National Local 20088

National Composite Local 20088 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes, June 16, 2008

Attendees:

• Marion
• Karla
• Wanda
• Rodney
• Andy
• Duncan
• Jennifer

PSAC Service Officer:

• None

Guests:

• Amit Sharma (Passport Canada - Surrey)
• Diane Peterson (Passport Canada – Surrey)

Regrets:

• Gordon
• Zelda
• Marie
• Isabelle

Call to Order

Approval of Agenda (Karla/Wanda – carried)

May Minutes approved (Rodney/Karla – carried)

President Report – Marion:

• One year now since PA contract expired, there is a rally on Thursday June 19th at noon in front of Canada Place, please come out if you can even though many of us are busy with Public Service Week Activities.  More info on website.  June 19th event will be followed by a BBQ at INAT Bailey Stadium.
• Glad to say that Jennifer has taken on the role of Secretary.  We now proudly have a full Executive – Congratulations, Jen, you will do a great job!
• Attended the one day Convention Procedure Course at the PSAC office with Jennifer and Duncan.  Course was very information and helpful for the Pre-Convention Committee meetings she attended in Ottawa last week with Steve and Wanda.
• This will be our last official meeting until September even though most of us    will be busy with the Convention and other events.
• Those of us who are going to Convention should have a get-together informally before Convention.  Those going as Observers will need travel advances and such and for both Delegates and Observers, we can discuss what will be hitting the floor, who is running for office, etc. including Steve, our Local was lucky to be represented on all 3 Committees.
• Treasury Board tabled its initial wage offer and it was an insulting 1.5, 1.5, 1.2 and 1.2 which is below the inflation rate.
• It’s still a ways off with CSA’s and such still a battle but a strike is seeming more and more likely.

Vice-President Report – Karla: 

• Swag – Drawstring Backpacks for OutReach (Made in Canada), being modeled by guest, Amit and sample backback given to him as a souvenir. Orders to be received by August 2008.
• Carribeaner to be given out to all members of Local and “OutReach” program explained to Guest, Diane Peterson.
• Sex Trade Discussion  in Vancouver Downtown SFU on June 25.  Catered/Refreshments will be provided.  Public Speakers are Cheryl Unuma and Libby Davies (a YES Advocate).
• Assistance provided by Kay Sinclair.  CEIU had women’s meeting but no speaker. 25 women were outraged.
• Vancouver Rape and Relief: “NO” side.  Aboriginals Women’s Council – Pending (“NO”)
• Media – Posters are being created.  Invitations to be handed out to members soon.
• Passport Canada ICMS Guidelines, Department Policy is a requirement.

Health and Safety – Rodney:

• Regional Meeting coming up
• Safety Meetings held on Fridays – unable to attend due to off duty
• UMCC – Nothing important:
• Update what’s going on – adjustment Human Resources Management Plan being implemented.
• Fairly detailed what’s happening in the next five years
• INAC “Translink” passes – INAC states that they have no system that can handle TRANSLINK, although they have it in their web site.  There are non PSAC members interested to participate – but they can’t since we only operate it for members – history is that Local 20088 Executive and INAC members took it upon themselves to make this offer available to all Local 20088 members

Finance Report – Andy:

• Income and Expense Statement for May 2008 was reviewed.
• June 25th Event is being organized, catering arranged.
• Letter received from National Component about one elected officer being a RAND, Andy to follow-up.
• List of Officers – all available on internet
• Expenses below $10,000
• Translink – an increase in membership

Youth Report – Duncan:

• Attended Convention Procedure on May 24th with Marion and Jennifer
• BC Federation of Labour Youth Conference – there were 40 attendees, people from Indian Arm and young workers from all kinds of work places

Steward Coordinator – Wanda:

• Self introduction to guests of the evening:  Manage calls, potential grievances, Work with Stewards, work suggestions, support where how and when they need.
• National Component Convention Financial Committee: Resolutions (last round was on the Constitution Committee)
• 15 people/Committee
• Represent members
• Meet at Trianneal Basis –Prework:  Budget received, standing, pre-finance committee
• Concurrence  means committee agree with resolutions
• Encourage members to support the new budget which means a bit more to pay for union dues but not that much! ($1.10/month/member)
• Did an Outreach in 2004 – 550 PSAC members Passport Canada and Indian Affairs
• A 10 year Service Award was submitted for Steve Houston who was contacted for his personal information

