Edmonton Area Council

April 12, 2005

16.1 Call to order

Mary Veilleux called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m.

16.2 Adoption on Agenda

Motion to accept the agenda as presented by Frank Lloyd. 2nd by Louise Patrick. All were in favour. Motion Carried

16.3 Approval of previous minutes

• Motion to accept minutes as presented with corrections below was made by Elaine Alt. 2nd by Frank Lloyd. 6 were in favour. 1 abstained. Motion Carried
• Executive in Attendance - Elaine Alt. Elaine Alt should be under regrets.
• 15.5.4 (3) should read that the PSAC has assisted the AFL.

16.4 Business arising from previous Minutes

• Wal-Mart - UFCW campaign to speak out against Wal-Mart, see link; www.unionvoice.org/campaign/walmart05 to read and sign the petition. Robyn Benson encouraged members to shop Canadian and not support Wal-Mart.
• May Day - Looking for volunteers for May Day Committee

Labour Appreciation Night - 6 Tickets for members who had expressed interest. Chair asked for alternates, in the event that someone was not able to attend. Cara More's name submitted as an alternate.

16.5 Reports

• PSAC PRC: Niru Channan - Absent - Nil Report
• AFL Environment: Jo Chelick - Absent - Nil Report
• AFL Executive meeting and RWC - Tamara Kozlowska
• May Day Event - There will be a plaque on the Union Promenade.
• PSAC Equity Structure - Labour History Calendar
• PRC Finance Committee - Met with Dorothy Paquette (Carpenter's Hall)
• April 28 - International Day of Mourning, wearing black arm bands on this day
• Treasurer Report - Elaine Alt

  There is $1000, plus $400 for the PRC. There was $2.03 left from last year. There is a current grand total of $732.00. The books have been sent out for Audit; once they are back Robyn Benson has asked that a copy be faxed to her. Deferred until next meeting.
  

16.6 New Business

• Guest Speaker: Robyn Benson advised that she tries to meet with the Area Councils in the spring and fall.
• Collective Bargaining - Robyn Benson gave a personal thank you to Mary Veilleux. Robyn Benson asked that the Area Councils continue to lobby the MP's as it is not too long until collective bargaining begins again.
• Joint Career Transition Committee (JCTC) - Robyn Benson advised that the name would change to Joint Adjustment Committee (JAC). In Manitoba and Saskatchewan there is an open door policy, however in Alberta there are rules as to how many people can participate.
• Funding - Robyn Benson advised that in there is money allocated to the Area Council's, Regional Women's Committees and the Human Rights Committees. Robyn Benson is asking for a copy of 4 minutes from last year, a financial statement and budget, then the money will be allocated. Formal request to follow.
• Youth Initiative - Robyn Benson advised that a letter was sent out to all locals, only 10 people responded. There is a youth caucus network in the Prairies.
• Honours and Awards - Prairie Voice Award started in 2001, it is an award for outstanding work for PSAC staff and PSAC members. Could be several awards handed out.
• Prairie Regional Convention (PRC) - Robyn Benson advised that there would be 300 delegates and 50+ observers. This is the largest convention. There are over 50 resolutions going forward. The resolution and committee report packages should be mailed out by the end of April. Robyn Benson advised that there would most likely be a meet and greet on Friday and they were trying to plan a BBQ for Saturday night. The PRC is a good opportunity to do some fundraising, if you are interested in having a table, you will need to advise 2 weeks prior to convention.
• Prairie Union School Silent Auction - The Edmonton Area Council will be donating an item for the school. The 2003 school raised $1500, and would like to exceed this amount during this school. Mary Veilleux proposed that the EAC donate $50 to the school auction. Motion to donate $50 made by Louise Patrick. Seconded by Jayne Fisher. None opposed. Carried.
• Minimum Wage In Alberta - Oneil Carlier advised that the Alberta Government had an online survey. The minimum wage in Alberta will be increasing from $5.90 an hour to $7.00 an hour.
• Human Rights Committee - Cara More advised that currently the Human Right Committee had two projects: April 28 - Black arm band campaign for The International Day of Mourning, volunteers are needed. Campaign with same sex marriage: June 15 - BBQ, June 18 - Parade, this campaign is to raise awareness. Volunteers are needed.

16.7 Adjournment

• There being no further business Tamara Kozlowska made the motion to adjourn. Seconded by Frank Llyod. All were in favour. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned 7:25 p.m.

Next meeting to be held on 11 May 2005 , 5:30 p.m. at the PSAC office.     

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