Officers to do the job. The report
points to Canada Post as “the worst example of inaction on workplace
injuries.” The Crown Corporation “has been permitted to stonewall LAOs
who are trying to reduce its workplace injury rate. Also alarming is the
finding that those on Native reserves “are essentially without workplace
safety inspections [and] receive no health and safety support”. At the
HRSDC’s directions, LAOs are told to avoid native reserves.
To this day, HRSDC has never found the courage to respond to the
findings or make any attempt to implement its recommendations.
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The Component also held our long-standing Human Rights Conference
in August 2010, in Saskatoon. Its theme was: “Every Day, Every Person,
Every Right – A Work in Progress”. This conference was attended by approximately 250 members and provided a unique forum to learn, discuss
and exchange ideas.
Investments were also made in the leadership of the Component. A comprehensive orientation program focussing on the organizing of seminars
and conferences was developed and delivered to the incoming National
Executive Members to ensure that newly-elected executive members
could quickly climb the steep learning curve and get to work serving our
members.
The Component actively encouraged and, whenever necessary, partially
funded other special training for specific groups of locals and members.
This training helped them develop their skills and ensured effective
workplace representation. For example, the SSO Field Interviewer Locals
in British Columbia, the Outside Canada Locals and Parks Canada
Locals in Quebec received training in cooperation with PSAC regional
offices.
In addition, the National Component undertook a comprehensive review
of the criteria for all its awards, bursaries and scholarships to ensure that
they allowed for broad participation and greater relevance to the realities
of today.
Finally, during the last Convention, the floor voted in favour of conducting high school outreach. I am happy to report that this project is
well under way; the National Component is working jointly with Jer’s
Vision, an organization that already provides educational programming
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in high schools to stop bullying and discrimination. A sub-committee for
this education initiative was forged, and a pilot program will soon take
place. More details on this initiative will follow on our website.
All Presidents Conference
I am extremely proud to have chaired the National Component’s firstever All Presidents Conference, which brought together some 250 Local
Presidents and Officers. This outstanding event provided an invaluable
opportunity to network, to share, to learn, to connect and to provide
feedback. Delegates participated in regionally-based and employerbased caucuses. They attended workshops that delved into human
rights, collective bargaining, consultation, Local administration and communications – to name but a few. Delegates were also treated to a unique
alternative learning experience by visiting some national landmarks and
museums where our members work each and every day. This forum
allowed us to connect between Conventions in a different way that only
a non-Convention event could.
Regional Seminars
Regional Seminars were held in all National Component regions. These
provided an invaluable opportunity for members to acquire skills in many
areas.
Education was offered on grievance handling, facilitated by National
Component Labour Relations Officers. For the first time, finance training
was added to ensure Locals have the knowledge and comfort to navigate
this complex area. This ensures that we can have as many Locals in
conformance as possible to foster greater union participation. A wide
array of important topics was also discussed, including Human Rights,
Health and Safety, the structure of the PSAC, etc.
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Regional Seminars such as these provide a unique opportunity to forge
meaningful connections, garner a greater understanding of our union
and the labour movement, and facilitate the work done at the grassroots
level.
Whether through protest, activism or donations, members at these
regional seminars also contributed greatly to local and social justice
causes.
The last series of Regional Seminars drew over 300 members, including
a great number of young workers.
Young Workers
During the last Convention, it was decided that two young workers from
each region should be elected to attend the National Component Triennial
Convention. Regional Seminars offered an opportunity for young workers
to run for young worker delegate positions – those who were elected by
their peers will join us in St. John’s for Convention. I wish to extend a
most sincere welcome to each and every young worker delegate.
Grievance Process
A comprehensive Grievance and Staffing Complaint confirmation process
was developed. It includes a checklist to assist Locals in the preparation
of files for referral to the National Component. This new process clarifies
expectations regarding required information and also ensures that all
related stakeholders are advised of active files received by the National
Component. It has also improved the efficiency and effectiveness of file
processing.
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Parks Canada
I am equally happy to announce that we – National Component, UCTE
and PSAC – have achieved an unprecedented agreement with the Parks
Canada Agency regarding processing the enormous backlog of outstanding National Review grievances. This ground breaking expedited
process forges a new way-forward for the handling of these types
of grievances and may also serve as a template to be used in other
employer forums. As of June 22, 2011, 1014 of the 2811 grievances have
been closed. Of those 1014, 233 were allowed (granted), 19 were partly
allowed, 237 were settled, 60 were denied and 465 were withdrawn.
Between November 2010 and June 2011, 12 groups, encompassing 46
job content grievances, have been dealt with. Normally this process can
be lengthy, sometimes taking three to five years before coming before
the Public Service Labour Relations Board, due to their backlog. The
expedited process has allowed us to greatly speed-up this process. In
one case, the group went from triage to a decision from the mediator/
arbitrator within four months.
We were also successful in settling all outstanding National Review
grievances related to former Parks Canada employees.
Promoting Inclusiveness
The Component has placed an emphasis on empowering members at
the grassroots level. The Component will push to ensure Locals have the
right to have at least one member on the Regional Labour-Management
Consultation Committees. This further enhances Locals’ voices on
regional issues that affect them. The same approach was embraced in
regards to the National Labour-Management Consultation Committee;
members who have been elected to regional or national positions are
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selected for this committee to provide us with their expertise on regional
and national matters specific to their employer. This vision is enshrined
in the newly-approved Policy CC9, which recommends the presence of
two members during labour-management consultations. These members
should be employed by the employer group affected. This enables the
Component to draw on the expertise and knowledge of members on the
ground.
Labour-management consultations at all levels remain a priority of the
National Component. This is a complex area due to the number of departments and agencies that the National Component engages with.
The insight and knowledge that members on the ground bring to these
consultations is invaluable.
In addition, Labour Relations Officers have worked with Locals and
Employers at the local, regional and national levels to establish initial
consultation forums and reinforced existing ones.
Collective Bargaining
The Collective Bargaining Standing Committee had been working on
updating the Component’s Policy NG 1 (old Policy 19) to reflect recent
changes in the PSAC’s Regulation 15. In essence, these changes aim
to make collective bargaining more member-driven. They will allow for
more grassroots involvement and foster a more inclusive process.
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IMPROVING HOW WE WORK FOR YOU – HOW WE WORK
TOGETHER
Governance Documents
Over the nearly forty-year history of the National Component, many
By-laws, Policies, Regulations and Guidelines have been adopted.
However, the consistency and quality of the Component’s governance documents have never been subject to a comprehensive
review. The Component embarked on an ambitious project to review
and streamline all its governance documents. The review specifically
set out to eliminate the complex and legalistic nature of the language
used in these documents, in favour of plain and consistent language.
We believe we have achieved the desired results. The Component has
also committed to conducting similar reviews during each mandate.
If we wish to attract members to the union and facilitate their entry into
elected positions, it is important to ensure that our documents are accessible to everyone.
The National Component has also created language guides, in both
official languages, to help members use plain language when writing
resolutions. These are available for download on our website.
Improving translated documents
After our last Human Rights Conference, it became painfully clear that
there was an obvious lack of quality in documents returned to us by
our translation company. The National Component has since hired
two new translation companies; one for rush orders, and one for highquality prestige documents of a less urgent nature. The addition of the
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Component’s Communications and Research Officer ensures the continuous improvement of the quality of text, in both official languages.
Launch of website version 2.0
In 2009, thanks to the hard work of the Component’s new IT User Support
Technician a new version of the website was launched. This new website
was a marked improvement from the previous version. It featured an
improved menu system, full-featured language switching, an efficient
local section, a revamped kiosk, online forms and event registration.
Rebranding initiative
The Communications Standing Committee has been hard at work looking
into the prospect of rebranding the Component. This project would include
changing the name of the component, most notably to include the word
“union”, and updating our logo. Surveys were conducted with members
across Canada and regional teleconference calls and brainstorming
sessions were held. This process has welcomed and sought much input
from members; the final proposal, which you will have the opportunity
to vote on, is a reflection of our commitment to seeking the opinions of
members, at all levels, who form the building blocks of our union.
Staffing of a new term IT User Support Technician
In September 2009, the National Component added a term IT User
Support Technician to its team. Through his efforts, we were able to
upgrade the website in 2009, as referred to earlier in this report. He also
facilitated paperless meeting initiatives by developing online agendas
with working files for National Executive meetings and PSAC NBoD
meetings. He has also upgraded the headquarters to Windows 7 and is
working jointly with our Communications and Research Officer to bring
further improvements to the website.
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Staffing of a new term Communications and Research Officer
A Communications and Research Officer was recently hired by the
National Component. He has since been focused on tailoring our communications to better serve our members. As you may have noticed,
the website has been featuring more content, ranging from short text
updates to photos of members in action on our Flickr site. We’re bringing
further improvements to the website to make it more member-focused
and more inviting for new members, especially for those who may not be
familiar with the Component. He has also been involved in proofreading
and editing to improve the quality of our online material, in both official
languages. He is currently working on a social media strategy that will
usher the National Component into the 21st century. Our presence on
social media platforms will allow us to better engage with our members
and obtain more feedback. It will also enable us to mobilize our members
more effectively and keep them apprised of our activities and areas of
concern. What’s exciting here is that we’ll be introducing a number of
tools that will give you the opportunity to communicate with us on a more
regular basis.
Staffing of a new term Membership and Finance Clerk
Since March 2011, the Component’s new Membership and Finance
Clerk has been working on our membership lists to ensure that our
members are represented by the right Component and the right Local.
Since starting this work, many, many members are being “repatriated”.
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Member Support and Internal Operations
When the National Component moved onto the 5th floor of the PSAC
building in Ottawa in 2004, we recognized that we would eventually have
difficulties finding enough space if any extra staff were hired. The three
new hires for the Parks Canada National Classification review finally
brought us to the point where we realized that we could no longer remain
in these offices, as PSAC Holdings could not rent us any more space.
Therefore, the Component leased new office space on the 9th floor of
150 Isabella Street, Ottawa, as a temporary (5‒7 year) solution, while
PSAC endeavours to create additional space. We have assured PSAC
that we look forward to coming back home when the time comes.
The new office space, which is about nine blocks southwest of the PSAC
building, provides appropriate office space for all staff, a more functional
mail room/photocopy room and adequate storage space. It also allows
all National Executive meetings to be held in-house. The Component
moved to this new facility in March 2009.
