AFS Shawinigan Sub-Group – Minutes
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Shawinigan Community Centre
253 3e Rue de la Pointe
Shawinigan
When: March 22, 2023, at 5:30 p.m., Montréal
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Meeting Minutes
Review and approval of the Agenda
Moved by Alexandre Picotte
Seconded by Simon Gélinas
Opening Remarks and President’s Report
The President spoke to the members and opened the meeting. Since the last meeting, which took place 3 years ago, a new executive group is in place.
Introduction of the AFS Shawinigan Sub-Group Executive
Manfouss Lawani – President
Alexandre Picotte – Vice President
Mawuko Kelebou – Treasurer
Sébastien Dufort – Secretary
Anthony Reucherand – Director
Treasurer’s Report
The treasurer presented the financial report.
Moved by Alexandre Picotte
Seconded by Patrick Sioui
Elections
Elections Chair: Manfouss Lawani
Vice President position (1 year)
Manfouss received one nomination for the position.
Alexandre Picotte was elected by acclamation.
Secretary position (1 year)
Manfouss received one nomination for the position.
Sébastien Dufort was elected by acclamation.
Director position (1 year)
Manfouss did not receive any nominations for the position.
Jérémy Bernard was elected by acclamation.
Guest Speakers: Patrick Sioui, Acting Regional Representative of the AFS Group
This morning he had a meeting with the Deputy Commissioner regarding the return to the office and the official languages.
In the Quebec Region, it is possible to hold a satellite position. Travel expenses are not included.
Shawinigan: Parking at the NCTR is attractive because there is a place for everyone, according to Mark Quilan (Deputy Commissioner, Quebec Region). In all the centres in Quebec, the busiest day is Tuesday. There is a voluntary way to change the issue related to Tuesday. Senior management will have to make a choice. If an employee is imposed, there is a possible remedy at the union level based on one or more of the criteria put in place. Each employee must be vigilant when a decision is made in their regard.
The Trois-Rivières site is at 350% of its planned capacity.
Telework is currently on the back burner. However, it is still within the realm of possibility and it is a hot topic at the bargaining table. We are hopeful that telecommuting will be added to the next collective agreement.
Bargaining: Bargaining Round from March 6 to 9, 2023
Topics proposed to the employer.
The employer wanted a reduction in our wage agreement.
The next round of bargaining will take place from April 16 to 18, 2023. PIPSC will submit its wage agreement to the employer. It is based on that of the UTE and on the research done by the PIPSC expert. The UTE requested 8.5%. In Quebec, the current inflation rate is 6.9%.
Will the FLEX System be included in the next collective agreement? Yes, but we will not comment at this time as negotiations will continue. The FLEX System will stay in Quebec.
Approval of the 2024 Budget
Treasurer Mawuko Kelebou moved to approve the Budget for 2024.
Moved by Mawuko Kelebou.
Seconded by Alexandre Picotte.
Miscellaneous
Not applicable
Closing remarks and adjournment of the meeting
Moved by Manfouss Lawani.
Seconded by Patrick Sioui.
Executive Update
President (2 years): Manfouss Lawani
Vice President (1 year): Alexandre Picotte
Treasurer (2 years): Mawuko Kelebou
Secretary (1 year): Sébastien Dufort
Director (2 years): Anthony Reucherand
Director (1 year): Jérémy Bernard