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RCONVENTIONESOLUTIONS PACGUIDEKAGE (Updated April 2021) 1 108 PRAIRIES BYLAWS

89 PRC REP REPORTS

81 BARGAINING REPORT

AGENDA 3

WELCOME 5

56 REVP STATEMENT ON ACTIVITIES HARASSMENT 6

VIRTUAL RULES OF ORDER 7

24 REVP CONVENTION REPORT COMMITTEE GUIDELINES 12

VOTING ON RESOLUTIONS 14

22 ELECTION SPEAKERS 15 RESULTS

21 SOLIDARITY FOREVER

18 ACRONYMS

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#PrairiesConvention2021 prairies.psac.com CONTENTS 2 AGENDA

THURSDAY, JUNE 24 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Registration 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Opening Land Acknowledgement O’Canada Solidarity Forever Minute of Silence PSAC Policies Introduction of Prairie Region Council Introduction of Special Guests REVP Opening Address National President Opening Address First Report of Credentials Committee VIRTUAL RULES Adoption of Rules of Order OF ORDER 7 Ratification of Appointments to Convention Committees Referral of Business to the Appropriate Convention Committees Adoption of the Convention Agenda Adoption of the PRC Reports and PRC Committee Reports 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. LUNCH 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Report of the Credentials Committee Committee Reports: Finance 2:30 – 3:00 p.m. BREAK 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Committee Reports 4:45 – 5:45 p.m. ELECTION: Aboriginal Peoples Rep

FRIDAY, JUNE 25 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Report of the Credentials Committee Committee Reports 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. LUNCH 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ELECTION: Persons With Disabilities (PWD) Rep 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Committee Reports 2:30 – 3:00 p.m. BREAK

3:00 – 4:00 p.m. REVP Candidates Forum *At least two nominations are required, otherwise committee reports continue 4:15 – 5:00 p.m. ELECTION: Directly Chartered Locals (DCL) Rep 4:15 – 5:00 p.m. ELECTION: Separate Employer Locals Rep

3 SATURDAY, JUNE 26 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Report of the Credentials Committee Committee Reports 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. LUNCH 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ELECTION: Racially Visible Persons Rep 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ELECTION: LGBTQ2+ Persons Rep 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. BREAK ELECTION: South-East Manitoba Geographical Rep 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. ELECTION: North-West Manitoba Geographical Rep ELECTION: Southern Saskatchewan Geographical Rep ELECTION: Northern Saskatchewan Geographical Rep 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. ELECTION: Northern Alberta Geographical Rep ELECTION: Southern Alberta Geographical Rep 4:45 – 5:45 p.m. ELECTION: Young Workers Rep

SUNDAY, JUNE 27

9:30 – 10:30 a.m. ELECTION: Regional Women’s Committees (RWC) Rep 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Report of the Credentials Committee ELECTION: Regional Executive Vice-President (REVP) ELECTION: Alternate REVP ELECTION: 2nd Alternate REVP Committee Reports 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. LUNCH 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Report of the Credentials Committee Prairie Voice Awards Presentation Committee Reports 2:30 – 3:00 p.m. BREAK 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Committee Reports Administration of Oath of Office Closing Remarks Convention Adjournment AGENDA 4 WELCOME Welcome to the 8th Prairie Region Triennial Convention! This is PSAC Prairies’ first-ever virtual convention. I know this convention will look much different this year and that there are a number of you who are disappointed that we could not be together face-to-face. I share that disappointment. We’ve all missed out on a significant amount of in-person connection and our convention is no different. However, the safety of PSAC members and staff is of the utmost importance.

Despite the challenges we faced hosting our regional convention, I am thrilled that we are finally able to come together and participate in this important democratic process, in whatever way we are able to do so.

PSAC Prairies is working with Encore in order to host the convention in an online format. Encore has a lot of experience hosting union conventions and has provided numerous customizations that have enabled us to replicate as many aspects of a typical convention as possible.

To help you get accustomed to the new online platform, there will be a training session in advance of convention on Monday, June 21, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. for Alberta/Saskatchewan members and 1:00 p.m. for Manitoba members. Registered delegates and observers will be able to log on and get familiar with the platform in order to hit the ground running from the start of our convention.

Typically, convention is a time for members across the Prairies to meet and network with each other. This will still be possible through the chat function outside of plenary hours and I encourage attendees to take advantage of this feature.

Convention has been extended to four days, with 4.5 hours of session per day. The sessions are set up in 90-minute segments with breaks in-between. In this booklet, you will find the agenda and revised rules of order to better reflect the functioning of virtual regional conventions, as well as additional materials to assist with your participation on the virtual convention platform.

While we are doing everything we can to ensure convention runs smoothly, there will likely be some glitches to work through. However, the priority is to ensure that members in the Prairies are able to participate in the democratic process in a way that is as close to an in-person event as possible.

With some patience and understanding, I’m confident that we can do the business we need to do to ensure our members are well served by our union.

Happy convention to all attendees!

In Solidarity,

Marianne Hladun, Regional Executive Vice-President, PSAC Prairies

5 ur union is made strong by members working together to improve our working lives and Oto preserve the rights that we have struggled to achieve. Mutual respect is the cornerstone of this cooperation. The PSAC Constitution confirms that every member, staff person and non-staff support people (e.g., technicians, interpreters, etc.) are entitled to be free from discrimination and harassment, both in the union and at the workplace, on the basis of age, sex, colour, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, marital status, family status, criminal record, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, language, social and economic class or political belief. Members, staff, and non-staff support people are also entitled to be free from psychological harassment.

Content displayed or posted on the event platform, as well as any and all discussions on the platform, shall be respectful. Conflict, in and of itself, does not constitute harassment. Rather, harassment includes online bullying, content or language that is threatening, abusive, defamatory, obscene, indecent or objectionable on the event platform and on any other related electronic network. To be clear, content or discussion of a racist, sexist, ableist, homophobic, transphobic, or otherwise discriminatory nature will not be tolerated or accepted. Content and discussion must not be offensive, graphically in tone or in nature.

Should you experience harassment at this event, contact the identified Anti-Harassment Resource Person to discuss the situation. Early and informal resolution processes are strongly encouraged. Whenever possible, members are expected to engage in a respectful dialogue to resolve the matter. The Anti-Harassment Resource Person is available to facilitate this discussion. If this conversation is neither successful nor possible, the appropriate process as outlined in harassment policies, guidelines, collective agreements, the Constitution and/or regulations will be fully and quickly engaged.

Harassment in all its forms, detracts from our common purpose and weakens our union. May each one of us treat each other with kindness, compassion, dignity and respect.

For assistance, please contact an Anti-Harassment Resource Person: Lindsey Sparks or Karoline Klug [email protected] Toll free #: 1-844-753-0062 STATEMENT ON HARASSMENT STATEMENT 6 VIRTUAL RULES OF ORDER t the February 2021 National Board of Directors meeting, revised rules of order and statementA on harassment for virtual regional conventions were discussed and passed by the PSAC National Board of Directors.

These revised rules of order and the statement on harassment for virtual regional conventions are to be used across our union for all virtual conventions and conferences.

The standard PSAC rules of order and statement on harassment were adapted to reflect the virtual environment of our events.

CONVENTION PROCEDURES

1. The REVP, or in the absence of the REVP or on the delegation of the REVP, the A/REVP shall take the Chair at the time specified and shall preside at all sessions.

2. Hours of sitting shall be determined as per the agenda adopted by the Convention delegates.

3. Delegates wishing to speak shall proceed to the microphone provided on the Convention platform for that purpose. When recognized by the Chair, they shall give their name, delegate number, and the body represented, state the purpose for which they rise, and confine remarks to the question at issue.

4. Speeches shall be limited to three minutes.

5. A delegate shall not speak more than once upon a subject until all who wish to speak have had an opportunity to do so.

6. A delegate shall not interrupt another, except to rise on a point of order or a question of privilege.

7. A delegate shall raise a point of order or question of privilege via the mechanism on the Convention platform identified for this purpose.

8. Delegates experiencing technical problems with the platform or having questions regarding the Convention are not to employ a point of order or question of privilege but are to seek technical assistance from the staff identified for this purpose.

9. At the request of the Chair, a delegate called to order shall remain muted on the Convention platform until the point of order has been decided.

10. Should a delegate persist in unparliamentary conduct, the Chair shall name the delegate and submit the conduct to the judgment of the Convention. In such a case, the delegate whose conduct is in question should explain and then withdraw, and the Convention will determine what course to pursue in the matter.

11. The chat messaging function on the Convention platform shall be closed during resolution debates and voting, and during all elections.

7 12. Campaigning cannot occur on the Convention platform, save for speeches given in advance of the election and during all-candidates debates.

13. a) When the “previous question” is moved and seconded, no further discussion is permitted on a main motion or amendment to the main motion. The Chair must immediately ask: “shall the question be now put?” and if a two-thirds majority vote “that the question be now put,” the motion or amendment shall be put without debate. If the motion to put the question is not adopted by a two-thirds majority vote, discussion will continue on the motion or amendment.

b) If the previous question has not been adopted, it cannot be put a second time unless at least three (3) members wishing to speak have had the opportunity to do so.

c) The previous question cannot be proposed by a delegate who has spoken on the motion or the amendment.

14. a) No motion that has been reviewed by a Committee can be amended by the floor unless a Committee recommendation has been rejected by the delegates.

b) Any motion or amendment to a motion may be amended, provided the amendment is relevant to the question and does not have the effect of simply negating the question. If a second amendment has been moved and seconded, the Chair will not entertain any further amendments until the second amendment has been disposed of.

c) Amendments are always voted on in reverse order to their introduction. That is, the second amendment must be decided before the first amendment, and the first amendment must be voted on before the main motion. Whether or not the amendments have carried, the main motion must always be voted on.

15. a) Committees may combine resolutions or prepare a composite resolution or a policy paper to cover the question at issue.

b) Recommendations from committees are not subject to amendment by the Convention but a motion to refer back to committees for review with instructions shall be in order.

c) Committees shall be permitted to present up to ten priority recommendations. Subsequent to the debate on priority recommendations, it shall be in order for a delegate to move a motion establishing the next resolution to be debated.

d) Committees can only meet during a plenary session of Convention with the approval of a majority of delegates.

e) Delegates vote on the committee’s recommendation of Concurrence or Non- Concurrence and not on the original resolutions. On presenting the committee’s recommendation to Convention, the Chair of the committee shall present a motion in the following form: “I move, seconded by … Concurrence/or Non-Concurrence VIRTUAL RULES OF ORDER VIRTUAL in Resolution No. ....” 8 VIRTUAL RULES OF ORDER 16. A motion to refer must be seconded and is not debatable except the mover may give reasons. A motion to refer must include instructions to the committee or officer to which the motion is referred.

17. Any delegate may challenge a decision of the Chair and the challenge shall require a seconder. Immediately and without debate, except that the appellant and the Chair may respectively give their reasons for the challenge and the decision, the Chair shall put the question: “Shall the decision of the Chair be sustained?” The Chair shall not have to accept a challenge if it is on a point of fact or law.

18. In the event of a tie vote on any matter other than the election of officers, the Chair may cast a deciding vote. The Chair shall not take part in a debate without leaving the Chair and cannot return to it until the matter in question has been decided.

19. a) Resolutions and other matters of business submitted after the closing date of the agenda will be referred to the Convention as late resolutions. The Convention may refer them to the appropriate officer or committee.

b) Late resolutions that are, in the opinion of the Chair, of an emergency nature shall be debatable at any time. Late resolutions not deemed to be of an emergency nature shall be considered after all business listed on the agenda has been dealt with.

20. All motions calling for the expenditure of money shall be placed in writing and together with all proposals and amendments referring to the same, shall be costed by the appropriate committee or officer responsible for finances before any vote is taken on the issue.

21. A motion to limit the debate shall be in order once the Chair has stated the motion. It must be moved and seconded, and is not debatable. A motion to limit debate may limit the number of speakers or the time allotted and the motion must so state. Such a motion shall require a two-thirds majority to be adopted.

22. The report of a committee, when adopted, becomes the decision of the Convention that adopted it.

23. The following motions shall be in order at any time and in the order stated:

a) To adjourn (not debatable);

b) To recess (not debatable);

c) Question of privilege (the Chair must rule immediately before going on to further business);

d) Point of order (the Chair must rule immediately before going on to further business);

9 e) To table (not debatable except the mover may give reasons);

f) To put the previous question (not debatable);

g) To postpone to a future time (not debatable except the mover may give reasons).

Motions to adjourn, recess, table or postpone to a future time shall not be moved a second time until there has been an intermediate proceeding of business dealt with by the Convention.

24. A motion may be reconsidered, providing the mover and the seconder of the motion to reconsider voted with the prevailing side, and notice of motion has been given for reconsideration at the previous sitting. A motion to reconsider shall require a two-thirds majority to be adopted.

25. a) The Chair shall order a secret ballot if a virtual show of hands vote is unclear or inconclusive.

b) A delegate can request a secret ballot if they question the results of a vote taken by a show of hands as announced by the Chair. The Chair shall order a secret ballot.

c) A vote by secret ballot shall be taken only on a substantive motion at the request of one-third of the delegates present.

d) A vote by secret ballot shall not be permitted on a procedural motion with one exception: if the initial question was resolved by a secret ballot, a secret ballot will be permitted on a motion of reconsideration.

e) Once the Chair has called the question, it shall not be in order to request a secret ballot.

f) When a vote by secret ballot has been ordered, no adjournment or recess shall take place until the results have been announced. For the record, the Chair shall have the number of delegates voting in the affirmative and the negative recorded.

g) Prior a secret ballot, the Chairperson shall call out “tile the vote.” The vote will remain tiled until the voting process is complete, and the Chair announces that the vote can be untiled. In the event of a tie vote, the vote will remain tiled until the result is conclusive, and the final results have been announced.

26. When a vote by secret ballot has been called by the Chair, the vote shall remain tiled until the results of the vote have been announced and the voting matter concluded.

27. None but accredited delegates of the Public Service Alliance of Canada, observers, authorized members of the staff, invited guests, and individuals providing accommodation assistance shall be permitted on the Convention platform during sessions. All participants must be registered on the Convention platform. VIRTUAL RULES OF ORDER VIRTUAL 10 VIRTUAL RULES OF ORDER 28. One-third of the delegates at the Convention may request, and have ordered, a recorded vote. Upon receiving such a request, the Chair shall have the roll called and record the names of those delegates voting in the affirmative and in the negative. Once the Chair has called the question, it shall not be in order to request a recorded vote.

29. Delegates wishing to record against the outcome of a vote shall do so by listing their name and delegate number on the Convention platform following the announcement of the vote result.

ELECTIONS

30. Election of officers shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the PSAC Constitution.

31. In calling for further nominations from the floor, the Chair of the Nominations Committee will declare nominations closed after calling: “Are there any further nominations?” three times, without response.

32. The Chair of the Nominations Committee will announce after each vote by ballot:

a) the number of ballots cast;

b) the number of ballots required to elect a candidate (number of ballots cast less the number of spoiled ballots, multiplied by 50% and rounded to the next highest whole number);

c) the number of ballots cast for each candidate.

33. Each candidate for an office may:

a) address the Convention delegates once for a maximum of three (3) minutes prior to the election.

b) address the caucus delegates once, per caucus election, for a maximum three (3) minutes prior to the caucus election.

34. In the event of a close decision, it will be in order for a delegate to request a recount. If the Chair of the Nominations Committee rules against a recount, the ruling may be appealed in the same manner as a challenge to the Chair.

35. A quorum is a clear majority of accredited delegates. The Chair shall be able to test the virtual Convention floor as necessary to determine quorum.

36. A ruling of the PSAC National President shall govern in all matters not regulated by the rules set out above or as provided by the PSAC Constitution.

11 1. A Convention Committee is actually a sub-body of the Convention. Its primary purpose is to expedite Convention business by making a recommendation on business referred to it, namely resolutions (subject to paragraph 3 below) and policy papers.

2. A recommendation is one of concurrence or non-concurrence, and may include a Committee recommendation, amendment, composite resolution or policy paper subject to paragraph 4 below.

3. An amendment may not have the effect of negating or changing the proposed direction in the resolution. A Committee amendment may clarify, amplify or extend the intent of the resolution.

4. A Convention Committee may propose a composite resolution or policy paper to cover two or more resolutions dealing with the same subject. A composite resolution may clarify, amplify or extend the intent of the resolutions. A composite resolution or policy paper need not address all issues identified in the original resolutions. If the Convention accepts the Committee’s composite resolution or policy paper then all resolutions which the composite resolution or policy paper covers will be deemed to have been dealt with and the Convention records will so indicate.

5. Whenever a resolution under consideration is already embodied in a resolution or policy paper adopted by a previous Convention, the Committee will refer the resolution back to the submitting body with rationale.

6. A Committee can refer a resolution or policy paper to another Convention Committee that it believes is in a better position to deal with the issue under consideration.

7. The Report of a Convention Committee must include a recommendation of concurrence or non-concurrence on resolutions it deals with.

8. For the sake of clarity, and to expedite Convention proceedings, a Committee’s written report should include the entire text of the resolutions, composite resolutions, policy papers and amended resolutions.

9. Normally, the Committee Chairperson and Co-Chairperson present the Committee Report to Convention.

10. The Convention Chairperson remains in the Chair during Committee Reports Accordingly, debate, questions, and procedural motions by delegates will be directed to the Convention Chairperson, not the Committee Chairperson. A Committee Chairperson or Committee Member cannot speak until recognized or called upon by the Convention Chairperson.

CONVENTION COMMITTEE GUIDELINES COMMITTEE CONVENTION 12 CONVENTION COMMITTEE GUIDELINES 11. In accordance with Section 17, Sub-Section (6) (b) of the PSAC Constitution, any resolution dealing with collective bargaining demands or the priority of a demand should not normally be dealt with by the Convention. In other words, only collective bargaining resolutions that address a policy matter will normally be placed before the Convention delegates. All collective bargaining demand resolutions should have been referred back to the submitting body with the above explanation. Resolutions relating to National Joint Council (NJC) directives and policies will be referred to the Standing NBoD Committee on the NJC.

12. Resolutions sometimes have the effect of negating or modifying existing resolutions of record or policy papers. If the Committee recommends concurrence in such a resolution, then the appropriate changes to the resolution of record or policy paper should be made by immediately moving the adoption of a motion to rescind or amend the resolution of record or policy paper accordingly.

13. Under the PSAC Rules of Order, Convention cannot amend a resolution or policy paper from the floor. Delegates have the ability to refer a resolution or policy paper back to the Committee for further consideration with instructions, or in the case of a non-concurrence Committee recommendation, defeat the recommendation. Should this happen, the resolution becomes the property of the floor; a delegate can move concurrence and the resolution can be subsequently amended.

14. Since it is likely that the Convention will not be able to deal with all resolutions submitted to it, the Committee should establish its first ten priority esolutionsr or policy papers for Convention debate.

13 hen Convention resolutions are presented for deliberations, they form part of different WConvention Committee reports. The members of each Convention Committee presented their recommendation of either “Concurrence” (in favour of) or “Non-Concurrence” (against) each resolution.

The delegates vote on the Convention Committee recommendation — not the resolution itself.

The following chart attempts to simplify this procedure by demonstrating how each delegate should vote in the four possible instances

Committee Decision of the delegate The delegate should vote: recommendation: regarding the resolution:

the Agrees with the resolution In favour of recommendation Concurrence Does not agree with the the recommendation resolution Against

Agrees with the resolution Against the recommendation Non-Concurrence Does not agree with the In favour of the resolution recommendation VOTING ON RESOLUTIONS 14 SPEAKERS BARBARA NEPINAK Elder

Barbara Nepinak is a member of Pine Creek First Nation, is a retired mother/grandmother with 35 years of federal public service. Barbara is active in the urban and surrounding areas serving on Advisory Councils and Boards as Elder and Cultural Advisor.

Presently, she serves on the Special Indigenous Advisory Council to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, Arts & Cultural Industries, and Travel Manitoba. She also serves as an Advisory Council member for the University of Brandon and two research programs with the University of Manitoba. She serves as a board member of The Forks Foundation Board and Peer Assessment for the Cultural Human Resources Council in Ottawa.

Barbara received honours from Keeping the Fires Burning through Ka Ni Kanichihk, and was twice recognized with the Citizenship Award by previous mayors. Barbara is also an interpreter/translator for CanTalk, a national organization that provides language services.

Barbara and her husband, Clarence, have been recognized as Traditional Wisdom Keepers by the Circle of Educators of Manitoba. Both received the Queen’s Jubilee Award. They have been involved with various schools in the Artist in the School program, offering cultural teachings. The couple has been delivering school and public programming at The Forks for the last 19 years, and continue to provide Elder teachings and Ojibwe classes in the Seven Oaks School Division. They also share traditional stories and legends at The Forks for all school divisions during the winter season.

Barbara and Clarence continue to work where they are needed and completed a cultural- based program at Assiniboine Park Zoo and Ojibwe language instruction at the Millennium Library. Both were recently appointed to the Canadian Institutes of Health Research national Patient-Oriented Research Council.

15 MARIANNE HLADUN Regional Executive Vice-President, PSAC Prairie Region

Marianne Hladun has served as the Prairies’ Regional Executive Vice-President for the past nine years. For over 20 years, Hladun’s comprehensive union experience has spanned various positions including President of Agriculture Union Local 40022.

She was elected North Saskatchewan Geographical Rep on the Prairie Region Council in 1999 and Alternate REVP in 2008 and 2011. She was National Human Rights Director for Agriculture Union for nine years, and Regional Vice- President, North Saskatchewan for one.

Previously elected three times to the CFIA bargaining team, Hladun is now responsible for 26 regional bargaining units, and several national units including Treasury Board PA and Common Issues and the Royal Canadian Mint. She also shares the Education and Political Action AEC portfolios.

Hladun is an Alliance Facilitator, a graduate of PSAC’s Union Development Program and CLC’s Labour College of Canada, and holds a Labour Studies diploma from the University of Saskatchewan. She was Vice-President to the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour for 10 years and sat on committees including Education and Collective Bargaining/Labour Legislation. She also chaired Political Strategy for four years.

With a strong commitment to community and social justice, Hladun has volunteered with the United Way of Saskatoon as Labour Representative on the Board of Directors for two terms, as well as the Saskatchewan Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization. She is also involved with NASHI, a charity to divert youth from human trafficking and has participated in eight humanitarian missions to Ukraine with the charity.

Since 1986, Hladun has worked for Correctional Services of Canada, Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration and Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

@mshladun @psacprairies #PrairiesConvention2021 SPEAKERS 16 SPEAKERS CHRIS AYLWARD National President Public Service Alliance of Canada

Chris Aylward was elected as the National President of the Public Service Alliance of Canada at PSAC’s 18th National Triennial Convention in May 2018. He previously served as PSAC’s National Executive Vice-President from 2012-2018.

Born and raised in Newfoundland, Chris has been an active member in PSAC for over 30 years. His involvement in our union started when he became a shop steward with Local 90000 - Union of Taxation Employees (UTE), at the St. John’s Taxation Center.

In 1990, Chris transferred to Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Headquarters in Ottawa, where he became active in Local 70000 - UTE. Chris played a major role in the 1991 General Strike as a communications officer for the National Capital Region (NCR).

In 1996, Chris was elected as UTE’s Alternate Regional Vice-President for the NCR, and then became the full-time Regional Vice-President (RVP) in 1997. During his 14 years as UTE’s NCR RVP, Chris spent many of those years as a member of the bargaining team. He helped to achieve important benefits and ground-breaking improvements for PSAC members working for CRA that were then negotiated for more of our members under other collective agreements.

Chris is a vocal advocate for the rights of all members to a safe workplace, a fair wage, and a strong collective agreement.

@ChrisNatPres @psac_afpc #PrairiesConvention2021

17 e are bombarded by acronyms within the labour movement and it can be overwhelming Wfor some members. To assist, we’ve compiled a list of some of the acronyms that you may run in to here at convention or on a day-to-day basis in your union activities.

A AC Area Council AEC Alliance Executive Committee AFL Alberta Federation of Labour AGM Annual General Meeting AGR Agriculture Union (PSAC Component) ALRB Alberta Labour Relations Board APSAR Association of Public Service Alliance Retirees A/REVP Alternate Regional Executive Vice-President B BIR Be It Resolved BIPOC Black, Indigenous, and people of color BLM Black Lives Matter C CA Collective Agreement CAHRD Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development (PSAC DCL) CERB Canada Emergency Response Benefit CCPA Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives CEIU Canada Employment & Immigration Union (PSAC Component) CFB Canadian Forces Base CFIA Canadian Food Inspection Agency CIU Customs & Immigration Union (PSAC Component) CLC Canadian Labour Congress COVID-19 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (also the 2019 novel coronavirus) CPC Case Processing Centre CPP Canada Pension Plan CRA Canada Revenue Agency D DCL Directly Chartered Local DI Disability Insurance DND Department of National Defence (federal government department) E EI Employment Insurance EB Education and Library Science (Treasury Board bargaining unit) F FFMC Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation FB Canada Border Services Agency (Treasury Board bargaining unit) ACRONYMS 18 ACRONYMS G G&A Grievance and Adjudication GCWCC Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign GSU Government Services Union (PSAC Component) H HRC Human Rights Committee H&S Health and Safety I ILO International Labour Organization IRCC Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (federal government department) IWD International Women’s Day (March 8) J JLP Joint Learning Program L LGBTQ2+ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Two-Spirit, and a number of other identities M MFL Manitoba Federation of Labour MLA Member of the Legislative Assembly MLB Manitoba Labour Board MOU Memorandum of Understanding MP Member of Parliament N NAPC National Aboriginal Peoples’ Circle (renamed NIPC) NASHI Official charity name in Saskatchewan (a Ukrainian word meaning “Our”) NBoD National Board of Directors NCR National Capital Region NDP New Democratic Party NEC National Equity Conferences NEU Nunavut Employees Union (PSAC Component) NEVP National Executive Vice-President NHRC National Human Rights Committee NIPC National Indigenous Peoples’ Circle (formerly NAPC) NJC National Joint Council NSCC National Strategy/Strike Coordinating Committee NVP National Vice-President P PA Program and Administrative Services (Treasury Board bargaining unit) PC Progressive Conservative Party (provincial political party in Manitoba) PRC Prairie Region Council PSAC Public Service Alliance of Canada PSPP Public Service Pension Plan (managed by PSP Investments) PWD Persons With Disabilities

19 R RAPC Regional Aboriginal Peoples’ Circle (renamed RIPC) REVP Regional Executive Vice-President RIPC Regional Indigenous Peoples’ Circle (formerly RAPC) RO Regional Office RSCC Regional Strategy/Strike Coordinating Committee RVP Regional Vice-President RWC Regional Women’s Committee S SADAO Saskatchewan Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization SEL Separate Employer Local SFL Saskatchewan Federation of Labour SJF Social Justice Fund SLRB Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board SV Operational Services (Treasury Board bargaining unit) T TC Technical Services (Treasury Board bargaining unit) U UCP United Conservative Party (provincial political party in Alberta) UCTE Union of Canadian Transportation Employees (PSAC Component) UDP Union Development Program UHEW Union of Health and Environment Workers UN United Nations UNDE Union of National Defence Employees (PSAC Component) UNE Union of National Employees (PSAC Component) UNW Union of Northern Workers (PSAC Component) U of S University of Saskatchewan (located in Saskatoon) U of W University of Winnipeg UPCE Union of Postal Communications Employees (PSAC Component) USJE Union of Safety & Justice Employees UTE Union of Taxation Employees UVAE Union of Veterans’ Affairs Employees W WCB Workers’ Compensation Board Y YEU Yukon Employees Union ACRONYMS 20 SOLIDARITY FOREVER hen the Union’s inspiration through the workers’ blood shall run, Wthere can be no power greater anywhere beneath the sun. Yet what force on earth is weaker than the feeble strength of one? For the Union makes us strong.

Solidarity Forever. Solidarity Forever. Solidarity Forever. For the Union makes us strong.

Young workers of the Union, they are showing us the way. It is they who hold the vision, which will save the world one day. They’re fighting for the planet, they demand to have a say. Youth makes the Union Strong.

Solidarity Forever. Solidarity Forever. Solidarity Forever. For the Union makes us strong.

We’re the women of the Union at the forefront of the fight. We know ‘bout women’s issues and we know ‘bout women’s rights. We’re prepared to fight for freedom and we’ve always stood our ground. Women make the Union strong.

Solidarity Forever. Solidarity Forever. Solidarity Forever. For the Union makes us strong.

They have taken untold millions that they never toiled to earn. But without our brain and muscle, not a single wheel can turn. We can break their haughty power, gain our freedom when we learn, That the Union makes us strong.

Solidarity Forever. Solidarity Forever. Solidarity Forever. For the Union makes us strong.

In our hands is placed a power greater than their hoarded gold. Greater than the might of armies magnified a thousandfold. We can bring to birth a new world from the ashes of the old. For the Union makes us strong.

Solidarity Forever. Solidarity Forever. Solidarity Forever. For the Union makes us strong.