PART OF A GREATER MOVEMENT
How we contribute to the work of the PSAC and support the labour
movement and other causes.
Involvement at the National Board of Directors
As National President of the National Component, I have taken every opportunity available to me to contribute to the work of the PSAC to better
position the organization’s capacity to act on behalf of our members.
I was elected to the PSAC Finance Standing Committee by the National
Board of Directors. As part of this committee, I worked with other members
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to oversee the PSAC’s finances – a complex budget totalling 70 million
dollars. The Committee has provided me with a unique forum to raise
and discuss issues and ensure that your dues are well managed.
I was also appointed to the PSAC Discipline Review Standing Committee.
The committee has been hard at work revising PSAC Regulation 19. I
can assure you that we recognize problems inherent in the Regulation
and the resulting difficulties experienced by Locals. We are working to
come up with a new Regulation 19 and will be making recommendations
to change Section 25 of the PSAC Constitution and related sections
on discipline. The goal is to facilitate this unpleasant – but nonetheless
necessary – task for Locals and make it more straightforward.
A Task Force on Regulation 15a voting process was recently created
after the last round of ratification votes for Treasury Board. In the fall of
2010, we recognized that there were a number of difficulties and inconsistencies with the ratification voting process. The Task Force, which I
was appointed to, aims to deal with all aspects of ratification voting under
Regulation 15a, including such questions as use of electronic voting,
attendance at information meetings, how to mobilize members during
strike votes and other issues to do with ratification and strike votes. We
anticipate having something to propose by the next PSAC Convention
in spring of 2012.
I am also part of the PSAC National Joint Council Standing Committee,
which coordinates the work of PSAC representatives to all of the
subcommittees of the NJC to make sure that important directives such
as the travel directive, the foreign service directives, the isolated post
and government housing directive, etc., reflect our members’ concerns.
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Until recently, we have not had a proper committee to coordinate PSAC
efforts with respect to the work of the NJC.
As part of the NJC, I sit as co-chair of the NJC Joint Employment Equity
Committee which reviews Treasury Board efforts (or lack thereof!) on
questions of equity in the public service.
Strikes and Rallies
In August 2009, our sisters and brothers at the Museum of Civilization
and the Canadian War museum voted 92% in favour of a strike. What
followed was an 86-day strike which yielded substantial gains in the
areas of job security and contracting-out. Improvements were also made
in respect to parental leave. The four-year agreement guarantees that
no indeterminate employee will be involuntarily terminated as a result
of contracting-out. As National President, I am proud to have walked
the picket line with my brothers and sisters of Local 70396 and wish
to particularly recognize the support of other members of the National
Executive, other Components such as UTE, and PSAC regional leadership in this strike.
I have also participated in a number of rallies, including recent ones
in support of CUPW members in Ottawa and Winnipeg. In April 2011,
National Component members and I also took part in a rally against
racism and white supremacists in Calgary. Many of us also participated
in a large rally in St. John’s to support our UCTE brothers and sisters,
whose workplace, the Newfoundland and Labrador maritime rescue
facility, is being shut down.
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Donations
The National Executive voted in January 2010 to donate $10,000 to the
Haitian earthquake relief effort campaign via the PSAC Social Justice
Fund. In September 2010, the National Executive voted to donate the
same amount to flood-ravaged Pakistan. The National Component also
supports numerous other organizations and causes.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The past three years have been challenging, exciting and rewarding
– and none of it would have been possible without the dedication and
team spirit of the staff who work tirelessly on behalf of our membership.
To them, I most sincerely say: “Thank you for all your hard work and
dedication.”
The following staff either retired or resigned from the National Component
since last Convention:
• Fatima Abboud
• Robert Browne
The following members of staff have joined the National Component
since last Convention:
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Michelle Brunet
Catherine Lapierre-Ouellet
Jim McDonald
Greg McNamara
Ben René
Leslie Sanderson
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Also, it would be remiss of me if I did not take this occasion to also
thank all members of the National Executive, who work hard both as an
Executive and in their respective Regions. If not for the strong desire to
get on with the work for the members we would not have come as far
as we have. I thank you for your contributions, deliberations, countless
hours spent on behalf of the membership – while continuing your regular
jobs with the employers – and most of all your enormous commitment to
the advancement of the union on behalf of the members of the National
Component. I urge all of you to thank each member of the outgoing
National Executive personally.
Finally, each and every member in this room – and many who could not
join us – are worthy of the most sincere thanks. You are at the core of
what makes our union great. Thank you for taking time out of your busy
lives to become informed and work in the best interest of your fellow
members. Thank you for standing up for the rights of your friends and
your colleagues. And thank you for protecting the important work that we
all do on behalf of Canadians.
In Solidarity,
Daniel Kinsella
National President
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DOUG MARSHALL
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT
This is my report highlighting some of my activities during my term as
National Executive Vice-President (NEVP) of National Component. I
was elected to the position in August 2008 at the Triennial Convention
in Toronto.
General Activities
Along with the President and Vice-President for Human Rights, I am
one the three nationally elected officers. As such, the three of us have
been involved in deciding the membership of National Executive and
Component Convention committees. We have also been involved in
selecting delegates to National Component and PSAC conferences.
As NEVP, I have acted for the President on many occasions in his stead
or absence. I also served as a member of the Senior Management
Committee of National Component, which co-ordinates activities in the
national office. I attended monthly all-staff meetings and chaired in
absence of the President. Since I was elected as NEVP, I attended
and chaired portions of every meeting of the National Executive. I also
attended and voted at meetings of the National Board of Directors as
well as presenting matters on behalf of National Component. I have
also had the opportunity to attend and speak at many local membership
meetings from British Columbia to Newfoundland and Labrador.
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National Executive Committees
Like other members of the National Executive, I served on a number of
National Executive committees. Traditionally, the NEVP chairs two committees, the Discipline Committee and the Finance & Human Resources
Committee. In addition, I volunteered to be a member of the Communications Committee. I shall outline some of these activities.
Finance & Human Resources Committee
The bylaws of National Component provide that the NEVP is chair of the
Finance Committee, which is also responsible for dealing with human
resources regarding National Component staff. Among other things, the
committee examines the Component’s financial statements, reviews the
annual financial audit, oversees the costing for conferences and convention, allocate regional budgets.
There have been a number of changes that the committee has introduced. National Component policies were amended to make it clear
that locals are prohibited from using bank or credit cards and cannot
make any reimbursement of local dues to members. Locals are now
regularly reminded of these requirements.
The period also saw interest rates in Canada sink to historic lows.
Consequently, the National Component’s revenue from interest income
plummeted. As a result, the committee developed an investment strategy
that saw our savings earn a much higher rate of return, which is projected
to be many times greater than the income we would have received had
we left our money in investments certificates.
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In the past, National Component made the final determination of its convention site about two years in advance. The committee has ensured
that the convention site will now be selected about four years in advance,
before the previous convention has been held. As a result, National
Component has already decided to hold our 2014 convention in Victoria.
This change will result in financial savings and will allow us to be more
accurate in setting our three-year budgeting.
The committee also proposed a change in our bylaws, which will be
before you at this convention. The change will improve rules to allow
a quicker approval of local contracts. The current process requires
approval of the National Executive, which normally meets three times
per year. The proposed bylaw would allow the President or NEVP to
approve local contracts. This would mean that locals can receive a
more rapid response to their requests.
Another change regarding finance has been the creation of the position
of Membership/Finance Clerk, which has been staffed on a term basis.
This has already proved a success since a greater ability to monitor`
membership information has resulted in an increase in our membership
numbers and dues income.
With respect to human resources, I sat on three hiring boards over the past
three years for positions as Labour Relations Officers and Communications and Research Officer. I served as chair of the National Component
employer bargaining team in our negotiations with Alliance Employees
Union (AEU), the union for staff at National Component. We were able
to reach a settlement on the renewal of the collective agreement without
the need of third-party assistance. I served as a member of National
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Component-AEU Labour-Management Consultation committee. Finally,
I dealt with staff grievances at the final level and the establishment of
investigation committees under the collective agreement.
The committee also was involved in a number of new policies including
ICMS, a code of conduct, and appraisals and training.
Member Discipline
The main responsibility of the committee, of which I was the chair, is to
review discipline reports from locals to ensure that they meet the basic
requirements. The committee then presents the report to the National
Executive and recommends the disciplinary measures to be taken, which
is usually that recommended by the local. The committee reviewed a
number of disciplinary reports from locals, including discipline arising
from the strike at the Museums of Civilization and War as well as two
separate discipline cases resulting from the improper use of local funds.
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Communications
As mentioned above, in addition to the two committees that the NEVP
chairs, I wanted to participate as a member of the Communications
Committee. For me, there were two important communications issues
that I believed National Component should address. First, we needed
to create a position of Communications and Research Officer. There
was no single person who was responsible for internal or external
communications, unlike a number of other large components of PSAC.
The committee recommended and the National Executive approve the
creation of the Communications and Research Officer position, which
would be filled on a term basis. The position was staffed about one year
ago and the improvement in National Component communications has
been extraordinary.
My other concern was the name and logo of our component. Our
identity – the National Component – is something that many, including
our members, have difficulty understanding. In part, this is because
our name does not convey who we are or what we do. We are the
last component that still has the word “Component” in our name: all the
other sixteen components use the word “union” instead. As well, the
names of most other components include either the word “employees”
or “workers”. Also, our logo, which was designed about 35 years ago,
no longer reflected the dynamic and modern organization that we had
become. The communications committee spent much of its time during
this mandate leading the work to develop a new identity, name, and logo
for National Component, which was presented to the National Executive.
It will be up to convention delegates to decide whether they approve of
a change of name.
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NC Conferences and Regional Seminars
I was involved in the three national conferences held by National
Component. Along with Sister Sandy Bello, I co-chaired the planning
committee for the Health and Safety Conference, as well as the conference itself, which was held in September 2009.
Our previous convention approved a new All-President’s Conference to
be held during this mandate. It took place in the spring of 2010 and
proved so popular that there is a motion before convention to add this
permanently to our conference cycle. I co-facilitated two sessions at the
conference.
