Surrey- White Rock AGM
Meeting Details
Venue: RCMP EHQ- 14200 Green Timbers Way, Surrey BC
Date: Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
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Name |
Role |
Term |
Attendance |
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Davy Chiu |
President |
Spring 2025 |
✓ |
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Edmond, Hsieh |
Vice President |
Spring 2025 |
✓ |
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Robert MacDonald |
Treasurer |
Spring 2025 |
✓ |
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Bhavy Ghuman, |
Secretary |
Spring 2025 |
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Katie Lo |
Member-at-Large |
Spring 2025 |
✓ |
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Jennifer Munro |
Member-at-Large |
Spring 2025 |
✓ |
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Emadur Rahman |
Member-at-Large |
Spring 2025 |
✓ |
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Bryan Chen |
Member-at-Large |
Spring 2025 |
✓ |
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Melody Lee |
Member-at-Large |
Spring 2025 |
✓ |
Agenda Items
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Item |
Topic |
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1 |
Welcome and Call to order |
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1.1 |
Called to order at 6:10 by DC |
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1.2 |
Land acknowledgement Acknowledgement of the employer facility Rules for visitors |
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1.3 |
Introduction of Branch Executives |
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1.4 |
Introduction of Guests
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2 |
Approval of Agenda |
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2.1 |
M/S, Carried. |
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3 |
Adoption of Previous AGM Minutes |
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3.1 |
M/S, Carried. |
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4 |
Report from the Branch President - Davy Chiu |
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4.1 |
Review of this year's accomplishments and hosted events includes
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5 |
Branch Finance Report - Rob MacDonald |
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5.1 |
Reviewed this year's finance report and spending. The 2026 budget was presented and explained by Rob MacDonald |
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5.2 |
Approval of Budget |
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M/S, Carried |
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6 |
Address from Morgan Cranny BC-Yukon Regional Director |
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6.1 |
Federal Budget Cuts and Workforce Adjustment: Morgan Cranny discussed the union’s opposition to proposed federal service cuts, explained the workforce adjustment process, and highlighted available resources and options for affected members. Bargaining Process and Delays: Morgan and Robert described the bargaining timeline, legislative constraints, and typical delays caused by employer practices, emphasizing the importance of member participation in bargaining surveys and the potential need for strike action. Steward Recruitment and Role: Morgan encouraged members to consider becoming stewards, outlining the benefits, training opportunities, and the role stewards play in supporting colleagues and strengthening the union’s position. |
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7 |
Address from Robert Scott, IT Group President |
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7.1 |
Bargaining Team Selection: Robert Scott explained the process for selecting bargaining team members, which involves balancing executive participation, activist involvement, and representation across disciplines, departments, and regions.
Benefits Negotiation: Questions about benefits were addressed, clarifying that benefit changes are negotiated at the National Joint Council and are subject to a consultative process with limited leverage compared to collective bargaining. |
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8 |
Call for nominations of the Branch Executive
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8.1 |
Report of the Elections Committee |
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President: Davy Chiu Vice President: Edmond Hsieh Treasurer: Rob MacDonald Secretary: Katie Lo Member-at-Large:
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9 |
By-law Amendment |
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9.1 |
A bylaw amendment allowing all elected executive members to determine their specific roles at the first executive meeting, aligning with regional executive practices and promoting collaboration. M/S, Carried |
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10 |
New Business |
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N/A |
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11 |
Adjournment |