Public Service Alliance of Canada BC

PSAC SOUTHERN VANCOUVER ISLAND DISTRICT AREA COUNCIL MINUTES – November 20, 2007, General Meeting - PSAC Victoria Regional Office

Members Present:

• Gil Hodges - UNDE 21013
• Ian Wiggs – UNDE 21008
• Ches Bennett – DCL 05/20500
• Scott Parker – UTE 20028
• John Rumsby – UTE 20028
• Mandi Schubert – CEIU 20975
• Jim Sidel – DCL 05/20500
• Graeme Goodmanson – UEW 20169
• Cindy Little – UTE 20028
• Louise Richard – NAT 20088
• Wayne Little – UTE 20028
• Craig Lessels – UEW 20076
• Wendy Loshal – NAT 20088
• L. Potts – NAT 20088
• Hettie Wheeler – USGE 20012
• Megan Adam - UEW 20147
• Randy Sanderson – UCTE 20220
• Dave Jackson/James Little/Rosemary MacKenzie PSAC Victoria RO

Continue reading below or download the SVIDAC minutes - November 20 2007 (pdf)

1. Call to order

Meeting called to order at 5:35pm

2. Introductions

Dave Jackson introduced guest speakers Megan Adams and Randy Sanderson, members of the bargaining teams for the PA and SV groups.

3. Collective Bargaining

Megan Adam, PA negotiating team member provided an update on the latest round of bargaining for the PA group. The PA group is smaller for this round as the Customs members now have their own group. Delays in bargaining are due to the negotiation of Essential Services Agreements (formerly known as designations) and the completion of pay studies. No wage demands can go forward until the pay studies are complete and while the PA group is not part of the pay study there is a desire to keep all of the groups on the same schedule for bargaining. Discussions around leave provisions and changes to the definition of family. TB wants to reduce leave and has proposed a leave repackaging to include family-related, volunteer and personal days. TB also proposing to reduce rollover of leave from 35 days to 30 days and include the “special” five-day leave in regular vacation leave balance. Service Canada representatives gave presentation on hours of work. Other demands brought forward by the team include access to official languages training, public transit passes and removal of the cap to severance pay. Next meetings are planned for the end of January or beginning of February.

Randy Sanderson, SV negotiating team member, provided an update on the negotiations for this group. Randy has been a member of the Table 2 (now the SV group) bargaining team for the past four rounds of bargaining. He felt that this round has been different from the past as the TB negotiator is more open to using his team. The bargaining team has been concentrating on our issues and has been ignoring TB’s issues. One of the priorities is the elimination of pay zones. Other issues are maternity reassignment, shift premiums, apprenticeships and language on harassment. There is a sub-committee for Ship’s Crews during this round as there was not enough time to establish a separate bargaining table for this group.

Randy and Megan fielded a number of questions from the members present.

4. Adjournment / Next Meeting

M/S/C W. Little/I. Wiggs to adjourn 6:30PM. Next meeting Festive Meet & Greet December 13th, 2007

South Vancouver Island District Area Council (SVIDAC) Invites You To Make Submissions To Our “Create A Logo” Contest

The SVIDAC creates a forum which enhances the exchange of information between PSAC members on matters of common interest. SVIDAC also serves as one of the liaison bodies for Component Locals/Branches and Directly Chartered Locals within the Southern Vancouver Island region of the PSAC.

As such, we are offering all PSAC members in Victoria the opportunity to present, in art form, a logo submission.

Contest guidelines

• the contest is open to all PSAC members within the Southern Vancouver Island region
• one entry per member
• each entry must include the artist’s name, address, phone number and a valid email address
• each entry may be sent either electronically to jacksod@psac.com or by mail to Att: SVIDAC Logo Contest, 210-1497 Admirals Road, Victoria BC V9A 2P8
• only originals will be considered
• submissions are now being accepted, the closing date for accepting submissions is February 29, 2008.
• The winning entry will be judged on a variety of factors including artistic merit, creativity and originality.