The Human Rights Conference was held in August 2010 and including
many innovative sessions. I chaired a number of equity caucuses for
the election of new Human Rights Committee members. As well, I led
seminars regarding the Canadian Human Rights Commission.
As a result of my experiences at the conferences and the previous
convention, I prepared a set of recommendations to improve how they
are managed and to ameliorate the process for members and locals. A
number have been implemented at this convention.
I also attended at least one regional seminar for every region and made
a number of presentations on issues such as collective bargaining and
local bylaws. I also chaired most of the regional elections for youth
delegates to convention. It was a great opportunity to see so many
young members who are interested in becoming more involved in
National Component and PSAC.
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Collective bargaining
During most of the past few years, I served as a member of the PA
bargaining team, the biggest bargaining unit of National Component
members and, in fact, the largest bargaining unit in North America.
When my term as NEVP began, we were in the later stages of a round
of bargaining with Treasury Board. Because of the time required to
carry out the responsibilities of NEVP, I had decided that I would not be
a team member for the following round. Events, however, overruled my
decision. Being a member of the bargaining team gave me additional
opportunities to speak with our members in a variety of settings such as
local meetings, BBQs, and rallies.
Given my experience and interest in bargaining, I was also involved in
bargaining for other National Component bargaining units. I worked with
locals, met with PSAC representatives, spoke with bargaining teams,
and attended bargaining sessions with employers. I also attended the
Parks and SSO bargaining conferences. I attended rallies in support
of our bargaining teams and, where negotiations had failed, walked the
picket line with our striking members at the Museums of Civilization and
War.
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PSAC regional activities
I was active in my region, the National Capital Region, serving on the
executive and council of the PSAC-NCR. I was also a member of the
regional communications committee and was alternate chair and member
of Education committee. In June, we were fortunate that a member of
our National Executive, Larry Rousseau, was elected as our new REVP.
Conclusion
Throughout the three years as NEVP, I received help and support from
many individuals: staff, elected officers, and members. There are too
many to thank each individually, but I will mention two people with whom
I have worked. One of the secret perks as NEVP – it’s not mentioned in
the bylaws or policies – is that Johanne MacAndrew, among her other
duties, is the Executive Assistant to the Vice-President. To the extent
that I might have appeared organized in the past three years, much of
this is a result of Johanne’s work. As well, I am grateful for the patience
and help of Georges St-Jean. He has explained, sometimes more
than once, and guided me through the intricate workings of National
Component finances. And last, but by no means least, I am grateful to
my wife Pat and daughter Judith for their support in spite of my frequent
and lengthy absences from them.
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I have enjoyed my time as your NEVP and thank you for the opportunity
you have given me to serve and make changes at National Component.
It has truly been a privilege.
In solidarity,
Doug Marshall
National Executive Vice-President
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KAROLINE KLÜG
NATIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
No report submitted.
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HUMAN RIGHTS
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RON JOHNSTON
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In the last three years I have:
1.
Attended Conventions
2.
Attended Seminars
3.
Attended National Executive Meetings
4.
Attended Human Rights Seminar in Saskatoon
5.
With lots of help from regional team and national office staff,
we organized Regional Seminar in Calgary
6.
Attended PSAC Prairie Regional Convention in Winnipeg
7.
Represented members on first-level Grievances
8.
Attended National Component Disciplinary Committee meetings
9.
Attended National Component Collective Bargaining
Committee Meetings
10.
Helped in the Classification Review Grievances at Parks Canada
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ASSISTANT REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT
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ALBERTA, NUNAVUT, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
April 2010
• 15th to 18th – All Presidents Conference
• 19th to 22nd – National Executive Meeting
• 26th-27th – Labour Relations item
May 2010
• 11th to 14th – National NUMCC INAC
• 19th – INAC LMCC/meet with Local 30095 (Passport) and
30194(WD) members
• 19th – Attend Edmonton Area Council meeting
• 20th – Meet with executive and members Local 30116 (Parks Elk
Island) with national president
• 20th – meet with local president, 30240 (Industry)
• 26 – Attend Local 30194 AGM
June 2010
• 1st to 4th Annual Leave
• 9th – INAC LMCC subcommittee on PSES dialogue session
• 13th to 15th – National OHS Policy Committee Meeting – INAC
• 16th to 17th – PSES dialogue sessions
• 22nd to 23rd – Employer Labour Relations Training
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July 2010
• 12th – meet with consultant on PSES dialogue sessions
• 19th to 31st – Annual leave
August 2010
1st -27th – Annual leave
September 2010
• 23rd – Meet with member and sr mgmt re administrative investigation
• 27th – Oversaw removal of personal items and files from member’s
office
October 2010
• 8th – National Executive Teleconference
• 20th – LMCC INAC
• 21st – Grievance Hearing
• 25th – 31st – Annual leave
November 2010
• 1st – 8th – Annual leave
• 17th – meet with member
• 19th – Ratification Vote – PA and ED tables
December 2010
• 10th – teleconference national OHS meeting
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January 2011
• 6th – National OHS Policy Committee meeting
• 19th – LUMCC Sub Committee meeting
• 27th – Employer Harassment Prevention Workshop
• 28th – Meeting with member
February 2011
• 2nd – Meet with member
• 3rd – Grievance Hearing
• 4th – Local 30067 Annual General Meeting
• 8th – Meet with new executive 30067
• 9th – Local 30194 Executive Meeting
• 10th – Meeting with labour relations
• 14th – Local 30194 (Composite) Annual General Meeting
• 16th – Local 30194 (WD) Annual General Meeting
• 21st – Local 30240 (Industry Canada) General Meeting
• 22nd – Grievance hearing
• 26th – Local 30070 (Stats Canada) AGM
• 28th – Discussion with Sr Mgmt INAC
March 2011
• 10th – OHS Agenda Preparation
• 17th – Travel to Regional Seminar
• 18th-20th – Regional Seminar
• 21st – OHS Policy Committee meeting
• 23rd – Discussion re labour relations issues
• 24th – Travel to Yellowknife
• 25th – Local X0304 AGM
• 31st – OHS Teleconference
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• 4th – meet with labour relations
• 4th – meet with executive Local 30067
• 21st – meet with member
• 26th – travel to Ottawa
• 27th to 29th – National Executive Meetings
• 30th to May 6th – Constitution and Bylaws Convention Committee
May 2011
• May 9th to 20th – annual leave
June 2011
• June 6th to 7th – INAC OSH Policy Committee Meeting – Whitehorse
• June 9th to 12th – PSAC Regional Convention Winnipeg
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ATLANTIC REGION
January:
• National executive meeting
• Parks NOSH meeting
• Represent member on Mediation
• Parks Uniform committee meeting
• Parks JLP working group meeting
• Convention Committee Host meetings
• Bylaws constitution committee meeting
• Ongoing Q & A emails / telephone calls from members
February:
• Represented member on Duty to accommodate hearing
• Joint committee meeting
• Represented member on harassment grievance
• Ongoing Q & A emails/ telephone calls from members
March:
• Finance Human resources committee meeting
• AGM local 80081 INAC Amherst
• AGM local 80016 Parks Ingonish
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April:
• AGM local 80017 Parks Cheticamp
• Convention committee host meeting
• Parks Uniform committee meeting
May:
• National executive meeting
• Co- Chair of Bylaws and Constitution convention committee
meetings
• Meeting with executive of Local 60400 passport Fredericton
• Meeting with executive of local 60350 ACOA N.B.
• Co Chaired NLMCC for ACOA
• Meeting with President of local 80018
June:
• Parks Pre NLMCC teleconference
• Co Chaired Parks NLMCC
• PSAC regional convention St.John’s
• Ongoing Q & A emails /telephone calls from members
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PAT LEBLANC
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STEVE HOUSTON
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JENNIFER HO
HUMAN RIGHTS REPRESENTATIVE
RACIALIZED EQUITY GROUP
June
2011
Union activities:
Jan 31 – “Say No to Extremism” Rally in Holland Park, Surrey
A group of progressive Pakistanis, Committee of Progressive Pakistani
Canadians, Vancouver chapter including Amal Rana, our PSAC
Vancouver Regional Education Officer organized a candlelight vigil in
Surrey on January 30th for peace, social justice and equal rights for
all religious and ethnic minorities in Pakistan. Amal spoke at the event,
not on behalf of PSAC, but as a member of the Community; there was
recently a murder of a prominent politician in Pakistan due to his push
against religious intolerance. The case he was fighting for was that of
a Pakistani Christian woman, Aasia Bibi, who faces the death penalty
under Pakistan’s archaic and oppressive blasphemy laws. Many people
in Pakistan believe the laws should be overturned and Pakistan should
return to the secular state envisioned at its origins with equality and
freedom for everyone. Islam, a religion that bases its main tenets in
the concept of peace, is being twisted to fuel extremism in our country
but we want to underscore that progressive Pakistanis and allies are
fighting back. In remembrance of Salman Taseer and thousand others
who laid their lives due to religious intolerance and to honor those
who were victims of hideous persecution in Pakistan. There was a
diversified participation of all ages, inspiring speakers and ceremony.
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Feb 14th – 20th Year Anniversary for March for Missing Women in
Vancouver organized by Vancouver Downtown Eastside Women’s
Center – pledges of $600 received.
Reference: www.womensmemorialmarch.wordpress.com
The February 14th Women’s Memorial March in Vancouver is one of
the largest and longest running marches in the nation. The February
14th WMM stands in unity with other cities holding memorial marches
in Victoria, Prince George, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto and
Montreal, we continue to grow one community at a time until violence
against women ends. I am thrilled to share with you that I was there
in person to support the event along with at least a couple of National
Component members as well as staff from PSAC Vancouver Regional
Office. Two years ago, the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of
Discrimination against Women issued this statement: Hundreds of cases
involving aboriginal women who have gone missing or been murdered in
the past two decades have neither been fully investigated nor attracted
priority attention. The February 14th Women’s Memorial March is an
opportunity to come together to grieve the loss of our beloved sisters,
remember the women who are still missing and to dedicate ourselves to
justice.
March 5 – Involved in a women’s committee who organized an International Women’s Day 100th Anniversary Celebration in Surrey. This was
another successful year for the IWD in Surrey where there was speaker,
entertainment and space for women of all ages to come together to
share and celebrate.