Secretary – Jennifer:

• Thanks for your support with me taking up this Secretarial role.
• Follow up on request for Outreach Program for Passport Canada – Surrey. Marion will look further into this after Convention trip.
• Attended Duty to Accommodate Course June 12 – 15th – Very informative and Educational, better understanding of DTA.  Kay Sinclair was present to update on June 19th event.  Wrist bands available on site, 3 speakers, music, hot dogs and drinks. In BC, at Vancouver Downtown Canada place from 12 – 1 pm, Metro Vancouver – CEIU, Vancouver Canadian Games, South Kootneys (Theme Ratty Clothes, Beachwear) and etc.
• Attended Area Council Meeting for Surrey on May 13th, speaker from New Westminster Labour Office, next meeting not until September
• Attending the BC Federation of Labour Summer Institute for Women at UVIC
• Early July.

Next Meeting Date (to be confirmed) September 30, 2008, 5:30. Joyce Street Office (tentative location)

7:30 Adjourned

National Composite Local 20088 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes May 5, 2008

Attendees:

• Marion
• Andy
• Karla
• Duncan
• Zelda
• Jennifer
• Gordon
• Rodney
• Wanda
• Isabelle
• Colette Savarie, PSAC Service Officer

Guests:

• None

Regrets:

• Marie

Call to Order

Approval of Agenda (Karla/Gordon - carried)

April minutes approved as amended (Wanda/Andy - carried): May Minutes (once approved will be forwarded to Patrick Bragg for posting)

Officers of the Local - Oath of Office: Zelda, Isabelle, Rodney, Jennifer, and Duncan have all been officially sworn in!

President Report - Marion

• Attended Lancaster House Human Rights and Accommodation Conference in the beginning of April.  Valuable discussions on subjects like addiction, duty to accommodate, and privacy in the Facebook age.  Presented both Union and employer point of view.
• BC Regional Convention was April 18-20 quite a few of us from the local attended as delegates and observers.  Kay Sinclair was re-elected REVP, Megan Adams is Assistant REVP, and Karla was elected one of the alternate coordinators for the Regional Council.
• The PSAC is hosting a convention course on May 24th at the main office.  I would highly recommend it to anyone who will be attended a conference as a delegate or observer.
• Duncan and I attended a meeting at INAC about the re-organization of the Funding Services Unit in which 12 positions were deleted putting our members in a workforce adjustment situation.  We reminded management of their duty to consult as we were informed the same day as the general announcement and a week before implementation.  Also, one of the deleted positions was listed in the proposed Essential Service Agreements provided by the department.
• Applications as a delegate or observer are now being accepted to the PSAC Aboriginal Peoples conference in September.
• I received a final list of delegates to convention and the total from this local are  myself, Rodney, Wanda, Andy, and Steve so we will be well represented.

Vice President Report - Karla:

• New ADM working on office re-org and advises that changes will happen soon.
• Staff feeling is positive as most feel management is inefficient, management more nervous than staff.

Health and Safety – Rodney:

• Excellent JLP document which outlines “Operational Requirements” posted on the Steward Network site
• Raised the Translink program and the JLP planning for the next UMCC Agenda

Youth Report - Duncan:

• Camp Jubilee – Young Workers Conference
• UMCC will be attending meetings with Rodney

Finance Report - Andy:

• Income and Expense Statement for April 2008 was reviewed
• National UMCC held in Vancouver was very productive – management agreed to union interests
• Participating on the JLP Facilitator Training this week

PSAC Rep - Colette:

• Reviewed locations of Area Councils
• May 14 – Regional Women’s Committee (Regional Office at 5:30)
• July 9-13 Women Program in BC – Summer Institute for Union Women
• Union School – testing a new format with 15 options of which you could choose one on each day of the school to a total of 3
• Renovations – Floor 2&3 is planned for June / will be able to provide advanced courses (we will have to have our file cabinet moved to the new space)
• Stewards Network – on the website at psacbc.com and updates are being posted
• Health and Safety – is fully operational (Rodney participates)

Human Rights Report - Gordon:

