Edmonton Area Council

July 14, 2004

Executive in Attendance

President - Mary Veilleux, UNDE

Vice-President - Tamara Kozlowska, NHWU

Treasurer - Elaine Haase, UNDE

Members in Attendance

Bev Grenier, Western Diversification

Louise Patrick, SSO

Niru Channon, NHWU

9.1   Call to order

Mary Veilleux called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

Review of Agenda and call for any changes.

9.2   Adoption on Agenda

Tamara made a motion to approve the agenda as presented, 2nd by Niru. All were in favour. Motion Carried

9.3   Approval of previous minutes

Motion to accept minutes as presented was made by Tamara Kozlowska, 2nd by Niru Channon. None opposed. All in favour. Motion Carried

Business arising from previous Minutes

BBQ- was a huge success and members of the UFCW who volunteered

did an incredible job. There were over 1250 burgers cooked and EAC

will send out a letter to acknowledge their contribution and show of

solidarity. Tamara will contact office to get list of names and report back to Chair. Mary will ask PSAC about sending a certificate of appreciation.

AFL Equity Forum - scheduled 24 September 2004 in Calgary. Mary stated that 4 names were submitted to attend. Patty Ganzer will not be attending as she has resigned from Council due to personal reasons. Therefore 3 remaining names stand. Elaine has received full funding from Component thus leaving 2 members wishing to attend from the EAC.

Council members will request funding from their Components/Locals.

Elaine made motion that up to $250.00 would be paid from EAC to cover expenses for Louise Patrick and Cindy Kraus to attend, seconded my Tamara. All in Favour None opposed. Motion carried.

AFL 10th Annual Kids Camp - Tamara reported that there were 2 children of a PSAC member selected to attend.

Prairie Regional School Planning Committee - Niru sits on the Organizing Committee and reported that a conference call to commence planning for school next year had taken place "location and shared accommodation" is being decided. More to follow. 

Grievance campaigns have begun. Elaine Haase reported that UNDE has over 300 grievances within her UNDE Local (30905) surrounding issues that reflect our current negotiations. The EAC would like to see greater participation in future.

Area Council President's Conference Calls - none have taken place since last EAC meeting.

9.5   Reports

PSAC PRC: Niru Channan reported the PRC meeting date has moved to October 04 in Calgary at the Westin Hotel. PRC Convention is scheduled for 25-26 June, 2005. Discussions about strategic locations was also discussed. Niru expressed her disappointment with the "All Candidates Forum" as there was no media coverage and the turnout of membership was poor. It was expressed that the same people are always doing the work and new faces would be welcome.

AFL Environment: Jo Chelick - Absent - Nil Report

AFL Executive meeting and RWC: Tamara Kozlowska gave an update on the Women's Conference scheduled for the Prairie Region on November 26-28, 2004 at the Sheraton in Winnipeg. Selection criteria will include union involvement. Tamara also provided a copy of an Employment opportunity with the CLC (attached).

Treasurer Report - EAC has $649.73 in account and $200.00 petty cash. Elaine asked that the Treasurers Report be accepted as presented. All were in favour.  Carried

9.6   New Business

PSAC Regional School-

This agenda item was covered in Niru Channon's report.

Federal Election Report - Liberal Government has a minority government.

Collective Bargaining Report- Parks ready to strike/CRA at Conciliation/T/B Tables are preparing to present to Conciliation Boards.

PSAC web site contains all bargaining info and is posted on a regular basis. Members are encouraged to read this site.

EAC Monthly Meeting - August meeting cancelled. Decision of Council members.

EAC September Meeting scheduled for Sept. 8, 2004. Agenda to follow.

Original Signed By

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Mary Veilleux, President            Date

Original Signed By

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M.Veilleux /prepared minutes

For Secretary         

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