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March 21 - March in Vancouver for International Day of Elimination of
Race Discrimination
I am pleased to share with you the link of pics taken at the event in
Vancouver yesterday:
http://photoshare.shaw.ca/view/8894229058-1300686301-32580/
I ran into my Aboriginal friends and so I joined them and made front line.
I had the honor to walk with the group of Aboriginal population as they
led the group.
It was a well attended event, loud and awareness to public was made,
it was full of energy, speakers were brief but great speakers, made their
points and the march was powerful. The organizers (No One is Illegal)
did a great job, once again.
The crowd stopped several times at busy intersections in downtown
Vancouver, obstructing traffic, making loud announcements such as
“NO ONE IS ILLEGAL, CANADA IS ILLEGAL”, “PEOPLE - POWER”,
“JUSTICE, PEACE, FROM BC TO PALESTINE”, etc.... There were
RCMP and police officers on site; the group was safe although a couple
of times, there were drivers who were annoyed due to traffic obstruction.
People joined us along the way as they supported and believed that
RACISM does exist and still exists!
I must say, this has been the most energizing experience for me due
to the fact that I got to see the entire rally from where I was - right in
the front behind the truck carrying the organizers, their speakers, their
micas, their music...empowering !!!! Several other Unions were there to
show their support.
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March 22 – Rally and leafleting in support of Wisconsin Workers,
Vancouver
The right of free collective bargaining of state employees has been
legislated away by the Wisconsin Government. I joined several PSAC
Vancouver Regional Staff members to participate in a rally and leafleting in support of these public sector workers. The Bank of Montreal is
currently engaged in purchasing M&I, an American bank that donated to
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walkers election campaign in 2010. Wisconsin
unions have initiated a “Move your Money” campaign against M&I and
members of the Wisconsin Teachers Federation have been given access
to speak at the shareholders meeting.
April 22 – On the way home from Labor College at Toronto Airport, there
was a strike action at the car rental company to fight against pay and
hours cuts, three of us from Labor College supported and participated
for a few minutes until security came to stop us.
Education activities:
February – Facilitated a Joint Learning Program workshop “Understanding Collective Agreement” at the Chilliwack RCMP training center
for the RCMP department.
April - CLC Canadian Labor College – Two weeks long and we learnt
about Leadership in the Union Movement, History of Work and Labor in
Canada, Canadian Political Economy, Theory and Practical of Unionism
and Introduction of Labour Research. There were eight PSAC members
out of the total of 37 participants. I am proud to share with you that four
out of the eight PSAC members are from National Component. We are
currently on a Intersession break when we have a project to work on. We
will return to the second part of the Labour College in August.
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Conventions and meetings:
March – PSAC Vancouver Regional Women’s Committee – Acclaimed
Co-Chair
April – PSAC Racially Visible Conference in Vancouver, Co-chaired
National Component caucus
May
• Bylaws and Constitution Resolutions Committee Meeting in Ottawa
• Human Rights Committee Meeting in Ottawa
• PSAC BC Regional Triennial Convention – Acclaimed Geographical
Co-Coordinator for West Fraser Valley
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ALEX KOZUBAL
MANITOBA
AUGUST 2008 – JUNE 2011
This report is submitted to cover the activities of my first full term as
Regional Vice President for Manitoba. At the National Component
Triennial Convention in August 2008 in Toronto, I was elected to my
first full term (after having been elected RVP in November of 2006).
The other members of the Manitoba Regional team elected were: Holly
Serle (1st AVP), Martin Kaminski (2nd AVP) and Donna Fedon (Human
Rights Representative).
One of the first challenges was to develop a Manitoba team concept
and we met at the Elkhorn Lodge near Riding Mountain National Park
in September of 2008. At this meeting we put together a work plan
for the next three years. Each member was allocated locals that they
would be responsible for keeping in contact and develop a working
relationship. Also the budget for the Manitoba Region was prepared.
The past three years has gone by quickly and it has kept me busy, not
only in the region dealing with issues from locals but also nationally
by participating on regional and national conferences/seminars/committees. These include:
Union-Management Consultation Committees (UMCC)
HRSDC Western Region UMCC & National UMCC
Labour Program UMCC (Regional & National)
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Passport Canada Western Region UMCC
SSO Western Region UMCC
Industry Canada Western Region UMCC
Parks Canada Western Region UMCC
National Component Committees
Co-Chair – Collective Bargaining Committee
Member – Education/Honours/Awards Committee
Co-Chair 2008 National Component Triennial Convention – Toronto General Resolutions Committee
Member 2009 OHS Conference – Halifax - Steering Committee
Member 2009 All President’s Conference – Ottawa – Planning
Committee
Member 2011 National Component Triennial Conference – St. John’s –
Policies/By-Laws Committee
National Component Regional Seminars
Feb. 2010 - Western Region Seminar – Calgary
May 2010 - Manitoba Region Seminar – Brandon
Feb. 2011 – Western Region Seminar – Winnipeg
PSAC/National Component Conferences/Conventions
Aug. 2008 – National Component Triennial Conference – Toronto
April 2009 – PSAC Triennial Convention – Vancouver
Apr. 2010 – National Component All President’s Conference
Jan. 2011 – Technical Services (TC) Bargaining Conference – Ottawa
Jun 2011 – PSAC Western Region Triennial Convention
In addition, I have dealt with numerous grievances with Manitoba
locals. There have been five grievances (duty to accommodate and
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harassment), that range from 6 months to 18 months in duration. I
have had many meetings with INAC Local 50235 (both executive and
management) to development better working relationships and morale
in the work place.
In 2010, I assisted the PSAC Regional office in having a new local, not
only to the PSAC but part of the National Component – Local 50773
Canadian Human Rights Museum (Winnipeg). This is the first national
museum located outside of the Ottawa area. At present there are approximately 40 members but by the opening of the museum in 2012
that number should increase to about 200. I would like to express my
thanks to Daniel Kinsella, National Component President for his assistance and intervention in both these situations.
Following is a chronological list of activities for the period of August
2008 to June 2011.
2008
June 9 -12
June 13 – 15
Member – National Component General
Resolutions Committee
PSAC Prairie region Convention – Winnipeg
Aug. 13 – 23
National Component Committee and Executive Meetings - Toronto National Component Triennial Convention – Toronto
Sep. 4
Sep. 5
Sep. 22 – 25
SSO Local 50040 – two grievance hearings
INAC Local 50235 – grievance hearing
National Component Training Session – Ottawa
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Sep. 26 -27
Sep. 29
National Component Planning Meeting
(Conventions, Conferences, Seminars) - Ottawa
attend INAC Local 50245 Meeting
Oct. 1
Oct. 3
Oct. 9
Oct. 10
INAC Local 50235 – issue of termination (issue took 7 months to resolve with multiple meetings in Winnipeg & Ottawa)
INAC Local 50235 – issue of conflict of interest grievance (issue took 11months to resolve with multiple meetings in Winnipeg & Ottawa)
INAC Local 50235 – LUMCC meeting
INAC Local 50235 – deal with Return to Work issue
Nov. 27
HRSDC – Service Canada Regional UMC Meeting – Winnipeg
Dec. 1
Dec. 9
INAC Local 50235 – attend meeting
SSO Local 50140 – attend AGM
2009
Jan. 20
Jan. 26 – 3
SSO Local 50040 – attend grievance meeting
National Component Executive Meetings - Ottawa
Collective Bargaining Committee Meeting
Education/Honour/Awards Committee Meeting
Feb. 11
Feb. 12 Feb. 17 – 18
INAC Local 50235 – grievance meeting
Labour Program Local 50262 – Grievance meeting
Informal Conflict Management Training Course - Regina
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Feb. 25
SSO Local 50040 – Level 2 grievance hearing
Mar. 4
Mar. 5 Mar. 12
Mar. 15
Mar.19
Mar. 26
Parks Local 50110 – meting to discuss staffing issues
Parks Local 50110 – AGM
SSO Local 50040 – meeting to discuss work schedules
INAC Local 50235 – meeting re: Duty to
Accommodate
Apr. 15 -16
Apr. 22 – 25
Apr. 26 – May 1
PSAC Leadership Training Phase I – Calgary
National Component Committee & Executive Meetings - Vancouver
PSAC Triennial Convention – Vancouver
May 6 – 7
May 11 May 28 -29
JLP – UMC Session – Canadian Heritage – Winnipeg
INAC Local 50235 (IRSAS) – harassment grievance
National Labour Program UMC Meeting – Ottawa
Jun 9
Jun 11
Jun 29
Jun 30
INAC Local 50235 – attend grievance meeting
INAC Local 50235 – attend grievance meeting
INAC Local 50235 – classification grievance meeting
SSO Local 50040 grievance meeting
Parks Local 50355 – harassment grievance meeting
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Aug. 4
Aug. 5
Aug. 6
Aug. 14
Aug. 20
Aug. 27 INAC Local 50235 – meeting re: harassment investigation
Parks Local 50110 – grievance meeting
National Component OHS Conference Planning Meeting (conference call)
INAC Local 50235 – pay grievance meeting
INAC Local 50235 – By-election meeting
Sep. 9 – 13
Sep. 14
Sep. 15 – 18
Sep. 30
National Component OSH Conference – Halifax
OSH Meeting (Labour Program Health & Safety Officers) – Halifax
National Component Committee & Executive Meetings – Halifax
Oct. 1
Oct. 20
HRSDC – Service Canada UMC – Winnipeg
Labour Program Local 50262 – grievance hearing
Nov. 17 – 18
Nov. 27
Informal Conflict Resolution Training - Service Canada – Regina
INAC Local 50235 – 2nd lavel grievance
Dec. 2
Dec. 14
SSO Local 50140 – AGM
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2010
Jan. 8
Jan. 18 - 22
Jan. 25
Jan. 28
National Component Committee & Executive Meetings - Ottawa
Training Session – “Blended Model” – Ottawa
HRSDC – National Policy Health & Safety Committee Meeting - Ottawa
INAC Local 50235 – Special Meeting
Feb. 8, 9 & 10
Feb. 9
Feb. 10
Feb. 11 – 14
Feb. 16
Feb. 17 – 19
Feb. 22
Feb. 24
INAC Local 50235 – Internal Complaint Resolution Meetings
Parks Local 50353 – Harassment grievance meeting
INAC Local 50235 – Duty to Accommodate meeting
National Component Western region Seminar – Calgary
Parks Local 50252 – Harassment meeting
National Component Education/Honours/Awards Committee Meeting – Ottawa
Winnipeg Composite Local 50316 – AGM
Mar. 1 & 5
Mar. 8
Mar. 14
Mar. 15 – 17
Parks Local 50353 – harassment grievance meetings
INAC Local 50235 – Harassment grievance meeting
National Labour Program UMC – Ottawa