• Participating on the JLP Facilitator Training this week
• Union Co-Char for the Health and Safety Committee at WD and National Rep for WD Health and Safety – working with the Management Accountability Framework by Treasury Board on the reporting of H&S, appears management team is more concerned about checking off boxes on the list than they are about the actual health and safety issues that exist in the work site, that they are more concerned about the quantity of activities rather than the quality, definitely need to have more attention paid to this file than they currently allocate
• Regional security consultation as a result of an incident that occurred at the Reception area (must monitor)
• Have a number of additions to membership with coop student terms who are very active on green initiatives

Steward Coordinator - Wanda:

• Reviewed out dated materials from our local archives… and will destroy materials from more than 7 years ago.
• BC Regional Convention – interesting resolutions, much time spent on items that weren’t burning issues for most of our members, need to anticipate some resolutions that may be considered for submission next cycle and discuss how some of the resolutions this cycle need to be addressed at National Component and then PSAC Triennial Convention.  Also participated by being one of three members on the host committee.

Passport Surrey Member At Large - Jennifer:

• Outreach event, need a date and meeting room – follow up invite
• BC Regional Convention – found it very interesting, realized how much there is to learn, Thank You to Marion for working out the approval to attend and the costing from National Component (much appreciated)

INAC Member at Large and Translink Coordinator – Zelda:

• Nothing new to report.

Canadian Heritage Member At Large - Isabelle

• Canadian Heritage was looking for a UMCC representative in mid-March and put out a call of interest to all staff – committee recommended taking some basic Union Education courses to help her on this like Understanding and Interpreting the Collective Agreement and Facing Management
• Consultation on the HR plan will be over in the next few months, new rules under PSMA have been challenging and process of hiring is much longer – usually over one year.
• Is there a future Leaders Forum with the Union? There should be one offered.

Next meeting June 16, 2008 at 5:30 at the Joyce Street Office (booked and confirmed by Wanda with Patrick Bragg)

Observers to Convention - Marion

• It was recognized that the experience of attending conventions has provided both the Local and Members with a good opportunity to learn, that our Local should support additional people to attend.
• Moved that Gordon Law be sent as an additional Observer to the National Component Triennial Convention to be held in Toronto from August 18-22, and that he be fully funded by the Local 20088 for all eligible costs. (Wanda/Jennifer – carried)

SWAG – Karla

• It was recognized that our Local has not invested in materials specific to our Local and that in order to do Outreach we wanted to have material bags with a special logo, carbineer key chains also inscribed with our special logo, and logo shirts for the Local Executive.  Information was shared on the cost of such materials and the related number of items that would make the most sense for an initial investment
• Moved that an additional $3,000 be allocated in the budget under the line item identified for Outreach for a total of $9,000 and that this addition be used for the costs (design, set up, embossing, shipping & taxes) related to the purchase of special logo print materials including 200 Accessories Draw String Bags, 500 Carbineer Key Chains, and 20 Executive “League” shirts. (Karla/Wanda – carried)

Special Event – Karla

• A number of people have agreed to work together on bringing this event together; they include Cheryl Oenema, Nicole Jacobson (both from the BC Regional Council Women’s Rep and Alternate), Terri Lee, and Wanda Stachura under the leadership of Karla Backer.  Additional contact may be made with potential additional members from NAIM and from  Grassroots Women (Monica).  Megan Adam has offered some funding in support of the event, just need to finalize the logistics and budget.  Planning Committee will have teleconference calls to discuss details (date, venue, catering, agenda, etc)
• Moved that a budget of $2,000 be provided as the base for the event to be used at the discretion of the Planning Committee and submission of invoices. (Wanda/Karla – carried)

Service Awards - Wanda

• Executive unanimously agreed to nominate Steve Houston for a Service Award in recognition of his contributions and activism in BC Region.

