1) Call To Order 11:36 The Local President, Dan Barrett, called the meeting to order and thanked members for attending. The harassment statement was read with VP Suleman being designated as co-Intervener with the Dan. A Land acknowledgement was recited. A Roll Call of officers was conducted with Secretary Lang noted as absent. A moment of silence was held for deceased members.
2) Adoption of Agenda MSC Suleman, John THAT Agenda Be adopted.
3) Review of previous Minutes:
Minutes for General Membership Meeting on 18May2022 were reviewed
MSC Camile, Mike THAT Minutes be adopted
4) Officer Reports
a) Financial statement was deferred to a definite time of 12:00 on 17Dec2022 by consensus
b) Bylaw Sub Committee reported no changes proposed
c) Grievance report identified the following
i) Grievances issues resolved paths were outlined .
ii) 23 grievance issues raised this year to attention of local
(1) 18 Staff Relations grievance matters addressed t 4 for Leave resulting in – 3 resolved through ID 1 resolved at 2nd level 5 for Pay issues resulting in: -2ea resolved through ID, 1ea at ID, 1ea at formal ADR 1 at 3rd Level 5 addressed for Accommodations -3 ea resolved through ID, 1 resolved 1st Level 1 at 3rd level 4 Harassment issues addressed -2resolved through ID 1 resolved through NoI, one resolved through formal ADR, 1 addressed at 2nd level
(2) 5 Classification ( with or without agreed work descriptions) -2 work description matters pursued through ID -3 Formal grievances at 3rd level
(3) 0 Staffing
(4) 0 NJC
5) Old Business
a) PSAC Dues Increase. In response to an Increase in membership dues for employees covered by PSAC , the following explanation on Dues is provided. PSAC national convention included motions that increased dues as such the equation in the link applies to the New PSAC national rate, the unchanged UNDE Component rate and the $1 per month strike fund amount. In addition, local dues of $2.80 per month applies. The increase relates to new services being provided by PSAC.
b) LMRC/LMCC Representation Members were advised that the LMRC structures have been unilaterally altered by Commands and formations introducing TB LMCC requirements. This has most directly impacted CFC however the Tech services section of Petawawa has also been off line for an extended period of time. Currently Petawawa is holding an LMCC and including Toronto elements as 1 seat.
MSC by Concensus THAT LMCC composition be revised by Membership Committee meeting in January.
Action Dan to hold elections for CFC Union positions ASAP.
6) Introduction of Guest Speaker and Election of Officers
a) UNDE RVP James Potts assumed the chair to conduct elections in accordance with UNDE Bylaws
i) Paola Restrepo was acclaimed Secretary (after three calls for Nominations pending being sworn in)
ii) Cheryl Wright was acclaimed Secretary ( after three calls for nominees pending confirmation of accepting nomination and being sworn in. )
iii) Selection of Auditors was referred to Membership committee Meeting in January by Consensus
b) Swearing in of Officers Secretarial note : Both Candidates were sworn in as of 17Nov2022.
c) RVP Ontario Report James Potts spoke to the local on issues impacting UNDE members including collective bargaining.
7) Temporary adjournment Meeting Adjourned till 17Dec2022, then Adjourned again till 11Jan2022 Meeting reconvened 11:30 on 11Jan2022 with Harassment statement reread
8) Deferred Financial Statement
a) Treasurer presented report aurally to meeting participants with explanation to questions raised. It was identified that with the retirement of the second auditor the audit of the books had not been completed. Some elaboration on expenses was provided. No questions were raised. MSC Cheryl, Kris That Financial Statement be adopted pending issues identified by Auditors. Secretarial Note Br Yang from NDQAR accepted the appointment to complete financial audit. No concerns raised by Auditors Yang and Fioroni Thus Financial statement considered approved.
9) Adjournment Meeting Adjourned 11Jan2022 12:15 by consensus