National component All President’s Steering Committee Meeting – Ottawa
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Mar. 18
Mar. 23 – 25
Mar. 29
Mar. 30
INAC Local 502235 – harassment grievance
INAC Local 50235 – Duty to Accommodate meeting
Parks Local 50235 – Harassment meeting
Apr. 12 – 15
Apr. 16 – 18
Apr. 19 – 22
Apr. 26
Apr. 29
Apr. 30
National Component Committee Meetings - Ottawa
National Component All president’s Conference – Ottawa
National Component Executive Meetings – Ottawa
Labour Program Regional UMC – Winnipeg
INAC Local 50235 – AGM
May 2
May 7 – 9
National Component Manitoba Region Seminar – Brandon
Jun 15 – 17
Jun 25
Jul. 7 & 13
JLP – UMC Session – Industry Canada – Calgary
Aug. 23
Aug. 26
National Labour Program UMC
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Sep. 9
Sep. 10 – 18
Sep. 20
Oct. 1
Oct. 4 – 8
Oct. 13
Oct. 29 – 31
Parks Local 50110 – Discipline meeting
National Component Committee & Executive Meetings – Ottawa
Parks Local 50353 – harassment meeting
Nov. 10 & 15
Nov. 22
Nov. 22
Nov. 24 – 25
Nov. 26 & 29
Parks Local 50353 – Harassment Investigation Meetings
SSO Local 50140 – Duty to Accommodate meetings
Labour Program – Central Region UMC – Winnipeg
Operational Group Strategy (OGS) Meetings – Ottawa
SSO Local 40140 – grievance heaings
Dec. 13
Dec. 20
Labour Program Local 50262 – grievance hearing
2011
Jan.5
Jan. 7 – 14
Jan. 19
SSO Local 50040 – grievance meeting
INAC Local 50235 – by-elections
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HRSDC Service Canada UMC – Winnipeg
JLP UMC – DND – Edmonton
SSO Regional UMC
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Jan. 20 – 23
Technical Services (TC) Bargaining Conference – Ottawa
Feb. 3
Feb. 10
Feb. 15
Feb. 23
SSO Local 50140 – grievance meeting
Canadian Heritage Western Region UMC
INAC Local 50235 – Adjudication Pre-meeting
INAC Local 50235 – level 2 grievance
Winnipeg Composite Local 50316 – AGM
Mar. 2 -3
Mar. 4 – 6
Mar. 8
Mar. 8 – 10
Mar. 13
Mar. 18, 24, 25,
30 & 31
National Component Western region Seminar – Winnipeg
INAC Local 50235 – Adjudication Hearing – Winnipeg
SSO Local 50140 – grievance preparation meetings
Apr. 26 – 30
May 1 – 6
May 12
May 16 – 20
May 28
National Component Convention Committee Meetings (Policy/By-Laws) – Ottawa
Parks Local 50110 – grievance meeting
JLP UMC – CIC – Vegreville
Parks Local 50110 – grievance hearing
Jun 10 -12
PSAC Prairie Region Triennial Convention – Winnipeg
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I would like to thank the Manitoba Executive team for all their hard
and efforts over the past three years and to the Local executives It is
through their efforts and work that the Manitoba Region was able to
resolve issues in the work place.
I look forward to seeing them at the National Component Triennial
Convention In St. John’s NF in August.
Alex Kozubal
RVP Manitoba
June 27, 2011
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HOLLY SERLE
MANITOBA
Wow, it’s hard to believe that 3 years have passed by so quickly and
that another Triennial Convention is happening in August.
It has been a roller coaster of continual learning opportunities, events,
meetings and networking with members from our Component. I have
truly enjoyed the past three years and look forward to new ideas and
initiatives that maybe presented to and by the National Component.
Activities (for August 2008 to August 2011)
• Participated at the National Component Triennial Convention in
2008
• Attended the PSAC Triennial Convention in 2008
• Participated in required number of National Component Executive
Meetings
• Participated at the First All Presidents Conference
• Attended and Participated at the Two Regional Seminars
• Participated at the PSAC Regional Convention
• Participated at the Human Rights Conference
• Attended and Participated at the Manitoba Regional Meeting with
local Presidents
• Committee member on the Finance Committee for Convention
• Committee member of the Westman Area Council
• Committee member (steering committee) and participated in the
National Component Health and Safety Conference
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• Represented members with Grievances, Harassment Complaints,
Classification, etc
• Talked, answered questions from members and provided advice or
sought out advice
• Attended Local AGM’s
• Committee member organizing a Westman Regional Women’s
Committee
I wish to thank all the members and staff that have assisted me in my
term as Assistant Regional Vice-President for Manitoba.
Holly Serle
1st Assistant Regional Vice-President
Manitoba Region
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DONNA FEDON
MANITOBA
Report Winter/Spring 10/11
December 2010 attended the CLC-sponsored “Rise UP for Your
Rights” Conference.
The Rise Up event is an event for workers who are determined to
change what these government policies mean for aboriginal and
racialized communities, for LGBT communities, for people living
with disabilities and for women. The discussion is about taking
back the future and challenging the government’s agenda, in our
workplaces, in our communities and at the ballot box.
December 2010 attended National Component Human Rights
committee meeting.
January 18, 2011 attended PSAC Winnipeg Human Rights Committee
Meeting.
February 15, 2011 attended PSAC Winnipeg Human Rights Committee
Meeting. Agenda: “Towards a Healthy Workplace: Understanding
Psychological Harassment and Bullying”. A representative of the
Manitoba Federation of Labour Occupational Health Centre provided a
brief overview of their services and resources. Dr. Leigh Quesnel, PhD
facilitated a presentation focusing on “Towards a Healthy Workplace:
Understanding Psychological Harassment and Bullying”
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February 2011 attended Local 50316 Composite Local AGM . I had
the opportunity to speak with members prior to and during the meeting
about the Western Seminar in March and the new issue of The United
Defender Human Rights newsletter as well as the importance of having
a Local HR Rep.
Feb. 2011 Human Rights Western Region conference call.
February 2011 Western Seminar planning conference call.
March 4-6 2011 National Component Western Seminar MB/SK. The
Seminar was opened and closed by Inuit Elder Lavinia Brown. We
were fortunate to have her speak about the Inuit culture, traditions and
ceremonies after her opening prayer.
The Human Rights component of the seminar opened with a short clip
of the film “Ouch”.
We had an activity very similar to an Aboriginal sharing circle where
participants were given ideas to think about such as their personal
background/roots/origin/family/community/thoughts/feelings/successes/
failures etc. In turn, each participant shared a bit of their history,
struggles, lows and highs of their lives.
John Melnick spoke about mental health and he opened with an audio
recording called “The Persona of Mental Illness”.
After 27 successful years in the Financial Services business,
John experienced a severe depression. In September 2002 he
attempted suicide by swimming fully clothed , in a business suit,
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into the middle of the Red River. He spent the following six weeks
in a Mental Health ward and has been in recovery ever since. He
sold his investment business in 2003 and now promotes better
Mental Health for all members of society. John believes there
are great benefits to be realized by improving Mental Health in
the workplace and has done many presentations about these
benefits. His Vision is to see all people speak about Mental Health
issues as easily as they speak about Physical Health issues.
Human Rights activities for the seminar also included a “Human Rights
Tree” where participants were encouraged to write on leaves what they
felt were human rights and attach the leaves to a tree.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights articles were broken down
to groups of 3-4 articles on cards and give each table. They were then
asked to explain what those article meant and how they related to their
community.
Throughout this reporting period I have been communicating with Local
Executive members, HR Reps and members either in person, on the
phone or by e-mail regarding their thoughts, ideas and concerns.
Personally, I am involved in a national organization called the The
Canadian Spondylitis Association and am the president of the provincial chapter. It is a Non-Profit national patient association which
was formed in 2006 and I have been involved since the beginning.
Our goal is to provide support and advocate for people living with Ankylosing Spondylitis and spondyloarthritis diseases including Psoriatic
Arthritis, Enteropathic Arthritis and Reactive Arthritis. At this time we
should be planning our annual national patient forum that we hold in
association with The Arthritis Society (TAS), and the Spondyloarthritis
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Research Consortium of Canada (SPARCC). Unfortunately funding
has been reduced so we will be trying to hold regional forums instead.
In Manitoba, we meet twice a year and have had people speak on
physical activity and fitness, mental health, medical research and
patient studies.
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EVELYN BECKERT
As federal government employees, in general, feel embattled by hostile
policies of the Conservative Government, separate employer locals
feel all the more vulnerable. Given this atmosphere, there was clearly
a need to strengthen our position and therefore several initiatives were
undertaken.
In January, I worked with the PSAC, to bring NCR museums locals and
the National Gallery together in order to build a network to counteract
the strategic offensives of management which had resulted in the
watering down as well as the elimination of programming that in the
worse scenarios included lay-offs.
There were also Brown Bag lunches and meetings with discouraged
local executives. Through our regional seminar in February, we helped
provide participants with the tools to build stronger locals by finding
new communications strategies and learning how to get labour’s
message across in the media.
This is also the first NCR regional seminar for only separate employers
in some years. The members asked for this and I listened.
There was also the usual business of convention year with efforts
placed into getting locals into conformance to pave the way for elected
delegates to attend convention.
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The following is a list of RVP activities from Jan 1 to June 30, 2011:
Jan 4: Meeting with Hassan Husseini, PSAC Regional
Representative, to plan a seminar for NCR National
Component museums, including the National Gallery local.
Jan 7: Meeting with National Component President to plan Regional Seminar for NCR-SE
Jan 18: Museums Seminar with local executive members to brain storm strategies to defend against adverse management decisions.
Jan 27: Regional Team Meeting with NCR-SE HR representative and National VP for Human Rights to plan Human Rights components of NCR-SE Regional Seminar.
