Previous Minutes

           Action 

1

May Day - The May Week activities were not attended by the members of the committee.

* May Day represents the true fight for and celebration of labour. 

    Maria

  Open

It allows us as a committee to be part of the coalition of labour

community. Being part of 

this committee meets the area council's mandate of

community outreach and involvement.  New liason is needed

2

Medicare - Update to the Committee

    Barb

 Info             

3

Labour Appreciation Dinner - Jo will reimburse for her ticket

as it is covered through PRC.  Mary suggested to bring back

extra tickets - Mary purchased 8 tickets and now only 7

will be attending. It was suggested that May or Joanna be

offered the ticket.  Perry to pick up our banner to post.

    Mary/Jo

    Closed

4

Bylaws - Mary asked when the Bylaws will be posted and available

    Mary

    Open

5

Education Lunch Time Sessions - Barb & Maria's sessions complete. Mary & Elaine had no sessions - no one came. Mike hasn't arranged for sessions at ENV

    Mike

    Open

6

Labour History - Elaine did not have time to review & Tamara

was not there for feedback

  Jo, Elaine

    Open

  Tamara

7

Human Rights Committee - Barb Sayers is the new Chair

    Closed

8

United Way Certificates - Jo purchased 3 frames & checked

with May about posting in board room.

     Jo

    Closed

9

Aspen Foundation - Mary questioned who the cheque was to be sent to and wanted a cover letter

 Mary/Barb

    Open

10

EDLC Donation, Cheque and coverletter

Mary/Barb

    Open

11

Classification Reform - Discussion, Raymonde has not gotten a local list, she has not done a plan of action,

 Raymonde

    Open

12

NAOSH - Finished this week

    Barb

    Closed

New Business

1

Bill C-25 -Discussion ocurred no one initially volunteered to take on the project-Maria volunteered to take the lead until the end of June. Maria will meet with Oneil to discuss &set a strategy. Will meet May 26 when Oneil returns to the office.

 Maria/Oneil

    Open

2

SOS Stats Can Flyer sent out and we as a committee

support their campaign.

    Barb

    Info

3

APSAR-isn't just for retirees, any member can join if over 50

    Barb

    Info

4

Aspen Education-AGM on May 26th, no one volunteered to attend from the committee

    Barb

    Info

5

PSAC Convention- Mary questioned the committee's approval of Maria's expenses. Discussion. Mary asked that her statement be reflected in the minutes, "If this money is

approved, I will walk away from the committee with a letter to Nycole." 

A member suggested we request Robyn attend the next meeting with 2 questions being put to her. Can this motion be ruled out of order? Is the interpretation right or wrong? Oneil suggested Sr. Shannon has volunteered to work with the committee in developing more effective ways to do business. Maria & Barb agreed. Several others moved on with the meeting.

    Mary

    Open

6

EAC Mandate. Raymonde again asked what the Mandate is. Barb read to her from the Webpage what it is & how we are trying to meet it. She questioned why others don't come? Discussion occurred. Jo recommended a plan of activities

be identified with each member taking responsibility for one of the activities.

 Raymonde

    Open

7

Each member is to bring back an idea for involvement of EAC

  Everyone

    Open

8

An agenda should be developed by the exec & posted prior

    Closed

to the next meeting.

9

Minutes will be ready for the executive meeting on Jun 2nd

    Maria

    Closed