Prize

• One grand prize of a bomber style jacket with either the new SVIDAC or the PSAC BC logos will be presented to the winner.

VAC AGM 16 October 2007

Present: Tom Gallagher, Megan Adam, Sam Wiese, Sharon Tieman, Deanna Wilson, Colbey Peters, David Saba, Kay Sinclair, Rhonda Johns, Terri Lee, Monica Urrutia (staff)

Continue reading below, or download the  Vancouver Area Council AGM minutes - October 16 2007 (pdf)

1. Meeting called to order at 6:07 pm

2. Intros

• 3 guests, Dave & Colbey and Deanna
• rest in attendance are delegates or officers

3. REVP‘s message (Kay)

• BC Regional Council coming up April 18-20. Each Area Council (AC) is entitled to 1 delegate and can submit resolutions.
• Suggest election should be at next AC meeting and identify draft resolutions
• Might have workshops at Convention – e.g. get AC’s involved in municipal elections; via District Labour Council affiliation
• Kay distributed some recent resolutions passed at NBoD – land claims, PSAC funding national women’s groups (both pdf); on support and solidarity with Colombia and the Philippines (see attached)
• there was some discussion on the resolutions
• Terri gave a back ground of the Equal Opportunities committee which raised the resolutions on Colombia and the Philippines – largest standing committee, 1 from each component (17), 2 from each group (8), 2 co-chair, Ed & Robyn. Meets twice a year to discuss equity issues. Terri reviewed/explained the report. Download the EOC report to the NBoD (pdf)
  
• NBoD still needs to implement the 2nd & 3rd Be it resolved on the Philippines issues – it has been passed by the board
• Discussed Discipline Review Committee at the Board – how PSAC deals with disciplining people who cross picket lines – looking at making recommendations

4. President’s Report (Sam)

• Sam provided a verbal report which highlighted the following:
• Nov ’06 – attended BC Fed Convention
• Dec – participated in action against religious & political persecution of the Falun Gong; also participated in the PSAC Human Rights dinner
• Feb – attended IAMAW rally, supported BC Fed Youth Group on the $10 minimum wage campaign
• March: at the BC Fed Community and Social Action meeting – recommended the Temporary Foreign Workers Working Group come under this committee
• April – presentation about April 28 Day of Mourning to Burnaby City Council who unanimously voted to officially recognize April 28 as an official day in Burnaby. ; attended Empty Bowls Gala – Burnaby – fundraiser for schools which no longer have hot lunch programs
• May – attended the May Day Rally – well attended, made a presentation to Burnaby City Council to recognize May Day as an important day in the history of labour and human rights
• June – elected on to exec of Burnaby Citizens Association, this is the association that supports union endorsed Burnaby civic candidates
• July – participated in Defending Quality Public Services (DQPS) Campaign kick-off various sites in Burnaby, New Westminster and Port Moody
• Aug – attend BC Day NDP picnic, distributed DQPS stuff; Merritt Mountain Music Festival – outside the gates distributed DQPS info
• September – Labour Day Picnic – happy with turn-out from AC; Thanks to all who supported; Highest # of PSAC members probably in last 10 years.
• Talked about needing to get involved Political Action Committee

5. Treasurer’s Report (Sharon)

• Sharon presented her Treasurers report (pdf).
• Community Savings, the new bank of the VAC is a unionized credit union that is endorsed by the BC Fed
• Report was m/s/CARRIED (Sharon, Rhonda)

6. TB – Bargaining (Megan)

• PA (Table I) – have been meeting with the employer since the spring. One meeting so far this Fall.
• Basic, sign-offs (changes under new legislation; housekeeping and untouched clauses)
• changes to grievance procedure, union leave, official language training
• $ is at the end so majority of demands are $
• delays because of pay studies, Dec round called off because of (Essential Service Agreements) ESAs & Pay studies are incomplete
• Nov = finish all non-monetary = Dec no bargaining to keep coordinating with all tables
• Discussion – suggest pressuring local management at UMCCs or components regarding ESAs – put something on web