Area Councils - Marion

• Megan Adams has asked that we affiliate to Vancouver Area Council (.50/member) and Garry Fraser has asked that we affiliate to the Surrey/Delta/Langley Area Council ($1.00 per member for 40 members)
• Moved to affiliate to those Area Councils where members have identified that they would like to attend.  (Marion/Wanda – carried)

Surrey Passport – Correspondence

Executive received a list of member’s signatures requesting the creation of a separate local, no one attended to speak to the request.  Should there be a representative identified by the office to attend and discuss this request, the direction will be given that the same process that the local followed for the Parks request will be followed.  This involved the active involvement of three members at Executive Council meetings to demonstrate a viable Executive could be created, courses and training by the members would also be undertaken to demonstrate an understanding of the necessary procedures and policies to operate as a separate local, and that the recommendation of the Local Executive would have to be presented for vote at the following years AGM after the fulfillment of these conditions have been met.

Next Meeting Date, June 16, 2008, 5:30, Joyce Street Satellite office

8:20 Adjourned

National Composite Local 20088 - Executive Committee Meeting - April 8, 2008

Attendees:

• Marion
• Andy
• Karla
• Duncan
• Marie
• Zelda

PSAC Service Officer:

• Colette Savarie

Guests:

• Jennifer Ho
• Lumie Abat-Keuning

Regrets:

• Gordon
• Rodney

5:56 Call to Order

Welcome to guest from the Surrey Passport Office

Approval of Agenda (Wanda/Andy - carried)

• March & April Minutes (to be forwarded to Patrick Bragg for posting)

April minutes approved as amended (Andy/Duncan - carried)

• note that Rodney had purchased/had delivered a Godiva Tower to the provincial and national offices

Swearing in of Zelda, Duncan and Rodney to be sworn in by Steve Houston at future meeting (Marion to follow-up)

President Report:

• IRSC - new worksite things are going well, HR personnel approached and announced UMCC at first meeting.
• H&S Committee - meeting with members in attendance (hadn’t known about this)
• Other worksites:
• INAC
• approved a test run of the Joint Learning Plan (JLP), notifications should come out soon, please encourage as many members to attend as possible.  Course will be on Understanding and Interpreting your Collective Agreement, having this opportunity will reduce the workload.
• Duncan and Marion attending a meeting Monday about the re-organizing of the department
• Duncan stepping up to be on the UMCC
• Issue with the workplaces that the employer seems to think consultation is a courtesy and not an obligation, because of this they think that they can pick and choose with whom they have discussions
• INAC s jumped on the issue that President is no longer in the building and that Passport’s rep is working at WD
• Asked Steve if something can be done on these issues
• Education
• four of our members participated in TUB course on the weekend, expressed to Garry Fraser a desire to get more involved, trying to get that information to follow-up with them
• Now officially the Human Rights Representative for BC/YT

Finance Report:

• Andy had us re - sign the Pro Forma D for submitting to the National Office and shared the monthly financial statement.
• Gerry Nantel - completed audit of our books
• Racially Visible Montreal Conference - brief - issues are very unique to group like racial profiling, job cuts, political aspects and religious groups / impact of the media with the politicians attack on immigration, etc.  Challenge to see the bigger picture and need for Specialized Leadership courses for all equity groups.
• LAC - UMCC will be held end of April in Vancouver.
• Will be taking the JLP Orientation in early May.

Youth Report:

• Duncan will attend the UMCC and discussion on the Reorganization at INAC

PSAC Rep:

• Update on the BC Regional Convention
• BC Courses - encouragement to take the courses (posted schedule at psacbc.com)

Membership Report:

• Large number of Rand members at Passport, would be useful to have a meeting at the work site to sign members and provide basic information.  Jennifer and Lumie to follow-up with Surrey Passport members to set a date.

Vice President Report:

• WD reclassification AS/CR levels - involved on a pro-active basis - sent e-mail Monday, reclass of PM1, this has been in the works for years - would like to know what the current status is!
• Will provide poster information for Surrey Passport office to add contact info/post for follow-up by members.
• Updated re: Sex Trade Discussion Night (e-mail invite to Libby Davies) and asked for volunteers to help in planning/coordination of such a night.
• Extended invite for WD presentation by colleague on Legalizing Prostition Potluck Lunch (see e-mail invite for details)
• MOHR Good Ideas - Product samples reviewed/selected items
• I move that we purchase 250 outreach items for distribution & 10 executive team items, including printing and artist costs not to exceed $3,000.  (Wanda/Karla - carried)

Steward Coordinator:

• Reminded team that all calls re: steward needs/grievances/enquiries should be directed to me for initial review and assessment, President is not the first point of contact for these particular issues.
• Developing a contact list for each worksite and will be connecting re: steward representation/Steward Circle.