21 Position Current (2017-21) Newly Elected (2021-23) Regional Executive Vice- Marianne Hladun President (REVP) Alternate REVP Frank Janz 2nd Alternate REVP Vacant Regional Women’s Leila White Committees (RWC) Aboriginal Peoples Janette Husak Persons with Disabilities Vacant (PWD) Racially Visible Persons Neha Channan LGBTQ2+ Persons Steve Sukhbir Directly Chartered Locals Michelle Lang (DCL) Young Workers Glenn Hollyoake Separate Employers Locals Vacant Geographical Area Reps Northern Alberta Stasi L’Hirondelle Southern Alberta Kirsten Strachey Northern Saskatchewan Vacant Southern Saskatchewan Tim Hubick South-East Manitoba Gus Mardli North-West Manitoba Heather McKinnon Area Council Reps Edmonton Dragana Ristivojevic Calgary Vacant Lethbridge & District Krysty Thomas Saskatoon Vacant Prince Albert Christina Creusot Regina Satinder Bains Winnipeg Nestor Galarnyk Westman Glen Johnston ELECTION RESULTS 22 ELECTION RESULTS Position Alternate 2nd Alternate Regional Executive Vice- President (REVP) Alternate REVP 2nd Alternate REVP Regional Women’s Committees (RWC) Aboriginal Peoples Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Racially Visible Persons LGBTQ2+ Persons Directly Chartered Locals (DCL) Young Workers Separate Employers Locals Geographical Area Reps Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Northern Saskatchewan Southern Saskatchewan South-East Manitoba North-West Manitoba Area Council Reps Edmonton Calgary Lethbridge & District Saskatoon Prince Albert Regina Winnipeg Westman

23 “I am so incredibly proud of the resilience that PSAC members and staff have exhibited.” REVP REPORT 24 REVP REPORT hat a year it’s been, jobs due to the pandemic this work continues. Wnever mind the last four. shut downs. Others had When millions of Canadians Due to the pandemic that to adjust to working from and business owners turned the world upside- home practically overnight, lost their income, the down, the 8th Triennial Prairie with many working in less- government turned to Region Convention had to be than-ideal circumstances Canada Revenue Agency delayed from its scheduled while managing child care staff to deliver the bulk of June 2020 date. There was responsibilities. Other their financial aid package. much debate at the National members have continued to With unprecedented speed, Board of Directors table, go into work — often risking workers processed over 15 as well as at the tables of their health and the health million CERB applications regional councils across the of their family. Life has been in just over two months. country, about whether to challenging, to say the least. Thousands of employees host an online convention in volunteered, from completely 2020 or delay the convention As we’ve navigated the work unrelated jobs, to answer one year in hopes that we of the union over the past phones and do whatever could do it in-person in 2021. 15 months, I’m so incredibly they could to support the proud of the resilience that emergency efforts. Despite our optimism, and PSAC members and staff the incredible acceleration have exhibited throughout As Service Canada offices of the COVID-19 vaccine the Prairies and across the were overrun and became development, it became clear country. a potential hotbed for that large in-person events the spread of COVID-19, wouldn’t be possible in 2021. The common phrase strength thousands of workers quickly I think that we can all agree in numbers has been created makeshift offices in that an online convention demonstrated on a daily their homes and continued isn’t what we would organize basis. We wouldn’t have providing critical support for if we had a choice, but the been able to accomplish all Canadians — and many did convention couldn’t be that we did without working so while caring for children delayed another year. together. full time.

Despite the difficult position From the beginning of the Across the Prairies, we all we’re in across the country, first lockdown, we saw public read the stories about meat the governance of the PSAC service workers mobilize at packing plants overrun with Prairie Region must go on, breakneck speed to help the virus. It was federal food with the first-ever virtual Canada weather the brutal inspectors who continued to Prairie Region Convention. impacts of COVID-19. go into those plants to ensure As we continue to navigate the safety of our food supply our unpredictable reality When tens of thousands of during this crisis. Twenty-one with COVID-19, we will Canadians were stranded meat inspectors in Alberta continue to do the best we abroad, public service alone contracted COVID-19 can to adapt PSAC’s work to employees at Global Affairs on the job. accomplish the number one Canada worked 24-7 until goal of the union: supporting everyone was home safe. As In Saskatchewan, staff at the members. people arrived on Canadian VIDO-InterVac research lab, soil, it was Canada Border nestled in the University of It’s an understatement to Services Agency personnel Saskatchewan campus, were say that life with COVID-19 who faced the risk of COVID at the forefront of developing has been difficult. Numerous infection as they ushered a COVID vaccine. VIDO- members have lost their citizen back home. Every day InterVac was the first lab in 25 Canada to isolate the virus PSAC members for the EB, and SV Treasury Board for study, and the first to pain and suffering caused groups, as well as ratifying develop an animal model of by the broken pay system. agreements with PSAC-UTE, the infection. Thankfully, we Initially, the government CFIA and Parks Canada. now have fully developed offered a meagre five days of In total, PSAC concluded and Health Canada cashable leave, which would collective agreements for approved vaccines available have rewarded those who nearly 130,000 federal to Canadians. However, earn more, while punishing public service workers that the contributions of PSAC workers who make less. provided improved working members at VIDO-InterVac conditions, fair wages, and should not be forgotten. After demanding better no concessions. and standing firm, PSAC While we can’t forget about successfully negotiated a We’ve accomplished so the challenges that we faced Phoenix damages settlement much together over these before COVID-19, we were that’s significantly better last four years, and I’m also able to attain a number than the employer’s deal looking forward to what we’ll of gains — even as we with other federal bargaining accomplish together in the struggled with lockdowns and agents. The current years ahead. restrictions. agreement provides PSAC members with a fair and In Solidarity, After four years of dealing equitable lump sum payment with the consequences of of up to $2,500. the Phoenix pay system fiasco, PSAC secured proper In the last year alone, Marianne Hladun compensation for Phoenix we’ve secured tentative PSAC Prairies REVP damages to be paid to agreements with the PA, TC,

PSAC PRAIRIE REGION 48% 31% 21% MEMBERS 29,280 female male unknown COMPONENTS 12 LOCALS 192 DCLs 5 STAFF 22

Saskatoon 3,567

Winnipeg 10,637 Edmonton 7,267

REVP REPORT Calgary 4,942 Regina 2,877 26 REGIONAL STATS FUN FACTS • More than 1,200 members in the Prairies • The biggest component in the Prairies hold a union position in their local or is UTE with 5,498 members, followed by component. This includes five component USJE (4,129), UNE (3,787), CEIU (3,677), national presidents, 84 component and UNDE (2,615). elected officers, 814 shop stewards and chief stewards, 98 local health and safety • Treasury Board employs 16,490 members reps, and nine local young worker reps. (up from 12,618 at last convention) throughout the Prairies in 32 different • We have 19 different area councils and departments. committees, including eight area councils (Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Prince • Employment and Social Development Albert, Regina, Saskatoon, Westman, Canada is the government department Winnipeg), six regional women’s that employs the largest number of committees (Calgary, Edmonton, members with 3,336, followed by Lethbridge, Regina, Saskatoon, Department of National Defence (2,473), Winnipeg), four human rights committees and Correctional Service of Canada (Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Winnipeg), (1,939). and one regional aboriginal peoples’ circle (Northern Saskatchewan). • The PSAC Prairie Region presently has five directly chartered locals with • There have been 163 PSAC Prairies approximately 2,565 members and eight courses offered since last convention. collective agreements. *Based on UnionWare data from May 2021

DIRECTLY CHARTERED LOCALS BIGGEST COMPONENTS

DCLs 2,565 MEMBERS

Brandon University

CAHRD

Casino Regina

U of S 3,787 2,615 4,129 3,677 5,498 U of W

UNE UNDE USJE CEIU UTE # OF MEMBERS IN THE PRAIRIES 27 WEBSITE under the education or moderate amount of umbrella is considered the time, and 95% of The website is a key source “courses” on the website respondents preferred to be of information for members and members can access contacted through email or with 87% of members that information through the the e-newsletter. having visited the website, navigation bar. Many of the 9% visiting frequently and courses that were previously Over the last year, an 48% visiting occasionally. In held in person have been e-newsletter has been March 2021, PSAC Prairies transitioned to an online released every two weeks, launched a new website format, with more rolling out with an occasional stand- that has a similar structure as in the coming months. alone email on important other regions. The site was topics such as the Day modeled off the national The national office has also of Mourning or the joint website, however, PSAC developed on-demand Canadian Labour Congress- Prairies was able to tailor education courses that can Western University study on the new website to meet the be found on the national harassment and violence at region’s unique needs. website. The online format work. has increased access for The website was organized those who live outside the The e-newsletter has become with ease of use for members areas where regional offices even more important in being top of mind. Instead are located. the virtual world our union of having one piece of work exists in due to the information in multiple PSAC Prairies continues to pandemic. In the last year, the places, relevant information make edits and add to the e-newsletter had an average to members is in primarily regional website. Overall, the open rate of 47%, which is one location, organized by increased functionality regional offices. and aesthetic of the new website made There is a four-image carousel the transition a and an updates section on welcomed one. the main page, so the most important and up-to-date E-NEWSLETTER information is one of the first things members see when The Prairies visiting the website. Members e-newsletter is are able to easily access all an effective tool regional events, including for keeping the council and committee membership meetings, through the main informed on the page. Additionally, there activities of their is one central page for all union and regional events where members can political issues, as filter based on regional office well as from regional area, or region-wide, allowing community members easy access to the organizations information they need. and labour unions. In a recent survey, The same easy navigation 77% of respondents reported process exists for educational finding the e-newsletter

COMMUNICATIONS opportunities. Anything useful to them a high 28 COMMUNICATIONS 15% over the campaigns of pay system compensation SURVEY our peers, and an average were also very popular email click rate of 18.4%, which is campaigns. The pandemic has forced us 12.6% over the campaigns of to rethink the way that we our peers. The unsubscribe SOCIAL MEDIA support members. With this rate consistently remains in mind, the Prairie Region 50% lower than the average PSAC Prairies is followed by wanted to hear directly from unsubscribe rate. approximately one-third of members on how to best do the membership, with the that, given there will not be a The most popular email vast majority using Facebook, quick end to the pandemic. campaigns were related to according to approximately In November 2020, an online the ratification votes that 81% of survey respondents. membership survey was took place in fall 2020 for the However, only 21% frequently launched and was available PA, SV, TC, and EB groups, or occasionally share social for members to complete PSAC-UTE and members media content. Our goal until January 15, 2021. employed with CFIA is to increase our reach and Parks Canada. Email and member engagement, The survey focused on seven campaigns were successful particularly on Facebook areas of interest including: in obtaining updated contact where our members already communications, webinars, information from members have a presence. young workers, education, for the ratification votes with connecting with the union, 19% of recipients clicking We will continue to remain taking action on priorities, the update link in the email. active on Twitter and and member demographic Emails related to collective Instagram, as those are information. bargaining and the Phoenix used 14% and 13% of the time as points of connection There was an incredible for members. Twitter is response to the survey more often used as a tool with almost 1,800 members for political engagement, completing it, the vast whereas Instagram tends to majority indicating they were be used more frequently by rank-and-file members. The younger members. PSAC key take-aways have been Prairies attempts to reviewed and we’re already engage with putting some of the insights members into practice. on their favourite The Prairie Region Council social reviewed the survey and channels, hosted discussion groups however, during the March meeting there to generate ways we can has not act on the survey results. been an Those ideas were organized established into short and long-term benefit for action items that are being investing integrated into the day-to- resources day work of the region. into TikTok.

29 WEBINARS expanded to include The educational webinars everything from political have continued throughout In March 2020, when action to being a better the fall and into 2021. provinces and territories ally. The region received However, the frequency has across the country were put a tremendous amount of decreased from the weekly into lockdown, our ability to positive feedback from schedule, with educational support members radically members on the webinars. courses back up and running changed. But we managed to in a virtual format. adapt quickly through a time A special thank you needs of substantial uncertainty. to go to PSAC Prairies staff Members can find all previous who worked with the REVP’s webinar recordings on the From the office closure until office to come up with ideas Prairie Region website. the end of June, the Prairies for the weekly webinars, hosted weekly webinars. then jumped in to put the information together — At the start, the focus was sometimes with little lead health and safety, however time. the webinar topics were

PRAIRIES WEBINARS HOSTED IN SPRING 2020

• Webinar #1: COVID Pandemic and • Webinar #8: PSAC 101. An Your H&S Rights at Work Introduction to Your Union (March 24 – 1,016 attended) (May 21 – 74 attended) • Webinar #2: COVID-19 Pandemic • Webinar #9: Returning to Work and the Role of Representatives Following the Pandemic (March 31 – 64 attended) (May 28 – 156 attended) • Webinar #3: Union Strategies for • Webinar #10: How the Federal Mental Health & Well-Being Public Service Pension Plan Works (April 9 – 159 attended) (June 4 – 381 attended) • Webinar #4: Ergonomics and • Webinar #11: Get Involved. It’s Your Working From Home Right! (April 16 – 77 attended) (June 11 – 57 attended) • Webinar #5: Mental Health • Webinar #12: Simple Steps to Being Challenges a Better Ally (April 23 – 76 attended) (June 18 – 41 attended) • Webinar #6: What is Work/Life • Webinar #13: Preventing a Balance During a Pandemic? Grievance, Strategies for Early (April 30 – 73 attended) Conflict Resolution • Webinar #7: Connect with your (June 25 – 36 attended) National Leadership (May 7 – 149 attended) COMMUNICATIONS 30 CAMPAIGNS

31 FIX PHOENIX experienced stress and PSAC fought for a better anxiety over Phoenix pay deal and we won. system issues, so all members should be compensated. The Phoenix damages agreement provides PSAC A survey of the public members with a fair and service, released in January equitable lump sum payment 2020, confirmed the of up to $2,500, as well as massive impact it has had the expansion of the claims on hundreds of thousands process for out-of-pocket PSAC members across the of workers. The results expenses and for those Prairies were mobilized showed: 72% (131,000) of who suffered major losses in calling for the federal respondents’ pay had been because of Phoenix. government to fix Phoenix affected by Phoenix; since our last convention. 59% (107,000) of respondents Unfortunately, we hit a had experienced new pay or setback when, on the fifth Members held plant gates, other compensation issues anniversary of the Phoenix conducted walk outs over the last 12 months; pay system disaster, and rallies, lobbied MPs, 51% of respondents said the Liberal government occupied Liberal MPs offices Phoenix had affected their shamelessly chose to who refused to meet with decision to seek or accept rush a decision to short- them, led letter writing another position within the change thousands of PSAC campaigns, and shared our federal public service; 74% members by taxing the message directly with Prime of respondents experienced settlement compensation. Minister Trudeau during town stress because of pay or Treasury Board provided no hall events or whenever he other compensation issues. explanation for their actions was in a city in the Prairies. and refused to participate in The government owed its a review of the taxability of Our mobilization efforts workers better compensation Phoenix damages with CRA. paid off. In July 2020, PSAC for Phoenix hardships than announced that we reached the meagre five days of leave In May 2021, CRA ruled an agreement on general offered, providing different Phoenix damages taxable. damages for the Phoenix levels of compensation based This is directly due to

CAMPAIGNS fiasco. All members have on members’ wages. Treasury Board’s refusal to 32 CAMPAIGNS

provide CRA with a joint in lobbying for our members In March 2021, the Arctic statement of facts which and the people of Churchill. Gateway Group announced corrects CRA’s understanding The port and rail line are that it will be transitioning of the purpose of our synonymous with the health 100% ownership to damages settlement. of the community. OneNorth Community and Indigenous partners. After numerous requests In 2018, the PSAC Social for cooperation, and direct Justice Fund, Prairie Region, PSAC has a long and proud appeals to Treasury Board and UCTE covered the cost history of working with President Jean-Yves Duclos, of the air freight, with the Indigenous employers across the government refused any help and support of Calm the country and in many and all cooperation on the Air, to support an emergency different industries. Although matter. community food drive. a change in ownership will result in a different reporting PSAC will not let this stand Despite efforts to obtain an structure, the operations without a fight, and we will agreement before any sale, of the Port of Churchill continue to explore every OmniTRAX sold the port and and Churchill Marine Tank legal avenue for appeal. rail line to the Arctic Gateway Farm, and the collective Group. This happened while agreement with all its rights SUPPORT OUR PORT we were in the middle of and entitlements, remains the negotiations to renew the same. collective agreement. We look forward to working Following an exceptionally with OneNorth, as we long and difficult round, continue to represent UCTE members at the members’ interests. Port of Churchill ratified a tentative agreement with the new owners as 2020 came PSAC and UCTE have been to a close. Members at the fighting since day one for an Churchill Marine Tank Farm immediate fix to the rail line also ratified an agreement. to help get Churchill back on its feet. We have been active 33 moving target, with different PSAC and CEIU stand RESPECT VEGREVILLE reasons being expressed at strong in our belief that the different times. Vegreville CPC closure was not the right decision for the On June 28, 2017, PSAC filed Canadians these employees a policy grievance because serve every day, or the IRCC told employees that if community of Vegreville. they did not want to relocate to Edmonton, there would be SUPPORT CASINO REGINA no compensation package. WORKERS Additionally, they said that employees must move with their position or be laid off, despite Prime Minister Trudeau’s clear public In October 2016, CEIU commitment to the contrary. members at the Case On August 29, 2018, the Processing Centre (CPC) Federal Public Sector Labour in Vegreville, AB were Relations and Employment shocked to learn that their Board ruled in our favour. office would be relocating to Edmonton. Delegates The important victory came in at the 2017 Prairie Region the heart-breaking final week Convention demonstrated of work for employees of the their support for the 280 Vegreville CPC, and right members with signs of after the Town of Vegreville Due to public health orders, solidarity. hosted an appreciation Casino Regina closed to the BBQ for CPC workers. I was public on March 17, 2020. ln January 2017, Prime sad but proud to be able Casino workers anticipated Minister Trudeau held a to attend, along with allies layoff notices. However, town hall at the University of in the Respect Vegreville due to the mobilization of Saskatchewan. ln response campaign including: Eddy Local 40005 and the PSAC to a question about the CPC Bourque (CEIU National Prairie Region, SaskGaming Vegreville closure, he said, President), Shannon Stubbs committed to paying “compensation and packages (MP, Lakeland), Michelle workers until April 3, 2020. will be made available to Henderson (former CEIU This was a significant victory those employees who do not National Vice-President), for members who saw their wish to relocate.” Jessica Littlewood (former livelihood dry up practically MLA, Fort Saskatchewan- overnight. However, Immigration, Vegreville) and Tim MacPhee Refugees and Citizenship (Mayor of Vegreville). We participated in regular Canada (IRCC) did not phone calls with SaskGaming uphold the Prime Minister’s The bittersweet win would as the pressure continued public commitment. We not have been possible to extend this commitment. fought this broken promise without the testimony of our Unfortunately, the Crown through the policy grievance members, and the support corporation decided to issue process, while also continuing of everyone who fought to temporary layoff notices to the fight to keep the Respect Vegreville. 549 unionized and 42 non- Vegreville CPC open. The union employees, effective

CAMPAIGNS rationale for the closure was a April 3, 2020. 34 CAMPAIGNS PSAC Prairies mounted an a full closure. On behalf of PSAC members are in a online campaign calling on our members, I contacted unique position to take the provincial government the minister responsible for action because many PSAC to intervene and overturn crown corporations to secure members contribute to the decision of casino a six month extension to the federal Public Service management. This included health benefits for members Pension Plan (PSP) through a letter writing campaign, who were laid off during the their pension contributions. which saw roughly 400 initial reduction. PSP Investments is the sole letters of support for Casino owner of Revera Inc., which is Regina workers sent to the Unfortunately, many the second largest owner and province and SaskGaming, members from the first layoff operator of private, for-profit as well as a media campaign. have now exceeded the initial long-term care homes in the Unfortunately, those calls did six month period for health country. not impact SaskGaming’s benefits and the six month planned layoffs. However, extension. We look forward A letter to the federal members were able to retain to the day when all members government was available for health benefits for a year. are recalled when it is safe PSAC members and non- to do so, but will continue members to take action for Ultimately, all members to advocate for all members the campaign. Additionally, were laid off except for until that time. members were invited to call maintenance and security their MP and tell them to staff. An MoU was signed MAKE REVERA PUBLIC make Revera public. The PSP with the employer regarding has divested from for-profit the process of recall to ensure prisons in the United States, members without child however, they maintain care or living with someone In December 2020, PSAC ownership of Revera. immune-compromised could Prairies partnered with the Therefore, the campaign is refuse callback during the Manitoba Health Coalition ongoing. pandemic. to host a virtual town hall to discuss PSAC’s Make Revera UNCOVER THE COSTS In the fall of 2020, the casino Public campaign, and hear re-opened with limitations directly from staff and family and some members were members affected by the temporarily working as consequences of private, for- security to ensure that health profit long-term care homes orders are observed. In early like the ones owned by October, a restricted number Revera Inc. of table games were allowed to open, which allowed more In Manitoba there have In October 2020, UNDE and members to return to work. been two particularly PSAC launched a national However, in February 2021, egregious examples of the joint report — In the interest the casino was forced to once consequences of private, for- of safety and security: again completely close in profit care. To date, at least The case for ending the accordance with public health 382 residents and staff have privatization of Department orders and there is no known been infected with COVID-19 of National Defence services. re-open date as of May 2021. at Revera homes, and at least 69 residents have died. There To follow-up on the national After the initial reduction is no room for profits when it launch, regional press of operations of the casino, comes to long-term care. releases were distributed public health orders required in each province featuring 35 regional examples of the University of Saskatchewan (U CONTRACTING OUT consequences of contracting of S) graduate students. This WON’T FLY out DND services. was released through a report from the dean of the College Since membership of Graduate and Postdoctoral engagement was also a Studies. The tuition fee priority, we held a regional increases planned were 10% webinar for Prairies UNDE in every year for five years members featuring national for domestic students, with officers from UNDE, including a 6.9% differential increase On July 4, 2017, UCTE Local June Winger (National for international graduate 50600 members working at President), Mona Simcoe students. These increases the Winnipeg Airport hit the (Vice-President, Manitoba/ would have placed an undue picket line. While monetary Sask), and Bryan Meakin burden on PSAC members, compensation was an issue, (Vice-President, Alberta/ negatively affecting their the main priority for the North). financial stability, food members was management’s security, and mental health. excessive use of contractors. Members were asked to participate in the campaign In response, we sent a letter Throughout the three-month by signing a letter to the to Trever Crowe, interim dean strike that ended on Oct. federal government as a first of the College of Graduate 4, 2017, we had strong step, followed by calling their and Postdoctoral Studies support from the Manitoba MP to request a meeting. urging him to reverse course, Federation of Labour and Every MP across the Prairies as well as a press release that affiliates. Even with an received the report, along garnered media attention injunction limiting picketing with an introductory letter from the Star Phoenix. locations, UCTE members highlighting regional were able to maintain examples. Mona and I met A rally and a quarter-page effective and visible picket with MP James Bezan, advertisement in the Star lines. Several rallies were vice-chair of the Standing Phoenix was planned, well attended by other PSAC Committee on National however, both were cancelled members and other unions. Defence. due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the end of Many thanks to PSAC locals UNDE locals across the in-person classes on campus. and other unions who Prairies received lawn and The local felt that the timing collected donations and handheld signs, and have of the ad was inappropriate organized picketers. As we been organizing — safe and and membership mobilization have all faced the threat socially distanced — local would be impossible. of contracting out and/or actions. The campaign privatization, it is important continues throughout the As of May 2020, U of S has that we support all efforts to Prairies and across the put the majority of tuition fee stop the trend. country. increases on hold, including the increases planned for Congratulations to the LOCAL 40004 TUITION FEE a significant part of our members of UCTE Local INCREASES CAMPAIGN membership. We remain 50600 for standing solid ready to re-launch our against their employer’s In February 2020, Local efforts against tuition fee attempt to pit members 40004 became aware of increases when the university against each other and substantial tuition fee undoubtedly moves forward. weaken their collective

CAMPAIGNS increases planned for agreement. 36 CAMPAIGNS

37 FEDERAL ELECTION other PSAC materials. The government took power, we Edmonton Area Council have kept a close eye on his The federal election was arranged a phone bank to government and have stood last held on October 21, reach out to members in with the labour movement 2019. During the campaign targeted ridings. through the relentless attacks. period, we took a number of actions to help educate The Lethbridge Area Council MANITOBA PROVINCIAL members on each political attended all-candidate ELECTION party’s policy positions, and forums to raise the issue of the implications for PSAC Phoenix. Additionally, they PC premier Brian Pallister members, their loved ones, identified an accessibility gap called an early election, and the broader labour for vulnerable members in having served only three- movement. the community as it relates and-a-half years of his four- to voting. They also worked year term. While he was Volunteers stuffed and with a local shelter to provide successful in his re-election stamped envelopes for the a session on how to apply bid on September 10, 2019, region-wide newsletter, for ID needed to vote and the NDP, under Wab Kinew, which provided a low-risk provided rides on election gained seats and returned opportunity for members day. a very diverse caucus to the to spend some time at their Manitoba legislature. regional office and get to Several offices utilized know other members. CallHub, a technology to PSAC will continue assist with calling members, to hold the Pallister PSAC held two forums in and encouraged members PC government to Manitoba — one in Winnipeg to review the PSAC election account on behalf of for the Elmwood—Transcona information and, most our members under riding and the other was importantly, to vote. provincial jurisdiction, held in Churchill for the including at the Churchill—Keewatinook Aski ALBERTA PROVINCIAL University of riding. After consulting with ELECTION Brandon, University labour friendly campaigns, of Winnipeg, we encouraged members to On April 16, 2019, Alberta the Centre attend other forums already went to the polls and Jason for Aboriginal planned in Alberta and Kenney was elected as Human Resource Saskatchewan. premier of Alberta. Development During the election, PSAC (CAHRD), and the Churchill Due to the vast geography Prairies endorsed the Next Marine Tank Farm. of the northern riding, the Alberta campaign, promoted debate was streamed live by Alberta’s unions. We also SASKATCHEWAN on Facebook. People were sent out a mailer to all PSAC PROVINCIAL ELECTION able to submit questions to members in the candidates through our Alberta letting them know On October 26, 2020, Facebook page. what was at stake in this Saskatchewan went election, and sponsored to the polls in Regional area councils held three events for labour union one of the first a number of events. The members in Lethbridge, elections to Calgary Area Council held Calgary and Edmonton. take place in an event called Dunk a Canada since the Donut, offering members Since Kenney’s United beginning of the pandemic.

ELECTIONS info on party platforms and Conservative Party (UCP) 38 ELECTIONS In order to support the affordable post-secondary in the region. During the membership as they made education system, and campaign, they indicated that their decision on how they keeping our Crown they intend to implement would vote, an election corporations public. austerity policies. leaflet was mailed to members with information Casino PSAC Local 40005 PSAC Prairies will continue to on key issues that affect in Regina is a Crown work with the Saskatchewan working people, including corporation and it is in the Federation of Labour to strengthening public health best interest of our members challenge any policies that care, paid sick days for for it to remain a Crown. will affect our members. all, $15 minimum wage, maintaining a The Saskatchewan Party high-quality, was re-elected

39 FEDERAL obligations, and employee striking workers’ right to free protections, will better collective bargaining under On November 7, 2017, support employees who the Canadian Charter of the Liberal government have experienced workplace Rights and Freedoms. PSAC introduced Bill C-65: An Act harassment and violence, and condemns back-to-work to amend the Canada Labour therefore encourage more legislation, regardless of the Code (harassment and people to come forward. This government imposing it. violence), the Parliamentary legislation appears to be a Employment and Staff step in the right direction MANITOBA Relations Act, and the to protect PSAC’s federally- Budget Implementation Act, regulated members. In November 2018, the PC 2017, No. 1. government in Manitoba Additionally, I would like passed Bill 23, the Fisheries Bill C-65 defines harassment to add my disappoint that Amendment Act, forcing and violence as “any action, the Liberal government Manitoba’s exit from the conduct or comment, has continued the Harper Freshwater Fish Marketing including of a sexual nature, government’s trend of Corporation (FFMC). that can reasonably be legislating workers back From 1969 until 2018, the expected to cause offence, to work. Back-to-work FFMC held the monopoly humiliation or other physical legislation such as Bill C-89 to purchase and market or psychological injury or for CUPW members in Manitoba’s fish. It was illness to an employee, December 2018 and, most designed to give small fishing including any prescribed recently, in April 2021 for communities strength and action, conduct or comment.” striking dock workers at the stability of price and quality. The legislation consolidates Port of Montreal, violates the the current legal framework set out under parts II and III of the Canada Labour Code, and related regulations so that workplace harassment Keep and violence, including the complaint and resolution SAFETY process, is addressed within Health Care the context of occupational IS NO health and safety. Public! The changes, along with the Workplace Harassment ACCIDENT and Violence Prevention Regulations came into effect on January 1, 2021 and will affect all workplaces that fall under federal jurisdiction.