5. Youth Report

• Sam gave on behalf of Jamey
• A –$10 Now campaign is still underway. Some municipalities have supported voted to support, while prior to the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) meeting some had not supported notably Vancouver, Pitt Meadows and Port Coquitlam. While Pitt Meadows and Vancouver were not too much of a shock, we were very saddened by the result of the initial vote by Port Coquitlam City Council as there is a high number of Union endorsed members on that city council. The resolution to Port Coquitlam failed by one vote, interestingly, a union endorsed city councilor was not in attendance at the meeting the night NWDLC gave the $10 Now presentation. Thankfully, the majority of delegates at the UBCM passed the $10 Now resolution at the conference last month.
• B –“ Grant’s” Law – working alone law, was passed by WCB after much work and support from the De Patie family and the labour community
• C – Youth Committee within PSAC faces some challenges; encourages locals to get youth in touch with Jamey

6. Motion

• For the VAC to pay $180 towards dues for the New West District Labour Council for CEIU 20949 – which pays the other 50%. Rationale: This is done annually as the VAC receives a subsidy from the PSAC to help it affiliate to District Labour Councils within its jurisdiction. If anyone is interested, Sam sits as a delegate but we are entitled to two. Rhonda may be interested. m/s/CARRIED (Sam, Megan)
• The VAC is also affiliated to the Vancouver District Labour Council via AGR 20044 but we believe that VAC does not contribute towards the dues because AGR 20044 gets its dues reimbursed to them already. CEUDA 20040 is also affiliated and UEW 20147 may soon be affiliated and will be requesting funds from the VAC to assist.

7. Elections

• Kay Sinclair conducted the elections with the following results:
• President – Sam Wiese (Rhonda nominated, Megan seconded)
• 1st VP – Megan Adam (Sam/Sharon)
• 2nd VP – Rhonda Johns (Sam/Sharon)
• Sec - VACANT
• Treasurer – Sharon Tieman (Megan/Sam)
• Members at large
• (1) Tom Gallagher (Sam/Megan)
• (2) Terri Lee (Rhonda, Sharon)
• (3) VACANT
• Kay conducted the oath.

8. Other

• Oct 27 – Bring Our Troops Home Rally
• Nov 2-3 BC Law Teach-in on Afghanistan
• Nov 3 – Chili Cook Off
• Pivot Calendars are available to fundraise for Pivot Legal Society, they will also be having a Christmas Auction Dec 8th
• Sam made a special mention about the passing of trade unionist Tom Kozar. There will be a United Way Labour Appreciation Dinner on December 3rd where Tom will be posthumously given an award.

9. Stand Up/Speak Out

• The following people took part in the Stand Up/Speak out pledge against world poverty. (Monica, Megan, Deanna, Terri, Tom, Rhonda, Sharon, Dave, Colbey, Sam)

10. Meeting adjourned 7:55 pm.

11. Addendum: Addendum to Financial Statement for Vancouver Area Council (pdf).

Northwest B.C. Area Council Meeting: November 17th, 7PM, Coast Hotel, Prince Rupert

Agenda

• Guests: Collette Savarie, PSAC Regional Representative and Amal Rana, Education Officer
• BARGAINING UPDATES: Supporting our bargaining units
• District Labour Councils
• PSAC-BC Regional Convention - nominations for delegates to Convention & resolutions
• Calendar of Events
• Education
• Amendments to the bylaws (if any)
• Days of Recognition
• Joint Learning Program

Okanagan Area Council AGM: December 1st, Kelowna. Time and Location TBA.