Next meeting May 5, 2008 at 5:30 at the Joyce Street Office (booked and confirmed by Wanda with Patrick Bragg)

7:27 Adjourned

NOTICE OF ELECTION National Component LOCAL 20088

Tuesday, APRIL 8, 2008
PSAC Satellite Office, 5128 Joyce Street, Vancouver

The National Component’s Triennial National Convention will be held in Toronto, Ontario at the Fairmont Royal York, August 18-22, 2008.

National Component Local 20088 is entitled to two delegates to be elected at the above noted date. Alternates and Observers will also be decided at this time.

Local 20088 – December 12, 2007 meeting 742 Thurlow St , Vancouver @5:50pm

Minutes

1) Attendance: Present: Marion McLarty, Wanda Stachura, Marie Kagan, Pacita Ho, Andy Yung, Zelda San Jose, Karla Backer, Rodney Hynes Guest: Alistair Crawford

2) Agenda: Accepted and approved.

3) November 21, 2007 minutes – Minutes were accepted and approved. Motioned by: Wanda Stachura, Seconded by: Andy Yung. AIF

4）President’s Update – Marion McLarty: * Marion advised the Women Conference that she attended in Toronto was very well received.

5) Officer’s Report:

a) Wanda Stachura

• She will be away till December 10, 2007 and if require assistance, Marion McLarty is available.

b) Marie Kagan:

• There are three new members added to the Members List.

c) Andy Yung

• Andy advised that he will distribute the November 2007 Financial Statement via e-mail in the next two weeks.
• Andy advised that the auditor did not return call to him yet; he will provide update at the next meeting.

d) Rodney Hynes

• Rodney advised that in addition to his existing roles with our Local 20088 as Human Rights Officer, he also take up the roles as Health and Safety Officer.

e) Karla Backer

• Karla advised that she also attended the Women Conference in Toronto.
• She enjoys being the facilitator for some of the PSAC (JLP) courses and will speak to the Education Office for other future facilitation opportunities.
• She will represent the members at the Vancouver Passport Office to attend the Vancouver Passport Office’s LMCC Meeting.

6) AGM Prep Update Marion advised that Megan Adams has agreed to speak at our AGM to be held in February 2008. Agenda for the AGM will be further discussed at next meeting. Poster for the AGM will be made up on or before January 14, 2008 to be posted in each office.

7) Gift Baskets Wanda made a motion “I move that the Local 20088 to purchase two gift baskets, one for the National Office and one for PSAC Regional Office not to exceed $85 per basket”. The motion was seconded by Andy Yung. AIF (Rodney will organize the basket to be delivered to both offices)

8) Fraser Valley District Labour Council The Local received call from Gary Fraser enquired if our Local is willing to affiliate with Fraser Valley’s Passport Office. Member agreed to bring this item for next meeting’s discussion.

9) Next Meeting Next Meeting – January 9 @ 5:30pm

Meeting adjourned at 6:05pm

Local 20088 – November 21, 2007 meeting PSAC Office, Joyce St, Vancouver @5:45pm

Minutes

1) Attendance: Present: Marion McLarty, Wanda Stachura, Marie Kagan, Pacita Ho, Andy Yung Regret: Zelda San Jose, Karla Backer, Rodney Hynes

2) Agenda: Accepted and approved.

3) October 17, 2007 minutes – Minutes were accepted and approved. Motioned by: Wanda Stachura, Seconded by: Marion McLarty. AIF

4）President’s Update – Marion McLarty:

Marion advised that Megan Adam has accepted the invitation as speaker at our AGM in February 2008.

