EXECUTIVE MEETING AGENDA

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CUPE LOCAL 905
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Agenda
May 11, 2015
Call to Order:
1. EQUALITY STATEMENT
2. ROLL CALL
CUPE Staff Reps:
Marcus Blaszczyk, CUPE Representative
John Cromwell, CUPE Representative
Executive Signing Officers – Local 905
Fred Watt, President
Nikki Sheppard, Vice President
Alexandra Eisenbichler, Secretary Treasurer
Sandra Hynds, Recording Secretary
Unit Chairpersons
Cathy McConnell, Aurora Library Unit
Dustin Cutt, Aurora Unit
Kathy Coates, Georgina Library Unit
Greta Zinck, Georgina Unit
Brad Stade, King Township Unit
Nick Bludov, Markham Library Unit
Dave Edwards, Markham Unit
Kim Burgess, New Tecumseth Library Unit
Biagio Rachiele, Newmarket Library Unit
John Mastrogiuseppe, Richmond Hill Municipal
Cameron Knight, Richmond Hill Library Unit
Phil Gold, Vaughan Library Unit
Ted Howell, Vaughan Unit
Sean Nesbitt, Whitchurch-Stouffville Unit
Doug Sheppard, York Region/York LTC Units
3. INITIATION OF NEW MEMBERS
4. PRESENTATION
Marcia Lopez, York Region United Way
Speaker from USW – Crown Strike
Paul Moist, President, CUPE National
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION 15-GM-30
Motion to accept the agenda for General Membership meeting as presented.
Moved/Seconded: Fred Watt/_______________________/________________________
6. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES
MOTION 15-GM-31
Motion to accept the General Membership Meeting minutes of March 9, 2015, as presented.
7. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
8. PRESIDENT’S REPORT
MOTION 15-GM-32
Motion to accept the President’s Report of May 11, 2015, as presented.
9. VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT
MOTION 15-GM-33
Motion to accept the Vice President’s Report of May 11, 2015 as presented.
Moved/Seconded: Nikki Sheppard/_______________________/________________________
10. SECRETARY TREASURER’S REPORT
MOTION 15-GM-34
Motion to accept the Treasurer's Report of May 11, 2015, as presented
Moved/Seconded: Alexandra Eisenbichler/_______________________/________________________
11. MATTERS ARISING OUT OF THE TABLE OFFICERS’ REPORTS
12. REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEES
12.1
Grievance Committee:
Nikki Sheppard
12.2
Social Committee:
12.3
Communications Committee: Cameron Knight
12.4
By Law Committee:
Greta Zinck
13. CUPE NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
Marcus Blaszczyk, John Cromwell
165 Pony Drive, Newmarket, ON L3Y 7B5 905-967-0823
CUPE LOCAL 905
Agenda
May 11, 2015
14. OLD BUSINESS
14.1 Past Motion:
President Fred Watt bring forward a motion at the next GM of CUPE 905, on the matter
of a resolution to increase strike pay from $300.00 to $400.00 per week. This resolution
is to be presented at the National Convention in November 2015.
14.2 CUPE National Convention Sponsorship
MOTION 15-GM-35
CUPE 905 establish a sponsorship fund of $6000.00 per National Convention year to be used to send
delegates from small, new or remote locals to National Convention.
Moved/Seconded: Mike Bryck/_________________________/____________________
15. NEW BUSINESS
15.1 Andre Lamoureux – Cornwall (Sept 28 – Oct 2)
MOTION 15-GM-36
Motion to send 5 members to the Andre Lamoureux Memorial School on Sept 28 to Oct 2, 2015 for a cost
of up to $1300.00/member, to include registration, accommodations and meals.
Moved/Seconded: Executive Board/_________________________/____________________
15.2 CUPE National Convention
MOTION 15-GM-37
Motion to send the full voting delegate count to CUPE National Convention 2015 in Vancouver.
15.3 Steelworkers Donation
MOTION 15-GM-38
Motion to donation $5000.00 to the Steelworkers at Crown Holdings, who are involved in an 18 month
strike.
15.4 Day of Mourning Dedication Plaque
MOTION 15-GM-39
Motion to spend $290.00 plus taxes for the memorial plaque and installation.
15.5 DAY of Mourning Garden Preparation
MOTION 15-GM-40
Motion to spend $6050.00 plus taxes for clean-up, soil, plants/flowers, and sod around the water fixture
and new member entrance, as per a past motion to hold a Day of Mourning event.
15.6 KONE INC. Elevator Services
MOTION 15-GM-41
Motion to enter into a 3 year contract with KONE Inc. for elevator maintenance, cost of $233/month, plus
taxes.
15.7 Landscaping Maintenance
MOTION 15-GM-42