Fraser Valley Area Council meeting: December 5th, 6PM, Mandarin Gardens Restaurant, Abbotsford

Agenda

• Guest-Kay Sinclair, PSAC REVP for BC
• By-Law Amendments (see attached proposed Fraser Valley Area Council Bylaw changes)
• Financial Report-Anne Marie
• Election of Executive
• Election of Delegate to PSAC Convention
• Resolutions to BC PSAC Convention
• District Labour Council Report-Jayne
• Other Business

PSAC SOUTHERN VANCOUVER ISLAND DISTRICT AREA COUNCIL MINUTES

August 28, 2007, Regular General Meeting - PSAC Victoria Regional Office

Members Present:

• Nick Humphreys – UEW 20169
• Ian Wiggs – UNDE 21008
• John Rumsby- UTE 20028
• Todd Genereux – UNDE 21011
• Cindy Little – UTE 20028
• Ken Waldron – UNDE 21013
• Mandi Schubert – CEIU 20975

Regrets:

• Jim Sidel
• Ches Bennett
• VirginiaVaillancourt
• Peter Neelands
• Randy Sanderson
• Renée Young
• Brian Port
• James Little
• Rosemary MacKenzie

Continue reading below or Southern Vancouver Island Area Council minutes - August 28th (pdf).

1. Call to order: President Sister Little called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m.
2. Proposed Agenda : Nothing further to add
3. Adoption of Minutes May 22, 2007 M/S/C I. Wiggs/J. Rumsby
4. Discussion re: Legion Donations – no further donations
5. Old Business: None at this time
6. New Business: None at this time
7. Political Action:
   • Nick spoke about Political Action –Defending Quality Public Services/Conference Calls/Need for follow up letters to MP’s.
   • We have done the follow up letters what we need now is for follow up phone calls from the specific constituents to the MP’s and candidates.
   • PIPSC Campaign against Privatization of Federal Laboratories SVIDAC to put out a letter to Kay/Janet/Patty and to BC national officers.
   • October 4 – Pre Budget Finance Committee Meeting in Victoria. D.P.Q.S & DFO Campaign.
   • Victoria Labour Council –The revitalization of the VLC has been going on over the summer with 7-8 meetings. Nick was tasked with reporting on improving communications and increasing affiliations. Nick’s report circulated at meeting. This fall Nick plans to contact and encourage Victoria PSAC locals to affiliate with the VLC. One recommendation is to look at reducing affiliation dues. Resolutions to our various conventions concerning subsidizing locals that affiliate are being considered. VLC meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
   • P. Bragg (Van RO) might be loaned from Van RO to work on website for VLC.
8. Labour Day Picnic: All Welcome. PSAC will have a booth set up. Esquimalt/Gorge Park. 1070 Tillicum Road. 11:00 – 4:00 Nick/DaveJ/James/Cindy/Rosemary/DaveT to bring supplies for raffles
9. AGM: Annual General Meeting – September 26, 2007 AGM Sept 26, 2007
10. Other Business: Need for new banners. Discussion about colors for banners – what is most visible Todd to look at costs
11. Adjournment / Next Meeting: M/S/C K. Waldron/I. Wiggs to adjourn 6:40 PM

PSAC Okanagan Area Council Minutes of Meeting September 21, 2007, Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre, Summerland

In Attendance:

• Susan Yaciw UTE 20003
• Linda Woods NAT 20140
• Kelly Megyesi CEIU 20915
• Jennifer Leenhouts CEIU 20972
• Darrell-Lee McKenzie AGR 20043
• Rowena Santo UTE 20026
• Kareen Stanich AGR 20043
• Brenda Williams UTE 20026
• Roberta Gourlie CEIU 20915

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. with Susan Yaciw in the chair.

Continue reading below or download the Okanagan Area Council meeting minutes - Sept 21 (pdf)

Minutes: Minutes from June 22, 2007 were accepted. m/s/c

Area Council Treasurer’s Report: The report was presented (see attached) m/s/c

Old Business:

Audited Financial Report – Books to be audited.

Action: D-L. McKenzie to have books audited at end of December for AGM in January and send copy to REVP.

