PSPC NCR NR sub-group Executive Meeting - DRAFT
13 April 2017, 11:45 am to 1:15 pm / PSAC Boardroom, Place du Centre, Gatineau
Attendees:
Adel Iskandar (AI) President
Robert Porter (RP) Vice-President
Robert Salvador (RS) Treasurer
Timothy Ma (TM) Member at large
Cameron Smith (CS) Member at large
Kostyantyn Frolov (KF) Member at large
Regrets:
Niraj Chandra (NC) Secretary
Kashyap Desai (KD) Member at large
Elaine DeCoursey (ED) Member at large
Joseph Wong (JW) Member at large
Lyse Blanchet (LB) Member at large
Guests:
Joshua Linseman (JL)
Minutes:
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President’s Welcome and call to order AI recognized that quorum was achieved and introduced JL as guest. AI inquired about the reason for absences so that they can be recorded as justified as per by-laws. Given the voluntary nature of this committee, all concluded that we not put undue pressure regarding attendance. Rob will set up teleconferencing to make it easier for attendance. |
RP to act as secretary for meeting. |
Nil |
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Agenda Moved by RP, Seconded by TM. Two new items were added. Motion approved. |
Info |
Nil |
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Review minutes from previous meetings NC to work on minutes from 2 March 2017. Minutes from 19 Jan moved by RP, seconded by RS. AI requested that minutes be produced no more than 2 weeks after meeting. |
RP, NC |
Next Executive meetings |
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Jan-Mar 2017 Newsletter A discussion was held to add further information such as the “cash-out” of accumulated leave but it was felt this is too late and should be kept for next newsletter. Steward e-mails to be added as well. Newsletter moved by RP for approval, 2nd TM. |
RS |
ASAP |
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LMCC Updates AI mentioned that there is increased collaboration between unions with possible merging of committees at the local level in PPB. |
For info |
Nil |
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OSH Committees Update AI explained that JL is now the PIPSC rep for the L’Esplanade-Laurier OSH Committee. There are 4 employee and 2 employer reps on this committee. AI explained that he is on the committee for Block III. We believe that JW is on the PDP Ph III committee. Discussion held about not being bogged down on OSH committee issues. |
For info |
Nil |
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Collective Bargaining Update No one had any new update. All hoping that binding conciliation be done. |
For info |
Nil |
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Review Sub-Committees The issues and activity management structure was re-introduced by RP. The order of items was adjusted. TM clarified his role wrt organizing AGM and LL. Document endorsed by those present but AI asked that RP send it by e-mail to get it endorsed by those not present before it gets final approval. |
Add to agenda next meeting |
Next executive meeting |
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Phoenix issues & update PSPC has set up an inter-departmental team to deal with problems. Fin Department responsible for pay advances and CRA for tax receipts. PPB has identified a single contact for phoenix issues. We expressed need to get manager trained. PIPSC is considering legal suit for unpaid dues. We’re told that GoC will not return to RPS as this will admit failure. |
Info |
Nil |
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Lunch & Learn (LL) Session The ARO, Bruno Hamel, to be invited to the next LL session. AI to send list of members with work addressed to TM. Topics could be:
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TM |
Mid June |
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OAA Issues & Ryerson U AI mentions that the OAA is addressing more and more ethical issues as firms such as BLJC are taking on a larger role. |
NC to add to agenda next meeting |
Next executive meeting |
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Pension package KF mentioned that a colleague received a package stating that he’ll be receiving a lower rate pension. None of the committee members heard about this. KF to send the document around for review. |
NC to add to agenda next meeting |
Next executive meeting |
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Responding to Blackberry at 07:30 RP to investigate if employees are required to be on their BB before they report to work. |
NC to add to agenda next meeting |
Next executive meeting |
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Roundtable
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As required |
Nil |
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Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 1:20 p.m. as moved by CS and 2nd KF. |
Info |
Nil |
Prepared by: Robert W Porter, P Eng.
Acting Secretary NCR NR sub-group
Dated: 31 May 2017