In practice, the hope is that these legislative and regulatory changes, for example to the timeframe for resolution, confidentiality

LEGISLATION of all parties, employer 40 LEGISLATION While fishers will still have Bill 29, the Health Sector vote and to return DLC as the option of selling their fish Bargaining Unit Review Act, a federal veterans’ hospital. via the FFMC, PSAC believes forced health care workers in Unfortunately, following the that a fundamental link in Manitoba into representation representation votes, DLC the fishing economy will be votes to determine what members are no longer severely damaged — hurting union will represent them in represented by PSAC. fishers and their communities, the future, instead of being and undermining the workers represented by the union Through the MFL’s at the processing centre in they have already freely Partnership to Defend Public Winnipeg. PSAC believes chosen. Services, unions in Manitoba that FFMC should remain successfully challenged a monopoly, single desk PSAC believes that the Bill 28, the Public Services for the economic security priority of this government Sustainability Act. The PC and stability of all Manitoba should be to ensure that government passed the bill fishers. During the legislative our veterans receive the in 2017, but it was ruled hearings, PSAC Prairies best possible care from unconstitutional in June represented our members by employees who are focused 2020. It mandated a two- speaking against Bill 23. on their needs, and not year wage freeze for public on an unnecessary union sector workers as each new PSAC members at the restructure. collective agreement was Winnipeg processing negotiated, followed by a facility are the engineers We lobbied MPs and MLAs to 0.75% pay increase in the that maintain the plant’s exclude Deer Lodge Centre third year and 1% in the equipment. (DLC) from the representation fourth.

In a far reach, the legislation also mandated post- secondary institutions to implement the wage Keep RESPECT freeze, which negatively impacted our members at the University of Winnipeg Health Care and Brandon University. The Pallister government has WORKERS’ filed an appeal and affected Public! unions continue to meet with legal counsel.

RIGHTS! However, instead of listening to the court ruling, in the fall of 2020, Premier Pallister gave Manitobans Bill 16, the Labour Relations Amendment Act. Unfortunately, Pallister has learned nothing from the June ruling, and instead has chosen to engage in a petty and cynical attack on working people and their unions.

41 and provides no ceiling for Alberta to increased yearly tuition fee increases. privatization of health care Bill 33 is Manitoba’s version and lays the groundwork for of Ontario’s Student two-tiered health care in the Choice Initiative and will province. have devastating effects for students’ unions and We already know that associations, as well as privatization consistently post-secondary institutions fails to provide better, more across the province. On cost-effective service to April 13, 2021, I presented Canadians, and the long- to the legislative assembly term effects to Alberta’s of Manitoba’s Standing health care could be Committee on Social and devastating. Economic Development, the committee reviewing The goal of Bill 32, Restoring Here are some of the Bill 33 and provided a very Balance in Alberta’s changes under Bill 16: clear message: scrap Bill 33 Workplaces Act, it to tip without delay. the scales of power in the • Makes it easier for bad workplace towards employers employers to fire striking ALBERTA and corporations, and away workers, to decertify a from working people. It union, and to reject union In Alberta, Kenney’s UCP wages war on Alberta’s certification government has delivered a unionized workers and • Removes the requirement number of devastating pieces undermines foundational of employers to notify of legislation. rights all workers have workers for an upcoming through the Employment technological change Bill 1, the Critical Standards Act. • Eliminates alternative Infrastructure Defence dispute resolution Act, threatens freedom of Bill 32 will have many • Targets public sector expression and freedom adverse effects, including: unions that took him to of assembly. The bill court dramatically affects unions’ • Making it easier for ability to legally picket employers to access union In March 2021, we partnered during a strike by deeming financial statements with the Canadian Federation trails, roads, alleys, squares, • Requiring unions to of Students – Manitoba, the sidewalks, boulevards, determine the percentage Manitoba Organization of and ditches “essential of union dues spent on Faculty Associations, and infrastructure” where “political activities” labour organisation across legal picketing could be • Restricting workers from the province to oppose Bill punishable by fines and jail picketing at a second 33, the Advanced Education time. The Alberta Union of location Administration Amendment Provincial Employees has • Making it illegal to delay Act. filed a legal challenge to the those crossing a picket bill. PSAC will be there to line for even a minute This bill gives the support in any way necessary. • Forcing averaging government powers to overtime arrangements override democratically Bill 30, the Health Statutes onto workers established student fees Amendment Act, is an • Basically eliminating

LEGISLATION omnibus bill that opens overtime pay 42 LEGISLATION The Alberta Federation of LOBBY DAY CHECK LIST don’t get sidetracked Labour has expressed their • Know what you’re going intention to enact a legal One of the hallmarks of to say and what you want challenge to Bill 32 and a healthy democracy is • Practice the script, or put PSAC is working with them to the ability of citizens to in your own words support that challenge. freely lobby their elected • Try to get a commitment representatives. PSAC from the politician at the Bill 47, Ensuring Safety and members are encouraged end of the meeting Cutting Red Tape Act, not to actively exercise their • Ask them if they will only make worksites less safe, democratic rights. support your requests but it also makes it more difficult for injured workers to As you prepare to lobby After the meeting: get WCB benefits, and easier your elected representative, to kick injured workers off review this lobby day • Talk about what was said benefits. This bill focuses on checklist to ensure that you during the meeting and saving employers money on are representing your union decide what, if any, follow the backs of injured workers. and your fellow members in up action is required the best possible way. • Fill out your lobby report Read more in the Health & and send it to the REVP Safety section (pg 51). Before the meeting: Follow up: SASKATCHEWAN • Read the script and backgrounders • Send a thank you note In January 2017, the • Make sure you know who or email to the politician, government issued a will take the lead and who including any additional wage mandate for all will write the lobby report information you promised public services and Crown • Establish when other and repeat your requests corporations, which included members will comment or • Set up another meeting, if a 3.5% wage reduction and answer questions necessary instructions for employers to bargain this into open At the meeting: collective agreements. • Introduce yourself and In support of our members at make a position statement Casino Regina (DCL 40005), • Discussion, clarification, PSAC Prairies joined other response to questions unions to oppose the cuts. • Commitments to follow up, if necessary I joined members to plantgate at the casino. We Pointers for the discussion: shared information about the proposed wage cuts • Talk from your own and distributed cookies (less experience as a 3.5% of the cookie). Working worker together with the other • Always offer to affiliates, the bargaining follow up if you’re asked team stopped the cut to a question you can’t wages and negotiated other answer priorities, such as an increase • Try to keep control to pension contributions. of the meeting and REGIONAL HEALTH & Disabilities; Psychosocial with the attendees and SAFETY CONFERENCE Hazards and Mental Health provided some good life lssues in the Workplace; lessons around women and We hosted the Prairies Health and Mobilizing Workplaces leadership. & Safety Conference Nov. 16– Through Health and Safety 18, 2018 in Saskatoon with 42 lssues. Participants debated members attending. Chalaine resolutions for the National Senger, a registered social The next Regional Health & Women’s Conference and worker with the Canadian Safety Conference will be strategized on actions for Mental Health Association - held virtually Nov. 19–21, the six regional women’s Saskatoon Branch, presented 2021 committees in the Prairies. the keynote speech. She Participants learned from encouraged union activists to REGIONAL WOMEN’S each other, built relationships practice self-care so that they CONFERENCE and planned for the future. are healthy and able to assist members in need. The Prairies Women’s REGIONAL RACIALLY Conference was held Sept. VISIBLE CONFERENCE Jesse Todd, board chair 8–9, 2019 in Regina with 42 of the Saskatchewan women in attendance. The The Prairies Racially Visible Asbestos Disease Awareness theme of “Building Women’s Conference was held Nov. Organization, provided an Power for Change” focused 1–3, 2019 in Calgary with informative session on recent on celebrating women’s 39 members in attendance. changes and initiatives in empowerment. The theme of “Building Our regard to asbestos. Power for Change: Equity for Conference participants All” focused on how racially Clint Wirth, PSAC heard from many guest visible members in PSAC can Prairies health and safety speakers, including Barb contribute to our national representative, gave a Byers (former CLC executive strategic plan. presentation on cannabis and officer), Nicole Sarauer (NDP the effect of legalization on MLA for Regina Douglas A highlight of the conference workplaces. Park), Lori Johb (president of was having Mayor Naheed the SFL), and Dodie Ferguson Nenshi as the keynote Over the course of two days, (Indigenous activist). speaker to close the members participated in conference. three workshops, including: Magali Picard (former PSAC Duty to Accommodate – national vice-president), People with Mental Health spent a day in conversation CONFERENCES 44 CONFERENCES REGIONAL YOUNG On the last day of the In March 2020, the NBoD WORKERS CONFERENCE conference, members made the difficult decision to gathered for the Prairie postpone all 2020 regional The Prairies Young Workers Region caucus to discuss conventions and national Conference was held Apr. priorities and create action conferences for up to a year. 13–15, 2018 in Edmonton plans that will continue to However, as the second wave with 33 participants. shape the decisions made in of the pandemic arrived, the region. and with no end in sight, the The Edmonton Young NBoD decided it was prudent Workers Committee was This conference also gave to start planning virtual formed in February 2018 and members the chance to learn events. immediately began their work about psychological health as the host committee. and the changes to violence The upcoming National prevention regulations in the Women’s Conference (Sept. There is much work to do to federal public service. 24–26, 2021) and National bolster the involvement of Equity Conferences (Nov. 26– young workers, but this was a This conference floor also 29, 2021) will be held virtually good starting place. debated resolutions. to ensure that members who are not comfortable travelling REGIONAL SEPARATE NATIONAL CONFERENCES or attending large gatherings EMPLOYER & DCL do not have to choose CONFERENCE PSAC Prairies members between participating or their also attended various health and safety. The Prairies Separate other national conferences Employer & DCL Conference throughout this term. National Leadership training, was held Oct. 19–21, 2018 in originally scheduled for Saskatoon with 19 members. Of the 494 registered November 2020, has not yet delegates at the 2018 been re-scheduled and will NATIONAL HEALTH & PSAC National Triennial be re-assessed following all SAFETY CONFERENCE Convention, 76 were from the regional conventions and Prairies. component conventions. This national conference was held Nov. 28 – Dec. 1, 2019 The PSAC National Equity in Montreal. It provided the Conferences were held Mar. opportunity for approximately 24–28, 2017 in Toronto, with 60 Prairies members to 510 members attending, gather and network. including 79 from the Prairies.

45 when they need them, was also available.

In 2017, the Calgary Area Council held a Boycott National Public Service Week event. Area council Prairies area councils and SOUTHERN ALBERTA members regional committees not only distributed 450 ice cream provide an opportunity for Members of the Calgary bars to members to help members from various locals Regional Women’s them cool off after being to network, they are our Committee participated in burnt by Phoenix. All of the voice in the communities. “Keeping the Circle Strong” ice cream bars were handed a family festival and powwow out in under an hour, along This is a partial list of all the held June 2017 to celebrate with hundreds of stickers, activities of our councils and National Aboriginal Week flyers and postcards to mail committees, as it would be Calgary. PSAC had a tent on to then-MP, Scott Brison. impossible to list all the work site with our famous “Wheel they do year round. of Questions” and lots of For 2018 International prizes. Information about Women’s Day, the Lethbridge Though it may not all make it Jordan’s Principle, which Regional Women’s into this report, rest assured makes sure all First Nations Committee organized the the work is recognized and children living in Canada can Lethbridge Living Library. appreciated by members, access the products, services This event was in recognition

COMMITTEES staff and union leadership. and supports they need, of the anniversary of the 2017 46 COMMITTEES Women’s March Messages were about access During the child care in Washington to high quality child care seminar, participants took and the solidarity and protecting our public to the streets in a march events across services. for universal child care. Canada. The Attendees held flags, blew Lethbridge Additionally, in June 2020, whistles and called on the Living Library area council members government to make a included various attended a protest at city universal child care program organizations hall, speaking out against a reality for all Canadians. (including PSAC) racial discrimination in light Participants also built an and speakers of the Black Lives Matter action plan for the committee from within movement. to continue the fight for the community quality, affordable and who serve the In February 2021, the accessible child care. principles of Lethbridge Area Council human rights, organized a COVID-safe Additionally, the Edmonton social justice, protest called “Have a Heart RWC completed the Food equality and Nathan and the UCP.” This for Women campaign, compassion. action was part of a larger successfully raising $2,100 to Alberta-wide event where donate grocery cards to the For Calgary Pride, members of the public Alberta Council of Women’s students involved dropped valentine cards at Shelters and the Seniors with gay-straight alliances led 16 different UCP MLA offices. Association of the Greater the festivities in 2018. This Edmonton. was an important moment People were encouraged to because, at the time, several share their displeasure with For Edmonton Pride in 2018, attempts were made to the current government and, the two-spirit community was block and stifle the creation in keeping with the theme honoured as the parade’s of these valuable student of Valentine’s Day, how the grand marshall. Former groups, which create a safe UCP have broken their hearts. premier, Rachel Notley, was space for youth. This event was extremely well in attendance, as well as received province wide, and PSAC members and staff, and The Calgary Area Council Lethbridge was no exception. many others from within the hosted a food drive in 2019 broader labour movement. for the Calgary Food Bank, NORTHERN ALBERTA raising $7,500 and many SOUTHERN boxes of food supplies. The The Edmonton Regional SASKATCHEWAN food drive was a thank you to Women’s Committee the food bank for being there undertook three major The Regina Human Rights when Phoenix first hit our initiatives during 2017: a Committee organized a members and before PSAC garden where vegetables candlelight vigil at the ensured access to emergency were donated to senior Saskatchewan Legislative and priority pay. women living in poverty; Building during the Queen a grocery card campaign City Pride Festival, held in On May 28, 2020, members to raise funds to purchase June 2017 in Regina. About of the Lethbridge Area grocery cards for seniors; 50 people attended the vigil, Council attended a physically and a one-day seminar on which honoured the memory distanced protest and left universal child care. of the victims of the 2016 chalk messages on the Orlando nightclub shooting. sidewalks of their MLA. PSAC members collected 47 49 pairs of shoes to display NORTHERN MANITOBA during the vigil, representing SASKATCHEWAN the 49 innocent people that In 2017, the Winnipeg lost their lives. At the end, On the third anniversary Area Council boycotted people were encouraged to of the Phoenix pay system National Public Service Week take a seedling tree home disaster, over 60 members employer events to send a with them to represent that in Prince Albert held a message about the Phoenix life continues. The shoes morning rally in April 2019, fiasco. Dozens of Winnipeg displayed during the vigil which received good members showed up for were donated to shelters coverage from the Prince a march and rally, despite across Regina. Daily Albert Herald. There pouring rain. The march was an information session began at the Manitoba On the third anniversary for members following Legislative Building and of the Phoenix pay system the rally about Treasury ended at Upper Fort Garry disaster, Regina members Board bargaining and other Heritage Park. braved the rain in the early issues facing members. A morning of April 2019 membership BBQ was also The skies cleared and the sun to bring attention to the held at lunch to speak to was out for the rally and BBQ continued fiasco. The rally members about bargaining. at the park, and former PSAC was attended by DCL 40005 National President Robyn (Casino Regina), several The Saskatoon & District Area Benson was in attendance Regina USJE locals, and Council executive worked to speak about the postcard CEIU. They also received hard on the United Way Day campaign. support from other unions of Caring in June 2019. They and the Regina & District weeded, trimmed bushes, There was also a separate Labour Council, and many and mulched the front event held by UHEW Local encouraging honks of and side of the Saskatoon 50012 outside the National support from commuters. Community Service Village, Microbiology Laboratory. using 40 bags of mulch. Additionally, members from Additionally, the USJE, visited the office Throughout 2020, the Winnipeg Area of Ralph Goodale (former Saskatoon Regional Women’s Council organized Liberal MP for Regina— Committee provided financial Phoenix pay system Wascana) unannounced, as support to community rallies every pay day he had refused to meet with partners such as Moon Time since August 2017 PSAC members who are Sisters and the Saskatoon by encouraging constituents. Mother’s Centre. locals to be the lead local. The The Regina Human Rights The main focus of the rallies were held at Committee participated in Prince Albert Area Council MPs’ offices and the Queen City Pride parade in 2020 was to provide outside workplaces. and decorated a member’s support for members during In November 2017, car as a float. Thirty-five the pandemic, including the Westman Area members from various sharing best practices in the Council participated locals, including USJE, CEIU, workplace and hosting virtual in the United and DCL 40005, were in events. Way Christmas attendance. Tree Auction and helped to raise over $33,600 for the

COMMITTEES Westman area. The 48 COMMITTEES Christmas Tree Auction helps joined to march with us. The grassroots organizer, and to provide gifts and trees to committee also travelled to Dr. Art Miki (president of the families in need. Morden later that month for Asian Heritage Society of the first-ever Morden Pride Manitoba). Winnipeg Area Council parade. members participated for a fourth year in the Winnipeg In May 2020, the Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade in HRC hosted an on online November 2018. The theme event for Asian Heritage of the float was “Here for Month. Speakers included Canada,” drawing attention Lorene Oikawa (executive to the hard work of federal board members of the public service workers who National Association of continued to serve Canadians Japanese Canadians), Dora despite missed paychecks Ng (youth activist and and financial hardship due to the Phoenix pay system.

The Winnipeg Human Rights Committee entered a float in the 2019 Pride Winnipeg parade. Over 40 PSAC members, including LGBTQ2+ members and allies, rode the float or marched behind it. The float was quite popular as many non-PSAC members

49 n 2018, I was honoured to funded by Canadian unions. solidarity a priority through beI elected by the National We were joined by the our small but mighty SJF. Board of Directors to the Canadian high commissioner, Social Justice Fund (SJF) International Labour Around the world, violence Steering Committee. Organization representatives, against union leaders Bangladesh Ministry of has been rising. In April Together, with Chris Aylward Labour officials, the president 2021, on behalf of PSAC, as the chair and two of the Bangladesh Garment I was appointed as a sub- other steering committee Manufacturers and Exporters commissioner to Investigate members, we were tasked Association and, most PH, an independent with reviewing funding notably, workers. international investigation proposals for both domestic of the human rights and international projects. Unfortunately, the situation situation in the Philippines. had deteriorated since our The commission will hear While I always knew we last visit in February 2010. testimony from witnesses were doing amazing work Over 10,000 workers were to abuses by the Philippine and providing support to so fired (mostly union activists) government in May 2021.

“... a humbling and moving experience that made me proud of our union for making international solidarity a priority.”

many, being a member of the and thousands were on arrest COMMUNITY SUPPORT steering committee has made warrants. Additionally, the me even prouder of the work government won its court In Saskatoon, the Core we do. challenge to have the Accord Neighbourhood Youth Co- on Fire and Building Safety op (CNYC) is an alternative As a follow up to a mission in Bangladesh, a five-year education program helping to Bangladesh in 2010, independent, legally binding youth to develop literacy and I participated in a 2019 agreement between global vital job skills. mission to Bangladesh, brands, retailers and trade accompanied by Louise unions designed to build a Supported by the SJF’s Casselman (PSAC SJF officer) safe and healthy garment Literacy Fund, the CNYC and four other members from industry, ejected from provides a supportive, United Steelworkers, Ontario Bangladesh. alternative learning Secondary School Teachers’ environment for youth who Federation, Canadian Labour I had the honour to be are not succeeding in the Congress, and Le Centre invited into the homes of regular school system. international de solidarité workers to see their living ouvrière. conditions, and show them Pre-COVID, I visited CNYC our support and solidarity. annually, and each time left As part of the packed It was a humbling and knowing that our funding is itinerary, we met with staff moving experience that getting to the right place at of the Bangladesh Center made me proud of our union the right time.

SOCIAL JUSTICE FUND for Workers Solidarity, for making international 50 SOCIAL JUSTICE FUND The SJF also provides to Churchill shut down, Mackenzie Campbell (CEIU) annual funding to the northern residents, including and Kara Bye (USGE) Women’s Centre of Calgary our members in Churchill and attended in 2017; Neha (WCC). WCC provides a Nunavut, were left without Channan (CEIU) attended in safe and supportive place an affordable option to get 2018; and Alin Ibrahim (CEIU) for women in Calgary. The food supplies. Together with and Jory Green (UNDE) Calgary Regional Women’s partners, the SJF assisted attended in 2019. Committee provides hands with paying the air shipping on support with events such cost for several pallets of In 2020, Charito Humphreys as the International Women’s supplies to Churchill. (CEIU) and Cheryl Jensen Day event for the residents (UNDE) attended and found at the centre. They have also Each year, the SJF supports themselves in Guatemala as helped with a toy drive where young worker members borders around the world women and children residing to volunteer and travel to started to close due to the at the centre can pick out a Guatemala to participate pandemic. The mission had gift for their child or mother in the Education to Action to be shortened and SJF staff ensuring everyone has a gift project. The members meet worked with our travel agents to open on Christmas. with human rights defenders, to find any way possible to women’s groups and get our members home. As referenced in the communities defending their campaigns section, when rights. the rail line from Winnipeg

51 n May 8, 2018, the With the aim of building In January 2021, PSAC OSaskatchewan Labour density and increasing the Prairies began exploring Relations Board (SLRB) bargaining power of our opportunities to expand our issued a certificate to PSAC existing PSAC local at the academic sector membership for veterinary residents and University of Winnipeg, a in Alberta. Until recently, clinical interns at the Western new campaign was launched provincial legislation College of Veterinary in 2018 in support of prevented student academic Medicine in Saskatoon. The postdoctoral fellows joining workers from unionizing. members will be part of DCL our research associate Interested groups would not Local 40004 at the University bargaining unit. Card signing be able to formally initiate of Saskatchewan (U of S). secured unanimous support the unionization process with for unionization. The existing PSAC until 2022, however, we Following an organizing research associate certificate are reaching and exploring drive with U of S researchers was amended to include service agreements in the that began in fall 2018, postdoctoral fellows. meantime. We want student the SLRB certified PSAC workers in Alberta to know as their bargaining agent At the beginning of the advantage of joining a in April 2020. The vote by December 2020, PSAC union and what PSAC can secret ballot confirmed and UCTE welcomed 20 offer as a union with over 60 strong majority support for firefighters at the Calgary bargaining units nationally in unionizing. PSAC Prairies International Airport. The the academic sector. is proud to welcome firefighters, employed by Pro- 120 research associates, Tec Fire Services of Canada professional research ULC, are responsible for associates, professional providing emergency services associates, and research involving aircraft and airport scientists employed at U of S. facilities. ORGANIZING 52 HEALTH & SAFETY

COVID-19 timely informational webinars webinars and various other to meet the needs of the awareness campaigns. The COVID pandemic has membership. been at the forefront of Finally, the committee every member’s mind since All previous webinars can be submitted resolutions to the beginning of 2020, found on the PSAC Prairies the 2019 National H&S and we cannot overlook or website — prairies.psac.com. Conference. exaggerate the impact it has had on our members’ lives. PRAIRIE REGION HEALTH & REGIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE SAFETY INITIATIVES As a result, our opportunities for connecting in person Mandated and established We continue to work with were lost and we’ve had via a resolution at the 2015 other organizations to to develop new ways PSAC National Convention, improve the safety of all of connecting with the the Prairie Region has workers. membership. We’ve had to developed and established restructure our working lives, a framework to advance Provincial conservative and even our everyday lives, H&S related initiatives. governments in Alberta, to adapt to the new norms. This committee, consisting Saskatchewan, and Manitoba of one representative continue to erode the Our union has remained from each component, existing protections in strong by adapting in a one representative of place. These changes affect number of ways. the DCL workplaces, and our provincially legislated representatives from the members, as well as all • Made online conferencing Prairie Region Council, has members when Workers’ a daily part of our established itself as a leader Compensation programs interactions in advancing H&S awareness. are attacked and eroded. • Moved from in person Even during a pandemic, information and As part of its mandate, the these governments use any education sessions committee worked diligently opportunity to put workers at • Adapted materials to be to organize the Prairie Region increased risk and liability. delivered in an online Health and Safety Conference format in 2018 and 2021. They’ve We must continue to use all also recognized dates of the tools we have available, In particular, the Prairie significance, such as the and ensure our members Region has been a leader National Day of Mourning are informed and mobilized within the PSAC and within and the North American to continue to fight against the union movement itself, by Occupational Safety and regressive changes to the creating relevant, topical and Health week, and organized protections currently in place. 53 ALBERTA BILL 47 oversight mechanisms, • Attacks on Workers and make a mockery of Compensation Bill 47, the Ensuring Safety worker participation in and Cutting Red Tape Act, occupational health and The legislation restricts hollows out workplace health safety. For example, the workers’ ability to be and safety rights including UCP are severely limiting compensated when weakening the right to know, the ability for workers in they are injured at work, reducing the right for workers Alberta to refuse unsafe and makes it easier for to participate, and limiting work and putting even workers to be kicked the right to refuse unsafe more restrictions on off any benefits through work. some front-line workers the WCB. The UCP are (during a global health reintroducing a cap on The legislation also makes pandemic). benefits, along with changes that will save money a percentage limit of on the backs of injured • Joint occupational health replacement income workers by capping Workers’ and safety committees within the cap, and Compensation benefits, they eliminated the attacking cost of living These changes severely requirement for WCB increases, and no longer restrict workers’ ability financial benefits to requiring that employers to participate and help keep up with inflation in reinstate injured workers make their workplaces Alberta. once they are ready to return safer, specifically to oil to work. and gas and construction • Saving money on the worksites. There are backs of injured workers Key areas of change include: many other changes that affect not only the health The UCP is also making • Watering down of and safety of workers changes that help a workplace health and but also the health and minority of employers safety rights safety of the public. For in Alberta save money example, the UCP have on the backs of injured The changes represent introduced a secretive workers, such as no longer a giant step backwards way for employers to be requiring that employers for the health and safety left out of certain parts reinstate injured workers of all workers in Alberta. of the workplace safety once they are ready to These changes reduce legislation without any return to work. many of the processes public accountability. designed to keep workers safe, eliminate many HEALTH & SAFETY HEALTH 54 HEALTH & SAFETY KEY CHANGES TO and violence. Prevention and harassment. This must VIOLENCE PREVENTION also alleviates the financial not be in a conflict of burden on employers by interest in respect of the In Bill C-65, An Act to amend reducing the need for outside occurrence (formerly the the Canada Labour Code conciliators or investigators concept of impartial) (harassment and violence), to be involved. • Clearly identifying the proposed regulatory what must be in an provisions to address 5. Emphasize the importance investigator’s report harassment and violence as of privacy and confidentiality: a continuum of behaviours An effort to encourage Other highlights include: have been developed based those who have witnessed on the following goals: harassment and violence • Providing the ability for in the workplace to come former employees to 1. Change the culture of forward. bring forward a complaint harassment and violence • Clearly identifying that in the workplace: Create 6. Establish predictable workplace policies must a culture change in the time frames for resolution: be jointly developed, workplace where civility and To support all parties and including training, respect is the standard. minimize negative impacts on resolution processes and the workplace. support measures 2. Increase empowerment • Requires jointly of affected employees: The most important and developed and identified While early resolution is sweeping change is in the training, which must emphasized as a first step, response and investigation of include the elements of in the case where that complaints of violence and violence and harassment, step does not complete harassment. crisis prevention, personal the resolution process, the safety, and de-escalation employee who is the object Some of these changes techniques. This training of the occurrence (principal include: must be offered within party) will have a voice to three months of hiring, decide on the next step for • The removal of the once every three years resolution, either conciliation resolution process afterwards, or at the or an investigation. outlined in 127.1 in beginning of any new complaints of violence assignment 3. Acknowledge a continuum and harassment. • Employers are now of behaviours that qualify • Clearly identifying required to report as harassment and violence: timelines for response and complaints to the Minister To support the concept of a resolution of Labour annually, and continuum of inappropriate • A new optional step of to the H&S committee or behaviours, all forms of conciliation representative every six harassment and violence, • A new definition of months ranging from teasing and investigator (formerly unwanted advances to defined as competent assault, will be captured. person) • A requirement for the 4. Emphasize the importance investigator to provide of prevention: Prevention information, such as is the most critical step to a description of their effectively reduce the number training and experience of occurrences of harassment in investigating violence 55 2017 Regional Seminar-Winkler, MB • Jan. 29: Travel to Ottawa • Jan. 4: Provincial Union Leaders Meeting • Jan. 30-31: Canadian Health Coalition • Jan. 6: AFL Political Action Committee Lobby Day Meeting via Conference Call • Feb. 1: Travel to Winnipeg • Jan. 8: Travel to Ottawa • Feb. 2: PRC Financial Audit • Jan. 9 - 10: AEC Meeting • Feb. 2: Support Our Port campaign • Jan. 11: Travel to Winnipeg conference call • Jan. 11: ByWA Conference Call • Feb. 3: NBoD Standing Education • Jan. 12: Childcare Campaign Conference Committee via conference call Call • Feb. 3: Special NBoD meeting via • Jan. 12: Manitoba Healthcare Section conference call Union Meeting • Feb. 6: Interview with Red River College • Jan. 13: Vegreville Campaign Conference students for Labour Studies Call • Feb. 8: Meeting with Winnipeg Labour • Jan. 13: AEC Conference Call Council president-elect • Jan. 16: Vegreville Campaign Steering • Feb. 9: NBoD Standing Political Action Committee Conference Call Committee meeting via conference call • Jan. 17: AGR Local 50056 AGM (Morden) • Feb. 9: RSCC for Canadian Museum for • Jan. 19 - 20: Prairie Region Council Human Rights Meeting • Feb. 10: Manitoba Fiscal Working Group • Jan. 21-22: Prairie Region Triennial meeting (Re: Bill 28) Convention Committee meetings • Feb. 12: Travel to Ottawa • Jan. 24: SFL Central Strategy Committee • Feb. 13: AEC Meeting via conference call • Feb. 13: Meeting with Ahmed Hussen, • Jan. 25: RCMP Civilian Members Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Organizing Drive - Meet and Greet Citizenship • Jan. 26: RCSS Bouygues Energies and • Feb. 14-15: NBoD Meeting Services and RCSS Port of Churchill via • Feb. 15: Conference call with UVAE Local conference call 50021 Executive • Jan. 26: CEIU Local 50772 AGM • Feb. 15: Travel to Winnipeg • Jan. 27: 2017 PSAC National Equity • Feb. 16: Health Care Bargaining Working Conferences Resolutions Committee Group meeting - National Women’s Conference via • Feb. 17: Manitoba Fiscal Working Group conference call meeting (Re: Bill 28) • Jan. 27-28: Manitoba Agriculture Union • Feb. 17: Amalgamated Transit Union Memorial Rally-Winnipeg • Feb. 20: Special NBoD Meeting via conference call • Feb. 23: CIU Branch 50030 AGM • Feb. 24: Manitoba Fiscal Working Group meeting (Re: Bill 28) • Feb. 25: Travel to Edmonton • Feb. 25: UNE Alberta Regional Seminar • Feb. 27: Health Care Bargaining Working Group via conference call • Feb. 27: Travel to Vegreville • Feb. 27: CEIU Local 30876 membership meeting