Affiliating to District Labour Council - One local will affiliate with the South Okanagan Boundry Labour Council at a cost of $0.25 per member per month. The cost to affiliate AGRU 20043 is approximately $240, however there will be a rebate from the REVP. Any PSAC member in the area can attend the meetings which are the 1st Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. (unless the 1st day of the month is a Tuesday, then the meeting is the 2nd Tuesday). Meetings are held at the Penticton Teachers Union office on Ellis Street.

Action: D-L. McKenzie to affiliate AGR 20043 with SOBLC.

Action: Anyone interested in attending meetings should provide contact information (snail and email) to D-L. McKenzie for the mailing list.

PSAC Forum – Was well attended in Penticton and there were new faces in Kelowna and Vernon. It would be nice to see this type of forum on an annual basis.

Action: S. Yaciw to ask Amal Rana for a summary and distribute to Area Council members.

New Business:

BC Regional Council: The next meeting is October 21-22. There will also be leadership training October 17-20, and a meeting with regional office staff on the 23rd. S. yaciw expressed concern about the regions outside the lower mainland and island not having an opportunity for input.

Action: Any items should be forwarded to S. Yaciw.

Political Action: S. Yaciw reported that the committee met by conference call on September 5th (minutes attached). She has written to MP’s and candidates regarding defending public services.

D-L. McKenzie reported that the Labour Picnic in Penticton was excellent. S. Yaciw and K. Megyesi reported that Public Services Are Cool flyers were distributed in Westbank, Kelowna and Vernon.

The transfer of federal non-regulatory laboratories to universities or private sector was discussed as this could potentially affect many members and would also impact the public as federal labs do research that is for public good. Locals and Components are actively working on this issue.

J. Leenhouts reported that at HRSDC jobs are being devolved to the provinces. BC is one of the last provinces to see this happen. Approximately 500 members were affected in Ontario and we would expect 200-250 members in BC affected by this.

BC Regional Convention April 18-20, 2008: Discussed concern about the delegate selection process for Locals with <100 members. How will the process work for affiliating these small Locals and selecting delegates? Also discussed potential resolutions such as one that would allow the REVP to reside outside the lower mainland.

Action: S. Yaciw to inquire how delegate selection will occur.
Action: S. Yaciw to find out deadline for resolution submission.
Action : S. Yaciw to raise at next Regional Council meeting the importance of delegates being made aware of the requirements to be elected / hold office.

PSAC BC Union School: Scheduled November 2-4, 2007 with the theme Public and Proud. Deadline for applications is September 28, 2007. For more information see:
http://www.psacbc.com/education/2007-union-school/

Next Meeting: Saturday December 1, 2007, Kelowna

Action: K. Megyesi to investigate suitable location in Kelowna.

Adjourned at 7:25 p.m. m/s/c

To: PSAC-BC Locals/Branches with members in the Metro Vancouver Region

You are invited to the Vancouver Area Council’s ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING on Tuesday, October 16 at the PSAC Vancouver Regional Office (#200-5238 Joyce Street). Dinner at 5:30 pm, meeting at 6 pm.

All locals/branches with members in New Westminster, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver and Squamish are welcome to attend!

Tentative agenda:

• Message from Regional Executive Vice-President, Kay Sinclair
• Executive Reports (President, Vice-President, Treasurer, etc.)
• Youth Representative Report
• TB Bargaining update - PA unit, member-negotiator Megan Adam
• Area Council Executive Officer Elections
• Other Business

Please note, only member locals/branches who have paid Area Council dues in full will have the right to vote in the election of officers or other business which may arise. Please RSVP to Monica Urrutia by October 12th as dinner will be served

PSAC SOUTHERN VANCOUVER ISLAND DISTRICT AREA COUNCIL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MINUTES September 26, 2007

PSAC Victoria Regional Office

Members Present:

