UNDE 625 AGM Minutes – 25 Nov 2025

00625 Minutes

Thursday, February 12th, 2026

Minutes – Annual General Meeting, 25 November 2025

Attendance (In Person): J. Winger – National President, J. Potts – Regional Vice President, D. Barrett Local 625 President, J. Dean – Local 625 Vice President, C. Manetelos, K. Chauhan, R. Davis, K. Lappikangas, R. Ramrattan, K. Brady, P. Eahalaivan, H. Saherwala, N. Kwan, H. Rodgers, T. Shoga, M. Griffith, M. Ji, D. Antonov, N. Ricketts.

Online Attendance: C. Wright – Local 625 Treasurer, H. Jolly, S. Jasat, P. Sutton, Y, Chateauneuf.

Absent: D. Guerra – Chief Stewart, P. Restrepo – Recording Secretary.

 

  1. The meeting was called to order at 1137 hrs.

 

  1. Statement on Harassment was read by D. Barrett.

 

  1. The following officers from Local 625 were recognized during roll call: D. Barrett – President, J Dean – Vice President, C, Mantelos – Correspondence Secretary, C, Wright -Treasurer (late arrival – computer issues).

 

  1. A moment of silence was observed for deceased members. Timed by the President.

 

  1. D. Barrett introduced special guests J. Winger – National President and J. Potts Regional Vice President. A decision was made to have J. Winger address the group at the conclusion of the meeting.

 

  1. Minutes the previous meeting were read and discussed. Motion to accept by J. Dean, seconded by H. Rodgers, no discussion, carried.
  2. Officer Reports:
  3. a) Finance Committee – The Finance Report from 2024/2025 was unavailable due to some computer issues being experienced by the Treasurer. A decision was made to defer the financial statement approval until the next meeting to be held no later that 31 December 2025. Action: C. Wright – Treasurer, M. Fioroni – Auditor, K. Chauhan – Auditor. Approved by consensus.
  4. b) Honorariums for Executive and Members Discussed by President. K. Chauhan moved that as per the Recreation and Welfare Committee that A. Luong, former Correspondence Secretary, be recognized with a $100 Honorarium for support provided to the local during the passed year. Seconded by K. Brady, Carried.

 

  1. c) Grievance Committee: D. Barrett delivered a report from the Grievance Committee. The local is currenting tracking the following number of grievances effect 25 November 2025.

1 X NJC Grievance untimely related to dental coverage for a dependent
0 X Classification Grievances
7 X Labour relations Grievances
1 X Discrimination awaiting first level hearing
3 X WD  1 at 3rd level, 1 at 1st level awaiting hearing , 1 at post level 1 hearing response; and
3 X pay grievances at the 3rd level.

  1. d) Membership/Recreation and Welfare Report
    Orientation updates as well as Rand and new member identification project progress reported by J. Dean.
  2. e) Recognition or representatives >10 Years of service
    Local pins being pursued for member identified at last committee meeting.
  3. f) Recognition of those who participated in Locally Supported Event. Hat/T-shirt Call out progressing.
  4. g) Recognition of Retirees and those on extended leave or bereaving:
    3 X retirees recognized at standard token rate of $1 per year of service, in addition local recognition of those bereaving or celebrating a birth to be addressed through a modest recognition as appropriate.
  5. h) Executive Report
  6. i) Deferral of change in flat rate dues to % rate dues discussed. Exec continues to look at this option. once Rand issue resolved it will be revisited. – Action Vice President (TBD).
  7. Ratification of Appointments
  8. a) C. Mantalos and N. Rickets – Correspondence Secretary, and Nick Kwan Occupation Health and Safety Representative were approved by consensus. Additional appointments will be clarified in a secretarial note: see webpage for further details.
  9. Elections:
  10. i) Bi-Election President till AGM 2026 – J. Dean acclaimed;
  11. ii) Election Treasurer AGM 2025-AGM 2028 – C. Wright acclaimed;

iii) Election Recording Secretary – K. Chauhan acclaimed;

  1. iv) Election of 1stAuditor M. Fioroni acclaimed;
  2. v) Election of 2ndAuditor K. Leppikangas acclaimed; and
  3. vi) Election of vacated Vice President position called for and position pending appointment or election. Note: All Locals must have an elected Vice President. This matter to be address asap.

vii) Administration of Oath of Office – Presided over by J. Winger – National President.  Oaths were taken by J. Dean – President, C. Wright – Treasurer (virtual), K. Chauhan – Recording Secretary

  1. Address by UNDE National President J. Winger. Key points touched on the various cutbacks to the Public Service that were announced by the Prime Minister. UNDE members are fortunate that public service employees of the Dept of National Defence will not be cut due to the requirement to the Department of National Defence. Concerns were raised about the pending move of 4th Canadian Division Headquarters.  The incoming President will research and confirm the status of OP CAMO at the next meeting.
  2. Address by incoming Local President J. Dean. D. Barrett was thanked for his contributions to UNDE over the last three decades. Starting as an Occupational Health and Safety Representative D. Barrett held the positions of Labour Management Relations Committee Representative, Steward, Chief Steward, and had served as President of Local 625 since 2019.  He has been a pillar of support for the members of Local 625.  J. Dean provided a summary of his service history, which includes 32 years of service to the CAF as a Primary Reserve Artillery Officer, reaching the rank of LCol he is well versed to take on the challenges of Local Union President.  J. Dean identified some priorities moving in 2026, including: Converting Rand to Full Members, Revising the Orientation Package and clearing in process, fill all remaining executive positions – starting with the Vice President, and most importantly – increase participation of Union membership.
  3. Meeting was adjourned at 1250 hrs.

 

Minutes prepared by J. Dean – President Local 625

Dated: 16 December 2025.