Minutes/Record of Decisions from 2018 AV AGM
AGM began with the Canadian National Anthem and moment of silence, and the reading of the Harassment Statement.
Opening remarks: AV Group President Ray Paquette
Welcomed and acknowledged Stewards and Retired Members
Introduction of AV National Executive and the Interm Bargaining Team
Approval of 2018 AGM Agenda as Amended
Motion to approve: Carried
Approval of 2017 AGM minutes as Amended
Motion to approve: Carried
AV President's report: Ray Paquette
Communication to all members across Canada important especially during and after Negotiations
Focus on Outreach Program, Leave for Victims of Domestic Violence, and Sick Leave/EWSP
The Interim Bargaining team has sent out a survey to member.
Recognition of members who have worked tirelessly for the AV group, and thank you to the National Executive
Questions and Answers
Ray Paquette presentation on EWSP AND Domestic violence.
The presentation that will be given to members at lunch and learns this summer on the MOU on Employment Wellness Support Program (EWSP) from Illnes to Wellness was present at the AGM.
Moto – Illness to Wellness
Question and Answers.
Guest Speaker – Terry Sing – Retired Members Guild – National President
Spoke on the upcoming 100th Anniversary of PIPSC. Encouraging members to get involved.
Questions and Answers
Finance report: Raymond Poon
2017 Actual Budget presented
Budget moved and carried
No questions
2018 Budget presented –
Discussion on budget
Budget moved and carried
Bargaining Report: Cara Ryan
The Interim Bargaining Team will change after the election and the new AV Executives comment in June 2018
We could have given Notice to Bargain March 21, 2018 or TB can give Notice we are looking at doing a Targeted Round of Bargaining, but it can revert to a Regular Round at any time
Andrew Wigmore and Robert Hunter gave an over view of the survey sent to the CO members of the AV Group.
Question and answer session
Bylaws update: Peter Gabriel
Board of Directors approved Aug 12/
Bylaw amendment from the floor: N/A
Sub group report: Peter Gabriel
5 new Subgroups formed this year in the Atlantic Region – St. John`s, Moncton and Fredericton North Vancouver and Toronto, We will be looking at new groups in Montreal North Shore, Kingston
Question and answer session
Closing remarks by Ray Paquette
Motion to adjourn: Carried