• Nick Humphreys – UEW 20169
• Virginia Vaillancourt – UVAE 20030
• John Rumsby – UTE 20028
• Todd Genereux – UNDE 21011
• Cindy Little – UTE 20028
• Graeme Goodmanson – UEW 20169
• Mandi Schubert – CEIU 20975
• Scott Parker – UTE 20028
• Jim Sidel – DCL 20500
• Ian Wiggs – UNDE 21008
• Ken Waldron – UNDE 21013
• Dave Ramalho – UNDE 21011
• Sharon Hazelwood – NAT 20140
• Pete Wills – UEW 20076
• Dave Jackson – Regional Rep
• James Little – H & S Rep
• Rosemary MacKenzie – Admin Assistant

Continue reading below or download the Southern Vancouver Island Area Council minutes - September 26th (pdf)

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Northwest B.C. Area Council Meeting September 8, 2007

Attendance:

• Phyllis Bortignon USGE 20071
• Barry Cunningham UCTE 20213
• Penny Dickson CEIU 20926
• Benilde Gomes USGE 20071
• Scott MacPhee UCTE 20213
• Nikki McVey CEIU 20926
• Colette Savarie PSAC BC Regional Representative

Call to Order: Benilde opened meeting at 11:15am

Adoption of Agenda: Motion made to accept Agenda as read and carried.

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17 July 2007 Vancouver Area Council meeting – Theme: Environment

In attendance were: Rand, Sharon, Anne-Marie, Deanna, Karim, Marie, Colleen, Rhonda, Wanda, Kay, Terri, Jack, Sam (chair), Megan, Jas, Craig, Monica (minutes)

Continue reading below, or download the Minutes: Vancouver Area Council meeting, July 17 2007 (pdf)

1. Meeting

Called to order at 6:20pm. Sam briefly reviewed the agenda. There were introductions by all. Sam acknowledged that Carly Crawford, VAC secretary, was planning to attend, but because of the change in dates from July 10 to 17, Carly was not able to get the time off of work. Carly sends her regrets.

2. Speakers – Environment

Sam – read out parts of the PSAC Environment policy, mentioned the upcoming BC Regional Women’s Conference which has an environment theme.

Anne Marie – spoke on the 401 Burrard Green Team, made up of Environment Canada/Public Works/Management/Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Gave brief history of the environmental movement, currently more about climate change; previously more on land use and timber extraction. The environmental movement is very diverse, has worked with labour on and off over the years. The Labour Environment Alliance Society (LEAS) run by Mae Burrows was promoted . Now – people “get it” -environmental issues are not “special interest group” issues, rather must be of concern to all.

401 Burrard Building – in 2003 the residents of the building formed a “Green Team” which supports the Government Environment Policy. The Green Team is comprised up of 20 volunteers, and links in with a national GT network. Environmental “auditing” was powerful – audited paper and energy use with friendly reminders and kudos issued to individuals.

Organizing the team is like unionism, start one person at a time. The Team has commuter challenges – organize departments to tally up who used what to get to work, has lunch & learns - screened an “Inconvenient Truth”, holds waste reduction (compost awareness) workshops. Emphasizes need for behavioural change, don’t force individuals to change as there may be resistence.

Public Concerns: air quality and water 7 out 10 people, need to find ways to weave social messages around the work site, e.g. 401 Burrard has, bike racks, bike user support group, internal website is linked to great sites and has tips. Workplaces can initiate their own green teams. Contact ; Rheannon.Wylie@ec.gc.ca.

There are a variety of resources available: PSAC, CUPW, BC Fed Climate – change working group, CUPE.

3. Public Services Are Cool! P.S.A.C.

• (a) as part of Defending Quality Public Services, Sam talked about summer leafletting, PSAC website and contest.
• (b) No to sale of public buildings – Jack shared that if sale goes through the building is no longer maintained by SNC; if not then PWGSC no longer has responsibility in auditing the building for safety and members’ safety is at stake.
• (c) House of Commons workers – James Moore letter, on website, Sam will phone to see Mr. Moore. Moore.J@parl.gc.ca

4. Offer of labour history tour

Regina has led a labour history walking tour throughout the downtown, including where PSAC had a sit-in. If members of the VAC are interested in organizing one let Monica know (urrutim@psac-afpc.com).