Marion provided the following November Report:

PRESIDENT’S REPORT – NOVEMBER 2007

• Attended PSAC Union School, November 2-4. Theme was “Public and Proud: Building Union Resistance to Privatization.” Guest Speakers were Malalai Joya, a member of Afghan Parliament and Seth Klein, BC Director of the Canadian Center for Policy Alternatives. Malalai Joya is an advocate for Human Rights in her country and spoke on the horrendous state under the current regime. Seth Klein spoke about the danger of Public-Private Partnerships and there is a culture change as for profit businesses continue to invade public services. Also, I was proud to participate in the course “Our Community, Our Union, Our Rights”, the first course in the region for aboriginal members.
• At INAC there has been a series of emergency NUMCC conference calls related to the Deputy Minister’s Aboriginal Workforce Initiative. This initiative was brought in without proper consultation of the bargaining agents. The component has contacted the INAC Director of Human Resources in writing about the failure to consult. • Wanda has been in touch with ISRSC about the status of LMCCs in BC Region. We received notification that they are happening but no information at what level and who is involved. I confirmed with a local member who has confirmed that there is no regional input to the committee.
• I’ve established contact with a member at ISRSC who has agreed to act as a contact information related to bargaining or any labour action and sit on LMCCs once they are established. There is now a union bulletin board at the office now thanks to her actions.
• I attended the Sharon McIvor fundraiser at Heritage Hall November 14 in order to present our donation. The event was a huge success as it was standing room only and $30,000 was raised.
• I’ve been in touch with bargaining team member Megan Adams who has agreed to be a speaker at our AGM. Details to be confirmed in the new year.
• 2008 CLC Winter School brochures are now out.
• Leaving for the PSAC Women’s conference tomorrow and will be attending BC Fed next week

5) Officer’s Report:

a) Wanda Stachura - She will be away till December 10, 2007 and if require assistance, Marion McLarty is available.

b) Marie Kagan -No new activity to report.

c) Andy Yung o Andy distributed the October 2007 Financial Statement.

• Advised that member will need to submit their course’ completion notice in order to get reimbursement.
• He has made reservation at the YWCA (Howe) for upcoming AGM on February 21, 2008.
• He and Marion will attend Heritage Canada’s LUMC.
• Andy is the strike coordinator for Metro-East.
• Andy advised he will contact the auditor again this week as the auditor was out of town. 5. Pacita Ho * No new activity to report.

6) Next Meeting – December 12, 2007 @ 5:30pm

Meeting adjourned at 6:45pm

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING National Component - LOCAL 20088

• THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2008
• YWCA, 535 HORNBY STREET, VANCOUVER Fourth Floor Boardroom
• MOVIE AND REFRESHMENTS STARTING 3:45PM
• MEETING BEGINS 5:30 PM

Come early and watch “Live Nude Girls Unite!” a documentary about the first Union of Exotic Dancers.

Stay for an update on what’s happening at the negotiation table from Program and Administrative Services negotiation team member Megan Adams.

Agenda

1. Welcome
2. Review / Change / Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes, 2007 Annual General Meeting
4. President’s Report
5. Treasurer’s Report
6. Guest Speakers
7. Approval of 2008 Budget
8. By-Laws
9. Elections

Reimbursement for travel and child care costs available.Please contact your local union rep for more information.

Come on out! Get informed! Get involved!

Download the Meeting notice and proposed bylaw amendments (pdf)

Local 20088 – October 17, 2007 meeting PSAC Office, Joyce St, Vancouver @5:50pm

Minutes
1) Attendance:

Present: Marion McLarty, Wanda Stachura, Marie Kagan, Pacita Ho, Andy Yung, Rodney Hynes

Regret: Zelda San Jose, Karla Backer
2) Agenda: Accepted and approved. Motioned by Wanda Stachura, Seconded by Marie Kagan AIF.

3) September 26, 2007 minutes – Minutes were accepted with minor changes on name spelling. Motioned by: Marion McLarty, Seconded by: Marie Kagan. AIF
4 President’s Update – Marion McLarty:

• Marion advised that there are still seats left for the BC Federation of Labour Convention in Vancouver on November 26 to 28, 2007 if anyone interested to participate, please contact her. Our local is able to approve up to 3 members to attend.

  There is a motioned that the reimbursement of the BC Federation of Labour Convention 2007 will follow the Local’s protocol, this motioned is made by Wanda Stachura and is seconded by Rodney Hynes. AIF

• Marion will attend the Union School in November 2007. She advised that there will be a reception held on November 2, 2007 with guest – John Gordon, and members are welcome to attend even they are not attending the Union School. Marion will forward the details.
• Marion advised that she has been accepted to attend the Women Conference to be held in November 2008 in Toronto.