Feb 1: Meeting with President of Local 70372- Social Sciences and
Humanities Research Council regarding harassment of members in the workplace
Feb 7, Planning of Regional Seminar, including invitation of guest
22, 24: speakers, design of Workshops and flow of seminar.
Feb 25
to 27:
Chaired NCR-SE Regional Seminar at Hilton Lac Leamy.
Guests included Former PSAC President, Nycole Turmel, PSAC National Executive VP, Patty Ducharme, aboriginal elder, Albert Dumont and media consultant Ian Capstick.
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Mar 1:
SSO pre-NUMCC Conference Call: Local 70040
Mar 2:
Meeting with President of Local 70369 - Best Theratronics to revitalize local.
Mar 3: AGM Local 70397 National Gallery Meeting with PSAC
regional representative, Patricia Johnson to organize info sessions
Mar 8: Meeting with executive of Local 70395 Museum of Nature and National ComponentLabour Relations Officer, Leslie Sanderson.
Mar 10: Local 70372 - Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. Brown Bag info session
AGM Local 70369 Best Theratronics
Mar 15: AGM Local 70040 SSO Field Interviewers
Apr 6: Local 70395 Meeting with local executive and National Component president, Daniel Kinsella
Apr 18: Local 70407 - Library of Parliament: Meeting with local executive regarding some challenging issues and discussing strategies to address them
Apr 21: Local 70407 - Library of Parliament: General Membership Meeting called to hear the report of the local Disciplinary Committee and followup consultation with local executive.
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Apr 27: Meeting of National Component Collective Bargaining Committee.
Apr 28
to 30:
National Component Executive meetings
May 1-2: Special session of the National Component Collective Bargaining Committee
May 3: Meeting with members of the PSAC Negotiations Section
May 10: Regional Team Meeting
May 19: Meeting with SSO negotiator, Morgan Gay
United Way Community Builder of the Year awards - represented National Component at PSAC table
May 24: Regional Team Meeting
June 3-5: PSAC NCR Regional Convention
June 8-9: SSO Bargaining Conference
June 13: Local 70407 - Library of Parliament. General membership meeting called to determine discipline measures.
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June 22: Local 70367 - MDS Nordion. General Membership Meeting to elect delegates to Convention.
Local 70400 - SSO Field Interviewers. Pre-NUMCC conference call
June 23: Local 70153 - Office of the Auditor General. AGM
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My term as a regional officer has been varied. I started as the elected
2nd Assistant Regional Vice President. Upon the resignation of Sister
Linda Iezzi who went to work with the Joint Learning Program, I became
the Assistant Regional Vice President. Then, Brother Larry Rousseau
was elected PSAC Regional Executive Vice President for the National
Capital Region, and I replaced him as Regional Vice President.
During the first year of my term, I worked mainly with the Industry Canada
locals, although I made myself available to help all Locals, and any
Brother or Sister needing assistance. I attended several Annual General
Meetings, conducting elections and swearing in new executive teams.
In the late Fall of 2008 and early Winter of 2009, I worked with the regional
team on developing and presenting our first regional workshop, held on
March 27th, 2009. Topics discussed included: Collective Bargaining and
Mobilization; Communications and Political Action; Web sites and information technologies; Human Rights; and, strategies for the Triennial
PSAC convention.
During the Fall of 2009, whenever possible, I supported our Sisters
and Brothers who were on strike at the Museum of Civilization and the
Canadian War Museum. As my workplace is very close to the Museum
of Civilization, I was often able to join picketers prior to starting work and
during lunch.
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Over the Winter of 2010, I was asked to participate on the organizing
committee for the national All Presidents meeting, held at the Marriott
Hotel in Ottawa, April 15-18, 2010. This allowed me to work with Sisters
and Brothers from across Canada. I’d like to especially note the work
done by Sister Paulette Gaudet from Saskatchewan, Sister Valerie
Green from Ontario and Brother Dean Lefriend from Nova Scotia. It was
refreshing to work with them and learn of some of the challenges they
face as activists outside the NCR.
In the Spring of 2010, the President of Local 70380 (Industry Canada)
took a leave of absence. I was asked to step in and handle grievances,
especially those of a more complicated nature, until others in the Local
were able to become more involved.
During the Fall of 2010, I worked with the regional team in the planning
of our second regional seminar held November 4-6, 2010. A number of
workshops were offered to allow Local activists to acquire information
and network with Brothers and Sisters. Topics included Grievance
overview, training and issues; Local Finances (for Local Treasurers);
Regional Bargaining Conferences/Ratification Votes; Rand strategies;
Member participation and involvement; Convention participation; and,
Resolutions.
In the Fall of 2010 and Winter of 2011, I continued to work with NCR
Locals, participating in Annual General Meetings and providing
advice whenever asked. I also helped arrange and participated in
several ratification meetings during the ratification of the PA collective
agreement. Since the ratification vote, I have provided many members
with information and options regarding their severance payout.
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Since Brother Larry Rousseau was elected PSAC National Capital
Regional Executive Vice President, I have been very busy responding to
the needs of members and Local executives, as well as participating on
several departmental committees. I have also attended several meetings
where members received surplus letters, and I am an active participant
on Workforce Adjustment employment committees. I fear that this is
becoming far too common an activity.
Throughout the past three years, I have participated on several departmental committees in my home department, Human Resources
and Skills Development Canada. These include the National Labour
Management Consultation Committee, the National Human Resources
Union Management Consultation Committee, the National Policy Health
and Safety and several sub-committees of these bodies.
At my Local AGM this past March, I was elected President. Throughout
my term on the regional team, I have remained active in my Local,
mainly as Chief Shop Steward. This allowed me to remain in touch with
the membership in my home department, representing them whenever
necessary, listening to their concerns and ensuring that their views are
taken into consideration.
I am privileged to have had the opportunity to serve the National
Component and work with so many of you over the past three years. I
look forward to working with all my Sisters and Brothers in the coming
years.
In solidarity,
Richard Ballance
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MARY ANNE WALKER
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SANDRA BELLO
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VALERIE GREEN
ONTARIO
August 18-22, 2008: Attended National Component Triennial Convention
in Toronto as a delegate. At the convention I was co-campaign manager
for Karoline Klug who successfully presented as National Executive
Vice-President for Human Rights, and I was elected as Human Rights
Representative for Ontario. Furthermore, I was also part of the General
Resolutions Committee.
September 26-29, 2008: Attended National Component Planning and
Human Rights meeting in Ottawa.
Participated as a delegate to the PSAC first Racially Visible Conference
2008.
Participated in a rally in support of protecting women’s reproductive
rights.
Participated in an Human Rights Committee conference call December
15, 2008.
Participated in Human Rights committee meeting in Vancouver May
2009.
Attended PSAC convention as a delegate May 2009.
Participated in National Component Health & Safety conference as a
delegate September 2009 in Nova Scotia.
Participated All Presidents Conference and sat on the organizing
committee and participated in all conference calls and meetings in March
and April 2010.
Participated in Human Rights conference organizing.
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Attended employer’s managers conference as a National component
representative.
Participated as a delegate to PSAC Regional Women’s conference Oct
2010.
Participated as a delegate in PSAC Ontario Regional Convention May
2011.
Attended additional Human Rights meetings and sat on conference call
with Human Rights committee and regional team conference calls.
Participated as a member of the PSAC Greater Toronto Action committee
and the Racially Visible committee.
Throughout my term I actively participated in a number of employer
UMCs, grievances and informal conflict meetings with members and
management.
Education development:
I developed a one day Human right Seminar for all Human rights reps in
Ontario regions. The seminar included the following topics: Pay Equity &
Women’s Issues, Duty to Accommodate, How to Plan an Equity Event.
I was attended by a number of local human rights representatives in the
region.
I developed a presentation on transgendering in the workplace for
Regional Seminar. The presentation included a toolkit that could be used
in part or in whole by Human Rights reps. The presentation also included
definitions that at non offence when discussing trangendering issues.
I put together a presentation on the importance of self-identification
within the Public service, which was presented at the regional seminar.
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I developed a lunch and learn presentation on Racism and Racial Harassment that can be used by local Human right representative when
planning an equity or human rights event.
Worked with Mo Abba (Alberta, NWT & Nunavut, HR rep) in the development of “Duty to Accommodate” presentation for Human Rights
committee.
Training and Development:
October 2008 – attended PSAC Duty to Accommodate workshop in
Toronto.
March 2009 - attended National component conflict training in Ottawa.
March 2010 – attended Ontario Regional CLC training in Stress and
Workplace Violence
August 2010 – attended CLC Instructor Training workshop in Port Elgin.
Local Visits:
During my time I have visited a number of locals and encouraged the
election of a Human Rights representative on a number of these locals
executive with success.
I visited local 128, Brantford SIx Nations Teachers during their AGM on
Wednesday Nov 12 /08. It was
an opportunity to introduce myself and what my role would be and
connect with the Human Rights rep from the local. I provided the reps
with my contact information and invited the local to attend the upcoming
human rights Seminar in Toronto.
In the month of March 2009 visited Locals 137 and Local 220.
In the month of May 2010 I will be visited Local 394.
In March 2011 I visited locals 00155 and 00287.
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Other Activities:
I am in the process of forming a PSAC Durham Regional Women’s
committee. All the necessary paperwork has been submitted and we
are just waiting on approval from the AEC. We had one meeting and
brain stormed around activities we will participate in to promote women’s
rights in the region.
I have collaborated with my employer and have designed a small
workshop that I will be delivering regarding diversity and the need to
recognize co-workers basic rights and to be respectful of cultural differences and practices in our workplace I will be participated in the day of
action on Feb 18/09 against Bill C-10 in the Toronto region.
To promote member participation developed a meet and greet lunch and
learn and delivered with local executives and union reps in a number of
offices in the region. The National President also participated in meeting
with our members in a lunch time meet and greet.
Worked with local Human Rights reps recognizing equity days in region.
Joint Learning Program workshops and other activities:
I participated in Joint Learning Program (JLP) workshop on AntiHarassment with a local human rights representative as support to the
member. Subsequent meetings were set up and attended to continue
efforts to resolve workplace issues.
Worked with employer and Joint Learning Program regional coordinators
to develop and deliver a number of “Anti-Harassment” workshops in the
region. I actively participated in the development of MOU with employer
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and JLP. I facilitated a number of workshops throughout the region. The
employer has asked me to participate in the coordination of more JLP
workshops in the region.
