Attendance:
Simon Baer AGR
Seth Baker AGR
Tetang Sessingnong AGR
Yvonne Hein AGR
Debbie Leaman AGR
Karine Drobko CEIU – Treasurer
Craig Adolphe CEIU
Carl Gohl CEIU
Thai Lam, CEIU
Wyatt Delbridge CEIU – YW Chair
Curtis Dubar UHEW
Mona Simcoe UNDE – Secretary
Cristina Esposito UNDE
Cheryl DuBree UNE
Helene Seradilla UNE
Nestor Galarnyk USJE – Chair
Kyle Berry UTE – Vice Chair
Nicole Papineau – UVAE – WRWC Chair
PSAC Rep/technical Advisor for the WAC Ted Klassen
Call to Order – Pizza dinner 5:30 Meeting 6:02pm
Land Acknowledgment –read by Nestor.
In this region we work and live on Treaty 1 land, in the traditional territory of Annishinaabe, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.
We are dedicated to ensuring that the spirit of Reconciliation and Treaty 1 is honoured and respected. We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.
PSAC Statement on Harassment – read by Kyle.
If you experience harassment at this event, contact Ted Klassen PSAC Rep for WAC
Roundtable introductions
Voting is two per component local – voting members identified
Adoption of Agenda
Motion Nestor Galarnyk/Kyle Berry
Approval of Minutes
02 August 2023 Minutes as circulated
Motion Mona Simcoe/Karine Drobko
19 September 2023 Special Meeting Minutes for Resolutions not completed yet
Treasurer’s Report – Karine Drobko
Bank balance $1,302.53
Proposed budget was approved, and reimbursements made.
Motion Karine Drobko/Cristina Esposito
Prairie Regional Council Update – Gus Mardli
No report
Winnipeg & Area Human Rights Committee Update – Kyle Berry for Khalid Ahmad Chair
Last meeting was a video presentation on the Israel-Palestine conflict. It was an informative video on the Palestine approach. Next meeting is 27 November. Discussion will be on the Ukraine conflict/war. Holodomor Memorial Day is November 24 (4th Saturday of November) The Holodomor, also known as the Great Ukrainian Famine, was a man-made famine in Soviet Ukraine from 1932 to 1933 that killed millions of Ukrainians.
Winnipeg Regional Women’s Committee Update – Nicole Papineau Chair
Please check the Calendar of Events for committee. It shows what is planned for the year and what has been accomplished to date. The WRWC has a Facebook page to stay connected to members and post anything relevant or of interest to women.
Winter Wear Drive – West Central Women’s Resource Centre
Collecting of new or gently used items or money to support this drive.
Christmas Hamper Drive Donations – North Point Douglas Women’s Centre
Collecting items such as toys, adult gifts, food hamper to support this drive.
If you wish to help support these drives, contact Nicole for more info.
Next meeting is 22 November
Winnipeg Young Workers Update – Wyatt Delbridge Chair
29 November event to learn about the union encouraging engagement from locals and
components. Working on the networking and mandate of the YW committee.
Bargaining Updates – Ted Klassen
PSAC Regional Rep Update – Ted Klassen
Resolutions for 2024 PSAC National Convention
Special meeting was held on 19 September which approved 4 resolutions to be moved forward by deadline which was 29 Sep 2023.
Remembrance Day Wreath – Nestor
Nestor will purchase wreath and Nicole will present it at the Convention Centre ceremony.
Labour Day March update – Nestor
Approximately 20 PSAC members were in attendance. The march ended at the museum which was giving out free admissions and water to those in attendance.
Santa Clause Parade – Nestor
November 18 at 5:00pm. Free parking for participants. Meet at Main Street between York and Portage. This will be a March not a float. Dress for weather and walking. Candies will be purchased. Members to dress “festive.” Ideas were as gift boxes with big bows or garland and twinkle lights. Ted will ensure an email is send out with instructions to the membership for participants.
Area Council Delegates to PSAC National Triennial Convention 2024 – May 26-31
Delegate
Kyle Berry nominated Karine Drobko seconded Wyatt Delbridge
Nestor Galarnyk nominated Mona Simcoe seconded Nicole Papineau
Karine Drobko nominated Kyle Berry seconded Carl Gohl
Delegate Nestor Galarnyk
1st Alternate
Karine Drobko nominated Kyle Berry seconded Nicole Papineau
Kyle Berry nominated Wyatt Delbridge seconded Karine Drobko
Kyle Declined 1st Alternate Karine Drobko by acclimation.
2nd Delegate
Kyle Berry nominated Karine Drobko seconded Nicole Papineau
2nd Delegate Kyle Berry by acclimation
Motion to destroy ballots Mona Simcoe/Craig Adolphe
Budget 2024
Area Council AGM is Feb 13, 2024. Any budget items will be motioned at this meeting.
Elections and Audited Treasurer’s report will also be on Agenda.
Next meeting date
13 February 2024
Adjournment
Kyle Berry
Nestor Galarynk Mona Simcoe
Area Council Chair Area Council Secretary