REVP ACTIVITIES • Feb. 27: Meeting with Vegreville Town 56 REVP ACTIVITIES Council • Apr. 7: Winnipeg Airport Authority RSCC • Feb. 28: Travel to Winnipeg • Apr. 8: UNDE Council of Locals • Mar. 1: Royal Canadian Mint Protective • Apr. 8: Travel to Yellowknife Security Officers Ratification Vote • Mar. 2: MFL Executive Council • Mar. 2: MFL/NDP Labour Liaison meeting • Mar. 3: MFL Executive Council • Mar. 3: Call with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Assistant Deputy Minister • Mar. 3: Respect Vegreville conference call • Mar. 9: Manitoba Fiscal Working Group meeting (Re: Bill 28) • Mar. 10: Health Care Bargaining Working Group meeting • Mar. 10: Travel to Ottawa • Mar. 11-12: NOP Federal Council Meetings • Mar. 13: Travel to Winnipeg • Apr. 9: UDP West • Mar. 13: Respect Vegreville conference call • Apr. 9: Travel to Winnipeg • Mar. 15: Treasury Board Ratification Votes – • Apr. 10: SJF Guatemala delegation report- Winnipeg Mackenzie Campbell • Mar. 17-19: Manitoba NDP Convention • Apr. 12: SFL Central Strategy Committee • Mar. 21: NBoD Pre-budget briefing via via conference call conference call • Apr. 18: NBoD Standing Education • Mar. 22: Manitoba Fiscal Working Group Committee-National Leadership Training meeting (Re: Bill 28) via conference call • Mar. 22: Federal Budget Briefing via • Apr. 19: Manitoba Fiscal Working Group conference call meeting (Re: Bill 28) • Mar. 22: Travel to Toronto • Apr. 20: Prairie Region Council Meeting • Mar. 23: National Equity Conferences • Apr. 21-23: PSAC Prairie Region Triennial Resolutions Committee meeting Convention • Mar. 24-28: PSAC National Equity Conferences • Mar. 28: Travel to Edmonton • Mar. 28: AFL Labour Liaison Committee • Mar. 29: Treasury Board Ratification Votes - Edmonton • Mar. 29: Travel to Saskatoon • Mar. 30: Parks NSCC via conference call • Mar. 30: Treasury Board Ratification Votes - Prince Albert • Mar. 31: Stop the Cuts Rally - Saskatoon • Mar. 31: Save Saskatchewan Transit Company Rally - Saskatoon • Apr. 2: Travel to Winnipeg • Apr. 24: Bill 40 Fightback conference call • Apr. 3-4: PRC Finance Committee • Apr. 28: Travel to Edmonton allocation meeting • Apr. 28-30: AFL Convention • Apr. 5: Respect Vegreville conference call • Apr. 30: Travel to Winnipeg • Apr. 6: Health Care Bargaining Working • May 1: RCMP Civilian Members organizing Group meeting campaign via conference call 57 • May 2: RSCC Canadian Museum for Human • May 24: Drive to Regina Rights via conference call • May 24: Standing Discipline Review • May 2: Meeting with PRC Young Workers Committee via conference call Rep • May 3: Special NBoD meeting via conference call • May 4: Respect Vegreville conference call • May 4: Parks NSCC conference call • May 6: Communities Not Cuts Rally - Winnipeg

• May 24: Rally at the Sask Legislature • May 24: Travel to Edmonton • May 25: Respect Vegreville Campaign Rally in Edmonton • May 6: Rainbow Resource Centre Gala • May 26: Travel to Regina and Drive to • May 8: Manitoba Government Public Winnipeg Hearings on Bill 28 & 29 • May 29-30: MFL Executive • May 9: Travel to Toronto • June 2: Supporting Our Allies via • May 9-12: CLC Convention conference call • June 3: Travel to Ottawa • June 4-6: AEC Meeting • June 5: Meeting re: Leadership 2017 training • June 6-10: NBoD Meeting • June 9: Vegreville Campaign Update via conference call • June 9: RSCC UCTE 50600 (Winnipeg Airport Authority) via conference call • June 9: Travel to Winnipeg • June 10: UTE Tri-Local Picnic • June 12 - July 1: Vacation leave • May 12: Travel to Winnipeg • July 4: Regional Polcomm Interviews • May 14: Travel to Regina • July 6: UCTE 50600 bargaining update via • May 14: Regina RWC Mothers Day Walk conference call • May 15: Travel to Ottawa • July 6: USGE/RCMP CM Pizza lunch meet • May 16-18: AEC Meeting and greet • May 16: Conference call re: Winnipeg • July 6: Drive to Saskatoon Renovations • July 7-8: PRC Meeting in Saskatoon • May 17: Travel to Winnipeg • July 11: Meeting with Winnipeg Regional • May 19: Conference call re: Bargaining Health Authority re: Layoffs in Food under Manitoba Bill 28 Services at DLC • May 23: Conference call with Regina Area • July 12: United Way Edmonton re: PSAC

REVP ACTIVITIES Council participation via conference call 58 REVP ACTIVITIES • July 13: Meeting with Prairies REO and RC • July 25: UDP West update via conference • July 13: Parks NSCC via conference call call • July 13: UCTE 50600 Bargaining • July 25: UCTE 50600 Bargaining Team Mobilization Lunch meeting • July 14: UCTE 50600 Information Picket & • July 27: Meeting with Legal Counsel re: Media WAA injunction • July 14: Meeting with UCTE 50600 • July 28: UCTE 50600 Solidarity Rally Executive & RVP • July 28: WAA Injunction Court hearing • July 15: Steinbach Pride • July 29: Info Picket at Fairmont - PM • July 17: UCTE 50600 Strike Votes (5:15 pm, Trudeau & Premier Pallister 7 pm, 8:45 pm) • July 18: United Way Edmonton re: PSAC participation via conference call • July 19: Travel to Edmonton, Drive to Vegreville

• July 29: Meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau • Aug. 1: WAA Injunction Court hearing • Aug. 2: WAA Injunction Court hearing • Aug. 2: UCTE 50600 Airport Strike RSCC • Aug. 4: Constitution Review Committee • July 19: Roundtable meeting with MP Meeting via conference call Jenny Kwan, MP Linda Duncan, MP • Aug. 5: Picket Line & Media Shannon Stubbs, MLA Jessica Littlewood, • Aug. 9: UNDE 50705 Phoenix Demo CEIU NVP & Local Executive, Vegreville • Aug. 9: Discussion re: implications of WAA Mayor and Town Councillors injunction and follow up strategies via • July 19: Conference call with UVAE 50021 conference call Deer Lodge re: Government implications • Aug. 10: CBC Interview re: C-27 and on bargaining pensions by phone • July 19: Travel to Winnipeg • Aug. 10: UCTE 50602 SRG Membership • July 20: Meeting with UVAE National Meeting President & DLC NVP • Aug. 12: Solidarity Picket Line • July 20: Recruitment for Our Communities • Aug. 15: Churchill Strategy via conference Our Union, Our Rights course for call Aboriginal Members via conference call • Aug. 15: UCTE 50600 Membership • July 20: Conference call re: UDP West Meeting • July 21: UCTE 50600 Bargaining Update via • Aug. 16: Manitoba Healthcare Sector conference call Unions Meeting • July 24: UCTE 50600 3:00 a.m. Picket line • Aug. 16: UCTE 50600 Airport Strike RSCC & Media via conference call • July 24: Presentation to UCTE Convention • Aug. 18: UCTE 50600 Picket Tailgate Lunch re: UCTE 50600 Strike via conference call • Respect Vegreville Campaign update via 59 conference call • Sept. 7: Court Hearing re: Variance of • Aug. 19: Picket Line with CLC National Injunction President, Hassan Yussuff • Sept. 8: USW 4297 Lock-out Picket Line, • Aug. 20: Picket Line - Media Interviews PTI Industries, Winnipeg • Aug. 21: UCTE 50600 Membership • Sept. 8: UCTE 50600 Picket Line with MFL Bargaining Update meeting Executive Council members • Aug. 23: UCTE 50600 Picket Line with • Sept. 9: Drive to Regina guest Jagmeet Singh • Sept. 10: Travel Regina to Ottawa • Aug. 23: Meeting with Univ. of Winnipeg • Sept. 11-12: AEC Meeting RA Bargaining team member re: • Sept. 13: Travel Ottawa to Regina and Mobilization Drive to Winnipeg • Aug. 24: Noon Radio show Calgary 770 re: • Sept. 14: UNE 50353 Executive Meeting via Phoenix conference call • Aug. 25: UCTE 50600 Picket Tailgate Lunch • Sept. 14: Presentation to CEIU SK/MB w/National President, Robyn Benson Presidents Conference • Aug. 28: Special NBoD Meeting via • Sept. 14: PRC Conference Call conference call • Sept. 15: Organizing Proposal via • Aug. 29: UCTE 50600 Legal Counsel conference call meeting via conference call • Sept. 15: NDP Leadership Convention • Aug. 30: Meeting with member re: Dinner departmental cuts • Sept. 16: Manitoba NDP Leadership • Aug. 30: UCTE 50600 Legal Counsel Convention meeting via conference call • Sept. 16: Presentation to NDP Convention • Aug. 31: NDP Federal Council - Digital Delegates re: UCTE 50600 Strike Issues Task Force Call Meeting via • Sept. 18: Drive to Regina conference call • Sept. 18: Sask. NDP Labour Leader • Sept. 1: Mtg Meeting with Legal Counsel Reception re: Injunction Order and Contempt of Court • Sept. 19: Drive to Winnipeg charges • Sept. 19: NDP Federal Council via • Sept. 1: UCTE 50600 Picket Line with conference call National President, Robyn Benson • Sept. 21: UCTE 50600 Staff update via conference call • Sept. 22: Meeting with UCTE 50600 Bargaining Team and Strike Captain • Sept. 22: UCTE 50600 General Membership Meeting • Sept. 22: Meeting with UCTE 50600 Bargaining Team • Sept. 24: Meeting with UCTE 50600 Bargaining Team • Sept. 25: RSCC UCTE 50600 (Winnipeg Airport Authority) via conference call • Oct. 2: Travel to Saskatoon • Oct. 2: Prairie Region Council Official • Sept. 4: Winnipeg Labour Day March & Conference Call Picnic • Oct. 3: NBoD Standing Education • Sept. 5: Mtg w/United Way & UCTE 50600 Committee Meeting via conference call • Sept. 6: Court Hearing re: Variance of • Oct. 3: Travel to Winnipeg Injunction • Oct. 4: UCTE 50600 Ratification Votes

REVP ACTIVITIES • Sept. 7-8: MFL Executive Council • Oct. 5: NBOD Committee to review PSAC 60 REVP ACTIVITIES Area Council Resolutions via conference • Nov. 27: Meeting & Dinner CEIU Local call 30876 • Oct. 13: Travel to Ottawa • Nov. 28: Travel to Edmonton • Oct. 14 - 15: AEC Officers Retreat • Nov. 28: GSU Local 30001 AGM • Oct. 16: AEC Meeting • Nov. 28: Travel to Ottawa • Oct. 17: NBoD Meeting • Nov. 29: NBoD Lobby Day • Oct. 18: NBoD Meeting • Oct. 18: Churchill Strategy Meeting • Oct. 18: Travel to Winnipeg • Oct. 19: NBoD Meeting via conference call • Oct. 19: CEIU Local 50770 meeting by phone • Oct. 19: UTE Local 50031 AGM • Oct. 20: NBoD Meeting via conference call • Oct. 20: Parks NSCC via conference call • Oct. 20: Churchill RSCC & WAA RTW via conference call • Oct. 25: Bill 31 Hearing at Manitoba Legislature • Oct. 26: Meeting with RVP – Royal Canadian Mint • Nov. 29: Lobby Meeting with MP Mark • Oct. 27: Travel to Geneva Holland • Oct. 28 – Nov. 3: PSI Convention • Nov. 30: National Leadership Training • Nov. 4: Travel to Winnipeg • Dec. 1: National Leadership Training • Nov. 6: MB Health Care Sectors Unions • Dec. 2: National Leadership Training Meeting • Dec. 3: National Leadership Training • Nov. 13: Travel to Ottawa • Dec. 6: Meeting with Minister of • Nov. 14: AEC Meeting Immigration Chief of Staff and department • Nov. 15: AEC Meeting officials • Nov. 15: Standing Finance Committee • Dec. 6: Travel to Winnipeg Meeting • Dec. 8: AFL Political Action Committee via • Nov. 16: AEC Meeting conference call • Nov. 16: National Leadership Training • Dec. 10: Travel to Ottawa Meeting with Co-chairs • Dec. 11: AEC Meeting • Nov. 16: Founder’s Day Event • Dec. 12: NBoD Meeting • Nov. 17: Travel to Winnipeg • Respect Vegreville Campaign Update via • Nov. 21: Churchill Strategy Meeting via conference call conference call • Dec. 13: NBoD Meeting • Nov. 21: GSU Local 30401 AGM via • Dec. 13: Travel to Winnipeg conference call • Dec. 15: Young Workers Conference • Nov. 22: Meeting re: Deer Lodge Steering Committee conference call Bargaining • Dec. 18: Travel to Regina • Nov. 23: DCL 55602 AGM • Dec. 18: CIU SK Branch Meeting • Nov. 23: DCL 55600 AGM • Dec. 19: CIU Rally • Nov. 24: Parks NSCC via conference call • Dec. 19: Travel to Winnipeg • Nov. 25: Travel to Calgary • Dec. 20: UNE Local 50773 Ratification • Nov. 26: Calgary RWC - A Women’s Place is Votes in Her Union Retreat • Dec. 21: SSO Local 50140 Local • Nov. 26: Travel to Edmonton Development Call • Nov. 27: Travel to Vegreville 61 2018 • Mar. 15: National FB teleconference • Mar. 16: DCL Local 40004 Executive • Jan. 11: RSCC DCL 40005 (Casino Regina) Meeting • Feb. 7: Phoenix Campaign conference call • Mar. 19: MFL Executive meeting • Feb. 8: Travel to Edmonton • Mar. 19: Prairie Region Council Audit • Feb. 9: PRC meeting • Mar. 20: MFL Executive meeting • Feb. 10: PRC and National Officers • Mar. 20: Supporting Our Allies conference Strategy Session call • Feb. 11: PRC meeting • Mar. 20: Churchill campaign conference call • Travel to Ottawa • Mar. 21: Travel to Ottawa • Feb. 12: AEC Meeting • Mar. 22: NBoD Briefing on Phoenix • Feb. 13 – 15: NBoD meeting • Mar. 22: Organizing conference call • Feb. 16 – 18: NDP Convention • Mar. 23 – 24: AEC Meeting • Feb. 19 - 23: PSAC Constitution Committee • Mar. 26 - 29: Treasury Board Units National meeting Bargaining Conference • Feb. 23: NBoD Briefing on Phoenix Class • Mar. 29: Travel to Winnipeg Action • Apr. 4: MFL Resolutions Committee • Feb. 23: Travel to Winnipeg meeting • Feb. 28: National Day of Action on Phoenix • Apr. 6: Travel to Ottawa - Winnipeg • Apr. 9 – 10: AEC meeting • Mar. 2: Travel to Regina • Apr. 11: OGS Meeting • Mar. 3: SK NDP Leadership Convention • Apr. 11: Edmonton Aiport MOU meeting • Mar. 3: Travel to Winnipeg • Apr. 12: OGS meeting • Mar. 7: Meeting to discuss National • Apr. 12: Conference Call to discuss Counter Education Program Priorities for 2018 service at the Saskatoon Tax office • Mar. 7: Westman Area Council AGM • Apr. 12: Separate Employer/DCL conference meeting • Apr. 13: Travel to Edmonton • Apr. 13 – 15: Young Workers Conference • Apr. 15: Travel to Winnipeg • Apr. 17: NDP Federal Council meeting via teleconference • Apr. 18: Travel to Lethbridge • Apr. 18: FB Ratification votes –Lethbridge, Coutts • Apr. 19: FB Ratification Votes – Coutts • Apr. 19: Travel to Calgary • Apr. 20: FB Ratification Votes - Calgary • Apr. 21: Travel to Winnipeg • Apr. 23: U of S Postdoc RSCC • Apr. 24: Travel to Ottawa • Mar. 8: MFL IWD Breakfast • Apr. 25: TB Negotiations meeting • Mar. 8: Assiniboine Credit Union meeting • Apr. 27: Travel to Toronto • Mar. 8: FB Town Hall via teleconference • Apr. 28: NBoD meeting • Mar. 9: Women’s Committee Handbook • Apr. 29 – May 4: PSAC National follow up meeting Convention • Mar. 10: Selection for YW Conference with • May 4: Travel to Winnipeg PRC YW Rep via teleconference • May 8: Meeting with Auditor • Mar. 12: CLC PharmaCare Townhall • FB Ratification meetings - Winnipeg

REVP ACTIVITIES • Mar. 14: Meeting with UNE NVP & RVP • May 9: FB Ratification meetings - Emerson 62 REVP ACTIVITIES • May 10: FB Ratification meetings - HealthCare Review & UVAE (Deer Lodge Winnipeg Centre) Local Executive 50021 and UVAE • May 11 - 12: PRC Finance Committee Component President Allocation Review and meeting with • June 6: Travel to Regina Auditor • June 7: DCL 40005 Plantgates, Regina • May 13: Travel to Ottawa • June 7: Travel to Winnipeg • May 14: AEC Meeting • June 9: UTE Tri-Local Family Picnic • May 14: Social Justice Fund Steering • June 11: Travel to Edmonton Committee meeting • June 12 – 13: CEIU 30876 Policy Grievance • May 15: AEC meeting re: Vegreville CPC • May 16: PA Table - Bargaining Demands • June 14: Travel to Ottawa Preparation • June 15 – 17: Domestic Violence Training • May 16: Official PRC conference call Workshop Pilot • May 17: PA Table - Bargaining Demands • June 18: AEC meeting Preparation • June 19 – 21: NBoD meeting • May 18: PA Table - Bargaining Demands • June 22: Travel to Winnipeg Preparation • June 25: Partnership to Defend Public • May 18: Travel to Winnipeg Services (Manitoba) Meeting • May 23: MFL Executive Pre-convention • June 25: Meeting with Wab Kinew and meeting Labour Leaders • May 23: Discipline Appeal Hearing • June 27: Prairies Webinar with PSAC • May 24: DCL/SE Conference Discussion National President • May 24 – 27: MFL Convention • June 28: CAHRD worksite tour and Local Executive Elections • July 4: Rally for Veterans – UVAE 50021 Deer Lodge Centre • July 4: Summer Phoenix Activities conference call with Committee Executives & PRC • July 8: Travel to Ottawa • July 10 – 12: TB PA Bargaining • July 12: All Teams bargaining meeting • July 13: TB NSCC • July 13: Travel to Winnipeg • July 16: Churchill meeting with MFL • July 17: Conference call with PSAC • May 27: Rally for Public Services Privatization Officer re: Churchill • May 28: CAHRD RSCC • July 19: U of W Postdocs conference call • May 28: Travel to Ottawa • July 30: U of S Postdoc conference call • May 29: TB PA Bargaining exchange • Aug. 2: Port of Churchill conference call • May 30: TB PA Bargaining exchange • Aug. 15: Conference call with legal counsel • May 30: Port of Churchill RSCC re: CTA Intervenor Status • May 31: TB Common Issues table proposal • Aug. 15: Meeting with Winnipeg Labour preparation Council President • June 1: TB Common Issues table proposal • Aug. 16: Meeting with MP Daniel Blaikie preparation • Aug. 16: United Way Labour Committee • June 1: Travel to Winnipeg meeting • June 4 – 5: AEC meeting via conference • Aug. 16: Conference call re: Bill 29 and call Deer Lodge Centre Bargaining • June 6: Meeting with Commissioner on • Aug. 19: Travel to Saskatoon 63 • Sept. 2: Travel to Edmonton • Sept. 3: Edmonton District Labour Council Labour Day BBQ with PSAC Edmonton Area Council

• Aug. 22: Conference call with legal counsel re: Omnitrax & CTA • Aug. 23: Travel to Prince Albert • Aug. 23: USJE 40023/SK Penitentiary • Sept. 4: Conference call with legal counsel worksite tour and lunch meet and greet re: Omnitrax & CTA • Aug. 23: Prince Albert Area Council & • Sept. 4: Members Meet and Greet at the RAPC Joint meeting Edmonton RO • Aug. 23: Travel to Saskatoon • Sept. 5: AFL PAC meeting • Aug. 24: U of S meetings (other unions, • Sept. 5: Burnt by Phoenix Demo, Delta Grad Students Asso. President, Local 40004 Hotel Bargaining team members, organizers) • Sept. 6: Unionism on Turtle Island planning • Aug. 24: Travel to Winnipeg conference call • Aug. 27: PSAC/GCWCC (United Way of • Sept. 6: Members Meet and Greet - Winnipeg) meeting Canada Place Edmonton • Aug. 28: National Pharmacare Consultation • Sept. 6: CRA/UTE 30025 Worksite Tour • Aug. 29: Port of Churchill conference call • Sept. 6: CEIU 30876 Worksite Tour • Aug. 29: Travel to Vegreville • Sept. 7: Conference call with legal counsel • Aug. 29: Town of Vegreville CPC/CEIU re: Omnitrax & CTA 30876 Employee Appreciation BBQ • Sept. 7: Travel to Winnipeg • Aug. 30: Travel to Winnipeg • Sept. 10: CAHRD Membership BBQ • Aug. 30: GSU Local 50002 Local • Sept. 10: Prairies Staff Conference Development • Sept. 11: Trudeau Rally – Hotel Fort Garry • Aug. 31: Port of Churchill RSCC • Sept. 11: Travel to Ottawa • Sept. 12: AEC meeting • Sept. 12: NBoD Ad Hoc Committee on Phoenix meeting • Sept. 13: AEC meeting • Sept. 13: SEC meeting • Sept. 14: Travel to Winnipeg • Sept. 16: Travel to Brandon • Sept. 17: MFL Executive Council meeting • Sept. 17: Travel to Regina • Sept. 18: SFL Central Strategy Committee meeting • Sept. 19: Phoenix Rally

REVP ACTIVITIES • Sept. 19: U of W Postdocs conference call 64 REVP ACTIVITIES • Sept. 19: Travel to Ottawa Education and Discipline Committee • Sept. 20: Common Issues Bargaining meeting caucus meeting • Oct. 17: TB All Teams meeting • Sept. 21: Common Issues Bargaining • Oct. 18: Presentation at the HUMA meeting caucus meeting • Oct. 18: TB NSCC meeting • Sept. 21: Travel to Regina • Oct. 18: Travel to Saskatoon • Sept. 22: Travel to Winnipeg • Oct. 19: NBOD by Phone • Sept. 25: Meeting with the Provincial • Oct. 19- 21: Prairies SE/DCL Conference Director of the Manitoba Health Coalition • Oct. 22: Travel to Winnipeg • Sept. 25: Travel to Regina • Oct. 22: USJE Local 50015 AGM • Sept. 26: PSAC Prairies Union Women at • Oct. 23: Travel to Regina Work course panelist • Oct. 24: USJE Local 40008 Phoenix Rally • Oct. 24: SFL Convention • Oct. 25 – 26: SFL Convention

• Sept. 27: Travel to Ottawa • Sept. 28 – 30: AEC Retreat • Oct. 1: AEC meeting • Oct. 27: Travel to Winnipeg • Oct. 1: Vegreville Policy grievance • Oct. 30: MB TB Regional Strategy meeting conference call • Oct. 30: Winnipeg HRC meeting • Oct. 2: AEC meeting • Nov. 1: HBR CTA Decision appeal • Oct. 2: Travel to Regina conference call • Oct. 3: DCL 40005 Bargaining • Nov. 2 – 3: Prairie Region Council meeting • Oct. 3: DCL 40005 Bargaining update • Nov. 7: Meeting with Acting UVAE membership meetings president & Commissioner Bob Pruden • Oct. 4: Travel to Winnipeg • Nov. 8: DCL 40005 Bargaining conference • Oct. 4: Deer Lodge Campaign conference call call • Nov. 9: UDP Review Skype meeting • Oct. 9: University of Winnipeg RA • Nov. 13: Travel to Lethbridge conference call • Nov. 14: AEC meeting via conference call • Oct. 9: Travel to Ottawa • Nov. 14: Phoenix Rally • Oct. 10: TB – Common Issues Bargaining • Nov. 14: Lethbridge District Council • Oct. 10: Prairie Region Council conference meeting call • Nov. 15: AEC meeting • Oct. 11: TB – Common Issues Bargaining • Nov. 15: Travel to Edmonton • Oct. 12: Meetings at Gilmour • Nov. 16: AFL PAC meeting • Oct. 14 -16: NBoD Strategy Session • Nov. 16: Travel to Saskatoon • Oct. 17-19: NBOD • Nov. 16 – 18: Prairies Health and Safety • Oct. 17: Joint Meeting of Standing Conference 65 • Nov. 18: Travel to Regina • Dec. 10: AEC meeting • Nov. 19: Saskatchewan Political Action • Dec. 10: Meeting with SJF Coordinator course • Dec. 11: AEC meeting • Nov. 20: Federal Council meeting • Dec. 11: NBoD Ad Hoc Committee on conference call Phoenix meeting • Nov. 21: Travel to Winnipeg • Dec. 12: Travel to Winnipeg • Nov. 21: Deer Lodge Centre membership • Dec. 13: Presentation for the National meeting Council of Jewish Women Canada re: • Nov. 22: Meeting with UVAE Acting Bangladesh Garment Workers President and Opposition Leader and • Dec. 14: Meeting with Manitoba Health Opposition Health Critic ADM regarding Bill 29 • Nov. 22: Prairies Webinar • Dec. 14: Deer Lodge Centre Organizing • Nov. 23: Churchill video concept review meeting meeting • Dec. 20: RCM NSCC conference call • Nov. 23: NDP Leaders Levee dinner • Dec. 28: HBR Stay Application conference • Nov. 26: Manitoba Political Action course call • Nov. 27: Manitoba Political Action course • Nov. 27: Travel to Ottawa 2019 • Nov. 28: PA Bargaining • Nov. 29: PA Bargaining • Jan. 7: Casino Regina Bargaining Team • Nov. 29: Special NBoD meeting meeting via conference call • Nov. 29: TB All Teams meeting • Jan. 8: Alberta Election planning call • Nov. 30: Travel to Winnipeg • Jan. 9: AFL PAC meeting via conference • Dec. 2: Travel to Edmonton call • Dec. 3: Alberta Political Action course • Jan. 9: National Officers conference call • Jan. 9: PRC Young Workers Rep conference call • Jan. 10: Prairies TB Bargaining Webinar • Jan. 11: Meeting with MaryAnn Mihychuk –MP for Kildonan — St. Paul • Manitoba: Jan. 12 • Manitoba: Travel to Ottawa • Jan. 14: AEC meeting • Jan. 14: NBoD Ad Hoc Committee on Phoenix meeting • Jan. 15: AEC meeting • Jan. 16: Travel to Winnipeg • Jan. 16: AGR Local 50056 AGM – Morden, MB • Dec. 3: Deer Lodge Centre Organizing • Jan. 17: Meeting with MP MaryAnn conference call Mihychuk, Kildonan-St.Paul • Dec. 4: Alberta Political Action course • Jan. 22: MCHCU meeting • Dec. 4: Travel to Ottawa • Jan. 22: AB Election strategy call • Dec. 5: TB Common Issues Bargaining • Jan. 23: CEIU Local 50772 AGM • Dec. 6: TB Common Issues Bargaining • Jan. 24: UDP Review Reference Group • Dec. 6: GSU Local 30401 AGM by meeting teleconference • Jan. 25: Special NBoD conference call • Dec. 7: Education review reference group • Jan. 25: Travel to Brandon meeting • Jan. 26: AGR Regional Seminar