Upcoming Activities:
Hope to play and active role in Take back the night parade, continue with
community toiletry drive for local women’s shelters and stuff the pillow
case for the less fortunate.
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LOUISE PATRICE
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Union activities from March 2010 to date
June 29, 2011 – Mobilization of Parks Canada members – first bargaining
meeting
June 28, 2011 – Conference call to mobilize Parks Canada members
June 20, 2011 – Meeting with Champlain Harbour Station employees –
Move
June 14, 2011 – Employer–union meeting, Local 10283 – Parks Canada
June 14, 2011 – Participation on Regional Board 03, PSAC-Québec as
president
June 13, 2011 – Executive meeting, Local 10283 – Parks Canada
June 10, 2011 – Conference call to mobilize Parks Canada members
June 8, 2011 – National Component conference call – for Parks Canada
members
June 6, 2011 – Conference call for Québec board members – PSACQuébec
May 25–29, 2011 – PSAC-Québec Conference as president of Regional
Board 03
May 20, 2011 – Conference call of Québec board members – PSACQuébec
May 17, 2011 – Participation on Regional Board 03, PSAC-Québec as
president
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May 8–13, 2011 – Orientation session of JLP in Gatineau – Parks Canada
pilot project
May 1–6, 2011 – Committee meetings of the National Component Convention – Ottawa
April 30, 2011 – Travel to Ottawa for the meeting of the Convention
Committees
April 29, 2011 – Regional Board 03 – Political Action Committee – Mobilization for elections
April 27, 2011 – Regional Board 03 – Political Action Committee – Mobilization for elections
April 19, 2011 – Meeting with the Political Action Committee – Regional
Board 03
April 14–15, 2011 – Participation in AGM – Local 10247 – Forillon Park
– Gaspé
April 12, 2011 – Meeting with the Political Action Committee – Regional
Board 03
April 11, 2011 – Conference call to Québec board – PSAC-Québec
April 8–9, 2011 – Participation in PSAC’s Regional Health and Safety
Conference
April 6, 2011 – Meeting with Sébastien Boies, as president of Regional
Board 03
April 1, 2011 – Political Action Committee – Regional Board 03 – PSACQuébec
March 30, 2011 – Participation in AGM – Local 10513 – Passeports
Québec, Québec City
March 29, 2011 – Conference call to Québec board members – PSACQuébec
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March 28, 2011 – Meeting with the Standing Francophone Committee in
Montreal – Trudel
March 21, 2011 – Participation in AGM – Local 10515 – Parks Canada
– Marine Park
March 21–22, 2011 – Meeting with PSAC-Québec’s Resolution
Committee, Québec City
March 20, 2011 – Meeting with Québec board members – PSAC-Québec
March 18, 2011 – Training in Montreal – Standing Francophone Committee
March 16, 2011 – Participation in AGM – Local 10132 – Indian Affairs
– Bargaining update
March 9, 2011 – Meeting with the executive – Local 10206 – NBC
March 7, 2011 – Meeting with Champlain Harbour Station employees –
Move
March 2, 2011 – Participation in AGM – Local 10206 – NBC
February 28, 2011 – Participation in AGM – Local 10218 – Industry
Canada, Québec City
February 25–26, 2011 – Co-trainer – FFA course on Grievance Resolution, Québec City
February 23, 2011 – Participation in AGM –Local 10209 – Industry
Canada, Montreal
February 23, 2011 – Québec Board conference call
February 18-19, 2011 – Co-trainer – FFA course on Union ABCs, Québec
City
February 15, 2011 – Participation on Regional Board 03, PSAC-Québec
– Elected president
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February 13, 2011 – Creation of a Political Action Committee at Regional
Board 03
February 6–10, 2011 – Parks Canada Bargaining Conference – Calgary
February 4, 2011 – Participation in AGM – Local 10022 – Parks Canada
January 28, 2011 – Meeting with PSAC’s Isabelle Renaud to update
ABCs
January 26, 2011 – Participation in AGM – Local 10040-OES
January 26, 2011 – Employer–union meeting, Local 10283 – Parks
Canada
January 25, 2011 – Meeting with the executive of the National Component
of the Québec region
January 18, 2011 – Participation on Regional Board 03 as vice-president
January 11–14, 2011 – National executive of the National Component,
Ottawa
January 10, 2011 – Constitution meeting of the Francophone Committee,
Ottawa
December 14–15, 2010 – Constitution meeting of the Francophone
Committee, Ottawa
December 6, 2010 – Employer–union meeting – Local 10283 – Parks
Canada
December 3, 2010 – Meeting with Gilles Duceppe, leader of the Bloc
Québécois
November 25–26, 2011 – Co-trainer – FFA course on basic health and
safety
November 24, 2011 – Meeting with Le Soleil newspaper – Parks Canada
employees
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November 17, 2011 – Participation on Regional Board 03 as vice-president
November 4, 2011 – Grievance hearing with a Canadian Heritage
member
November 2, 2011 – Meeting with a member of Canadian Heritage
November 1, 2010 – Employer–union meeting – Local 10283 – Parks
Canada
October 28, 2011 – Grievance talks with the president of NBC
October 27, 2011 – Participation in AGM – Local 10206 – NBC
October 24–26, 2011 – Participation in AGM of the Mingan management
unit – Local 10200
October 19, 2011 – Meeting of the Temporary Francophone Committee,
Montreal
October 14, 2011 – Meeting of the executive of Local 10283
October 13, 2011 – Meeting of the executive of Regional Board 03 –
PSAC-Québec
October 8, 2011 – Conference call with national officers of the National
Component
October 1, 2011 – National Battlefields Commission – Local 10206
meeting
September 30, 2011 –Radio Canada – Move of the Champlain Harbour
Station
September 23, 2011 – Employer–union meeting – Local 10283 – Parks
Canada
September 22, 2011 – National conference call – National Component
– Parks Canada
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September 21, 2011 – Interim president at the meeting of Regional Board
03
September 20, 2011 – Meeting with members of the executive of Local
10283
September 13–18, 2011 – National executive of the National Component,
Ottawa
August 26–29, 2010 – Québec Seminar in Rimouski
August 25, 2010 – Meeting with members of Local 10283, as president
July 29–30, 2011 – Preparation of the Québec Seminar, meeting in
Rimouski
July 21, 2011 – Teleconference to prepare the Québec Seminar
June 28, 2011 – Meeting of the executive of the Regional Board 03
June 21, 2011 – Meeting with Jean-Pierre Naud and a member of
Canadian Heritage
June 21, 2011 – Participation in AGM of Québec Management Unit –
Parks Canada
June 14, 2011 – Participation on Regional Board 03, PSAC-Québec as
vice-president
June 11–12, 2011 – Co-trainer for the course on Union ABCs in Québec
City
June 7, 2011 – Meeting with Vallérie Bérubé for the PSAC 2010 scholarships
June 1, 2011 – Meeting with the executive of the Québec Region at
Hôtel Time in Québec City
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May 31, 2010 – Participation in AGM of Mauricie management unit –
Parks Canada
May 1, 2010 – Participation in the May 1 demonstration in Québec City
– Fête des travailleurs
April 25, 2010 – Conference call of the Québec executive of the National
Component
April 27, 2010 – Organization of May 1 activities for Regional Board 03
April 23, 2010 – Telephone conference with the executive of Regional
Board 03 as vice-president
April 24, 2010 – Participation on Regional Board 03 as vice-president –
Pensions
April 15–18, 2010 – Participation in the National Component All Presidents Conference, Ottawa
April 13, 2010 – Participation on Regional Board 03 as vice-president
April 12, 2010 – Meeting with members of the executive of Local 10283
as president
March 13–17, 2010 – Training of PSAC facilitators – Québec Region
March 11, 2010 – Nomination as National Component Assistant 2nd
Vice-President – Québec Region
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GÉRALDINE FORTIN
QUÉBEC
Introduction
Let me begin by saying that I was very pleased to serve on the Human
Rights Committee.
This is my activity report, broken down by year. I will describe my activities
in year one, year two and finally year three, which is still in progress and
which will end at the National Component Convention up to the elections.
I remind you that our mandate is to promote human rights to our locals
and to visit those locals.
We must also sensitize management on how to work with unions to
ensure that the Employer complies with the objectives given to it by the
Human Rights Commission.
I would add that we must raise awareness among and inform all locals
about employment equity.
I completed my 2008–2011 mandate with those items.
Year one: September 2008 to September 2009
In light of the activity list I had throughout my mandate, this is an account
of the key activities that I accomplished throughout the year.
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I started by making myself a work plan.
I telephoned all union local presidents to raise awareness with them
about inviting their members to annual general meetings. During this
first year, I was invited to four meetings and took part in two annual
general meetings.
I took part in meetings of the regional committee, on which I sat with
Jean-Pierre Naud, Francine Auclair and Bernard Labonté. We met to,
among other things, prepare for the seminar in Tadoussac. We had a
guest from the Human Rights Commission and although this seminar
was well appreciated, it was a time waster. I personally contacted the
union locals for good representation from equity groups at the seminar.
I then took part in the Regional Conference in June 2009.
I worked with the substitutes in my region (Ginette Fleurent and Manon
Minville) and told them about what had happened in the meetings. They
were always cooperative, but because of the structure, they are in the
dark and we have no budget to transfer them and get them to participate
more actively.
With the Status of Women and Persons with Disabilities representative
in my local, I took part in regional council meetings on equal opportunities that were held in the Côte-Nord, Bas-St-Laurent , Gaspésie and
Iles-de-la-Madeleine regions. We prepared two information brochures,
which we distributed at the seminar and the conference, and provided
them to union locals at their request.
I contacted union local presidents several times to recruit equity group
representatives. This is an ongoing task that is related to our conference
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theme.
I signed various petitions and wrote to elected representatives and the
Prime Minister—mainly about the firearms registry and other bills such
as C-10—and recommended that our members do likewise.
I attended three regional council meetings—in the Côte-Nord, Bas-SaintLaurent, Gaspésie and Iles-de-la-Madeleine regions—with the Status of
Women representative. I lobbied for support of a resolution from the
Regional Women’s Committee. I kept in touch with the Regional Women’s
Committee director and my regional coordinator and requested funding
to mark Women’s Day. I took time to work with the Status of Women
representative in my local and I put her in touch with other locals to put
together a project that unites women.