5. Round

• UEW 20729 – updating local worksite, getting JLP in workplace
• UPCE 20029 – desperate for people but company is unnecessarily letting people go; doing pre-bargaining via surveys
• UPCE 20101 – wants to do survey as well, gearing up for bargaining
• GSU 20008 – mentioned Duty To Accommodate – national ACCESS conference in September, National access audit from coast, is currently being done by 2009 – all crown buildings.
• AGR 20044 – tentative agreement, CFIA to get behind TB, ratification this month, sending out postcards for AGM, went to COPE Bbq, had local picnic, 60 people showed.
• CEUDA 20040 – had last summer meeting in June; memberships’ minds are on bargaining
• UVAE 20045 – wants to do a Component Anniversary thing this year; reminding all in general about the CUPE strike – 0%; issue is access to handydart, write to Translink (cc. Craig as he sits on advisory committee for PWD on Disability)
• UTE 20027 – bargaining, going to access, appreciated PSAC did support national day of action.

Adjourned 8:20 p.m.

Fraser Valley Area Council General Meeting - June 2, 2007, Ramada Inn Abbotsford

In Attendance:

• Anne Marie McCully CEIU Local 20903
• Edi Martin USGE Local 20141
• Chuck Leech USGE Local 20054
• Mel Dureen USGE Local 20054
• James Little PSAC Rep

*other members who attended the TUB course on June 2, 2007

Continue reading below or download the  Fraser Valley AC minutes - June 2 2007 (pdf)

Anne Marie McCully introduced the members of the executive to the general membership in attendance* and passed on message of regret from president Jayne Johns that other union duties prevented her from attending.

As the purpose of this general meeting was the social focus of a meet and greet a brief overview of the FVAC structure and mandate was given and the discussion was than opened to the floor for questions.

Refreshments were served and the executive circulated answering questions and encouraging participation in future political, educational, and area council events.

A brief discussion of upcoming courses offered by PSAC was also reviewed by James Little.

Meeting adjourned at 5:30 pm

The next meeting time and place will be announced.

PSAC SOUTHERN VANCOUVER ISLAND DISTRICT AREA COUNCIL MINUTES – May 22, 2007

General Meeting

PSAC Victoria Regional Office

Members Present:

Nick Humphreys – UEW 20169 Wayne Little – UTE 20028

John Rumsby- UTE 20028 Todd Genereux – UNDE 21011

Cindy Little – UTE 20028 Sharon Hazelwood – NAT 20140

Marie Newton – USGE 70093 Ken Waldron – UNDE 21013

Louise Richard – NAT 20088 Jim Sidel – DCL 20500

Ches Bennett – DCL 20500 Virginia Vaillancourt – UVAE 20030

Anita Hoffman – NHWU 20017 Randy Sanderson – UCTE 20220
Dave Jackson/Rosemary MacKenzie PSAC Victoria RO

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AREA COUNCIL MEETING 05/08/2007 - Theme: International Solidarity

Members in attendance:

• Sam Wiese-CEIU 20949
• Rhonda Johns-UPCE 20095
• Carly Crawford-UPCE 20095
• Tracy Shudo-CEIU 20949
• Megan Adams-UEW 20147
• Jamey Mills-UTE 20027
• Craig Langston-UTE 20027
• Deanna Wilson- NAT 20088
• Rand Ameye- GSU 20008
• Tom Gallagher-GSU 20008
• Ted Alcuitas- BC Committee of Human Rights in the Philippines
• Monica Urrutia - PSAC
• Kay Sinclair-REVP BC

Called to order at 6:00pm

• Brief Discussion by Sam Wiese on May Day activities
• Megan Adams’ presentation “Defending Public Services: From Canada to Colombia” see: www.colombiajournal.org
• Ted Alcuitas’ presentation on International Solidarity in the Philippines see: www.laborstart.org and www.psacbc.com/philippines
• Question and Answer period with Megan and Ted
• Round Table with all members

