Present: J. Purdie, C. L’Estrange, J. Chow, T. Yantsis, P. Tsuji, D. Kamaldin, T, Zaharapoulos, B. Brawley
Virtual: J. Meyer, K. Chuen
Regrets: None
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m.
1. Opening remarks
Director made opening remarks.
2. Approval of the Agenda
MOTION to approve the Agenda.
Moved: Tom Zaharopoulos
Seconded: Tom Yantsis Carried
3. Approval of the Minutes
Present: J. Purdie, C. L’Estrange, J. Chow, T. Yantsis, J. Meyer, P. Tsuji, D. Kamaldin, K. Chuen, T, Zaharapoulos, B. Brawley
Regrets: None
The meeting was called to order at 9:15 a.m.
1. Opening remarks
Director acknowledged land usage. Director defined the role of Chair is to generate discussion and will not be casting a vote unless there is a tie situation
2. Disclosure of pecuniary Interests
Ottawa, December 8, 2022 – The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada – a union representing over 70,000 federal and provincial public sector workers – has launched billboards in key locations to urge the Ford government to respect frontline workers and repeal Bill 124. Locations include Sylvia Jones’ riding – the Health Minister who has championed Bill 124 in the face of widespread public opposition and now, a court ruling that finds the law unconstitutional.
The billboards went up in response to the November 29 ruling by the Ontario Superior Court striking down the legislation. The Court found that the Ford government’s bill capping wage and benefit increases for registered nurses, nurse practitioners, healthcare professionals and other public-sector workers at 1% was a “substantial infringement” on the collective bargaining rights guaranteed under the Charter of Rights.
“This is a decisive judgment from the Court”, said Jennifer Carr, President of PIPSC. “It represents a historic victory for public sector workers and reinforces that our rights to free and fair collective bargaining cannot simply be legislated away by governments that don’t want to negotiate or give their burned out frontline staff respectable wages.”
PIPSC, along with other unions and the Ontario Federation of Labour that together represent hundreds of thousands of members impacted by the unconstitutional law, are ramping up pressure on the Ford government in hopes of preventing them from appealing this landmark ruling.
“For too long, Premier Doug Ford and Health Minister Sylvia Jones have ignored the cries of overworked and underpaid healthcare professionals by bulldozing through Bill 124,” President Carr continued. “These billboards are a reminder that not only does the public stand behind frontline workers against this disrespectful, wage-slashing law – but now, so do the courts. Given the Court decision, the work frontline workers do to keep this province running, and the overwhelming support from Ontarians, the Ford government must forgo an appeal and repeal Bill 124. ”
PIPSC represents over 70,000 members across Canada. In Ontario, PIPSC represents hundreds of healthcare professionals working in cancer centres at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto, the Juravinski Cancer Centre in Hamilton, the Walker Family Cancer Centre in Niagara, the Windsor Regional Hospital and the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. PIPSC also represents medical physicists throughout Ontario and IT professionals at the University of Ottawa that are impacted by Bill 124.
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For more information: Johanne Fillion, 613-883-4900 (mobile), jfillion@pipsc.ca
The Ontario Regional Executive is looking for volunteers to participate as members of the Ontario Young Professionals Committee (OYPC).
All Ontario members in good standing are welcome to put their names forward. Preference will be given to members thirty five (35) years of age or under. The Committee will consist of six (6) young professionals and the Young Professionals Liaison of the Ontario Regional Executive. The term of the committee will be two (2) years.
The Mandate of the OYPC is to:
Introduction – ORE Branch Liaison/ Ontario Provincial Group Liaison
STEWARD OF THE YEAR AWARD
We encourage all members in the Ontario Region to come forward and provide their nomination(s) for the 2022 Steward of the Year acknowledging performance during the period 2020 - 2022. If you feel there is a steward in the region that deserves this award, please review the criteria and nominations form. Your completed form must be emailed to Paul Tsuji (pstt2g@gmail.com) by September 2, 2022 at 4:00 pm.
I would like to invite you to march in this year’s Labour Day Parade.
The details are as follows:
First Parade: 1872
Organizer: Toronto and York Region Labour Council – a component of Canadian Labour of Congress
PIPSC Organizers:
Din Kamaldin - dkamaldin@aol.com
Mandy Chan - mandyc592@gmail.com
Date: Monday September 5th, 2022
Time parade begins: 9:30 a.m.
Pursuant to Ontario Region bylaw 6.9.2, the Ontario Region has a vacancy to appoint on the ORE which will be for the balance of a one-year term ending April 29th, 2023.
There will be at least three (3) Ontario Region Executive meetings prior to the term expiring and the successful candidate will be provided with a portfolio(s) to look after during the balance of the term. Other duties may be assigned in support of ORE functions.
Good Day,
In order to help with the effective running of the 2022 PIPSC AGM the Institute has decided to have Sergeant's at Arms at the meeting. Sergeants at Arms are very common in parliamentary organizations and the labor movement at conventions and meetings. The Sergeants at Arms, under the direction of the presiding officer, helps to maintain order, decorum and respect at the meeting. The Sergeant at Arms acts as doorkeeper, aids in recognizing points of order, and is responsible for the comfort and convenience of the assembly.
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Meeting Date |
November 20, 2021 |
Time |
9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
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Members (Present) |
Peter Gilkinson, Regional Director and ORE Chair, Labour Day parade co-ordinator, and Provincial Employers Group Liaison Lead Din Kamaldin, ORE Vice-Chair, and Labour Day parade co-ordinator |