REVP ACTIVITIES • Dec. 7: TB NSCC • Jan. 26: Travel to Winnipeg 66 REVP ACTIVITIES • Jan. 30: Deer Lodge Centre Organizing • Feb. 15: TB NSCC conference call • Feb. 15: Travel to Winnipeg • Jan. 31: UPCE May Education Session • Feb. 20: PRC Audit conference call • Feb. 20: TB Mobilization meeting • Jan. 31: Prince Albert Area Council meeting • Feb. 20: DCL 55602 Ratification meeting via phone to provide TB Bargaining update • Feb. 21: Social Justice Fund conference call • Feb. 21: Deer Lodge Organizing conference call • Feb. 22: TB Mobilization conference call • Feb. 22: Call re: U of Sask Vet Interns/ Residents • Feb. 25: Travel to Regina • Feb. 26: DCL 40005 Bargaining • Feb. 27: DCL 40005 Bargaining • Feb. 28: SFL Central Strategy Committee meeting • Feb. 28: Meeting with UCTE Local 40403 Bargaining Team • Feb. 28: UCTE 40403 General Membership meeting • Feb. 2: NDP Robbie Burns Dinner • Mar. 1: Tour of Regina Airport with UCTE • Feb. 4: Travel to Churchill 40403 • Feb. 4: UCTE 50503 membership meeting • Feb. 5: Meeting with Port of Churchill leave employer • Feb. 5: UNE Local 50353 membership meeting and tour • Feb. 5: Mobilization meeting with members from UCTE 50512, USJE 50171, UNE 50353, NEU • Feb. 6: UCTE Local 50512 airport site visit • Feb. 6: Travel to Winnipeg • Feb. 7: CEIU Local 50767 AGM • Feb. 7: Official PRC conference call • Mar. 1: NBoD conference call • Feb. 8: Travel to Saskatoon • Mar. 11: AB Mobilization meeting via skype • Feb. 8: SDLC Community Service Award • Mar. 11: Travel to Brandon Dinner • Mar. 11: Westman Area Council AGM • Feb. 9: SDLC AGM – Federal Election • Mar. 11: Travel to Winnipeg Panel presentation • Mar. 12: UCTE Local 50600 RSCC • Feb. 9: Travel to Winnipeg • CIU MB Branch AGM • Feb. 10: Travel to Ottawa • Mar. 13: Lobby meeting – MP Dan Vandal, • Feb. 11: AEC meeting Saint-Boniface-Saint-Vital • Feb. 11: Ad Hoc Committee meeting on • Mar. 13: Lobby meeting – MP MaryAnn Phoenix Mihychuk, Kildonan-St.Paul • Feb. 11: All Teams meeting • Mar. 13: Winnipeg Area Council meeting • Feb. 12: NBoD meeting • Mar. 17: Travel to Saskatoon • Feb. 13: NBoD meeting • Mar. 18: Meeting with Trevor Mackenzie- • Feb. 14: NBoD meeting Smith, Stratcom • Feb. 14: AEC meeting at lunch • Mar. 18: SJF – CYNC site visit • Feb. 15: NBoD meeting • Mar. 19: MB TB Mobilization meeting via 67 teleconference • Apr. 5: Leadership Tour – Airdrie & Red • Mar. 19: Speaker at CUPE rally Deer (USJE 30129, CEIU 30857) • Mar. 19: Conference call re: Vegreville • Apr. 6: Leadership Tour – Edmonton (CIU policy grievance 30036, Edmonton RO Open House with • Mar. 19: UTE Local 400023 AGM Guest Oneil Carlier) • Mar. 20: Saskatoon TB Mobilization • Apr. 7: Leadership Tour – Jasper (UNE meeting 30115) • Mar. 20: Saskatoon Area Council meeting • Apr. 8: Leadership Tour – Edmonton (UNDE • Mar. 21: Meeting with ASPA and USFA 30903, UNDE 30905, CEIU 30876, CEIU • Mar. 21: USJE Local 40140 meeting 30872, CEIU 30851, UHEW 30071, UHEW • Mar. 21: SFL Central Strategy Committee 30703) meeting via teleconference • Apr. 8: Travel to Winnipeg • Mar. 21: DCL 40004 AGM • Apr. 10:Travel to Ottawa • Mar. 22: Travel to Winnipeg • Apr. 11 - 12: PSAC 2020 Regional • Mar. 28: Travel to Calgary Conventions meeting • Apr. 11 - 12: Travel to Yellowknife • Apr. 13: UNDE Council of Locals • Apr. 14: Travel to Edmonton • Apr. 16: Volunteer Day – AB Election Day • Apr.17: Travel to Winnipeg • Apr.17: Prairies Telephone Town Hall on TB Bargaining • Apr. 23: Meeting with Doug Eyolfson, MP – Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia- Headingley • Apr. 24: Travel to Regina • Apr. 24: AEC conference call • Apr. 24: MP Ralph Goodale unannounced lobby • Mar. 28: Calgary Human Rights Committee • Apr. 24: Travel to Prince Albert meeting • Apr. 24: Prince Albert Area Council meeting • Mar. 29: Travel to Winnipeg • Apr. 25: Bargaining Rally in Prince Albert • Mar. 29: Lobby meeting – MP Terry Duguid • Apr. 25: Member mobilization training • Mar. 30: NDP Federal Council via • Apr. 25: Bargaining update BBQ teleconference • Apr. 25: NBoD conference call • Mar. 30: Rainbow Resource Centre Gala • Apr. 25: Travel to Winnipeg • Mar. 31: NDP Federal Council via • Apr. 26: UDP Review Reference Group teleconference Skype meeting • Mar. 31: Travel to Ottawa • Apr. 26: Annual Day of Mourning Leaders’ • Apr. 1: AEC meeting Walk • Apr. 1: NBoD Ad Hoc Committee on • Apr. 27: PRC Finance Committee allocation Phoenix meeting meeting via conference call • Apr. 2: AEC meeting • Apr. 29: Travel to Ottawa • Apr. 2: Travel to Calgary • Apr. 29: All Teams Bargaining meeting • Apr. 3: Leadership Tour – Calgary (CIU • Apr. 30: TB Bargaining 30036, UHEW 30704, CEIU 30856, UVAE • Apr. 30: DCL 40005 RSCC 30032) • May 1: TB Bargaining • Apr. 4: Leadership Tour – Lethbridge • May 2: TB Bargaining (UTE 30027, AGR 30048, CEIU 30858 CIU • May 2: Special NBoD meeting

REVP ACTIVITIES 30036) • May 2: All Teams Bargaining meeting 68 REVP ACTIVITIES • May 3: TB NSCC • May 31: Conference Call – Calgary Airport • May 4: Travel to Regina organizing • May 6: AEC meeting via teleconference • June 2: Pride Parade • May 7: DCL 40005 AGM • June 4: Meeting with Auditor • May 8: Travel to Winnipeg • June 4: Meeting with Winnipeg Human • May 9: Intro of Psychological Injuries Bill – Rights Committee executive MB Legislature • June 6: CEIU Rally • May 9: Official PRC conference call • June 6: PA Bargaining Update • May 10: Travel to Estevan, SK • June 7: CEIU Western Canada Conference • May 10: CIU Branch Executive meeting Banquet • May 10: CIU SK AGM • June 8: UTE Tri-Local Picnic – Tinkertown • May 11: Travel to Winnipeg • June 8: 1919 Anniversary Sponsor • May 11: 1919 Social Appreciation Event • May 13: SJF Steering Committee meeting • June 9: CEIU Western Canada Conference • May 13: MB UTE Regional Strategy • June 13: PSAC Adhoc Election meeting Coordinating Committee • May 14: USJE Regional Conference • June 14: 1919 100th Anniversary Dinner • May 14: Call with Jagmeet Singh - Leader • June 15: Pride March of the NDP • June 15: Travel to Ottawa • May 15: UNDE Local 50705 BBQ • June 17: AEC • May 15: Special screening of Stand! • June 18-19: NBOD • May 15: 1919 Gala Dinner • June 19-28: Worker Solidarity with Social • May 16: DCL Local 55602 AGM Justice Fund – Dhaka, Bangladesh • May 23: MFL Executive Council • May 23: UTE TSO Mobilization • May 24: PRC Meeting • May 24: RSCC Winnipeg Airport Firefighters

• June 29-July 8: Leave • July 10: RSCC – Casino Regina • July 14: Travel to Edmonton • July 15: Solidarity BBQ CEIU 30851 • July 16: Solidarity BBQ – Canada Place • May 25: 1919 100th Anniversary Winnipeg • July 16: Travel to Calgary General Strike Parade • July 17: Worksite Visits/Bargaining Update • May 26: Prairie Region Council with UNDE Locals 30907, 30911, 30912 • May 27-28: AEC CFB Suffield • May 28: Treasury Board Bargaining • July 18: Solidarity BBQ – Harry Hayes Townhall with Chris Aylward Building • May 30: Winnipeg Airport – Membership • July 19: Travel to Regina Meet & Greet • July 19: Meeting with UCTE 40403 69 President, Regina Airport Authority Greet • July 21: Core Neighborhood Youth Coop • Sept. 16: PRC Finance Committee call with Fundraiser (receive funding from PSAC SJF) Auditor • July 22: UCTE 40403 Regina Airport – • Sept. 17: Union Leadership breakfast with Ratification Vote meeting United Way Winnipeg • July 22: DCL 40005 (Casino Regina) Strike • Sept. 18: SFL Central Strategy Committee Votes by phone • July 24: Travel to Winnipeg • Sept. 18: Federal Election Call with PRC & • July 25: RSCC DCL 40005 (Casino Regina) Area Councils • July 29: AEC • Sept. 19: Meeting with Legal Counsel re: • Aug. 6: Meeting with UVAE President Churchill Bargaining Units • Aug. 7: Press Conference with UVAE • Sept. 19: PRC Quarterly Conference Call President & PSAC NEVP • Sept. 20: Meeting with Chris Aylward • Aug. 7: Meeting with Elder re: Parks • Sept. 23: MFL Executive Council Canada artifact relocation • Sept. 23: Winnipeg Young Workers • Aug. 8: Meeting with UVAE President – Committee Meeting Results of Representation Votes • Sept. 24: MFL Executive Council • Aug. 13: Orientation Call with PRC Racially • Sept. 24: Movie Premiere of “Stand” Visible Rep • Sept. 25: AGR Local 50073 AGM • Aug. 13: Prairies Racially Visible Conference • Sept. 26: RCM Ratification Meetings Steering Committee call • Sept. 27: NPF Sector Meeting • Aug. 16: NBOD conference call • Sept. 30: Orange Shirt Day • Aug. 20: Winnipeg Regional Womens Committee meeting • Aug. 20: PRC Bylaws conference call • Aug. 21: Prairies Regional Womens Committee Steering Committee • Aug. 26: Conference call re: Deer Lodge transfer of assets • Aug. 26: PRC Federal Election Planning call • Aug. 27: DCL 40005 Strike vote strategy call • Aug. 27: Conference Call with Manitoba Nurses Union rep re: Deer Lodge Centre representation transfer • Aug. 28: Prep for election planning meeting • Oct. 1: Elmwood-Transcona All Candidates • Aug. 30: NBOD conference call Forum • Aug. 30: Adhoc Federal Election • Oct. 2: Travel to Regina Coordinating Committee • Oct. 3: DCL 40005 Ratification Votes • Aug. 31: Travel to Ottawa • Oct. 4: Travel to Winnipeg • Aug. 31: PA Bargaining caucus meeting • Oct. 6: Travel to Churchill • Sept. 1-7: PA Bargaining • Oct. 7: AEC Meeting • Sept. 7: Travel to Winnipeg, drive to Regina • Oct. 8: AEC Meeting • Sept. 8-9: Prairies Regional Womens • Oct. 8: USJE Local 50171 AGM Conference • Oct. 8: Churchill Election Candidates • Sept. 9: AEC Forum • Sept. 10: Manitoba Provincial Election • Oct. 8: Travel to Winnipeg (leave) • Oct. 9: U of W bargaining

REVP ACTIVITIES • Sept. 12: Agriculture Local 50073 Meet and • Oct. 10: GSU Local 50002 AGM 70 REVP ACTIVITIES • Oct. 10: UTE 50031 AGM bargaining • Nov. 6: Travel to Prince Albert • Nov. 6: USJE 40023 worksite visit • Nov. 6: Travel to Saskatoon • Nov. 6: USJE 40140 Bargaining update • Nov. 6: UCTE 40404 Saskatoon Airport bargaining • Nov. 7: Saskatoon – PRC/Committee/Area Council/Staff Financial Training • Nov. 7: RO Open House • Nov. 8: Saskatoon – PRC/Committee/Area Council/Staff Financial Training • Nov. 9: Travel to Winnipeg • Nov. 12: Travel to Regina • Nov. 13-14: PRC Bylaws Meeting • Oct. 11: Federal Elections Coordinating • Nov. 14: PRC Finance Committee Meeting Committee Meeting • Nov. 14: CIU SK Branch Meeting • Oct. 14: Travel to Regina • Nov. 15-17: PRC Meeting • Oct. 15-16: Regina – PRC/Committee/Area • Nov. 17: Travel to Ottawa Council/Staff Financial Training • Nov. 18-19: AEC Meeting • Oct. 16: Travel to Winnipeg • Nov. 20: Travel to Winnipeg • Oct. 17-18: Winnipeg – PRC/Committee/ • Nov. 21-22: Labour College of Canada Area Council/Staff Financial Training selection committee • Oct. 17: Federal Election Telephone Town • Nov. 22: Prairies Organizing Update Hall meeting • Oct. 22: Travel to Ottawa • Nov. 25: UDP Review presentation • Oct. 22: SJF Board Meeting • Nov. 28: Travel to Montreal • Oct. 22: Gender Equity Task Force Focus • Nov. 28-Dec 1: National Health & Safety Group Meeting Conference • Oct. 23: NBoD Ad Hoc Committee on • Nov. 29: Special NBOD meeting & AEC Phoenix meeting meeting • Oct. 23: USJE Local 50015 AGM • Dec. 1: Travel to Ottawa • Oct. 24: Education Bi-annual Financial • Dec. 2-8: PA & Common Issues Public Meeting Interest Commission • Oct. 24: Standing Education Committee • Dec. 8: Travel to Winnipeg Meeting • Dec. 9: MFL Executive Council • Oct. 22-24: NBoD meeting • Dec. 9-10: MFL Midterm Conference • Oct. 28-29: Edmonton – PRC/Committee/ • Dec. 10: Film United Way PSAC support Area Council/Staff Financial Training video • Oct. 29: CM member meeting • Dec. 11: Travel to Saskatoon • Oct. 29: Travel to Calgary • Dec. 12: Political Action Committee • Oct. 30-31: Calgary – PRC/Committee/Area Meeting Council/Staff Financial Training • Dec. 12: U of S UMCC Pre-meeting • Nov. 1: Prairies Racially Visible Conference • Dec. 12: AGR Local 40022 AGM • Nov. 2: Travel to Winnipeg • Dec. 13: Univ of Sask UMCC • Nov. 4: Travel to Regina • Dec. 13: CNYC (Core Neighborhood Youth • Nov. 4: CM member meeting Co-op) Site Visit • Nov. 5: Travel to Saskatoon • Dec. 14: Travel to Winnipeg • Nov. 5: Worksite visit – AGR 40022 • Dec. 15: Travel to Ottawa • Nov. 5: UCTE 40404 Saskatoon Airport • Dec. 16: UDP Review meeting 71 • Dec. 17-18: AEC Meeting • Mar. 4: AEC • Dec. 18: Travel to Winnipeg • Mar. 4: NBOD • Dec. 25-31: Seasonal Closure • Mar. 5: Caucus with WAA Firefighter bargaining team 2020 • Mar. 8: UNE 30040 SSO AGM • Mar. 8: Travel to Ottawa • Jan. 8: UDP Review Reference group • Mar. 9: AEC • Jan. 8: Regional Education update meeting • Mar. 10: Travel to Winnipeg • Jan. 14: AEC • Mar. 10: Portfolio review – Political Action & • Jan. 15: Travel to Ottawa Campaigns • Jan. 16-17: PA PIC Mediation • Mar. 11: Drive to Regina • Jan. 17: Travel to Calgary • Mar. 11: Meeting with UHEW 40721 • Jan. 18: UNE Parks Strike Planning members • Jan. 18: Travel to Winnipeg • Mar. 12: Drive to Winnipeg • Jan. 21: National Joint Strategy Committee • Mar. 12: NBOD • Jan. 22: AEC • Mar. 13: PSAC Regional Offices close due • Jan. 22: Travel to Morden, AGR Local to COVID-19 50056 AGM, Return to Winnipeg • Mar. 16: Casino Regina Union-Management • Jan. 27: Standing Education Committee update meeting • Mar. 19: NBOD • Jan. 28: NBOD Political Action Committee • Mar. 19: Casino Regina Union-Management • Jan. 28: Winnipeg Area Council meeting update • Jan. 29: Strike Prep training • Mar. 23: NBOD • Jan. 30: UCTE 50600 RSCC – WAA • Mar. 23: Casino Regina Union-Management Firefighters update • Jan. 30: PRC Conference call • Mar. 23: PRC Update • Jan. 31: DCL 55600 University of Winnipeg • Mar. 24: CAHRD Union-Management Organizing call update • Feb. 3: SFL Executive Council • Mar. 24: Prairies Webinar – COVID & Your • Feb. 4: UCTE Local Development proposal H&S Rights at Work • Feb. 6: Polcomm Interviews • Mar. 25: Univ. of Winnipeg Union- • Feb. 7: Interviewed by Red River College Management update Labour Studies students • Mar. 26: AEC update • Feb. 9: Travel to Ottawa • Mar. 26: Casino Regina Union-Management • Feb. 10: AEC Meeting update • Feb. 11: SJF meeting • Mar. 27: DCL 40005 call with bargaining • Feb. 11-13: NBOD team • Feb. 12: Political Action Committee • Mar. 27: Univ. of Winnipeg Union- meeting Management re: H&S • Feb. 13: Travel to Winnipeg • Mar. 27: Media interview • Feb. 25: UNE Parks 50353 AGM • Mar. 27: CAHRD Union-Management • Feb. 25: Travel to Calgary update • Feb. 26: PRC Finance Committee • Mar. 30: Casino Regina Union-Management • Feb. 26: Calgary Human Rights Committee update meeting • Mar. 31: NBOD • Feb. 27-28: PRC meeting • Mar. 31: SFL Central Strategy Committee • Feb. 29-Mar 1: Convention Resolution • Mar. 31: Prairies Webinar - COVID-19 Committee meetings Pandemic and the Role of Representatives • Mar. 1: Travel to Winnipeg • Apr. 2: AEC update

REVP ACTIVITIES • Mar. 2: Financial Audit • Apr. 2: Casino Regina Union-Management 72 REVP ACTIVITIES update • Apr. 29: AEC Regional Financing meeting • Apr. 2: Update on Univ. of Sask • Apr. 30: Prairies Webinar – What is Work/ • Apr. 3: Labour College of Canada Selection Life Balance During a Pandemic process • May 1: Standing Education Committee • Apr. 3: National Joint Strategy Committee • May 1: CAHRD Union-Management update • Apr. 4: Labour College of Canada Selection • May 4: AEC update process • May 4: Casino Regina Union-Management • Apr. 6: Casino Regina Union-Management update update • May 4: PRC Finance Committee • Apr. 6: PRC update • May 5: NBOD • Apr. 7: NBOD • May 5: PRC Update • Apr. 7: MFL Legal Challenge Debrief • May 6: SJF meeting • Apr. 7: Regional Staff/REVP Office training • May 7: Prairies Webinar – Connect with and staff meeting Your National Leadership • Apr. 9: Prairies Webinar – Union Strategies • May 11: AEC update for Mental Health & Well-Being • May 11: Winnipeg Airport LOU discussion • Apr. 13: Casino Regina Union-Management • May 12: NBOD update • May 12: Univ. of Winnipeg Union- • Apr. 14: NBOD Management consultation • Apr. 14: MFL Executive re: pensions • May 13: Joint SEC & SDRC meeting • Apr. 15: AEC • May 13: Labour Consultation with Sask • Apr. 15: DCL 55600 meeting with ELP NDP (Opposition) members • May 14: AEC discussion re: Regional • Apr. 16: CMHR update with Executive Conventions • Apr. 16: Brandon University Union- • May 14: Winnipeg Airport LOU discussion Management update • May 14: National Presidents Telephone • Apr. 16: Saskatoon Airport LOU caucus Townhall – Prairies • Apr. 16: Univ. of Winnipeg Union- • May 15: Winnipeg Airport LOU discussion Management update with employer • Apr. 16: Webinar training • May 15: Winnipeg Airport LOU discussion • Apr. 17: Prairies Webinar – Ergonomics and • May 19: Winnipeg Airport LOU discussion Working from Home • May 19: NBoD update • Apr. 20: AEC update • May 19: Casino Regina Union-Management • Apr. 20: Casino Regina Union-Management update update • May 20: Winnipeg Airport LOU discussion • Apr. 20: Prairies National Officer update • May 20: Labour Consultations with the Sask • Apr. 21: NBOD NDP-Private sector • Apr. 21: Labour College of Canada • May 21: Winnipeg Airport LOU discussion selection process • May 21: NDP Federal Council Meeting • Apr. 21: PRC update • May 21: Prairies Weekly Webinar • Apr. 22: National Staff meeting • May 22: Call with Winnipeg Airport CEO • Apr. 23: Labour College of Canada • May 22: Winnipeg Airport LOU discussion selection process • May 22: Casino Regina LOU Counter follow • Apr. 23: Prairies Webinar – Mental Health up Challenges • May 25: AEC update • Apr. 27: AEC update • May 25: Casino Regina Union-Management • Apr. 27: Casino Regina Union-Management update update • May 25: Prairies National Officer Update • Apr. 27: Prairies National Officer update • May 26: NBoD update • Apr. 28: NBOD • May 26: Winnipeg HRC Asian Heritage 73 Month Webinar meeting • May 27: Committee/Council/Circle, PRC, • June 11: Prairies Weekly Webinar Staff meeting • June 11: Media Interview - CTV • May 28: National Officers’ Meeting • June 15: AEC update • May 28: Prairies Weekly Webinar • June 15: Edmonton Airport LOU discussion • May 29: Regional Conventions Discussion • June 15: Casino Regina Union- • June 1: AEC update Management update • June 1: Casino Regina Union-Management • June 16: NBoD update update • June 16: Edmonton Airport LOU discussion • June 1: CEIU Local 30877 Annual General • June 16: PRC update call Meeting • June 17: Edmonton Airport LOU discussion • June 2: NBoD update • June 17: Virtual Solidarity Party on the • June 2: PRC Update Prairies • June 3: Federal Museums strategy meeting • June 18: University of Winnipeg Policy • June 3: Winnipeg Airport GBU MOA Votes Grievances • June 4: Prairies Weekly Webinar • June 18: Edmonton Airport LOU discussion • June 5: Winnipeg Airport LOU discussion • June 18: Prairies Weekly Webinar • June 5: Black Lives Matter (BLM) Rally at • June 19: Edmonton Airport LOU discussion the Manitoba Legislative Building • June 19: Winnipeg Airport Legal Update • June 19: PA & Common Issues bargaining (Multiple calls) • June 19: Action Steps for CMHR Campaign • June 22: AEC update • June 22: Calgary RWC AGM • June 23: PA & Common Issues Bargaining (Multiple Calls) • June 23: Edmonton Airport LOU discussion • June 23: Winnipeg Airport Legal issues call • June 23: Edmonton Airport LOU discussion • June 24: Edmonton Airport LOU discussion (Multiple calls) • June 24: Winnipeg Airport Legal issues call • June 24: Prince Albert Area Council Meeting • June 25: PA & Common Issues (Multiple calls) • June 25: Edmonton Airport LOU discussion • June 8: Edmonton Airport LOU discussion • June 25: Winnipeg Airport Legal issues call • June 8: AEC update • June 25: Prairies Weekly Webinar • June 8: Casino Regina Union-Management • June 26: PA & Common Issues Caucus update Meeting (Multiple Meetings) • June 9: Edmonton Airport LOU discussion • June 29: Winnipeg Airport Legal issues call • June 9: NBoD update • June 29: PA & Common Issues Caucus • June 9: Preliminary budget discussions Meeting (Multiple Meetings) • June 9: Edmonton Airport LOU discussion • June 29: AEC Update • June 10: Edmonton Airport LOU discussion • June 30: PA & Common Issues Caucus • June 10: Winnipeg Airport LOU discussion Meeting (Multiple Meetings) • June 10: Committee/Council/Circle, PRC, • June 30: NBoD update Staff meeting • July 2: Edmonton Airport LOU discussion

REVP ACTIVITIES • June 11: Edmonton Airport Joint Team • July 2: PA & Common Issues (Multiple 74 REVP ACTIVITIES Issues) • July 2: Casino RTW Debriefing • July 2: Winnipeg Airport Legal issues call • July 2: UNE (CMHR) Membership Meeting • July 3: Special NBoD • July 3: PA & Common Issues (Multiple calls) • July 3: Casino Regina DCL 40005 Executive Call • July 6: AEC Update • July 6: Prairies Nationals Officers Update • July 7: Edmonton Airport GBU Ratification Vote (Multiple) • July 8: Committee/Council/PRC/Staff Call • July 9: PA & Common Issues • Aug. 11: Special NBoD • July 9: WAA Firefighter Ratification Vote • Aug. 12: Casino LOU discussion • July 10: AEC Employment Equity • Aug. 13: UNE (CMHR) Membership Presentation Meeting • July 10: Edmonton AirportFire Captains • Aug. 17: AEC Update caucus • Aug. 17: Casino Regina – scheduling • July 10: Meeting with Minister of Heritage’s discussion Office re: CMHR • Aug. 18: SFL Central Strategy Committee • July 10: UHEW Member Tribute • Aug. 20: PA Webinar Orientation • July 13: AEC Update • Aug. 21: AEC Meeting • July 13: Defend Workers Rights – AFL • Aug. 24: Webinar Ratification Vote Run • July 14: NBoD update through • July 15: Edmonton Airport Legal discussion • Aug. 24: AEC Update • July 15: SJF Steering Committee • Aug. 24: CRA Ratification Vote (Multiple) • July 15: Post Secondary Education • Aug. 24: EB Ratification Vote campaign in Alberta • Aug. 25: Special NBoD • July 17: AEC Meeting • Aug. 25: PA Bargaining team call • July 17: Special NBoD • Aug. 25: PA Ratification Vote • July 20: AEC Update • Aug. 25: TC Ratification Vote • July 20: Anti-Racism Webinar • Aug. 26: PDPS Meeting • July 20: AFL Webinar on Bill 32 • Aug. 26: PA Ratification Vote • July 27: AEC Meeting • Aug. 26: CRA Ratification Vote (Multiple) • July 28: NBoD update • Aug. 27: CBC Interview • July 28: Join Us to Talk About Protecting • Aug. 27: TC Ratification Vote Our Public Service - CLC • Aug. 27: PA Ratification Vote • July 31: Solidarity Rally for USW Local • Aug. 31: AEC Update 9074 • Sept. 1: CRA Ratification Vote (Multiple) • Aug. 3: AEC Update • Sept. 1: PA Ratification Vote • Aug. 5: Convention Check-in • Sept. 2: EB Ratification Vote • Aug. 5: Alberta University sector discussion • Sept. 2: TC Ratification Vote • Aug. 5: Winnipeg Free Press Interview • Sept. 3: United Way Labour discussion • Aug. 5: PRC Finance Committee Mtg with • Sept. 3: Social Justice Fund Meeting Auditor • Sept. 3: CRA Ratification Vote (Multiple) • Aug. 6: AFL Update with PSAC VP’s • Sept. 3: PA Ratification Vote • Aug. 10: AEC Update • Sept. 4: AEC Meeting • Aug. 10: CTV Interview – CHRM • Sept. 7: AEC Update • Aug. 10: Casino LOU discussion • Sept. 8: PA Ratification Vote 75 • Sept. 8: SV Ratification Vote MediaStyle Links • Sept. 9: CRA Ratification Vote (Multiple) • Oct. 5: MFL Partnership to Defend Public • Sept. 9: SV Ratification Vote Services (PDPS) Meeting • Sept. 10: MFL Executive Council Meeting • Oct. 5: Staff Meeting – Chris Aylward • Sept. 10: PA Ratification Vote • Oct. 5: AEC Meeting • Sept. 10: TC Ratification Vote • Oct. 6: NBoD • Sept. 14: AEC Update • Oct. 6: Virtual Convention Platform • Sept. 14: PDPS Meeting - Settlement Working Group Discussion • Oct. 8: CFIA Ratification Vote #1 • Sept. 15: NBoD • Oct. 8: Parks Ratification Vote #1 • Sept. 15: SV Ratification Vote • Oct. 13: CFIA Ratification Vote #2 • Sept. 15: NDP Federal Council Meeting • Oct. 14: Parks Ratification Vote #2 • Sept. 15: CRA Ratification Vote (Multiple) • Oct. 14: Virtual Platform Working Group • Sept. 15: PA Ratification Vote • Oct. 15: PSAC Demo Call with Encore • Sept. 16: E-card for University members Canada • Sept. 16: TC Ratification Vote • Oct. 15: Parks Ratification Vote #3 • Sept. 16: SV Ratification Vote • Oct. 19: AEC Meeting • Sept. 17: Atlantic PA Ratification Vote • Oct. 19: National Education Program • Sept. 17: PA Ratification Vote meeting • Sept. 17: EB Ratification Vote • Oct. 19: 2020 Sask NDP Labour Reception • Sept. 18: UHEW RVP – Freshwater Fish • Oct. 20: NBoD • Sept. 21: AEC Meeting • Oct. 20: U of S Ratification Vote #1 • Sept. 22: NBoD • Oct. 21: NBoD • Sept. 22: SV Ratification Vote • Oct. 21: CBC Interview • Sept. 23: CRA Ratification Vote (Numerous) • Oct. 21: Parks Ratification Vote #4 • Sept. 23: PA Bargaining Unit Ratification • Oct. 22: NBoD Vote • Oct. 22: Social Justice Fund Annual • Sept. 24: Sask. NDP Labour Liaison General Meeting Meeting • Oct. 22: U of S Ratification Vote #2 • Sept. 24: SV Ratification Vote #6 • Oct. 22: CFIA Ratification Vote #3 • Sept. 24: TC Ratification Vote #6 • Oct. 23: UNDE Privatization Campaign Call • Sept. 25: AEC Meeting • Oct. 23: PSAC Food Insecurity Planning Meeting • Oct. 26: AEC Update • Oct. 26: Brandon University AGM • Oct. 27: UNDE Campaign Group • Oct. 27: Parks Ratification Vote #5 • Oct. 27: University of Winnipeg AGM • Oct. 28: United Way of Winnipeg Labour Executive Advisory Committee • Oct. 28: CFIA Ratification Vote #4 • Oct. 28: PSAC Local 40004 AGM • Oct. 28: GSU Local 50028 PSU Ratification Vote • Oct. 29: Regional Convention Working Group meeting • Oct. 29: Westman Area Council AGM • Sept. 28: AEC Update Meeting • Nov. 2: AEC Update • Sept. 30: Orange Shirt Day • Nov. 3: NBoD Conference Call