Meeting called to a close at 7:45pm

Surrey Delta Langley Area Council March 13, 2007 Meeting Minutes, Held at the Newton Seniors Center

Present: Terry Ruyter (UTE Local 20007), Carol Pegura (UTE Local 20029), Kim Forster (UTE Local 20029), Regina
Brennan (PSAC Area Rep), Dale Odberg (UVAE Local 20029), Johann Ackermann (UTE Local 20029), Jeremy Amour (UTE Local 20029) Earla MacLean (UTE Local 20029), Sharon Palis (UTE Local 20029)
Guest: Kay Sinclair, REVP - BC Region.

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Northwest B.C. Area Council Annual General Meeting March 24, 2007

Attendance:

Phyllis Bortignon USGE 20071

Penny Dickson CEIU 20926

Benilde Gomes USGE 20071

Dale Gueret UEW 20147

Scott MacPhee UCTE 20213

Sean McGovernCEUDA 20042

Nikki McVeyCEIU 20926

Jack Rudd PSAC CULE Regional Representative

Terry Intermala Prince Rupert Unemployed Society

Call to Order: Benilde opened meeting at 7:10pm

Adoption of Agenda: Motion made to accept Agenda as read and carried.

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Thursday March 29, 2007 Chilliwack, BC
Attendance:

• Jayne Johns CEIU Local 20903
• Anne Marie McCully CEIU Local 20903
• Chuck Leech USGE Local 20054
• Mel Dureen USGE Local 20054
• Pat Sheaves USGE Local 20086
• Wendy USGE Local 20086
• BeaBurke UEW Local 20147
• Patti Victor CEIU Local 20903
• Guest: James Little, PSAC Regional Rep

Meeting was called to order at 6:40 PM.

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PSAC Okanagan Area Council Minutes of Meeting April 13, 2007

The Library, Mickie’s Pub, Kelowna
In Attendance:

The meeting was called to order at 5:40 p.m. with Susan Yaciw in the chair.

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• Tuesday May 8, 5:30PM
• dinner at 5:30 pm, meeting at 6:00 pm*
• 200-5238 Joyce St.
• (1 1/2 block south of the SkyTrain)

This month’s theme is International Solidarity

Megan Adam will talk about the situation in Colombia and Ted Alcuitas about the Philippines, two of the most dangerous countries in the world for trade unionists

*please RSVP to the Vancouver RO at 604.430.5631 or via email: urrutim@psac.com

PSAC Vancouver & District Area Council Meeting - March 6, 2007

In attendance: Sam Wiese (CEIU 20949), Deanna Wilson (NAT 20088), Sharon Tieman (UPCE 20101), Megan Adam (UEW 20147), Rand Ameye (GSU 20008), Karim Lawji (CEUDA 20040), Keith Macdonald (UCTE 20221), Velna Clarke (NAT 20088), Neil Gaba (DCL 20020), Rhonda Johns (UPCE 20095), Monica Urrutia (PSAC staff – minute taker)

Regrets: Carolyn McGillivray, Bob Jackson, Angela Marafon

1. Welcome & introductions

-Meeting was called to order at 5:58 pm.

Continue reading below or download the Vancouver Area Council meeting, March 6 2007 minutes (pdf).

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Surrey Delta Langley Area Council December 14, 2006 Meeting Minutes, Held at Boston Pizza

Present: Terry Ruyter (UTE 20007), Wendy Webber (UTE 20007), Sharon Palis (UTE 20029), Dale Odberg (UVAE 20029), Donna Cowan (UVAE 20029), Sigrid Hagglund (UTE 20029), Johann Ackermann (UTE 20029), Jeremy Amour (UTE 20029), Hilde Sellmeyer (UTE 20007)

5:30 PM Called to order

Continue reading below or download the Surrey Delta Langley AC meeting minutes December 14 2006 (pdf)

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