Quinte Branch – Annual General Meeting (AGM) Minutes - December 19th, 2024

Action By

1. Approval of Agenda
   1. The meeting was called to order at 6:25pm.
   2. Approval for changed agenda as no guest speaker this year. Moved by Doug Vye; seconded by Kevin Brunet; AIF – Carried

President

2. Approval of Previous AGM minutes

1. Motion to approve the 2022 minutes – Moved by Hazra Hosein seconded by Deb Butler; AIF - Carried

Secretary 

3. Business arising from the previous minutes.
   1.  Nothing
      - Moved by Doug Vye and seconded by Kevin Brunet;

                      AIF - Carried

Secretary

4. President’s Report
   1. The President welcomed everyone and introduced the board members.
   2. The President then spoke on the following:
   3. Future of Work and Return to Workplace

As dedicated public service professionals, it should be more important to our employer what work we do on behalf of Canadians, rather than where we sit. For that reason, we have consistently advocated for a flexible, hybrid approach that considers both operational needs and employee well-being.

4. Collective Bargaining

This year, PIPSC has been a relentless force at the bargaining table, securing 27 collective agreements and making significant advancements in member rights. Across the federal public sector, provincial jurisdictions, and the federal private sector, we have fought tirelessly to achieve fair and competitive contracts for our members.  But our fight is far from over.

5. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)

Significant strides have been made in fostering a more inclusive and diverse organization. This isn't about meeting quotas – it's about creating a union that truly reflects the rich tapestry of experiences and perspectives that make our public service strong.

The establishment of our new Equity caucuses under the Human Rights and Diversity Committee marks a pivotal moment in our journey. We now have six dynamic groups:

●       The Black Caucus

●       The Indigenous Caucus

●       The 2SLGBTQ+ Caucus

●       The Workers of Colour Caucus

●       The People with Disabilities Caucus

●       The Women's Caucus.

Each brings a unique and invaluable perspective to our union's work.

6. President supports members to email PIPSC for any questions they feel need to be answered.

President also shared the following chart:

President

5. Financial Report
   1. The Treasurer reviewed how membership fees are dispersed.
   2. The Treasurer made the following motions:
      - to approve 2023 spending
      - to approve 2024 YTD spending and
      - to approve 2025 budget.
      Seconded by Doug Vye, AIF – Carried 

Treasurer

6. Elections 
   1. The following positions were up for elections:                                                            Vice President – Deb Butler
      Member(s) at Large                                                                                                          Hazra Hosein
      Shannon Brown                                                                                                                         Lisa Shears
      Jamie Buell
      * Shannon Brown declined her nomination                                                                                                            
   2. The following members were nominated and acclaimed:
      Vice President – Deb Butler
      Member(s) at Large 
      Hazra Hosein
      Lisa Shears 
      Jamie Buell
      Kendra Moore
      Doug Vye                                                                                                

7. Guest Speaker
   John Purdie – President of Ontario Region. 
   He introduced the newly elected PIPSC positions:
   President - Sean O’Reilly
   Vice President (full time) - Stephane Frechette
   - Katie Francis - Vice President (part-time)
   - David Sutherland - Vice President (part-time)
   - Eva Henshaw - Vice President (part-time)
   - John Purdie – Ontario and Nunavut Regional Director

8. New Business – No new business

9. Round Table
   - Deb Butler made a motion to correct the last AGM minutes to delete ‘Treasurer’ from the Elections section.  

10. Adjournment

            Motion to adjourn at 8:10 p.m. by President Dan Weaver.  

            AIF - Carried