Edmonton Area Council Meeting Minutes (October 26, 2022)

Area Council Committees engage with PSAC campaigns, lobby politicians and raise awareness of issues affecting our members, workers and the Canadian Public. Check out these minutes for current actions and events.

Edmonton Area Council Committee

In Attendance:

Darlene Lewis, Chair
Patience Terpker, Treasurer
Corie McGaughey, Member at Large
Mike McLean – UNE
Stasi L’Hirondelle – AB GEO Rep

Regrets: Sabino Spagnulo
Caitlyn Fortier

Record of Minutes:  Chair and Minute Taker Darlene Lewis

AGENDA 

  1. Call to Order @ 5:39 pm
  2. Statement of Harassment
  3. Approval of Agenda
    Adoption of Agenda
  4. Approval of Last Meeting Minutes
    Adoption of August 30th Meetings Minutes
  5. New Business
    a) Focus will be on writing Resolutions (be prepared to discuss and write a resolution)
    Good discussion and draft wording was written for resolution on Remote Work. Although the wording was drafted, much more work will need to be done to finalize to have this one put forth as submitting body from Area Council.
  6. Round Table
    • There was discussion on converting vacant buildings to housing, as spaces are given up for remote work, more affordable housing
    • Take Back the fight (Podcast) suggestions we could share this at one of our meetings.
    • How can Area Council reach out to members and fill the gap with the members.
  7. Next Meeting
    Date to be determined
  8. Meeting Adjourned @7:36 pm