Edmonton Area
Council Meeting
August 20, 2002
Attendance:
Maria Fitzpatrick, USGE
- chair
Barb Ward, UTE - scribe
Jo Chelick, UTE
Martine Mongeon, GSU
O'Neill Carlier, Staff
Call to order 6:55 P.M.
Agenda: approved with additions
Old Business:
Globalization-
post information re the G-6
and G-8 on PSAC and AFL
web sites. AFL web site: www.telusplanet.net/public/afl
Jo reported that the Prairie Council had met in Calgary that
weekend, so participated in some of the rallies and activities pertaining
to G-8.
Signing AuthoritY-
it was agreed that it would
be beneficial to have a third person as signing authority in the absence
of one of the parties since two signatures are required. Barb Ward
has volunteered.
Finance Report-
$1796.99 is the current balance.
Maria moved her financial report for 2001, and 2002 to August 15,
2002 be accepted as presented.
2nd by Jo Carried
Advertising-
an ad has been placed in
the AFL Labour News for the September issue. It was suggested that
maybe we check on the pricing of other newsletters such as the Edmonton
Examiner or See Magazine. Then there would be exposure to the current
non unionized public as opposed to just those who are already union
minded.
Edmonton District
Labour Council-
membership thru Area Council
still pending.
AFL Affiliations-
Barb Ward to check with
Nadine Kovacs and Alex Cosovan who are the PSAC reps on the
AFL Executive Council about contacting locals who are
currently not affiliated with the AFL. Also Maria will draft
letter by October meeting to be sent to all locals in Northern Alberta
.
Speaker-
Ricardo Acuna who is the
current Executive Director of the Parkland Institute spoke to the
group to explain the background of the Institute and what it does.
It was founded in 1996 and is a public policy institute for
research. They are affiliated with the Canadian Centre for Policy
Alternatives. They will research labor and public issues in order
for everyone to have the facts. Their first initiative was the
book written by Kevin Taft - Shredding the Public Interest which
was a best seller.
They have other books, such as:
Writing Off the Rural West and Contested Classrooms.
They have numerous research studies such as Giving Away
the Alberta Advantage and
Reclaiming Medicare.
Besides the research material, they also have a conference
every year. This year the theme is: Trading in
Violence/Building for Peace. There will be several keynote
speakers and the cost is approximately $120.00 for the 3
day conference November
15 - 17, 2002 at the Tory Lecture
Theatres, U of A.
The Institute is funded thru donations and memberships.
They will be having a fund
raiser on Sunday September
15,2002 entitled "Picnic
in the Parkland " at the McFall
Ranch on Hastings Lake.
Cost of the picnic lunch and
outdoor concert is $50.00.
They are currently operating on a break even budget,
but have accumulated
debt while they were growing
these past six years.
The University is trying to collect
this debt, so they
are hoping to get some substantial
donations in order to clear
the debt, plus build a
cushion for the
future. There have been some larger
organizations who have
donated $5000.00 each.
They are hoping to raise
$35000.00.
They are currently working on an analysis of the Kyoto
protocol, but are always looking for research ideas, and will
contract with labour organizations for studies.
The web site to get more info: www.ualberta.ca/-parkland/
CLC Prevent Cancer Booklets-
Booklets have arrived and
Barb will leave some copies at the Regional
office library.
Training-
Barb was unable to follow
up as Judy Shannon has been on vacation. O'Neill did advise that there
are a few pilot projects starting next week. He will follow up on
what is happening.
Teleconference-
Barb checked with Telus on
the cost. After 5 P.M. the cost is .20 cents/minute/line. If
long distance, then long distance charges apply on top of the 20 cents
per minute. If customer dialed, and the person calling in has
a discount plan, then no long distance charge. If
operator calls members, then the cost is 30 cents per minute, per
line. eg for 10 local members, the cost would be $120.00 per hour.