Because of distance, I tried to keep the members’ interest through
sending e-mails to union local presidents and equity group representatives. These e-mails included newspaper articles and radio and/or television programs on specific subjects, as well as books. I circulated print
material on equity issues at meetings and in my local and sent it online
to the other locals. I informed the union locals of victories regarding
various equity groups. I told them of world events in relation to human
rights.
I asked the Employer about the employment equity report at my unionmanagement meetings; this was the number-one issue of my mandate.
I communicated with my Human Rights Committee about advancing
certain issues such as employment equity, working with the HR – Assistant
VP on producing promotional items, sending documents for translation,
and so on. I also attended Human Rights Committee meetings.
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I took part in the PSAC Convention in Vancouver in April 2009. This convention was lengthened to accommodate a Human Rights Committee
meeting. During this trip, while visiting a museum, I challenged myself
to find a book in French and my hope was realized. During this visit, I
learned more about Aboriginal art and shared what I learned with friends.
At this convention, I became better acquainted with Quebec union local
presidents and was able to discuss matters with them during outings in
Vancouver.
Year two: September 2009–September 2010
My work in year two was very similar to that in year one.
I still email union local presidents and equity group representatives. I still
correspond with some of them and target and promote national days.
I have done specific mailings to promote Women’s Day in order to raise
member awareness about the UN Gender Disparity Index. I was in touch
with Nicole Demers, the Status of Women representative for the Bloc,
and I promoted the World March of Women. I also took steps to obtain
funding for a project from the Status of Women representative in my
local. I continued to promote the World March of Women, which was
scheduled for October 2010 in my region.
I also met with the Mi’kmaq chief in my community to give him our union’s
support, through petitions that we circulated, for having Aboriginal
peoples recognized as a First Nation by the UN.
I visited the local in my municipality and attended an annual general
meeting via conference call; this was one of my main duties. I must visit
those locals that have invited me. Much work remains to be done in
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raising awareness.
I participated in leadership training provided by the Regional Women’s
Committee in December 2009. In April 2010, I took part in the presidents’ meeting and a Human Rights Committee meeting. In May 2010,
I attended the Regional Women’s Conference in Laval. I met Nicole
Demers in person and she is exceptional. I attended a vigil in memory of
Natacha Cournoyé, who died in the parking lot of her workplace. The lot
is deemed unsafe after she was killed there.
In August, I worked with the regional team on preparing the Rimouski
seminar. I had initially taken steps for the seminar to be held in Forillon
Park, but my influence was not strong enough. The regional committee
(Jean-Pierre Naud, Francine Auclair, Yvon Beaudoin and myself) finally
agreed on Rimouski. Despite some disappointment with the preparations
for this conference, it proved to be important for a special get-together
with representatives of the various equity groups; we shared wonderful
moments at a supper on the shore watching a spectacular sunset.
August also saw me attend the Human Rights Conference in Saskatoon.
Despite inconveniences at this conference, it left me appreciating the
wonderful learning memories and treasured historical experience. It was
my visit to Batoche that taught me the most about human rights.
After asking the Employer about the employment equity report, I helped
create an employment equity committee at my Employer. This was a
major victory that fulfilled the mandate given to me.
I raised further awareness in my local about world events for various
equity groups by creating links on my local’s blog and continuing to
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circulate print material on equity issues. After receiving funding, a project
with my local’s Status of Women representative took shape and I had
a few meetings with her on this. We produced a collection of thoughts
for women and provided it to the members of my local on Women’s Day.
We produced it again at the request of our funders. We are thinking of
having it translated.
I worked with my colleague, Isabelle Beaudoin, on a PowerPoint presentation. This presentation is intended as a working tool for the union
locals. Our subject is mental health in the workplace.There are three
parts: burnout, mental illness and hypersensitivity to odours. It can be
presented in three separate parts or as one presentation.
With the regional vice-president and my various union local contacts,
I worked on the duty to accommodate, talked about hiring and about
respecting both of Canada’s official languages in the workplace, and
encouraged members to file grievances when necessary and to take
these to the Human Rights Commission. I noticed that members are
still afraid to speak out and take action. As representative, I recommend
sustained effort in the National Component to keep this committee a part
of it.
Year three: September 2009 to end of mandate
Being true to myself, I continue to raise awareness by sending e-mails
to each equity group regarding victories, specific highlights and targeted
days.
The World March of Women was held in October 2010. I participated
in it and it was a phenomenal success. We expected 5,000 participants and got 10,000. For a region like Rimouski, that is huge. I helped
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complete a seven-foot banner and it too was a smashing success. My
disappointment is with the National Component, from which there was
a mixed turnout. Kudos to colleague Louise Patrice, who accompanied
the women’s group from the Outaouais region. Despite all my efforts, I
failed to motivate the members to contribute to this march. We therefore
still have work to do to promote this and to get motivated to contribute to
specific projects. We must not forget that this is a world march and we
have heard very little about it in our Component. I thank my colleagues
in the women’s group in Montreal for accepting me as a new member. I
thank my two substitute Quebec Human Rights representatives for contributing so well to this march through their efforts in building the giant
doll—and on such short notice. I also thank my colleague Micheline
Bourgeois for designing this banner.
I continued my mobilization efforts on certain projects, such as precautionary cessation of work for pregnant women, by signing and circulating
petitions.
For the last year of my mandate, I attended a few annual general
meetings. With the help of the regional vice-president, I received invitations to attend these meetings and got several members who have an
interest in human rights involved. At the start of my mandate, there was
no interest in the union locals. We now have about 20 members who
want to participate actively. This is another victory in which I am proud to
have participated. Now that we have piqued interest, we must develop it
further with these people. If I am elected to another committee, I would
be happy to share my experience and new objectives.
I also participated in creating a Francophone committee. Creating this
committee is very much in line with my duties because it defends the
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French language for all members across Canada. It defends a minority.
It responds to the frustrations experienced for many years by Francophones and to which particular attention must be paid before the problem
becomes too great. This approach is in line with respecting both of
Canada’s official languages.
I also attended meetings dealing with the creation of this committee and
took various courses offered by the FQW.
In September 2010, I attended the national executive meeting. This
meeting made me realize that we still have work to do because the
perception is as though we are a committee that exists as a courtesy,
but there are many biases to overcome and battles to fight. We must
think only of our allies who are seen as enemies of equity groups or as
imposters.
I also attended the Human Rights meeting in Ottawa May 7 and 8. We
discussed developing promotional tools and presentations to be translated into English and provided to union locals at their request, whether
we attend or not.
Since inception of the employment equity committee, I have been acting
as a replacement for absent colleagues. In May, I received the Employer’s final report. I read it through and am waiting for the date of the
next meeting, at which we will adopt the committee’s working protocol
and discuss this report.
I end by leaving you with a chart of the locals visited and the names of
the various representatives.
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It was a pleasure to serve on this committee. Let me end my mandate by
saying that we still have a lot to do and the work is ongoing, as stated in
our conference message. Despite all my efforts, I could not visit every
local. That is a challenge to be met during the next mandate.
I thank all locals for their interest in the cause and encourage them to
raise awareness with their members on how important equity groups are
within our world because they constitute a portrait of our society. People
must be treated fairly, regardless of ethnic origin, disability, gender,
sexual orientation or whether or not they belong to First Nations. We are
all equal under the law and in the workplace.
Thank you for having faith in me and thank you to my two substitutes
who always supported my efforts.
Thank you to my colleagues on the Human Rights Committee for letting
me expand my horizons on various human rights issues.
I also thank the regional team with which I worked. With time, I have
seen the progress of the awareness work done. I see more openness.
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Chart of Quebec region locals
Local
President
Representatives
10040
Géraldine Fortin
Gemma Porlier
Manon Minville
Géraldine Fortin
10240
Francine Auclair
2010
1
10209
Louise Leduc
Guy Tremblay
Francesca
Ginette Fleurent
2008
2
10512
Keith Lemoine
Michelle Johnson
Keith Lemoine
André Dandurand
2008
3
10269
Daniel Toutant
Martine Tousignant 2010
Daniel Toutant
4
10021
Dianne
Labrèque
2011
5
10283
Yvon Beaudoin
2009
6
10727
Carole Maillet
Dianne Labrèque
Resigned
Véronique Jutras
Interested
Martine Bugeau
Louise
10247
Mario Lemieux
Richard Jalbert
2010
10132
Daniel
Thétreault
Martine Filoni
Marianne Kanapé
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Visits Notes
My local
2011
7
Contacted Martine
Met Martine at
Rimouski
conference
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Local
President
10022
Simon Careau
Representatives
Visits Notes
Met at presidents’
meeting: open to an
invitation
10036
10200
Desbiens
Lorraine Côté
10206
Jacques
Lévesque
Nil
The regional vicepresident and the
RVP were my
spokespersons and
one person is interested.
Unknown
10218
Nil
10259
Locita
Locita was at the
conference.
Never met her.
Julie Dubois
Met Julie at the
presidents’ meeting:
she awaits an
invitation.
8
10380
Lucie Aspirot
10513
Sylvie Bernier
10515
Benoit Dubeau
10520
Mélanie Côté
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Individual contact at
lunch time
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Local
President
10524
Chantale
Marquis
Louis Philippe
Fleurent
10100s
Total
23
Representatives
Visits Notes
Laval passport office
Never met her.
Never met him.
11 of 23 locals visited
10 of 23 locals never
visited
Had a conference
call between one
local and my own.
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SASKATCHEWAN
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SASKATCHEWAN
Activity report 2010-2011
• April 2010 – Host committee member for the All President’s
Conference in Ottawa
• May 2010 – elected 2nd RVP for Sask.
• Sept 13 – 17, 2010 – National Executive meetings
• November 25, 2010 – Human Rights orientation with Local 40107 in
Prince Albert National Park
• December 3, 2010 – Human Rights orientation with Local 40227
(inactive local in Saskatoon)
• April 5, 2011 – Local 40227 AGM
• April 27, 2011 – National Executive meetings
• May 1 – 6, 2011 – Triennial Convention Finance Committee
meetings
• June 29, 2011 – Local 40107, AGM and Bargaining updates with
PSAC rep from Saskatoon, Louise Mardell.
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