Public Alliance of Canada
Regina Area Council Meeting
Meeting Date: October 30, 2024
Zoom Meeting
Time: 7:00 PM – (Saskatchewan)
Committee Members Present
- Brea Baresinkoff- (local 40031)
- Eric McCrimmon-(local 40031)
- Erin McKim- (local 40008)
- John Wilkinson- (local 40802)
- Tyler Monteith (local 40008)
- Lorraine Dawe- (local 40022)
- Shirley Dick- (local 40802)
- Tim Hubick- (local 40002)
- Robinson Joseph (local 40054)
- Keith Gauthier
Regrets: Michelle Lang, Daniela Furkert,Will Dinu, Jerri-Lynn Palmer,Tasin Fahaddis, Angie Conklin, Darla Weimer
Meeting Chaired by: Tim Hubick
- Call to order 7:00 PM by Tim Hubick
- Round of introductions
- Land acknowledgement. Brea read the land acknowledgement
- Statement on Harassment. Robinson read the PSAC Harassment Statement
- Motion to adopt agenda. Moved by Robinson and second by Tyler. Motion passed unanimously.
- Old business
I. Labour Day Event. Looking for different ideas for future endeavor on Labour Day. Animal balloon project impressive but not inclusive enough for the ceremony
II. Provincial Elections Feedback. Overall feedback was positive; members had opportunity to talk about prevailing issues and expectations from the elections. Door knockers approach not only help members ask questions at door steps, but also encouraged members to go to public forums where candidates canvassing for votes were held to questions sessions . Members were prepared with readymade questions and this tactic had an impact on messaging and was a huge accomplishment for our members.
New business
I. Provincial election Feedbacks. It was suggested that moving forward, the Door knocker approach can be employed in the future to replicate the positive impact it
generated at this year’s elections. With municipal elections coming up, members are encouraged to employ the same tactics using the pre-prepared questions. II. Calls to maintain gains made during this year election were reiterated.
III. Awareness on Tele-work. Callout to anyone interested in taking part in talks and rallies about tele-work.
IV. Remembrance Day Wreath. Agreed that 3 wreaths would be laid at 3 different cities this year and members will responsible for laying the wreaths at Regina, Swift Current, Moose Jaw. Brea Baresinkoff made a motion for a 4th wreath at Estevan at the cost of $75. Tyler Montieth Seconded. The motion was carried. It was also suggested that a photo be taken while laying the wreath
V. War memorial restoration project at the legislature. Callout to participate during the memorial events was made. This is important because it will help generate donations for the project. - Round Table.
i. It was suggested that next year budget talks and consideration can begin now so as to avoid a last minute push scenario
ii. New PSAC education programs for the winter will be out on November 15, 2024. For the Regina area, there will be a Woman Place in the Union course, TUB and Grievance Handling courses, Introduction to the Union for indigenous members and a handful of virtual courses: Duty to Accommodate, PSAC 101, Collective Agreement 101, Health and Safety Rights and Responsibilities, and Workplace Inspection and Investigation. - Adjournment: Motion to adjourn was made by Brea , and meeting was adjourned at
7:51 PM