Unifor 1016 LUEB Minutes
Teleconference, August 15, 2017
In Attendance
Shawn Wood
Christine Cassey
Jean Levasseur
Eric Titus
Jim Walker
Marie Gerroir
Andre Lauzon
Jason Constable
Mike Dwyer
Tara Amsen
Election Call
Need to give 90 days notice for the election of President, Financial Secretary and 3 trustees as per the by-laws
Christine spoke with Scott English, Elections Chair, prior to the meeting to arrange dates to go in the election call
The proposed dates are:
August 21, give notice
November 20 – December 1, nomination period
December 11 – 15, voting period
Question called and dates were unanimously approved
President Position
Andre submitted questions prior to the call about the President’s salary and time in Ottawa
Salary for Shawn (which is negotiated after every election) is GT8 + 25% supplement
President does not accrue sick or vacation leave
Substantive position is protected
Per diems are the same as the VP’s
Does not receive any allowances so phone is covered and a new computer may be purchased once per term (guidelines in by-laws)
Time in Ottawa varies from 1 trip/month to 3 trips per month
Shawn tries to structure his time so he is in Ottawa for multiple meetings at a time
In addition to meeting with the company there are additional requirements like participation in the NCJC(Nav Canada Joint Council) and NCBAA(Nav Canada Bargaining Agents Association)
By-Laws do not specifically designate time for a hand-over period should Shawn be replaced
Unifor does offer some “executive training” but not specific President’s training. Mostly learn as you go
Cornwall Membership Representation
There have been a few people hired on contract for 8 months, starting in September, to work in Cornwall. There is a possibility of additional hires in January
There are currently 2 AIM members in Cornwall as well
Some of the terms contacted Jean about representing them
No one objects to Jean representing these workers
Jean will keep Eric in the loop about AIM issues to ensure continuity for that group
If these temporary jobs become permanent, or numbers increase significantly, we may need to revisit the idea of a Cornwall VP
Other Business
YUL
internal/external competition for OTS closing August 18
workplace assessment to be done in ATOS
YEG
Ongoing training in ATOS
YVR
Internal/external posting for 2 OTS
One OTS has expressed an interest in being a shop steward and will be appointed
VFR flow times being assigned to ATOS and challenged by CATCA
Reminders
We will be meeting prior to bargaining, Sunday, September 24 at 10am
Please send your travel requirements to Christine ASAP
Please remind members that contract voting will be based out of our website. Members must be approved to access voting. Please sign up using your Nav Canada email address
ADJOURNED
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