5) Officer’s Report:
a) Wanda Stachura

• She has organized a trade fair at the Regional Women Conference last September and she will be organizing another similar trade fair at the Union School in November 2007.
• She reports that the Steward Circle is still work in progress.

b) Marie Kagan:

• Marie advised that she has attended two courses by PSAC – the TUB and Interpreting the Collective Agreement. She met another member at the course who expressed interested in learning more about the local/executive’s meetings.

  Note: All members are welcome to participate all our local’s activities.

• Marie reported that there are 446 members at our local and there still work to be done to sign up other members who maybe interested to learn more about union’s activities.

4. Andy Yung

• Andy distributed the September Financial Statement.
• Advised that the Local need another signing officer since Alistair left the position. Wanda S was made as the second signing officer.
• Andy also advised that there are education budget allocated for members to take courses by PSAC and encouraged everyone takes advantage of learning more.
• The Local may be able to send Observer to the Women Conference as there are budget available for activity like this.

Wanda made a motion to appoint Tosa Wong to be the auditor for this fiscal year, seconded by Andy Yung. AIF.

Friendly amendment: the fee for Tosa Wong will be at $300.

5. Pacita Ho

• Pacita advised that she has nominated her colleague to represent her department at the National Occupation Health and Safety Committee.

6. Rodney Hynes

• Rodney advised that he was elected as delegate to attend the National Component Triennial Convention in April 2008 at the Human Rights conference.

6) Other Business

Members discussed the future activities, it was decided that the next December Dinner Meeting will be on December 12, 2007. Marion will invite passed President and member to attend this meeting.

The next AGM is tentative set on Feb 5 or 6, 2008, details will be available in the near future. Topics for discussion will include update on the bargaining of the agreement.

7) Next Meeting – November 21, 2007 @ 5:30pm

Meeting adjourned at 7:00pm

The executive meeting minutes are available as a pdf: NAT 20088 Executive Meeting September 26 2007

Local 20088 – June 19 meeting, PSAC Office, Joyce St, Vancouver @5:50pm

Minutes  (approved)

1) Attendance:

Present: Alistair Crawford, Andy Yung, Marie Kagan, Pacita Ho, Zelda San Jose, Rodney Hynes, Karla Backer

Regret:  Kevin Ho, Marion McLarty, Wanda Stachura

2) Agenda:  Accepted and approved.

3)  May 17, 2007 Minutes  – Minutes were accepted with minor changes with name spelling.

4) President’s Update - Alistair Crawford:

• Alistair related a message from Marion that there will be a National Human Rights Conference in September 13 –16 in London Ontario, application for delegation are open with the deadline for registration on June 29, 2007.  There will be 8 seats available for National Component’s member to attend.
• Alistair advised that the “communication tree” – a communication tool for union activities is being developed.
• Alistair advised the motion to support himself to take Leave with Pay to attend the PSACBC Selection Board is passed with majority it was motioned by Alistair C, second by Marion M.
• He was busy with harassment investigation at Passport office.
• The presentation by Megan Adam on the Collective Bargaining will be scheduled in this Fall.
• He tended the Public Service Work Week Trade Booth for PSAC.
• There will be a training session jointly organized by JLP on Collective Agreement held at WD-BC in July.
• The new President of National Component - President, Daniel Kinsella will be in town in July and available to meet with members.

5) Officer’s Report:

a) Andy Yung - Treasurer

• Andy distributed the May/07 Income and Expense Statement for members to review.
• He will be away in September/07 and back in October/07.

b) Zelda San Jose

• Zelda advised that Translink has increased its fare but no notice were given

c) Rodney Hynes:

• Rodney advised that he attended the Labour/Management Consultation Meeting.  Issues discussed included compensation for volunteering training on work activities (emergency flooding).

d) Karla Backer – Member At Large:

• Karla advised that the Shift Work Schedule is implemented at Service Canada, and there are some issues arise regarding the shift schedule.  She will seek advise from the Component Office and make reference to the Collective Agreement on page 32, article a1 and 2.

e)  Marie Kagan

• Marie advised that she is working on updating the membership list and signing new members.

g)  Pacita Ho

• No new activity to report.

7) Next Meeting – To be advised

Meeting adjourned at 7:05pm