REVP ACTIVITIES • Oct. 2: Food Insecurity Workshop with • Nov. 3: FBEC Training Session 76 REVP ACTIVITIES • Nov. 4: Special AEC Update Meeting • Dec. 3: Prairies National Officers Call • Nov. 5: NBoD Presentation – Virtual Events • Dec. 4: MFL Women’s Committee Virtual Platform Memorial Event • Nov. 5: CTV Interview • Dec. 7: AEC Update • Nov. 9: UNDE Campaign Update Call • Dec. 7: Edmonton RWC Executive Meeting • Nov. 9: AEC Update • Nov. 10: Engage Canada presentation • Nov. 10: UNDE Campaign Discussion • Nov. 12: UNDE Uncover The Costs Webinar • Nov. 13: Special AEC Meeting - Regional Conventions • Nov. 16: AEC Meeting • Nov. 17: UNDE Campaign Team Meeting • Nov. 17: NBoD Conference Call • Nov. 17: Founders Day Virtual Lunch • Nov. 18: Port of Churchill and Marine Tank Farm Bargaining • Nov. 18: FB Group National Townhall Bargaining Update • Nov. 19: Stratcom new technology presentation • Nov. 19: AEC Update • Nov. 23: AEC Meeting – Virtual Regional Conventions • Nov. 24: UNDE Campaign Team • Dec. 8: Prairie Region Council Meeting • Nov. 24: Port of Churchill and Marine Tank • Dec. 8: Port of Churchill Ratification Vote Farm RSCC • Dec. 9: Prairie Region Council Meeting • Nov. 24: Prairies Webinar – 16 Days of • Dec. 9: Port of Churchill Ratification Vote Activism • Dec. 10: MFL Executive Council • Nov. 25: Alberta Academic Organizing • Dec. 10: Human Rights Day Webinar – Discussion Winnipeg HRC • Nov. 25: Royal Canadian Mint MOU • Dec. 11: NBoD Conference Call meeting • Dec. 14: AEC Meeting • Nov. 25: Manitoba Health Coalition AGM • Dec. 14: Mint MOU meeting • Nov. 26: Meeting with MP James Bezan • Dec. 14: CAHRD Strategy Committee • Nov. 26: Revera MHC Townhall planning Meeting meeting • Dec. 15: NBoD Conference Call • Nov. 26: Social Justice Fund Webinar • Dec. 15: Fresh Water Fish Ratification • Nov. 30: AEC Update Meeting • Nov. 30: Mint MOU meeting • Dec. 16: AEC Update – Ratification Process • Nov. 30: All Prairie Committee / PRC / Staff • Dec. 16: Alberta Academic Organizing Call meeting • Dec. 1: Prairies Convention planning • Dec. 16: Prairies Webinar – Mental Health meeting and the Holidays • Dec. 1: NBoD Conference Call • Dec. 17: Casino Regina Temporary Closure • Dec. 2: Revera Campaign Townhall Update Webinar • Dec. 17: Saskatoon RWC and Area Council • Dec. 3: Royal Canadian Mint MOU meeting Seasonal Social • Dec. 3: Brandon United Way Holiday Tree • Dec. 18: Edmonton Area Council Meeting Auction 77 Federal Sector for Workplace Violence 2021 Prevention Legislation • Feb. 4: UNDE Uncover the Costs Campaign • Jan. 11: AEC Update planning • Jan. 12: NBOD call • Feb. 4: Saskatoon Regional Women’s • Jan. 12: Prairie Region Health and Safety Committee Committee meeting • Feb. 4: National Officers Update Call • Jan. 13: Prince Albert Area Council meeting • Feb. 5: AEC Meeting • Jan. 14: National Education discussion • Feb. 8: Organizing Update Meeting • Jan. 14: Prairies Area Council, PRC call • Feb. 8: AEC Update • Jan. 15: NBoD • Feb. 8: AEC meeting • Jan. 15: Standing Education Meeting • Feb. 9: NBoD Conference Call • Jan. 15: Education Discussion • Feb. 9: AEU Bargaining • Jan. 18: AEC • Feb. 10: Black History Month Presentation • Jan. 18: Saskatoon & District Area Council • Feb. 10: Social Justice Fund Steering meeting Committee • Jan. 18: Calgary RWC AGM • Feb. 10: PRC AC Reps, AC Chairs & PRC • Jan. 19: Organizing Discussion Geo Reps Call • Jan. 19: Election Planning • Feb. 11: Sage Update • Jan. 19: PRC RWC Rep, RWC Chairs Call • Feb. 11: Education Follow-Up • Jan. 20: BHM Event planning • Feb. 11: Edmonton Area Council Meeting • Jan. 20: Prairies Webinar for Academic • Feb. 12: Ontario/Atlantic CEIU Bargaining Sector Workers Conference • Jan. 21: UNDE Campaign Team • Feb. 12: Regional Convention planning • Jan. 21: AEC meeting • Jan. 21: Political Action call re: federal • Feb. 15: AEC Meeting election • Feb. 16: NBoD Meeting • Jan. 21: SFL and NDP Election Review • Feb. 16: Organizing Update Meeting Panel • Feb. 17: NBoD Meeting • Jan. 21: PRC Equity Reps, HRC/RIPC Chairs • Feb. 17: Regional Indigenous Peoples Call Circle AGM • Jan. 22: Operational Review meeting • Feb. 17: Prince Albert Area Council • Jan. 25: Organizing Update Meeting Meeting • Jan. 25: AEC Update • Feb. 18: Uncover the Costs Campaign • Jan. 25: Discussion with Prairies staff on team meeting Priorities for Region • Feb. 18: NBoD Meeting • Jan. 26: Prairies Regional Convention • Feb. 19: Federal Election Planning Discussion • Feb. 19: AEC Meeting • Jan. 27: Prairies New Year Celebration • Feb. 22: Black History Month Regional webinar Presentation • Jan. 28: PRC Official Call • Feb. 22: AEC Update • Jan. 30: CEIU Western Canada & Quebec • Feb. 22: Right to Housing campaign Bargaining Conference meeting • Feb. 1: AEC Update • Feb. 22: Delegate Questions – Prairie • Feb. 2: Organizing Update Meeting Region Convention • Feb. 2: NBoD Conference Call • Feb. 22: Saskatoon Area Council Meeting • Feb. 2: Standing Education Meeting • Feb. 23: Dismantling Systemic Anti-Black • Feb. 3: Food Insecurity Campaign planning Racism with an Equitable COVID Response • Feb. 3: SFL Central Strategy committee & Recovery Pan

REVP ACTIVITIES • Feb. 3: Prairies Webinar - Changes in the • Feb. 23: Prairie Region Convention 78 REVP ACTIVITIES Planning Meeting Communications Strategy Committee • Feb. 23: PRC RWC Rep, RWC Chairs Call Meeting • Feb. 24: NBoD Meeting • Mar. 18: COVID – Ventilation and the • Feb. 24: AFL Convention Planning Spectrum of Prevention Activities • Feb. 25: GSU Local 50002 AGM • Mar. 19: Saskatchewan Agriculture Union • Feb. 27: Prep for Auditor Seminar • Feb. 28: Prep for Auditor • Mar. 20: Saskatchewan Agriculture Union • Mar. 1: Financial Audit Seminar • Mar. 1: Vegreville policy grievance: Next • Mar. 21: Saskatchewan Agriculture Union Steps Seminar • Mar. 1: AEC Update • Mar. 22: AEC Update • Mar. 2: NBoD Conference Call • Mar. 22: Website Review • Mar. 2: Westman Area Council AGM • Mar. 24: PRC RWC Rep, RWC Chairs Call • Mar. 4: Social Justice Fund Steering • Mar. 25: AEC Meeting – Regional Committee Conventions • Mar. 4: Regional Conventions planning • Mar. 25: PRC AC Reps, AC Chairs & PRC • Mar. 4: PRC Equity Reps, HRC/RIPC Chairs Geo Reps Call Call • Mar. 26: University Section Panel • Mar. 5: Prairie Region Council Meeting Presentation – Planning Meeting • Mar. 6: Prairie Region Council Meeting • Mar. 29: AEC Meeting • Mar. 6: Alberta Agriculture Union Regional • Mar. 30: Prairie Organizing Service Seminar Agreement Update • Mar. 7: Alberta Agriculture Union Regional • Mar. 30: Digital Organizing for Social Seminar Change – Action Hour • Mar. 8: AEC Update • Mar. 31: AEC Discussion: Oppression • Mar. 9: PSAC + CFSMB - Bill 33 campaign Prevention Bureau • Mar. 10: Organizing Update • Mar. 31: Prairies Regional Convention • Mar. 11: UCTE (Bouygues) Ratification Vote planning • Mar. 11: MFL Executive Council Meeting • Mar. 31: Prairies Education: Kitchen Convos • Mar. 12: Royal Canadian Mint MOU • Apr. 6: Digital Organizing for Social Change discussion • Apr. 7: JLP Union Facilitator Recruitment • Mar. 12: AEC Meeting Discussion • Mar. 15: Discussion on Alberta Academic • Apr. 7: UVAE 30026 AGM Sector Drive • Apr. 9–11: Federal NDP Convention • Mar. 15: AEC Update • Apr. 12: AEC Update • Mar. 15: Standing Education Committee • Apr. 13: Organizing Meeting Overview • Apr. 13: NBoD Rules of Order Refresher • Mar. 16: NBoD Conference Call • Apr. 13: All Committee/Area Council/PRC/ • Mar. 16: Planning for Panel Presentation – Staff Call University Sector • Apr. 14: PSAC Virtual Events Platform • Mar. 16: Education for All Discussion Presentation • Mar. 16: Saskatoon Regional Women’s • Apr. 15: National Officers Update Call Committee Meeting • Apr. 16: University Sector Panel • Mar. 17: Standing Education Co-Chairs Presentation Committee Meeting • Apr. 16: PSAC Budget preparation • Mar. 17: NDP Federal Executive and • Apr. 19: AEC Update Council Meeting • Apr. 19: Standing Education Committee • Mar. 18: AEC Meeting • Apr. 19: Budget Debrief • Mar. 18: Local 40026 All Nations • Apr. 20: Organizing Meeting Healing Hospital Bargaining – Regional • Apr. 20: AEC Meeting 79 • Apr. 20: SFL Central Strategy Committee • May 11: Investigate PH Briefing Meeting • May 11: AFL Convention PSAC Delegate • Apr. 21: PSAC Presentation – AB Academic Caucus Organizing • May 11: Organizing Debrief • Apr. 22: ICHRP Investigate PH Sub • May 12: PA Priorities commission Orientation • May 12: Organizing Discussion • Apr. 23: CAHRD Strategy Committee • May 13: Organizing Discussion Meeting • May 13-15: AFL Virtual Convention • Apr. 23: CLC Constitution and Structure Resolution Committee Mtg • Apr. 23: PSAC Virtual Events Platform Presentation • Apr. 26: NBoD Rules of Order Refresher • Apr. 26: CAHRD Strategy Committee Meeting • Apr. 27: NBoD Conference Call • Apr. 27: AEC Meeting • Apr. 27: CAHRD Membership Meeting • Apr. 29: NDP Federal Executive and Council Meeting • Apr. 30: NBoD Meeting • May 3: AEC Meeting • May 3: All Nations Healing Hospital Ratification Vote • May 4: AEC Meeting • May 4: Organizing Meeting AB Academic Sector • May 5: MFL Executive Council Meeting • May 5: CAHRD Regional Strategy Committee Meeting • May 6: Organizing Meeting • May 10: TB All Teams Orientation • May 10: PSAC Prairies Regional Convention Meeting • May 10: PRC Finance Committee Meeting • May 11: NBoD Conference Call • May 11: University of Sask. Regional Strategy Committee REVP ACTIVITIES 80 BARGAINING

Prairies Bargaining Update

Negotiation Section

4/26/2021

81 National Overview of Collective Bargaining

There are currently 320 bargaining units of which 125 agreements are expired and 13 are first collective agreements. The following chart outlines the expiry dates for PSAC bargaining units:

2022 18% Later in 2021 26%

2023 12%

Expired and bargaining currently 2023 40% 4%

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As the above table outlines, 40% of the PSAC bargaining units are currently engaged in bargaining and another 26% will be engaged by the end of the year.

1 Unless otherwise noted, expiration is as of March 31st 2021. Expiring “later in 2021” refers to agreements expiring in 2021 on or after April 1st. 3

BARGAINING 82 BARGAINING The following table illustrates the number of members by contract expiry year:

PSAC Membership by Expiry Dates

Expiring in 2022, 3% Expiring in 2023, 2% Expiring in 2024, 1%

Expiring later in 2021 80% Expired and in bargaining 14%

As the above table demonstrates, bargaining for a large majority of our membership begins this year – reflecting that four units at Treasury Board (PA, SC, TC and EB) begin this year. This will result in a majority of PSAC’s membership being in negotiations.

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83 PSAC Bargaining Unit Growth 2000 - 2020:

As the following table illustrates, PSAC has undergone a 48% increase in the number of bargaining units since 2000. Moreover, PSAC membership has increased by 44% over the same period.

PSAC Bargaining unit growth, 2000-2021

340

315 318 320 312 313 314 299 300 284 280 272

260 242 240 230 221 214 220

200 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 2021

5 BARGAINING 84 BARGAINING Regional and National Bargaining Unit Distribution:

The Public Service Alliance of Canada represents workers in almost every province and territory in Canada.

PSAC Members (inner circle) vs PSAC Units (outer circile)

NCR Québec Prairies Ontario North National British Columbia Atlantic

5% 12% 15% 5% 7%

9% 9% 10%

76% 15% 29%

REGION PSAC MEMBERS PSAC UNITS NCR 1% 5% QUEBEC 7% 15% PRAIRIES 1% 10% ONTARIO 3% 15% NORTH 9% 29% NATIONAL 76% 9% BRITISH COLUMBIA 1% 5% ATLANTIC 2% 13%

As illustrated above, slightly less than 10% of our bargaining units are in the Prairies but they represent slightly above 1% of the total membership. While our large national units only represent 9% of our bargaining units, they comprise 76% of our membership.

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85 PSAC members work for a wide variety of organizations including federal government departments and agencies, Crown Corporations, universities, casinos, community services agencies, First Nations communities, airports, and the security sector among others. The following chart summarize the distribution of our members and units by sector:

Universities

Treasury Board and Agency

Security

Ports and Pilotage

PESRA

Other Provincial or Municipal Public Sector Other Private Sector

Other Federal Public Sector

NPF

Northern Units

Museums Arts and Granting

As the above chart illustrate, the majority of our membership (73%) arise from our Treasury Board and agencies units followed by universities and northern sectors with respectively 11% and 8% of our membership. These three sectors account for 92% of PSAC total membership.

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BARGAINING 86 BARGAINING Prairies Regional Units:

As outlined on page 6, the Prairies represents 10% of the PSAC bargaining units and 1% of PSAC membership. The vast majority of members in the Prairies work in the Universities (65%) or Airports (22%) sector.

Prairie Regional Units

Airports 22% First nations 4%

Gaming 2%

NPF 1% Universities 65% Other privae sector 4%

Ports and Plotage 2%

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87 Prairies Bargaining Timelines

Of the units in the Prairies there are 12 units currently in active bargaining. In addition, 19 units are awaiting their next notice to bargain to be sent. The following table divulge the negotiation status for the bargaining units and was last updated on April 26th 2021.

Collective Bargaining Unit Notice to Contract Ratification Unit Negotiation Bargain Expiry Nbr. Status All Nations' Healing Hospital Inc. 2017-03-30 2017-03-31 150 Active Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource 2019-08-01 2019-08-06 69 Active Development Canadian Museum for Human Rights 2020-01-13 2020-03-31 19 Active SNPF CFB Suffield, Alberta 2020-03-11 2020-03-31 87 Active Brandon University 2020-06-24 2020-08-31 139 Active University of Saskatchewan - Postdoctoral 2020-08-04 2020-10-31 368 Active Fellows ATCO Structures & Logistics Ltd (15 Wing, 2020-12-01 2020-12-31 150 Active Moose Jaw) University of Winnipeg - English Language 2020-11-13 2020-12-31 217 Active Program Instructors SRG Security Resource Group 2021-04-01 2021-06-30 91 Active Pro-Tec Fire Services - FR Calgary 2021-03-16 78 Active University of Saskatchewan - Professional 2020-04-17 136 Active Research Associates University of Saskatchewan - Veterinary 2018-07-19 82 Active Resident and Clinical Intern Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation 2021-04-30 2020-12-18 21 Upcoming

Winnipeg Airports Authority - FR 2021-12-31 2020-07-09 102 Upcoming

Casino Regina 2021-12-31 2019-10-03 64 Upcoming Edmonton Regional Airport Authority - Fire 2021-12-31 2018-08-24 214 Upcoming Captains Edmonton Regional Airports Authority 2021-12-31 182 Upcoming Edmonton Regional Airports Authority - FR 2021-12-31 2020-07-09 168 Upcoming Bouygues Energies and Services Canada 2022-02-28 2021-03-31 355 Upcoming Limited Aramark Canada Ltd. (15 Wing Moose Jaw) 2022-06-30 2019-12-12 270 Upcoming Sodexo MS Canada Limited (15 Wing, 2022-06-30 2020-03-03 13 Upcoming Moose Jaw) Winnipeg Airports Authority 2022-06-30 162 Upcoming Pro-Tec Fire Services of Canada 2022-11-30 6 Upcoming (Saskatoon FR) Calgary International Airport 2022-12-31 298 Upcoming University of Winnipeg - Academic Capacity 2023-03-31 2019-11-29 82 Upcoming University of Winnipeg - Research 2023-03-31 2019-02-11 47 Upcoming Assistants Regina International Airport 2023-06-30 2019-07-23 120 Upcoming Saskatoon Airport Authority - all employees 2023-06-30 2019-11-14 196 Upcoming University of Saskatchewan - Teaching and 2023-08-31 2020-10-23 16 Upcoming Research Assistants Churchill Marine Tank Farm Company 2023-12-21 2020-12-21 45 Upcoming Hudson Bay Port Company 2023-12-22 2020-12-22 238 Upcoming

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BARGAINING 88 PRC REP REPORTS RECEIVED BY POSITION NAME PAGE # DEADLINE REVP Marianne Hladun 24 Yes Regina AC Rep Satinder Bains 89 Yes Saskatoon AC Rep Evelyn Jackson * 91 Yes Calgary AC Rep Alec Goertzen * 92 Yes Young Workers Rep Glen Hollyoake 93 Yes Northern SK Rep Valerie Illingworth * 94 Yes Westman AC Rep Glen Johnston 95 Yes Lethbridge AC Rep Krysty Thomas 96 Yes DCL Rep Michelle Lang 97 Yes Northern AB Rep Stasi L’Hirondelle 98 Yes SE Manitoba Rep Gus Mardli 99 Yes Edmonton AC Rep Dragana Ristivojevic 101 Yes Southern AB Rep Kirsten Strachey 102 Yes Southern SK Rep Tim Hubick 103 Yes Alternate REVP Frank Janz 104 Yes Winnipeg AC Rep Sheilagh Hanson ** 105 Yes

Aboriginal Peoples Rep Jeannette Husak No Report

LGBTQ2+ Rep Steve Sukhbir No Report NW Manitoba Rep Heather McKinnon No Report Prince Albert AC Rep Christina Creusot No Report PWD Rep Vacant No Report

Racially Visible Persons Rep Neha Channan No Report

RWC Rep Leila White No Report Separate Employers Vacant No Report Winnipeg AC Rep Nestor Galarnyk No Report

Reports with have * have resigned from PRC ** Sister Hanson submitted a report in 2020 prior to her passing

89 SATINDER BAINS Regina Area Council Representative

My Three years term as The Regina area Council Rep went by fast, I attended and worked with the Regina Human Rights and Regina Area Council committees during my term. Also participate in on the PRC conference calls to keep up to the current events and issues in the PSAC.

May 24 2017 I attended a rally to support in solidarity with our Saskatchewan workers unions CUPE, SGEU, DCL among others unions and concerned citizens at the Legislative Building. The rally was well attended by members from all over Saskatchewan along with PSAC members and REVP Sister Hladun. We had multiple speakers who addressed the provincial government’s latest attack on workers. The Saskatchewan government has created uncertainty and fears for the public sector workers by significant layoffs, cuts and roll back in the media. The current governments have sold off and given away source of revenue and have invested in expensive projects and contracts and the only solution they have is to punish the hard- working workers for the own mistakes. I was very happy to see so many people attending to take action and stand up against the current government as this effect all workers in health care, education, social services, municipalities throughout the province.

May 27 2017 I attended the Erin Weir MP campaign baroque in Regina, had a face to face discussion regarding the Phoenix pay issues in which our tens of thousands members are effected, and also to keep up the pressure in the parliament. This is a moral responsibility of this government that our members are paid on time and its taking too long to fix this useless system. We also discussed and agreed upon to have a follow up meeting in the near future.

June 12 2017 I attended the Regina Human Rights Vigil at the legislative building coordinated by Brother Tim Hubick to remember the 49 people who died and 53 people seriously injured after a shooting in a gay nightclub in Orlando Florida. NDP leader Trent Weatherspoon spoke at the vigil to extend his sympathy. This also reminded us how people are filled with hatred and we should not forget and strongly condemn this inhumane act of brutality.

June 13 2017 We did our March and Picket at Regina Victoria Park during the lunch break to bring attention to the public regarding how our members are effected by the Phoenix Pay System, we provided lunch to our members and made people aware it’s the morale reasonability of this current government to correct and pay our members for the hard work they do along with the hardships and stress they are facing financially.

July 28 2017 – Facilitated a session with Brother Tim Hubick to new immigrants at the Newcomer Career Centre in Regina Saskatchewan about our PSAC Union. We explained the structure, history, importance of Labor Laws, and how the union helps our members, community and people around the world. Our one-hour session turned into two-hour session. We are invited again to facilitate more sessions about our union. 2018 As the PRC Health and Safety Committee Rep I attended a conference calls to plan and discuss the activities and responsibilities for the upcoming Prairie Regional H&S conference coming up in Saskatoon Sask. The overall theme will focus on psychological threats, Regulation XX of the Canada Occupational H&S Regulations.

2018 I am attending our Regina Area Council and Regina Human rights committee meeting

PRC REP REPORTS enables us to address the importance of solidarity and that concerns of the workers are shared 90 PRC REP REPORTS concerns. We had discussed topics from Labor and Migration, Aboriginal Workers, Women, Workers of Color, Workers with Disabilities, Young Workers and Pride in our meetings. The message is also to encourage our members, workplace and future leaders to play active role in helping all our workers to become even more powerful in the workplace and in our communities. In our meeting we recognized which made me more determined to change the government policies which affect aboriginal and radicalized communities, for LGBT2SQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Two-spirit, Queer) communities and for the people living with disabilities and for women. I believe the message our meetings are to share and look at ways to build a strong, diverse and inclusive work force.

2019 As the PRC Health and Safety Committee Rep I attended the National H&S Conference on November 29 to December 1, 2019 in Montreal. The theme Mobilize for Healthier, Safer and more Respectful Workplaces was well attended with over 300 delegates. The conference consisted of keynote speakers with topic Understanding Addiction in the Context of the OPID Crisis and Mental Health. I attended three workshops Managing Workplace Stress and Overload, Strategies for Preventing Workplace Violence and Impairment at Work.

In our Prairie Region caucus the members discussed our Mandates in our Region which was largely focused on Mental Health in our workplaces. We discussed how to support and engage locals, Training, how to encourage members to put H&S on their learning Plans, PSAC Prairies website link to H&S among many other issues. Our committee continues to work towards improving and developing frequently asked questions around H&S topics.

In Solidarity,

Satinder Bains Regina Area Council PRC Rep.

91 EVELYN JACKSON * Saskatoon & District Area Council Representative

The Saskatoon & District Area Council participates with the wider Labour movement and the community in Saskatoon to promote union matters.

We attend and lay wreaths at the Day of Mourning Ceremony (April 26th) and the Saskatoon Remembrance Day Ceremony.

We participate in the Labour Day BBQ that is organized by the Saskatoon & District Labour Council (SDLC). Several of our members volunteer to hand out PSAC information.

Each June we join with others for the Pride Parade.

In conjunction with the Saskatoon Regional Women’s Committee, we host a seasonal open house at the Saskatoon PSAC office for our members and guests from the Saskatoon Labour movement such as the SDLC.

The SAC has lobbied MP’s with fix phoenix and bargaining issues.

Over the years, we have participated in the United Way Day of Caring where members volunteer a day to one of the United Way Agencies such as the YWCA Day Care. We paint, garden and do what needs to get done during that day.

The SAC welcomes, supports and advises all members who attend the meetings whether it be in person or via telephone.

The SAC meeting notices are sent out to all the Saskatoon & District Local presidents and are posted on the web site. Meeting minutes and the SAC by-laws are also posted on the PSAC Prairies web site under the Northern Saskatchewan tab.

In Solidarity,

Evelyn Jackson Saskatoon and District Area Council Representative PRC REP REPORTS 92 PRC REP REPORTS ALEC GOERTZEN * Calgary Area Council Representative

Respectfully submitted to the delegates of the 2020 Prairie Region Triennial Convention, Regina, Saskatchewan for the term of April/2017 to June/2020

Area Council Rep (Calgary) – my work with the Area Council is to be an effective liaison with the PRC and ensure the work they are doing is supported (politically and financially). This would include getting our message out the general public on national priorities and campaigns to our community and also our area membership. Working this past 3 years with the Calgary Area Council (CAC) has been challenging but had such gratifying satisfaction with getting information out to the members, and our community. Involvement has had its highs and lows, but input is always being sought and the work is getting done.

The Area Council participates with the wider labour movement and the community. There are a few core things that we do every year: we attend the Day of Mourning Ceremony to recognize workers killed due to their work and remember them with a wreath laying on behalf the membership. we participate in the Labour Day BBQ that is organized by the Calgary and District Labour Council. Several PSAC members volunteer and the Area Council has a tent where we hand out information and swag to the general public to inform and get support at large about our cause and our fight with Liberals. we have lobbied MPs with issues concerning PSAC members such as PHOENIX and bargaining.

During this period, we also had another important federal election to deal with in 2019. With sloth-like movement in bargaining sessions at all tables, and small (very small) gains on the Phoenix front, members across the country were split on deciding on whom to vote. A lot of work went into having a presence and getting out to speak with general public and relay our message, and so we did take advantage of being present at local events where possible. While we all took a relieving breathe the Conservative did not form new government, some of us did do a hiccup that we also don’t have a majority Liberal government either.

I congratulate the Calgary Area Council executive: Dale Marianicz (Vice President), Deb Kosteniuk (Secretary), Jennifer Jurca (current Treasurer), and Phillip Chan (former Treasurer). They have been a huge encouragement to the labour movement in our city and for our cause. I encourage all members to be an active part of the Area Council to share both their ideas and efforts. Being elected for another term (2020/2023), I look forward in serving as your Calgary Area Council Representative on Prairie Region Council.

In solidarity, Alec Goertzen, Calgary Area Council Representative to the Prairie Region Council

93 GLENN HOLLYOAKE Young Workers Representative

It has been an honour to serve as Young Workers Representative for the past 18 months. I did not know what to expect when I was elected as 2nd Alternate Young Workers Representative at the 2017 PSAC Prairie Region Triennial Convention. In fact, I did not expect to be the Young Workers Representative at all. To say that I have learned a lot is a bit of an understatement. I feel that this experience has made me a stronger union activist.

I would be disingenuous if I were to report that my time as Young Workers Representative was an unqualified success. There have been struggles both personal and professional throughout my tenure.

