Confederation Heights Sub-group AGM – December 15th, 2022, 6-8pm
Present: Bryan Van Wilgenburg, Amanda Prysizney, Kim Petrash, George Karaganis, Matt Baker, Kevin Tatryn, Kara Pul, Marcel Beaudoin, Christopher Rinaldo
Opening of meeting – approval of agenda
Agenda:
1-Introductions
2-Approval of Agenda
3-Approval of the Sub-group By-Laws
4-Report of the President
5-Annual Financial Report
6-Elections
7-Bargaining Update
8-New Business
1) Introduction
Everyone introduced themselves at this first meeting of the sub-group.
2) Approval of Agenda
George moved to approve the agenda, Kevin seconded it, passed by all.
3) Approval of ByLaws
Bryan moved to pass the bylaws, seconded by Kara, passed by all.
4) Report of the SP Group president
Bryan explained the reason for the sub-group and the structure of PIPSC in general. Marcel added that sub-group specific concerns can be raised to the bargaining conference through the sub-group president. It was explained that there is the possibility for sub-group members to attend the PIPSC AGM.
Kim asked if we are still a member of the NCR sub-group. Bryan explained that we are no longer a part of that sub-group but we can still attend their events.
Our sub-group consists of members from Brookfield, Tupper, Tilley and the Carleton Wildlife building, approximately 461 members. There is an annual financial allocation for each member for our sub-group. We hold events and develop our own swag. The goals are to have a member of the sub-group executive from each worksite, hold a minimum of 2 lunch and learns next year and increase the next AGM attendance to 20. As well as increase participation from this part of the NCR at national events (ie PIPSC/SP AGMs). Bryan would also like to develop his replacement as president of the sub-group.
5) Annual Financial Report
Annual allowance – 2022 was presented. George motioned to approve budget, seconded by Christopher, passed by all.
6) Elections
Election rules were explained. Marcel explained that the president of the sub-group is the link between the sub-group and the SP group. Management will reach out to the sub-group president if there is no steward available in the workplace. George nominated Bryan for president, no one else put their name forward. Bryan elected. Kara nominated George for vice president, no one else put their name forward. George elected. Amanda nominated Christopher for treasurer, no one else put their name forward, Christopher elected. George nominated Amanda for secretary, Amanda elected. Bryan nominated Matt and Kevin for members at large, they accepted and were elected.
7) Bargaining Update
Bryan provided a bargaining update. Central bargaining survey, spring SP bargaining survey, greening the collective agreement ie) proposing free public transit for public servants. At the central table will negotiate telework.
8) New Business
None
Motion to adjourn – Bryan
Meeting adjourned at 8:17pm