It would be too costly an endeavour for local conference calls,
but if anyone out of town that was not within a reasonable driving
distance, then maybe
something could be worked out that they either
participate on the speaker phone, or thru teleconferencing.
New Business
Parking Coverage-
It was discussed re the cost
of parking in the office area in order to attend a meeting, so in
future each attendee to receive $2.00 to cover their parking.
Maria to handle at each meeting.
United Way-
The Kick Off Luncheon will
be September 12, 2002 . Since all the members in attendance will be
out of town, Oneil will represent the EAC at the luncheon.
PSAC Resolutions-
Everyone to get their ideas
for resolutions on paper to bring to the next meeting to work on drafting
resolutions for the PSAC National Convention.
PSAC National Convention
Delegates-
Maria nominated Barb Ward
as the delegate - 2nd by Jo.
Barb nominated Jo Chelick as
the alternate - 2nd by Martine.
Barb nominated Maria as the observer - 2nd by Jo.
All elected by acclamation.
Education-
New Fall Schedule for Northern
Alberta is now available.
Alberta Labour
Law Review-
All locals affiliated to
the AFL were sent a kit with information pertaining to the MLA committee
which has been set up to review the current labour laws. Every
entity is encouraged to send their input as it appears there may be
a hidden agenda to impose "Right to Work". AFL
has attached some of the issues to look at, but ask that if anyone
has more info to be sure to include it with their submissions.
Clay Robinson-
Correspondence was received
reminding members of services available.
REPORTS
Edmonton District
Labour Coucil Events/Report
Barb Ward attended the EDLC
meeting on Monday August 19th on behalf of EAC.
a)Shaw Workers
update - UFCW members have formed a coalition with the
Civic Workers Union and will be addressed at the next city council
meeting on August 27th. A barbeque at 3 P.M. and a rally at 5 P.M.
will be held at city hall.
They are also asking for support
on August 23 and 24th when the Conservatives are holding their national
convention at the Shaw Centre. Barbeques each of those afternoons
as well.
b)Ground Zero Productions - will be holding
lantern making workshops during the week of September 13 - 21 with
a parade on the 21st at Hawrelak Park There is no cost.
c)EDLC Golf Tournament
- September 7, 2002
d)Carpenter's 100th
anniversary - November 16th Cost $25.00 includes dinner
and dance. The event was planned for the Shaw Centre, but have changed
their location to the Butterdome.
e)Labour Day Barbeque
- Monday September 2 at Giovanni Cabot Park
f)Eskimos Union Appreciation Day - Saturday
September 21, 2002 at 1 P.M. Union members get discount price on tickets
for game against Roughriders. Call 989-2003 before September
10th for tickets,
g)Police Academy
Training - 13 week course, one evening per week starting
September 17th, for general knowledge. If interested call Alex Grimoldi
at the EDLC office 474- 4747 to register. The first 30 applicants
will be accepted.
h) Online Workbook
for Romanow Commission
Prairie Council
Nothing new to report
Alberta Federation
of Labour Committees
Next Environment meeting -
September 23, 2002 - Jo Chelick
Next Health & Safety
meeting - September 23, 2002 - Barb Ward
Political Action, Womens,
Human Rights, and Education - If anyone has questions regarding any
items pertaining to these committees, be sure to call the representatives.
Other Reports/Business
Maria moved that we subscribe
to the Parkland Institute as a member for $250.00. 2nd by Barb. Carried
(This will entitle EAC to their quarterly newspaper, copies of their
studies, and a discount on a couple of attendees to the conferences).
Next Meeting:
Tuesday September 17, 2002 @ 7 P.M.
Chair - Jo Chelick
Scribe - Barb Ward
Edmonton Area Council Contacts:
Joyce Boettcher (h) 476-3975
(w) 495-4768
Martine Mongeon (w) 497-3527 Email: martine.mongeon@pwgsc.gc.ca
Barbara Ward (w)
495-6757 Email: bjward@interbaun.com
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