President’s Welcome and call to order

AI opened meeting at 12:05 with quorum.

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Agenda

Moved by RP, Seconded by JW.  Motion approved.

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Review minutes from previous meetings

Minutes from 1 June moved by RP, 2^nd RS. Motion approved.

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LMCC Updates

AI explained that PIPSC was invited to join PSAC in joint LMCCs at PPB which are held more often.  He has accepted.

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Collective Bargaining Agreement Update/Lunch & Learn (LL) Session

AI reminded everyone to vote, but at the meeting it was clarified that the deadline was already passed (12 pm 6 July 2017).  The LL session marketing was successful and this example should be used for future LL sessions.

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Phoenix Issues and Legal action

CS explained that the longstanding issues were brought to the attention of the PIPSC ERO who called PSPC Labour Relations ahead of submitting a grievance, and that this permitted a quicker resolution.  CS will provide the step by step for the next Newsletter or Sub-Group E-mail so that others can use this approach. 

CS / NC

Before next meeting

PIPSC Steward Location

CS had asked that the steward obtain an assigned workspace.  RP was informed that the 1^st aiders and floor monitors will not get this so the union steward will probably not get assigned seating.  The steward should have a sign to show where their sitting within their neighbourhood.  CS asked that the PISPC contact info should include the work unit name of the steward so it’s easier for members to contact the one representing their group.

NC to update information with PIPSC

Before next meeting

Update Workplace modernization PDP Ph III 8, 9 floor A/B

RP presented update that move is postponed until at least end July, more info at 7 July LL session.  RP Will distribute the document on “How it will work”.  TM mentioned that we need a “hotspot” capability to access the network working from alternate locations without wifi.  This will be raised at the LL session.  RP will also try to attend a workshop on the new GCWorkplace in the afternoon.  All union reps to be invited.

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CoE on mental health in the workplace

AI provided a copy of the TBS presentation on workplace wellness from May 31^st 2017.  RP suggested that this be a subject of an upcoming LL.

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Pension package review

Full discussion to be differed to next meeting since KF couldn’t make it.  RS interested in researching, AI will send ERO expert pension info to all.  TM mentioned that PSAC is fighting against Bill C-27 and RP mentioned that PIPSC is also against this Bill as we want to shore up defined benefit plans.

AI to send info to all.

By next meeting

Lunch & Learn (LL) Session

The executive agreed to hold two sessions (separated from executive meetings by 3 weeks):

• 7 Sept – Mental Health in the workplace and change to new working environment

ED mentioned that the rep that gave course on the manager’s community network was good and should be invited.

• 19th Oct – ERO role and what to grieve/not to grieve.

RP to reach out to Ombudsman and Gord Bulmer.  ED to provide name of MCN presenter

TM to confirm with ERO and confirm PSAC boardroom.

RP to coord Web-Ex and Teleconf.

By 17^th Aug for 1^st LL

By 28^th Sept for 2^nd LL

Monitoring Blackberry outside working hours

RP met with DG Technical Services to confirm that this is not a directive for staff but for Ex levels only.  TM mentioned that he is asked to do this and has requested stand-by pay but no response back from management. RP will follow-up with the two Directors who may be asking this. 

RP

By next meeting

Roundtable

• No outstanding issues.

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Forward agenda items

• Pension package review (KF)

For next agenda

Next executive meeting

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 12:59 p.m. as moved by RS and 2^nd ED.

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