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Toronto North Branch Activity Report

74th Ontario Regional Council

Toronto North Branch Activity Report

Number of members: 523 Regular 25 Retired 3 Rands

Current Executive Members

Joel Reisman Branch President

Din Kamaldin Branch Vice President

Randy Zurin Treasurer

Mary Lloyd Secretary

Anita Kar Member-at-Large                   

Prashant Kumar Member-at-Large

Edward Martin Member-at-Large

Karen Bardales Member-at-Large

Howard Tobis Member-at-Large

Ifeoma Chukwuemeka Member-at-Large

Anita Aue Member-at-Large

AGM

Previous AGM date: November 30, 2017

Next AGM date: November 2018 (TBD)

Executive Meetings

Last Meeting Date: March 2018

Next Meeting Date: April 2018 (TBD)

Number of Executive meetings held since last Regional Council: 7

2017 Branch Activities:

  • We had a very successful AGM this past year. Over 200 members attended.  Al Ravjiani presented information regarding bargaining and GTA Modernization.
  • Members participated in the Toronto Labour Day parade (with a significant increase in participants).
  • Townhalls were conducted in support of bargaining.
  • Townhalls were conducted regarding GTA Modernization.
  • Better Together plant gate events were conducted.
  • Executive participated in International Women’s Day Activities, local Wellness Event and other locally sponsored events and activities.
  • Executive met with PIPSC President Debi Daviau for Saturday brunch event.

Issues and Concerns:

  • GTA Modernization and preserving our physical work location at 5001 Yonge Street, Toronto.  Over 700 grievances were filed after the initial GTA Modernization announcement on June 28, 2017.  Grievances were filed for hardship, WFA and relocation policy breaches.  We continue to “Consult” with management to lessen the hardship on our members and to preserve our work location.
  • Supporting our bargaining team in our upcoming contract negotiations.  Ensuring our bargaining issues are addressed.
  • Maintaining our defined benefit Pensions.
  • Staffing issues, including preservation of current pools.
  • Health & Safety concerns including elevator issues, office renovations, building security and field worker safety.
  • Duty to accommodate, return to work protocols, performance management, harassment etc.

Resolutions to the Regional Council

None at this time

Submitted by:  Joel Reisman

Branch President