Throughout my tenure there attempts to reconstitute the Winnipeg Young Workers Committee (YWC). Unfortunately, at the time of writing none have been successful. The YWC in Edmonton was active, but they were unable to elect a new Executive in January.

The outlook for Calgary and Regina is brighter, at the time of writing a founding meeting of the Calgary YWC is being planned. Regina YWC will be going forward in the next few months.

I have attempted to call in for all of the YWC meetings, but due to my work schedule I have not been able to be on all of those calls.

As the Young Workers Representative, I was invited to PSAC Young Worker Representative conference calls. These calls are comprised of the Young Worker Representative (or equivalent) in the regions, a PSAC staff member and PSAC BC Region REVP Jamey Mills, who holds the Young Worker Portfolio on PSAC AEC. I have attended most of these calls, only missing when my work schedule conflicted.

I have thoroughly enjoyed being a member of Prairie Region Council. I would like to thank my Brothers & Sisters on PRC for their camaraderie, their energy and their patience with me as I asked many a question during our meetings. To sit on such a body with these tireless activists is truly inspiring to me.

To finish, I would like to thank Sister Brea Lewis, the Executive, Stewards and members of Customs & Immigration Union Saskatchewan Branch 40031. Your patience with me as I let my Branch activities take a back seat to this role are so appreciated. It has helped me to grow as a Union Activist and for that I am ever so thankful.

In Solidarity,

Glenn Hollyoake Young Workers Representative PRC REP REPORTS 94 PRC REP REPORTS VALERIE ILLINGWORTH * Northern Saskatchewan Geographic Representative

This report covers the period from the 2017 Triennial Prairie Region Convention Over the past three years we saw a change in leadership provincially. Brad Wall stepped down and Scott Moe was selected as the new leader.

Nationally the liberals were re-elected with a minority government. PSAC implemented a Return to Send Campaign. It was an action to send Justin Trudeau’s 2015 letter to public servants back to him.

Phoenix system – PSAC’s priority is still getting members paid on time and correctly, demand a pay system that works and end overpayment claw backs. PSAC also launched a national television ad campaign to highlight the dedication of public service workers throughout the Phoenix pay system disaster.

As I sit on the Prairie Region Health and Safety committee, we held the 2018 conference in Saskatoon. Members participated in three workshops: Duty to Accommodate – People with mental Health Disabilities; Psycho-social Hazards and Mental Health Issues in the Workplace; and Mobilizing Workplaces Through Health and Safety Issues.

2019 was the year of the 100th anniversary of the Winnipeg General Strike. As the PRC met in Winnipeg for our face to face meeting, I was fortunate enough to tour arears of the general strike as well as take part in the parade. It was an incredible experience where I was able to meet members of difference components.

I also participated in Financial training for PRC, Committees, Area Council and staff, Prairies Leadership Political Action Training and Advanced Representation Training for Stewards.

As many units reached an impasse at the bargaining table Public Interest Commission hearings were scheduled. Bargaining strike votes have started for many of our components. UTE started their strike votes on February 17. The PA, SV, TC, EB and FB Groups strike votes begin on March 16. We have a voice, and this is an excellent way for our voice to be heard.

Respectfully submitted by

Valerie Illingworth Northern Saskatchewan Geographic Representative.

95 GLEN JOHNSTON Westman Area Council Representative

In November of 2016 I was acclaimed to the position of the Westman Area Council (WMAC) Representative to the Prairie Region Council (PRC). At the end of the 2017 PSAC Prairie Region Triennial Convention I assumed the position for the current mandate.

As the WMAC Rep to the PRC, my primary role was to serve as the direct link between the Council and PRC. During this mandate the WMAC continued in a transitional phase as members retired, left the area to pursue opportunities or step back to regroup and recharge. The WMAC also struggled with member recruitment/involvement but the remaining Council continued their commitment to serving the membership in our area.

As part of my duties I am also required to produce reports on my activities as the WMAC Rep. These reports were then presented to the PRC at the regularly scheduled meetings. These reports can be found on the Prairie Region website.

During the current mandate I joined the PRC Finance Committee. The purpose of the Finance Committee is to monitor significant financial planning, management andeporting r matters of the PRC, and make recommendations and oversee the audit. Committee reports are included with the Prairie Region Council reports which are posted to the PSAC Prairie Region website.

The Finance Committee has the responsibility to make recommendations for PRC approval and/or deliver reports to the PRC in the following areas. The annual PRC budget; the annual audited financial statements; monitor expenditures to ensure they do not exceed the overall total of the budget over the course of the three-year budget cycle; appointment of auditors in accordance with current Prairie Region Bylaws; policies related to financial management of the Prairie Region Council budget; recommend Finance Resolutions to the PRC and advise/co- operate with the PSAC Prairie Region Triennial Convention Finance Committee

The Finance committee also reviews the Prairie Region Area Councils and Committee financials. This review is done yearly, and its purpose is to provide recommendations to the Prairies REVP on budget requests from each Council / Committee and advise the REVP on whether each Council / Committee is meeting the requirement to remain in good standing. At this time, I would like to thank my fellow committee members for the help and patience through this mandate as this was a new area for me.

At the conclusion of the February 2020 PRC meeting I will be rejoining the Convention bylaws committee to review and bring forward resolutions to the PSAC Prairies Regional Triennial Convention.

I would like to thank all the members of the Prairie Region Council for their hard work, great discussions and commitment to the PSAC members in the prairie region.

Respectfully submitted,

Glen Johnston WMAC Rep to the PRC PRC REP REPORTS 96 PRC REP REPORTS KRYSTY THOMAS (MUNNS) Lethbridge & District Area Council Representative

I appreciate the opportunity to submit an addendum report from the Lethbridge and District Area Council (LDAC) to the virtual Prairie Region Triennial Convention. The global pandemic has made for a challenging year for our members both at the workplace and at home. Many of our members have been working the front lines, or juggling childcare and work to provide important public services we all rely on. And for far too many it has meant layoffs or reduced income. In addition, the pandemic has only exacerbated discrimination and shined a light on the systemic inequalities that already persisted within society.

It has forced union activists to re-think the way we do things, finding new creative ways to serve our members and the community we work and live. The LDAC continued to meet throughout the year over Zoom and worked hard to address some of these issues on the political stage.

COVID-19 has only reinforced the importance and challenges related to accessible, affordable, safe and high-quality childcare that existed pre-pandemic. The LDAC signed onto an open letter to Alberta Minister Schulz, the Minister of Children’s Services, calling on the Alberta government to provide the necessary funding needed for childcare providers to remain viable during the COVID pandemic and beyond. As well as provide early childhood educators with better wages and working conditions.

In recognition of National Public Service Week, the LDAC had a letter published in the Lethbridge Herald calling on the government to reach a fair collective agreement with our bargaining teams as well as provide adequate compensation for the Phoenix damages.

Here in Alberta, the Kenney government has been taking Alberta in the wrong direction since they took office. They’ve attacked wages, overtime, worker rights, unions, fired thousands of teachers and education workers, are driving doctors out of the province and the list goes on. The LDAC is working closely with Alberta Federation of Labour Community Action Teams and regularly organizes and participates in local COVID-safe rallies and actions to let our MLAs know what the current government is doing is wrong and that we won’t stand for it. These actions will continue to take place leading up to the next provincial election. Members of the LDAC also attended COVID-safe protests on issues related to racial discrimination and #BlackLivesMatter, conversion therapy, and overdose awareness.

In addition to provincial politics, municipal elections will take place in Alberta October 2021. The LDAC has made it a priority to help elect progressive, labour friendly candidates to city council here in Lethbridge and Medicine Hat. We have partnered with the Lethbridge and District Labour Council and have organizing support from the Canadian Labour Congress to help achieve this goal.

As we move forward into a virtual convention, I reflect on how difficult this year has been for many but remain hopeful in the strength of our union and work that lies ahead to ensure a recovery that leaves no one behind. Stay safe.

Respectfully submitted, Krysty Thomas PSAC Lethbridge and District Area Council President and Representative to the PRC 97 MICHELLE LANG DCL Representative

Brandon University: The local executive and bargaining team met for a one day local development session. They head into bargaining in 2020. They learned about PSAC and reviewed the roles and responsibilities of the executive and worked on mobilization. We wish them luck in getting a new agreement.

University of Winnipeg: PSAC Academic Capacity Unit ratified a new agreement after a year of negotiating. Congratulations!!

University of Saskatchewan: This University is dealing with substantial tuition increases for graduate students. They will be following this issue closely and gathering information. They are encouraging members to attend discussion sessions and ask a lot of questions.

Casino Regina: In the last three years PSAC Local 40005 faced a tough time bargaining. They were up against a government mandate of -3.5%. With the work of the Bargaining Team and the Negotiator they reached a settlement in June of 2019, 2.5 years after the CBA expired. They received some monetary gains and language in their CBA regarding the attendance support program

Addition to Report: Well this global pandemic has hit members hard, the entertainment and University Sector. Casino Regina faced all but 30 members being laid off in March of 2020, with the slow reopening in July brought back some members and some more in September only to be laid off again in December. Currently as this report is being written we have 31 members working in the Casino. Some members have been laid off since March 2020.

In the University Sector Contracts were not renewed and few and far between. Other offices have been closed and have yet to reopen leaving members out of work.

I want to thank the members that worked on the supports that helped my laid off members and all the Canadians that lost work due to this pandemic (CEIU and UTE). I want to also thank all the workers that continued to work either from home or their workplace. I understand that change is not easy and we all have to work together, it is not a competition to who is at greater risk, it is a competition to see if we can all come together and to be just better people.

Please all stay healthy and safe and please reach out to people that may need help!

In Solidarity

Michelle Lang DCL Representative PRC REP REPORTS 98 PRC REP REPORTS STASI L’HIRONDELLE Northern Alberta Geographical Representative

It has been an honour to serve the members on Prairie Regional Council as the geographical representative for Northern Alberta. I’d like to thank everyone I’ve encountered for all your support over the past three years.

During the past three years I’ve attended many training sessions to make me a stronger leader. I’ve completed PSAC National Leadership training, Financial training, Strike Prep training and education training to name a few. I encourage everyone to participate in as many training activities as possible. Training courses build solidarity and stronger activists.

The past three years have seen a lot of political action taking place in the prairies. I was pleased to attend a Labour Leaders meeting and lobby the sitting minister regarding the closure to the Vegreville Case Processing Centre. I reached out too many fellow activists through social media for a surprise rally in Edmonton when Prime Minister Trudeau was in town and spoke out against the closure and stood in solidarity with members out front of Canada Place. Despite our best efforts, the centre was closed. I was loud and proud at rallies for many events to speak out against Phoenix. Numerous times when the Prime Minister was at an event in Edmonton, I was there on behalf of all brothers and sisters to speak against the disaster that is Phoenix. I scheduled a meeting and met with my Member of Parliament to garner support from opposition to speak against Phoenix. Most memorable for me, was giving my first speech out front of Canada Place to many PSAC members in February over the 4 year “Sadiversary”. Too many members have suffered, and by standing together we can make a difference. At this event, I also did my first media release to relay once again to the public the disaster that is our pay system. Now more than ever we need to stand together to show the government that we support our bargaining teams, and we are STRONG!!!! I have been active with the area council and helped each year at the Labour Day BBQ. I met many members while helping the regional office hand out ice cream from our “vansicle” to ease the burn of Phoenix. I helped stuff envelopes to mail out to PSAC members to encourage them to vote, I stood at a table during the Edmonton Solidarity event and encouraged many members to sign “return to sender” letters to the PM and remind him of his open letter to Public Servants.

I was fortunate to attend the march in Winnipeg to commemorate the 100Th anniversary to the Winnipeg General Strike. It’s empowering to realize that when so many people stand together, we can make a change.

In Solidarity,

Stasi L’Hirondelle Northern Alberta Geographical Representative

99 GUS MARDLI South East Manitoba Geographic Representative

Greetings my Union Friends,

It is an honor and a privilege to represent South-East Manitoba on the PRC (Prairie Region Council) and looking forward to represent this geographical area for another cycle as I will let my name stand at convention.

At the beginning of the term I held a conference call for Local Presidents in the South East Manitoba explaining my role and responsibilities as a Geographical Rep. I will continue seeking local’s executive’s input on how they prefer the communication is done and finding a productive plan together to be their voice on PRC.

This last term was a challenge to everyone when it came to the Phoenix Pay System. Activists in south east Manitoba – and in the Winnipeg area particularly – took it upon themselves in protesting on each and every “government” payday to hold a Phoenix Protest at one of the Liberal MPs in the Winnipeg area. We concentrated quite a lot to be back often to Jim Carr Constituency office on Corydon Avenue in Winnipeg to speak with him. We even had a Sit-In Protest at his office one afternoon until he came in to meet with us.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/carr-phoenix-winnipeg-1.4259450

The media also paid a lot of attention to the Phoenix Debacle. In February 2018 I was contacted by Christine Maki, a CBC Ottawa reporter, wanting to interview members in Manitoba who are extremely affected by the Phoenix Pay System. I was able to find 4 interested members who wished to participate and shared with the reporter their issues and frustrations. Thanks to all local presidents in my jurisdiction who helped in disseminating the information in a timely manner. Members were -of course- reminded to introduce themselves as PSAC union members and not to name their employer or department even if reporters insist to know.

I want to take this opportunity to thank this network of our PSAC activists in this jurisdiction for their enthusiasm, their hard work and their help to disseminate the necessary information in their locals to carry on with this task and every other task took a place in this area.

During this term, Manitoba went through few elections as well; Federal, Provincial and Municipal. As union activists, we must be active and engaged in the political climate where we live, work and pay taxes. Our main goal was always to as our union members to go out and vote.

My participation in the PSAC Regional Committees and Area Council continued and was very enriching in broadening my engagement and networking with our PSAC Union Activists as well as with other labour unions in the area.

I continued to share information on relevant community and social justice organizations who have common interests with our members; and to promote the participation in the labour movement events and activities.

PRC REP REPORTS This term I managed to attend 1 Local AGM (from the Union of Health and Environment 100 PRC REP REPORTS Workers). I am hoping to get invites to more Local AGMs in this area to give some updates on the Prairie Region Council mandate and responsibilities.

Recently it has been busy for PRC members, including myself, prepping for the 2020 Prairie Region Triennial Convention. Resolutions were debated, voted-on and then submitted by the PRC. So last but not least, I wish everyone a productive and fun-filled Convention.

Respectfully Submitted

Gus Mardli South East Manitoba Geographic Representative

101 DRAGANA RISTIVOJEVIC Edmonton Area Representative

As first alternate, I filled the position when Brother Chris Beaton stepped down. It has been an honor in serving the council as well as the members. I have learned a great deal and had wonderful supporting role models to help me in my new role. I gained confidence; learned leadership skills and have become a very strong activist.

I have attended and participated in many rallies throughout Edmonton, Calgary and Winnipeg. It is very important that I connect and build strong relationships with other Unions. Discussions on strategies used on what worked for them and what did not. I will continue in having conversations with our members on the importance of the Union by promoting Union courses offered at the Edmonton PSAC Regional Office available to our members. Also, encouraged members to participate in the PSAC committees as they are wonderful avenues to connect with other members under the PSAC umbrella.

The posting of the posters promoting the Strike Training held at the PSAC Edmonton Regional office on our Union boards promoted a lot of conversations around “Strike”. Members were talking and asking questions. This gave me an opportunity to encourage our members to attend the Strike Training held at the Edmonton PSAC Regional Office. I took the training and I found it to be very informative. Further discussions included future Lunch and Learn - Strike Preparation sessions. I also stressed the importance and encouraged all UTE members to attend the upcoming Strike Vote in March 2020.

Currently, I have been re-elected as the PRC Edmonton Area Council Representative. During this three-year term, I will be focusing on participating in rallies that have negative impacts on unionized and/or non-unionized workers of Alberta. Engaging membership is very important to me as I want to build a stronger union which will benefit all workers as well as to protect the victories that the Union has already fought and won for us (ie. maternity leave; minimum wages, etc.). I will be scheduling regular meetings with my MP and MLA in regard to various issues such as Phoenix and the cuts that are proposed in Alberta.

I continue to make decisions based on integrity and what is in the best interest for our members.

In Solidarity,

Dragana Ristivojevic Edmonton Area Representative PRC REP REPORTS 102 PRC REP REPORTS KIRSTEN STRACHEY Southern Alberta Geographic Representative

I was recently called into action to become part of the PRC, as my predecessor Kristy Slattery resigned. I want to thank her for being a part of the Council since the PSAC Convention in 2018.

Since receiving the call to the PRC, I have attended multiple teleconferences for the PSAC PRC Prairies Health and Safety Committee as well as teleconferences for Prairie Region Council business. I also attended two face to face meetings of the Council, in November 2019 and February 2020.

I have attended (by phone), the Calgary Regional Women’s meeting on Nov 25 & Feb 3, Calgary Area Council meeting Nov 20 & Feb 18 and the Calgary Human Rights Committee Feb 26. I look forward to also attend Lethbridge committees’ meetings in the near future.

I have attended the Regional Strike training for executives, which was very fortuitous as my component, UTE, has recently called for a strike vote for its members.

In May of 2019 I was elected as a Vice President – PSAC representative on the Alberta Federation of Labour and have attended meetings, planning sessions, and many rallies since then. I am also part of the AFL Childcare committee and have recently launched a Fair Start, a Campaign for Universal Childcare. Working with the other Alberta unions has been very eye opening and has brought me additional energy for all my union activities.

Although my calendar is packed with upcoming union events, conferences, celebration days and rallies, I couldn’t be prouder to be an activist, working side by side with my union sisters, brothers and friends.

In Solidarity,

Kirsten Strachey

103 TIM HUBICK South Saskatchewan Geographical Representative

It has been a highly active rewarding and challenging at time due to Covid term as your Southern Saskatchewan Geographical rep. It has been overall a great experience.

Some of the activities I have had the chance to do include:

• Rallies focusing on saving the provincial privation of our crowns. • Rallies boycotting federal public service week. • Mother’s days walks in support of missing and murdered women. • Pride events including flag raising, parades, candlelight vigils for those lost life’s in the Orlando night club shooting. • Working to bring reconciliation with events such as orange shirt day. Sisters in spirt vigils and national aboriginal day. • Attended solidarity rallies for both provincial and federal union employees. As well as other solidarity rallies and picket lines to support other unionized workers. • Attended Phoenix rallies. • Have had contact with Regina labour council and Saskatchewan labour council. • Have reached out to many of the local presidents within southern Saskatchewan. • Worked with and attended all Regina Area council meetings. • Worked with and attended all Southern Saskatchewan’s human rights committee meeting. • Have had contacted with the Regional office on an ongoing basis. • Have attended all education and training sessions held at the regional office. • Attended the women march. • Went to vigils for domestic violence. • Help serve the less fortunate at the Christmas alongside other unions. • Rallied with border service for a fair collective agreement. • Worked with south Saskatchewan committees on team building. • Attended sit in at Ralph Gooddales office. • Took part in Trans day of remembrance. • Picked alongside with CN workers, coop refinery, Winnipeg airport workers, and postal workers. • Encourage members to lobby their MPs on federal and provincial regarding election campaigns. • Took part in Pride events and parades. • Took part in training for executive for committees. • Stuffed envelopes with information regarding federal election information. • Attend all PRC face to face meetings except for one due to medical issue. • Attend all PRC phone calls.

It has been an amazing journey serving as the South Saskatchewan Geo Rep. I look forward to continuing to work along with members of PSAC. I do thank you for this past three year. It is my hope you also have a safe and enjoyable convention in Regina 2021.

In solidarity

Tim Hubick

PRC REP REPORTS South Saskatchewan Geographical Representative 104 PRC REP REPORTS FRANK JANZ Alternate REVP

I have supported the PSAC Prairie Region Council in all their events and activities that put forward our members concerns to the government of the day and Canadian citizens at large.

I have enjoyed my time as the Alternate REVP and I am proud of the accomplishments of the Prairie Region Council. I wish the next council success and I will always be there for my sisters and brothers to move the labour movement forward.

In solidarity,

Frank Janz AREVP

105 SHEILAGH HANSON ** Winnipeg Area Council Representative

Hello

I was elected as the WAC Rep position on May 15,2018 after the retirement of the wonderful Lorelei Topnik. She replaced Greg Ballendyne, who left the position. I came in at an exciting time where there were upcoming civic, provincial and federal elections. I am also in the position of Chair of the Winnipeg Women’s Committee, since January 2017. In January 2018, my local UHEW 50012 affiliated with the Winnipeg Labour Council, the only federal local to be affiliated within Winnipeg. Please come talk to me if you would like information on joining the WLC.

Attended:

2018

• Regional Women’s Committee Meeting - January 9 • Regional Women’s Committee Meeting - March 6 • PRC Conference Call - March 20 • Regional Women’s Committee Meeting - April 3 • Regional Women’s Committee AGM Meeting - May 8 - re-elected for a second term • PRC Conference Call - March 17 • PSAC Bargaining Conference - May (I have to add this event is not member driven, it is run completely by the bigger components and if they don’t have you already in their plans for being elected, you will not be. I talked to the National Vice President Magdali Picard and she agreed and said there would be changes coming. I am not aware of anything changing yet.) • Winnipeg Pride parade June 3 • WAC Meeting June 25 • Celebrating Women () July 4 • September Labour Day March and Picnic • RWC Meeting October 2 • WAC Meeting October 3. • PRC Meeting in Winnipeg November 2-4 with rally on Broadway and Main • WAC Meeting November • Santa Claus Parade November • Organized November 21 CLIFF (Canadian Labour International Film Festival) screening night • Phoenix teleconference November 22 • Seasonal Celebrations December 19

2019

• PRC Conference Call - February 7 • WAC AGM Meeting March 13 - elected as WAC Chair • RWC Meeting April 25 • PRC Conference Call - May 9 • PRC Meeting - May 24

PRC REP REPORTS • Sit in in Robert Falcon-Ouellette’s constituent office - He was not there, but a member who 106 PRC REP REPORTS was severely affected by Phoenix was able to tell a staffer his issues • Spring in this year, I joined my MLA’S riding association, Matt Wiebe (NDP). • Rally in front of the Forks hotel while Justin Trudeau was there • Meeting at the Union Centre with many other activists, Justin Trudeau speaks, it’s the first time a PM ever has visited the Union Centre 1919 Parade May 25 • JLP Clinic for the Violence in the Workplace workshop in June • WAC Meeting June 4 • Regional Women’s Committee Meeting -August 20 • NDP envelope stuffing for provincial election • Women’s Conference in Regina September • Envelope stuffing for federal election September 24th • PRC adopted plan for the Federal Election, phone banks, door knocking, future telephone town hall, all candidates forum for Elmwood-Transcona riding, October • Leafletting for Daniel Blaikie in September • Regional Women’s Committee Meeting - October 24 • Pushing the vote and scrutineering for Daniel Blaikie in federal election • PRC Meeting in Winnipeg - November 2-3 • Assisted Marianne Hladun with Winnipeg Committee financial procedures • Regional Women’s Committee Meeting - December 2, 2020 • Re-elected as AC PRC Rep, stepped down as WAC chair • Elected as Fundraising Chair for Daniel Blaikie - February 22 • Elected as Membership Chair for Matt Wiebe - February 25 • PRC Meeting in Calgary February 25 - March 1 (in early due to finances and budget being prepared for the convention)

Thank you for the opportunity to learn and take part in some wonderful events and meet some incredible people. I look forward to being the WAC Rep for the next three years.

Sheilagh Hanson Winnipeg Area Council Representative

107 PSAC PRAIRIE REGION BY-LAWS

January 2020 PRAIRIES BYLAWS 108 PRAIRIES BYLAWS

BY-LAWS

of the

PSAC PRAIRIE REGION

As adopted by the Founding Convention in Winnipeg, October 31 and November 1, 1998 and as amended by the Prairie Region Triennial Convention

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Saskatoon, November 30 and December 1, 2001 Calgary, June 24-26, 2005 Winnipeg, June 13-15, 2008 Winnipeg, June 10-12, 2011 Saskatoon, June 27-29, 2014 Winnipeg, April 21-23, 2017

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Page Section 1 Name ………………………………………………………………….…….… 3 Section 2 Mandate …………………………………………………………………….… 3 Section 3 Objectives ………………………………………………………………….… 4 Section 4 Membership and Membership Rights ………………………………….… 5 Section 5 Structure of the Prairie Region Council …………………………………. 5 Section 6 Prairie Region Council Members Roles and Responsibilities ……….… 6 Section 7 Prairie Region Council Meetings ……………………………………….… 10 Section 8 Prairie Region Council Committees …………………………………….… 11 Section 9 Prairie Region Triennial Convention …………………………………….… 11 Section 10 Representation and Voting at the Prairie Region Triennial Convention .. 13 Section 11 Elections at the Prairie Region Triennial Convention ………………….… 13 Section 12 Area Councils …………………………………………………………….… 18 Section 13 Finances and Collection of Membership Fees …………………………. 19 Section 14 Discipline ………………………………………………………………….… 19 Section 15 Amendment of Prairie Region By-Laws ……………………………….… 20 Section 16 Interpretation of Prairie Region By-Laws ……………………………….… 20 Section 17 Oath of Office …………………………………………………………….… 20

Glossary …………………………………………………………………….… 21 Regulations ……………………………………………………………….… 24 Resolutions of Record …………………………………………………….… 27

2 SECTION 1

NAME

Pursuant to Section 16 of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) Constitution, the Council of the PSAC in the Prairie Region shall be known as the PSAC Prairie Region Council hereinafter referred to as the PRC.

SECTION 2

MANDATE

Sub-Section (1)

The PRC shall:

(a) apply the PSAC Constitution, Regulations, Policies and the Prairie Region By-Laws;

(b) identify, articulate and address all needs and issues important to the Prairie Region members; and

(c) define the issues that the Regional Executive Vice-President (REVP) will submit to the Alliance Executive Committee (AEC) and the National Board of Directors (NBoD) of the PSAC.

Sub-Section (2)

The PRC shall:

(a) encourage elected representatives, who represent PSAC members in the Prairie Region, to participate in the activities and decision making process of the Prairie Region structure;

(b) encourage all members in the Prairie Region to participate in the activities of the Prairie Region structure;

(c) promote representation and activism from amongst the membership in the broader labour movement and relevant community and social justice organizations;

(d) promote the Alliance Facilitator Network (AFN) within the Prairie Region; and

(e) promote affiliation to and the participation in Federations of Labour and District Labour Councils.

3 SECTION 3

OBJECTIVES

The PRC shall:

Sub-Section (1)

Strive to unite all Prairie Region members of the PSAC in a single democratic organization.

Sub-Section (2)

Strive to provide for a PSAC structure in the Prairie Region that reflects the needs and realities of the membership of the Prairie Region while respecting the constitutional integrity of the PSAC.

Sub-Section (3)

Strive to promote the organization of PSAC members in the Prairie Region and to ensure that the PRC is representative, visible, fair, equitable, respectful of the individual, and collective rights of all PSAC members in the region.

Sub-Section (4)

Strive to implement an efficient and effective communications structure among PSAC members in the Prairie Region and to facilitate networking among members.

Sub-Section (5)

Strive to identify the needs and issues of Prairie Region members and ensure the union’s regional programs and services meet these needs by setting priorities, policies and direction.

Sub-Section (6)

Strive to promote the organization, operation and sustainability of Area Councils, Regional Women’s, Human Rights, Aboriginal Peoples, Racially Visible Persons, Pride, Young Workers and Access Committees within the Prairie Region.

Sub-Section (7)

Strive to strengthen Locals/Branches as the foundations of the union.

Sub-Section (8)

Strive to encourage affiliations to, and participation in, the Federations of Labour and Labour Councils in the Prairie Region.

4 Sub-Section (9)

Be guided by the following principles:

(a) fair and equitable representation of all PSAC members in the Prairie Region;

(b) accountability to the membership;

(c) union values;

(d) recognition of equity seeking groups;

(e) cost effectiveness, efficiency and transparency; and

(f) proactive representation of the membership.

SECTION 4

MEMBERSHIP AND MEMBERSHIP RIGHTS

Sub-Section (1) – Membership

Membership is defined in accordance with the PSAC Constitution, Section 4 and Regulation 5.

Sub-Section (2) – Membership Rights

Every member in good standing is entitled to:

(a) all rights in accordance with the PSAC Constitution, Section 5; and

(b) observe meetings of the PRC, except where matters deemed confidential by the PRC are to be discussed.

SECTION 5

STRUCTURE OF THE PRAIRIE REGION COUNCIL

The PRC shall consist of:

(a) Regional Executive Vice-President (REVP);

(b) Alternate Regional Executive Vice-President (A/REVP);

(c) representatives or alternate representatives for each of the following six (6) geographical areas:

(i) one representative from Northern Alberta;

(ii) one representative from Southern Alberta; 5 (iii) one representative from Northern Saskatchewan;

(iv) one representative from Southern Saskatchewan;

(v) one representative from South-East Manitoba; and

(vi) one representative from North-West Manitoba.

(d) one representative for Regional Women’s Committees;

(e) one representative for Aboriginal Peoples;

(f) one representative for Persons With Disabilities;

(g) one representative for Racially Visible Persons;

(h) one representative for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered Persons;

(i) one representative for Directly Chartered Locals;

(j) one representative for Young Workers;

(k) one representative for Separate Employer Locals; and

(l) one representative from each active PSAC Prairie Region Area Council.