Motion to spend $230.00/month plus taxes for grounds maintenance, including pruning and weeding of
gardens. Along with $300.00 plus taxes to close and open the water fixtures. This includes winterization
of the pump/water fountains.
15.8 Bathroom Renovations
MOTION 15-GM-43
Motion to authorize the executive to spend up to $150,000.00 to be in compliance with AODA
requirements, to provide facilities to equality groups and to update/renovate the bathrooms.
15.9 Office Furniture
MOTION 15-GM-44
Motion to spend $50,000.00 to furnish the new offices and the downstairs quiet room.
15.10 Front Entrance Repairs
MOTION 15-GM-45
Motion to spend $17,400.00 plus taxes to repair the front entrance.
15.11 United Way Sponsorship
MOTION 15-GM-46
Motion to sponsor/co-host with the United Way a recognition event, recognizing women labour
advocates, for a cost of $10,000.00.
CUPE LOCAL 905
Agenda
May 11, 2015
15.12 2014-15 Budget Increase
MOTION 15-GM-47
Motion to increase in the 2014-15 budget by $42, 420.00
15.13 Sponsor Local 2331 and 1571 Charity Picnic
MOTION 15-GM-48
Motion to sponsor the Annual Charity Picnic of CUPE Local 2331 and 1571 as a Food and Drink Sponsor
to the value of $1,500.
15.14 Mini Documentary
MOTION 15-GM-49
Motion to have our President’s Food bank Challenge in May of 2015 documented as mini documentary at
a cost of $6,700 plus taxes.
15.15 Pride Flags
MOTION 15-GM-50
Motion to purchase 3 branded 905 rainbow flags, 2 marching flags for pride parade, 1 flag pole, at cost
not to exceed $1500.00.
15.16 Strategic Planning
MOTION 15-GM-51
Motion to have the Signing officers, Unit chairpersons and Vice Chairperson booked off for 2 days (if
required) for a strategic planning session and the expense of an external facilitator.
16. ELECTIONS
16.1 Committees
Social
(1) Executive Board Member and a minimum three (3) members
H&S
The Chair and Co-Chair of the Committee shall be certified members. A quorum for the
conduct of committee business shall be at least three (3) members, one of whom shall be
a Signing Officer. (Minimal 1 member, 1 signing officer)
Communication
President and three (3) members (2 members)
Mobile Action Committee
Vice President and fourteen (14) members elected from the membership
at large. Preference shall be given to diversity of unit membership in the committee with
a view to having one (1) member from each Local Unit. (12 members)
Community Support Committee (4) members elected from the membership at large. (2 members)
Toronto & York Region Labour Council Delegates (6 members)
16.2 Conferences/Convention/Educational
Sep 10-13
Injured Workers/H&S Conference
3 members
Sep 21-22
CACO Conference
3 members
Sep 22-25
HCWCC Conference
6 members
Sep 28 – Oct 2 Andre Lamoureux Educational
5 members (tentative)
Nov 2-6
CUPE National Convention
11 members
17. GOOD OF THE UNION
17.1
Upcoming Local 905 Meetings
Grievance Committee:
Monday May 4 @ 5:30 p.m.
Signing Officers Meeting:
Executive Board:
General Membership:
17.2
Upcoming Education Sessions – In house – All courses are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
May 4-8
H&S – Occ H&S; Violence in the Workplace, Work Overload; Workplace Stress
May 21 & 22
Connecting with Aboriginal Workers; Creating Gender Equality; Creating Harassment
Free Workplaces; Mobilizing Workers
June 4 & 5
Introduction to CUPE; Hot Topics/Current Events (or Mental Health workshop)
June 17-19
Social Media and Pride
July 9 & 10
Resolving Grievances without going to Arbitration; What Stewards need to know
about Arbitration; Green Action for Stewards; Note Taking
CUPE LOCAL 905
Agenda
May 11, 2015
July 23 & 24
Introduction to Stewarding & What’s Our Duty
Sept 3 & 4
Combating Workplace Bullying; Ally for Equality; Challenging Homophobia
Sept 17 & 18
Evaluating Benefits and Responding to the Attack on Sick Leave
Oct 1 & 2
Labour History; Challenging Racism in the Workplace
Oct 15 & 16
Introduction to Stewarding; what is Our Duty
Email bookkeeper@cupe905.com and vicepresident@cupe905.com to register for educational.
17.3
Upcoming Conferences and Conventions
May 27 – 30 CUPE ON Convention
Sep 10-13
Injured Workers/H&S Conference
Sep 21-22
CACO Conference
Sep 22-25
HCWCC Conference
Nov 2-6
CUPE National Convention
17.4
York Region Pride Parade - June 20
Toronto Pride Parade – June 28
18. ADJOURNMENT

EXECUTIVE MEETING AGENDA

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