Thanks to all who joined us at the CUPE 4879 General Meeting October 13th via Microsoft Teams. Here is a summary of the meeting.
New member oath of obligation: Jaspreet Kaur
Minutes from last GM – Melissa Schuurman
Discussion:
Business arising from the minutes: Grievance scheduled to move to arbitration, 21-03 contracting out issue, question about which department, Lois said in IT
Motion 13-OCT-2021-G##: to accept minutes as presented
M/S/C: Melissa Schuurman/Laszlo Nemes/All in favour
Motion 13-OCT-2021-G##: to move GR 21-03 to Arbitration
M/S/C: Lois Rugg/Navin Jain/All in favour
Treasurer’s Report – Lois Rugg (on behalf of Lyn Ferec)
Discussion: Presented financials from June, July and August
Motion 13-OCT-2021-G##: to accept the report as presented
M/S/C: Lois Rugg/Laszlo Nemes/All in favour
No Executive Report (no exec meetings since last GM)
Election for the Parking Advisory Committee for the remainder of the term to January 2023
Nominations: Jaspreet Kaur – accepted/acclaimed
Election for the JJEC Committee for the remainder of the term to January 2023
Nominations:
- Kamel Johal – accepted/elected
- Sarah Aloisio – accepted
Updates from the Wellness, Innovation and Training Committee (WIT) – Melissa Schuurman
Updates from the Education Committee – Cindy Ozouf
- CUPE 4879 scholarships coming up – keep an eye out for applications
- Will be giving out an extra bursary (4 this year instead of the usual 3)
- Committee meeting at the end of this month
Discussion:
- Reminder about nominations meeting in November
- KDLC Bursary applications are now available, go to website to find out more info – please sent it via Canada Post (to support postal workers) and via email
- Thank you to everyone who came to last week’s Meet ‘n’ Greet, if you missed getting your swag bag, contact the CUPE office
- Held a Lunch ‘n’ Learn yesterday, recording and slides will be available soon.
Good of the Union:
Members in attendance at the meeting were entered into a draw for $100 prize and our regular $20 door prizes. Winners were:
Turkey draw – Michael Dillon
Turkey draw – Joanne Atherton
$20 – Heather Mackay
$20 – Cindy Ozouf
Congratulations. Connie will be in touch.