SECTION 6

PRAIRIE REGION COUNCIL MEMBERS ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Sub-Section (1)

The Regional Executive Vice-President (REVP) shall, in addition to Section 13, Sub-Section (4) (b) of the PSAC Constitution:

(a) uphold and promote the mandate and objectives of the PRC;

(b) assume responsibility for the production and distribution of minutes from the PRC meetings within a timely manner;

(c) serve as an ex-officio member of all PRC Committees;

(d) submit a written report of their activities to the PRC meetings and the Prairie Region Triennial Convention; and

(e) interpret the Prairie Region By-Laws.

6 Sub-Section (2)

The Alternate Regional Executive Vice-President (A/REVP), shall, but not be limited to:

(a) uphold and promote the mandate and objectives of the PRC;

(b) perform the regional duties of the REVP in their absence including PRC activities and other activities within the Prairie Region;

(c) attend meetings of the PRC;

(d) submit a written report of their activities to the PRC meetings and the Prairie Region Triennial Convention; and

(e) perform other duties and responsibilities as determined by the PRC and/or the REVP.

Sub-Section (3)

The 2nd Alternate Regional Executive Vice President shall:

(a) assume the position and the roles and responsibilities of the Alternate Regional Executive Vice-President should the position become vacant between Prairie Region Conventions.

Sub-Section (4)

The Geographical Representatives shall:

(a) uphold and promote the mandate and objectives of the PRC;

(b) communicate with Locals/Branches in their geographic areas;

(c) attend PRC meetings and shall be the spokesperson for members in the geographic area under their jurisdiction;

(d) promote the creation of Area Councils in their geographic areas;

(e) submit a written report of their activities to each regular meeting of the PRC and the Prairie Region Triennial Convention;

(f) promote representation in groups who defend the interests of members in the geographic areas under their jurisdiction; and

(g) serve on PRC Committees and perform other roles and responsibilities as determined by the PRC and/or the REVP.

7 Sub-Section (5)

The Regional Women’s Committees Representative shall:

(a) uphold and promote the mandate and objectives of the PRC;

(b) promote the establishment of Prairie Regional Women’s Committees as outlined under Section 15 of the PSAC Constitution;

(c) communicate with the Prairie Regional Women’s Committees;

(d) attend PRC meetings and shall be the spokesperson for the Prairie Regional Women’s Committees;

(e) submit a written report of the representative’s activities and those of the Prairie Regional Women’s Committees to the Prairie Regional Women’s Committees, the PRC meetings and the Prairie Region Triennial Convention;

(f) promote representation in groups who defend women’s interests; and

(g) serve on PRC Committees and perform other roles and responsibilities as determined by the PRC and/or the REVP.

Sub-Section (6)

The Equity Group Representatives (Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Racially Visible Persons and Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered Persons) shall:

(a) uphold and promote the mandate and objectives of the PRC;

(b) promote the establishment of Pride, Access, Aboriginal Peoples, Racially Visible Persons or Human Rights Committees in the Prairie Region as per Section 15 of the PSAC Constitution;

(c) communicate with the Prairie Region Pride, Access, Aboriginal Peoples, Racially Visible Persons or Human Rights Committees;

(d) attend the PRC meetings and shall be the spokesperson for the Prairie Region equity group members;

(e) submit a written report of the representative’s activities and those of the Prairie Region Pride, Access, Aboriginal Peoples, Racially Visible Persons or Human Rights Committees to the Prairie Region Pride, Access, Aboriginal Peoples, Racially Visible Persons or Human Rights Committees, the PRC meetings and the Prairie Region Triennial Convention;

(f) promote representation in the groups who defend the interest of the equity group members; and

(g) serve on PRC Committees and perform other roles and responsibilities as determined by the PRC and/or the REVP. 8 Sub-Section (7)

The Directly Chartered Locals Representative shall:

(a) uphold and promote the mandate and objectives of the PRC;

(b) communicate with the Prairie Region Directly Chartered Locals;

(c) attend the PRC meetings and shall be the spokesperson for the Directly Chartered Locals;

(d) submit a written report of the representative’s activities and those of the Directly Chartered Locals in the Prairie Region to the Directly Chartered Locals, PRC meetings and the Prairie Region Triennial Convention;

(e) promote representation in the groups who defend the interests of the Directly Chartered Locals members;

(f) serve on PRC Committees and perform other roles and responsibilities as determined by the PRC and/or the REVP; and

(g) promote discussions between DCL’s to aid in mutually benefiting projects and priorities within the Prairie Region.

Sub-Section (8)

The Young Workers Representative shall:

(a) uphold and promote the mandate and objectives of the PRC;

(b) promote the establishment of Young Workers Committees in the Prairie Region as outlined under Section 15 of the PSAC Constitution;

(c) communicate with Young Workers in the Prairie Region;

(d) attend PRC meetings and shall be the spokesperson for the Young Workers in the Prairie Region;

(e) submit a written report of the representative’s activities and those of the Young Workers Committees, PRC meetings and the Prairie Region Triennial Convention;

(f) promote representation in groups who defend Young Workers interests; and

(g) serve on PRC Committees and perform other roles and responsibilities as determined by the PRC and/or the REVP.

9 Sub-Section (9)

The Separate Employer Representative shall:

(a) uphold and promote the mandate and objectives of the PRC;

(b) communicate with the Prairie Region Separate Employer Locals;

(c) attend the PRC meetings and shall be the spokesperson for the Separate Employer Locals;

(d) submit a written report of the representative’s activities and those of the Separate Employer Locals in the Prairie Region to the Separate Employer Locals, the PRC meetings and the Prairie Region Triennial Convention;

(e) promote representation in the groups who defend the interests of the Separate Employer Locals members; and

(f) serve on PRC Committees and perform other roles and responsibilities as determined by the PRC and/or the REVP.

Sub-Section (10)

The Area Council Representatives shall:

(a) uphold and promote the mandate and objectives of the PRC;

(b) communicate with their respective Area Council;

(c) attend PRC meetings and shall be the spokesperson for members from their respective Area Council;

(d) submit a written report of the representative’s activities and those of the Area Council they represent to their respective Area Council, the PRC meetings and the Prairie Region Triennial Convention;

(e) promote representation in groups who defend the interests of members of their respective Area Council; and

(f) serve on PRC Committees and perform other roles and responsibilities as determined by the PRC and/or the REVP.

SECTION 7

PRAIRIE REGION COUNCIL MEETINGS

(a) The PRC shall meet in session at least two (2) times a year, or upon the request of two-thirds (2/3) of its members, to conduct a special meeting.

(b) Additional meetings may take place through teleconferencing, other available technology, and various cost-saving initiatives. 10 (c) The PRC meetings will be rotated throughout the Prairie Region.

(d) For decision making purposes a quorum shall consist of the REVP or the A/REVP and 50 per cent of the Council members, ensuring representation from all three provinces.

(e) Minutes of all PRC meetings shall be posted on the Prairie Region’s website within two months, including approval by the PRC.

SECTION 8

PRAIRIE REGION COUNCIL COMMITTEES

(a) The PRC shall have the authority to, and the responsibility for establishing operational committees as needed and the following standing committees:

Education Committee Health & Safety Committee Finance Committee Communications Committee By-Laws Committee

(b) Appointments to committees shall be made by the REVP, in consultation with and ratified by the PRC members, keeping in mind gender and equity representation.

(c) All PRC Committees shall submit a written report of their activities to the PRC meetings and the Prairie Region Triennial Convention.

(d) The PRC shall establish Terms of Reference to guide the work and activities of each committee. Within the first year of the mandate, the Terms of Reference of each PRC Standing Committee shall be reviewed by the committee to ensure that they are current and relevant. Each committee shall present their Terms of Reference to the PRC for ratification.

SECTION 9

PRAIRIE REGION TRIENNIAL CONVENTION

Sub-Section (1)

(a) The Prairie Region shall hold its Triennial Convention in the Prairie Region within the period commencing fourteen (14) months and ending nine (9) months prior to the PSAC National Triennial Convention. The PRC shall make every effort to ensure that the Regional Convention rotates through the three provinces of the Prairie Region.

(b) The PRC may, at the request of two-thirds (2/3) of its members, call a Special Convention.

11 (c) The PRC shall issue a call to Convention to all appropriate bodies, not less than four (4) months prior to the date of the Prairie Region Triennial Convention. Such Convention Call shall include the final date for receipt of resolutions from the appropriate bodies.

(d) The PRC shall be responsible for producing and distributing the Prairie Region Triennial Convention Report to all Convention delegates, Locals/Branches, Regional Women’s Committees, Access, Pride, Aboriginal Peoples, Racially Visible Persons, Young Workers or Human Rights Committees and Area Councils within six (6) months of Convention.

Sub-Section (2)

The Prairie Region Triennial Convention shall be chaired by the REVP, or, in their absence or on their delegation, any member of the PRC.

Sub-Section (3)

The Prairie Region Triennial Convention shall:

(a) adopt rules of procedure governing the processing of all matters before the Prairie Region Triennial Convention;

(b) refer to the appropriate Convention Committee and deal with all resolutions and matters submitted to it through the REVP by the PRC, Locals/Branches, Regional Women’s, Access, Pride, Aboriginal Peoples, Racially Visible Persons, Young Workers or Human Rights Committees and Area Councils; in good standing;

(c) establish the budgetary provisions between Conventions;

(d) deal with any other administrative matters placed before it by the delegates, in the manner prescribed by the rules of procedure adopted by the Convention for the orderly conduct of its business;

(e) elect the representatives of the PRC, as outlined in Section 11 of these By-Laws by caucus; and

(f) elect the REVP Prairie Region, the Alternate REVP Prairie Region and the 2nd Alternate REVP Prairie Region.

Sub-Section (4)

Resolutions, except for By-Laws and Finance, that are not dealt with at the Prairie Region Triennial Convention will be deferred to the first meeting of the PRC.

12 SECTION 10

REPRESENTATION AND VOTING AT THE PRAIRIE REGION TRIENNIAL CONVENTION

Sub-Section (1)

Each Local/Branch in good standing, shall be entitled to one delegate for the first 100 members or part thereof, and to one delegate for each additional 100 members or part thereof, in accordance with Section 4, Sub-Section (14) of the PSAC Constitution in the 12 months prior to the date of the Convention Call.

Sub-Section (2)

The PRC members shall be delegates to the Prairie Region Triennial Convention.

Sub-Section (3)

PSAC members who hold a PSAC national elected office, National Aboriginal Peoples’ Circle (NAPC) representatives and Component National Officers who are members of the Prairie Regional Caucus shall be entitled to attend Prairie Region Triennial Conventions as delegates.

Sub-Section (4)

Each Regional Committee, as defined under Section 15 of the PSAC Constitution, in good standing will be entitled to one delegate to the Prairie Region Triennial Convention.

Sub-Section (5)

Each Area Council in good standing will be entitled to one delegate to the Prairie Region Triennial Convention.

SECTION 11

ELECTIONS AT THE PRAIRIE REGION TRIENNIAL CONVENTION

Sub-Section (1) - Eligibility of Nominees for Office - REVP, A/REVP and 2nd A/REVP

(a) All nominees for the office of REVP Prairie Region, A/REVP Prairie Region, and 2nd A/REVP Prairie Region shall be members in good standing of the PSAC.

(b) A nominee for the office of the REVP, A/REVP and 2nd A/REVP shall work or reside in the Prairie Region.

(c) Nominees for the office of REVP, Prairie Region shall be prepared to live in a location as determined by the AEC.

13 Sub-Section (2) - Nomination of REVP, A/REVP and 2nd A/REVP

(a) At each Prairie Region Triennial Convention, a Nominations Committee of at least three (3) persons shall be appointed by the PRC from among those present, other than staff.

(b) The duties of the Nominations Committee shall be to:

(i) receive nominations for the offices of REVP, A/REVP and 2nd A/REVP;

(ii) verify the eligibility of nominees for office;

(iii) ascertain the willingness of nominees to accept and perform the duties of the office to which they may be elected; and

(iv) report to the Prairie Region Triennial Convention the names of all such nominees.

(c) Nominations for the office of REVP, A/REVP and 2nd A/REVP filed with the Nominations Committee shall be in writing, signed by a nominator and a seconder, each of whom shall be an accredited delegate.

(d) Nominees who are not present at the Convention must submit a nomination form to the Prairie Regional Staff Coordinator prior to the start of the Prairie Region Triennial Convention.

(e) Nominees who are present at the Prairie Region Triennial Convention can submit a nomination form to the Prairie Regional Staff Coordinator prior to the start of the Prairie Region Triennial Convention, to the Nominations Committee during Convention or be nominated from the floor of the Prairie Region Triennial Convention. The Prairie Regional Staff Coordinator will provide nomination forms received prior to the commencement of Convention to the Chair of the Nominations Committee as soon as the Nominations Committee has been ratified by Convention.

(f) The Chairperson of the Nominations Committee shall be appointed by the PSAC Prairie Region Council. Either the Chairperson of the Nomination Committee, or a member or former member of the AEC, shall conduct the election of the REVP Alternate REVP and the 2nd Alternate REVP. The Election Chairperson shall have the power to appoint scrutineers and assistants as deemed necessary to conduct the elections in an orderly manner, subject to the limitations of Sub-Section (2) (a) above.

Sub-Section (3) - Election of the REVP, Alternate REVP and 2nd A/REVP

(a) The election of the REVP Prairie Region, and A/REVP Prairie Region and 2nd A/REVP Prairie Region shall be conducted in turn. Each office shall be called in turn and completed before the next office is called.

14 (b) As the election for the office of REVP, A/REVP and 2nd A/REVP is called, the nominee, nominator or seconder of each nominee, whether filed previously with the Nominations Committee or nominated from the floor, may speak to the Prairie Region Triennial Convention for not more than three (3) minutes on behalf of that nominee.

(c) The election to the office of REVP, A/REVP and 2nd A/REVP shall be by secret ballot. Each voting delegate shall indicate by ballot or electronic voting the name of their choice for the office called, from among the nominees for office.

(d) Election to the office of REVP, A/REVP and 2nd A/REVP shall be declared only on receipt of a clear majority of the ballots cast with standings revealed to voting delegates after each ballot. In the event that more than two (2) nominees stand for election to any one office, the election procedure shall be by way of elimination.

(e) In the event of a tie vote, the Chairperson shall immediately take a second ballot without recess or adjournment. If this results in a second tie vote, the Chairperson shall call a short recess before taking the third ballot.

(f) Upon completion of the election of the REVP, A/REVP and 2nd A/REVP, the Nominations Committee will sign a declaration outlining the number of accredited delegates, the number of accredited delegates voting, the vote tally for each candidate and the number of spoiled ballots for each ballot during the election of the REVP, A/REVP and 2nd A/REVP. The signed declaration will be forwarded to the PSAC National President and maintained on file.

(g) The REVP, A/REVP and 2nd A/REVP shall take office at the end of the Prairie Region Triennial Convention.

(h) Members elected to the position of REVP shall not hold Component, Local or Branch Executive Officer positions, other than Steward.

Sub-Section (4) - Vacancy in the Position of REVP, A/REVP and 2nd A/REVP

(a) A vacancy in the office of REVP shall be filled by the A/REVP.

(b) A vacancy in the office of Alternate REVP shall be filled by the 2nd A/REVP.

(c) In the event that both the A/REVP and 2nd A/REVP become vacant 6 months or more prior to the PR Convention then the position of the A/REVP, shall be filled in the following manner:

(i) nominations shall be called by the AEC from amongst all members in the Prairie Region;

(ii) the AEC shall ensure that all nominees are members in good standing of the PSAC in the Prairie Region of the PSAC, and that the nominator and seconder were delegates at the previous Prairie Region Triennial Convention;

(iii) the nominations process will be concluded within 60 days from the date of notice of vacancy in the position of Alternate REVP; 15 (iv) if there is more than one nominee for the office of A/REVP, and an election is necessary, it shall be conducted by the AEC from amongst those members in good standing who were voting delegates at the preceding Prairie Region Triennial Convention.

Sub-Section (5) - Nomination and Election of the PRC Representatives, Alternate Representatives, and Second Alternate Representatives

(a) Election Procedures for Prairie Region Council Representatives

(i) The elections shall be by secret ballot. Each voting delegate shall indicate by ballot or electronic voting the name of their choice for the office called, from among the nominees for office.

(ii) The election for Representative, Alternate and Second Alternate shall be declared only on receipt of a clear majority of the ballots cast with standings revealed to voting delegates after each ballot. In the event that more than two (2) nominees stand for election for any one office, the election procedure shall be by way of elimination.

(iii) The Representatives, Alternates, and Second Alternates shall be sworn in and take office at the end of the Prairie Region Triennial Convention.

(b) The above procedures shall apply to the following positions on the Prairie Region Council:

(i) The Geographic Representatives, their Alternates, and their Second Alternates shall be nominated and elected in caucus at the Prairie Region Triennial Convention by delegates from the geographic area they are to represent.

(ii) The Regional Women’s Committee Representative, her Alternate, and her Second Alternate shall be elected in caucus at the PSAC Prairie Region Triennial Convention by the delegates who have self identified at the time of registration as being a member of a duly established PSAC Prairie Regional Women’s Committee.

(iii) The Equity Group Representative, their Alternate, and their Second Alternate for the Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Racially Visible and Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Persons shall be nominated and elected in caucus at the Prairie Region Triennial Convention by delegates who have self-identified on their Convention registration form as being a member of their respective Equity Group.

(iv) The Directly Chartered Local Representative, their Alternate, and their Second Alternate shall be nominated and elected in caucus at the Prairie Region Triennial Convention by delegates representing Directly Chartered Locals within the Prairie Region.

16 (v) The Young Workers Representative, their Alternate, and their Second Alternate shall be nominated and elected in caucus at the Prairie Region Triennial Convention by delegates who have self-identified at the time of registration as representing Young Workers within the Prairie Region.

(vi) The Separate Employer Representative, their Alternate, and their Second Alternate shall be nominated and elected in caucus at the Prairie Region Triennial Convention by delegates representing Separate Employer Locals within the Prairie Region.

Sub-Section (6) - Election of the PRC Prairie Region Area Council Representatives

(a) Election of the Area Council Representatives, their Alternates, and their Second Alternates shall occur no later than one month before the Prairie Region Triennial Convention.

(b) The Representatives, their Alternates, and their Second Alternates shall be nominated and elected at an election “meeting” called by the President of the Area Council. Delegate status to this meeting is outlined in Section 14, Sub-Section (3) of the PSAC Constitution.

(c) The elections shall be by secret ballot. A blank ballot paper shall be distributed to all voting delegates for each office in turn, as it is called. Each voting delegate shall write on the ballot paper the name of their choice for the Representative, Alternate, and Second Alternate from among the nominees.

(d) The election for Representative, Alternate and Second Alternate shall be declared only on receipt of a clear majority of the ballots cast with standings revealed to voting delegates after each ballot. In the event that more than two (2) nominees stand for election for any one office, the election procedure shall be by way of elimination.

(e) The newly elected PRC Area Council Representative shall be the Area Council delegate to the Prairie Region Triennial Convention and be sworn in and take office at the end of the Prairie Region Triennial Convention. Save and except where the Area Council Representative is re-elected, then the delegate entitlement follows Section 10, Sub-Section (5) of the Prairie Region By-Laws.

(f) Should the Alternate or Second Alternate Area Council Representative have to take office they shall be sworn in at the first Prairie Region Council meeting they attend.

Sub-Section (7) - Vacancy in the Position of Representative

(a) In the event of a vacancy, the position of a PRC Representative shall be filled by the Alternate and the Second Alternate shall assume the Alternate Representative position.

(b) In the event there is no Alternate to assume the PRC Representative position, the vacancy, occurring six (6) months or more prior to the Prairie Region Triennial Convention, shall be filled in the following manner:

17 (i) nominations shall be called by the Regional Coordinator, Prairie Region from amongst the members in the Prairie Region;

(ii) the Regional Coordinator shall ensure that all nominees are members in good standing of the PSAC in the Prairie Region of the PSAC, and that the nominator and seconder were delegates at the previous Prairie Region Triennial Convention;

(iii) the nominations process will be concluded within 60 days from the date of notice of vacancy in the position; and

(iv) if there is more than one nominee for the PRC Representative position and an election is necessary, it shall be conducted by the Regional Coordinator from amongst those members in good standing who were voting delegates at the preceding Prairie Region Triennial Convention.

(c) Should a vacancy occur in the position of Alternate or Second Alternate, at least one year before the next Prairie Region Triennial Convention, the appropriate caucus delegates will elect a representative in the same manner as identified in Sub-Section (7) (b).

SECTION 12

AREA COUNCILS

Sub-Section (1)

Area Councils will be the primary link between the PRC and Locals/Branches.

Sub-Section (2)

Component National Officers shall have the right to join only one Area Council in the region of their choice, with full voice and vote. [Note: this expands the voting rights outlined in PSAC Constitution, Section 14, Sub-Section (3)].

Sub-Section (3)

A Representative of a Prairie Regional Women’s Committee shall have the right to join the Area Council that falls within their geographic jurisdiction, with full voice and vote. [Note: this expands the voting rights outlined in PSAC Constitution, Section 14, Sub- Section (3)].

Sub-Section (4)

A Representative from an Access, Pride, Aboriginal Peoples, Racially Visible Persons, Young Workers or Human Rights Committees shall have the right to join the Area Council that falls within their geographic jurisdiction, with full voice and vote. [Note: this expands the voting rights outlined in Section 14, Sub-Section (3) of the PSAC Constitution].

18 SECTION 13

FINANCES AND COLLECTION OF MEMBERSHIP FEES

Sub-Section (1)

The PRC shall be funded from the budget allocated by the PSAC to the Prairie Region and from the membership fees levied, pursuant to Section 16, Sub-Section (2) of the PSAC Constitution.

Sub-Section (2)

Membership fees levied by the PRC shall be established by the Prairie Region Triennial Convention.

Sub-Section (3)

The fiscal year of the PRC shall be from January 1 to December 31. A detailed audited statement of receipts and expenditures prepared by a certified accountant shall be undertaken for each fiscal year of the PRC. This financial statement and recommendations from the Finance Committee shall be presented at the PRC meeting immediately following the completion of the audit for PRC approval. A financial report, including a detailed audited statement of receipts and expenditures prepared by a certified accountant, shall be presented at the Prairie Region Triennial Convention.

Sub-Section (4)

Any expense not accounted for in the budget will require a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote by the PRC.

Sub-Section (5)

The Prairie Region Council budget, as passed by Convention, shall be posted on the Prairies website.

Sub-Section (6)

The Prairie Region Council budget variance report shall be posted on the Prairie Region’s website quarterly and presented to all regularly scheduled PRC meetings.

SECTION 14

DISCIPLINE

The Prairie Region Council shall have the authority by a two thirds (2/3) majority vote at a regular or special meeting to temporarily relieve of their duties, until such time as an investigation has been completed and a decision rendered, an officer of the PRC from their position on the PRC for contravening a provision of the PSAC Constitution and/or these By-Laws, in accordance with Section 25 and Regulation 19 of the PSAC Constitution. 19 Furthermore, the Prairie Region Council shall have the authority by a two thirds (2/3) majority vote at a regular or special meeting to recommend to the appropriate body to suspend the membership of any Prairie Region Council officer for contravening a provision of the PSAC Constitution and/or these By-laws in accordance with Section 25 and Regulation 19 of the PSAC Constitution.

SECTION 15

AMENDMENT OF PRAIRIE REGION BY-LAWS

Any amendment of, deletion from, or addition to these By-Laws shall become effective by approval of two-thirds (2/3) of the delegates voting at a Prairie Region Triennial Convention.

Unless otherwise specified, any amendment of, deletion from, or addition to these By-Laws shall become effective at the time of its adoption.

SECTION 16

INTERPRETATION OF PRAIRIE REGION BY-LAWS

Only the REVP is empowered to interpret the By-Laws, except that the PRC or Prairie Region Triennial Convention may reverse the interpretation given.

SECTION 17

OATH OF OFFICE

“I …… having been elected an officer of the Public Service Alliance of Canada, Prairie Region, solemnly declare that for my term of office I shall abide by and uphold this Constitution, fulfill the duties of such office, will maintain and uphold the dignity of the union and will always keep confidential all matters concerning the affairs of the union that are brought to my attention.”

20 GLOSSARY

By a clear two-thirds (2/3) majority, PRC can add, amend or rescind a definition.

21 AEC – Alliance Executive Committee: The Alliance Executive Committee shall be composed of the National President, one National Executive Vice-President and seven Regional Executive Vice- Presidents, all nine of whom shall be elected in accordance with the provisions of Section 23. (PSAC Constitution Section 7 Sub-Section (1) (c))

Alliance Facilitators’ Network (AFN) – PSAC members trained as facilitators to educate other Alliance members to provide local, regional and workplace based training opportunities (Policy Statement on the PSAC Membership Education Program - September 1997).

Area Councils (AC) – A duly recognized and established council comprised of PSAC members who have organized in any area of the Prairie Region that can reasonably encompass one Area Council. (PSAC Constitution, Section 14)

A/REVP – PSAC Alternate Regional Executive Vice-President for the Prairie Region.

Branches – The name given to groupings of members who are in the Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) Component. “Branches” are similar to “Locals”.

Directly Chartered Local – Directly Chartered Local means an organized group of members established by the Alliance Executive Committee in accordance with the PSAC Constitution and deriving its jurisdiction, authority and rights from Section 11 of the PSAC Constitution. (PSAC Constitution, p. 19)

Geographic Area – As identified in the PR Bylaws Section 5 (c), the area of jurisdiction has been defined as follows:

Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Northern Saskatchewan Southern Saskatchewan South-East Manitoba North-West Manitoba

Human Rights Committee – A duly recognized and established committee comprised of PSAC members who self identify as being representative of Racially Visible Persons, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, or Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Persons, Queer, Two-Spirited, + (LGBTQ2+) and who have organized in any area of the Prairie Region that can reasonably encompass a Human Rights Committee. (PSAC Constitution, Section 15). (Amended November 1, 2019)

In Good Standing – • A Local/Branch that is not in trusteeship. • As defined in the PSAC Constitution Section 4 Sub-Section (2)

Local – Includes within its meaning a Directly Chartered Local or when identified as such a Component Local.

NBoD – National Board of Directors

Prairie Region Triennial Convention – PSAC Prairie Region Triennial Convention 22 PRC – Prairie Region Council

PSAC Prairie Region (PR) – The region includes the provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and remote areas in other provinces and territories, where members pay dues and are served by the PSAC Prairie Region.

PSAC Prairie Regional Office Area – The area serviced by the regional office in question. (For enquiries call the office closest to your work location.)

Regional Health and Safety Committee – A duly recognized and established committee comprised of PSAC members in accordance with the Terms of Reference as approved by Prairie Region Council. (PSAC Constitution, Section 15) (Added November 1, 2019)

Regional Women’s Committee (RWC) – A duly recognized and established committee comprised of a group of PSAC members who self identify as a woman who have organized in any area of the Prairie Region that can reasonably encompass one Regional Women’s Committee. (PSAC Constitution, Section 15). (Amended November 1, 2019)

REVP – PSAC Regional Executive Vice-President for the Prairie Region.

Separate Employer Locals (SEL) – For the purposes of Prairie Region Council Elections, Separate Employer Locals means the following: Locals for bargaining units falling within the Prairie Region such as SRG Services Corp., Bouygues Canada, Freshwater Fish Marketing Corp., Hudson Bay Port Company, Churchill Marine Tank Farm, Canadian Museum for Human Rights, All Nations’ Healing Hospital Inc., Aramark Canada Ltd. 15 Wing Moose Jaw, ATCO Structures & Logistics Ltd.15 Wing Moose Jaw, Sodexo Canada Limited, Saskatoon Airport Authority, Regina Airport Authority Inc., Calgary Airport Authority, Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc., and Edmonton Regional Airports Authority.

Separate Employer Locals do not include Locals in bargaining units and employers covered by the Federal Public Sector Relations Act (Treasury Board or Separate Agencies), Directly Chartered Locals, or Code certified bargaining units that are national in scope, such as, Canada Post, NAV Canada and the Royal Canadian Mint. (Amended November 1, 2019)

Young Worker Committee – A duly recognized and established committee comprised of PSAC members who are thirty-five (35) years of age and younger and have organized in any area of the Prairie Region that can reasonably encompass a Young Workers Committee. (PSAC Constitution, Section 15) (Added November 1, 2019)

23 REGULATIONS

By a clear two-thirds (2/3) majority, PRC can enact a Regulation, amend or rescind a Regulation

24 REGULATION 1 (Amended November 1, 2019)

REGIONAL COMMITTEE / AREA COUNCIL

Each Committee/Council shall hold at least four meetings per year in order to meet the definition of in good standing in accordance with Section 14, Sub-Section [10] and Section 15 Sub-Section (4) of the PSAC Constitution.

One such meeting shall be known as the Annual Meeting and shall be held in the first quarter of each calendar year. The selection/election of officers shall occur at this meeting in accordance with the procedures as outlined in each Committees Terms of Reference or Councils Bylaws.

Each Committee/Council shall present its financial documents at a meeting to be held on or before 28 February of each calendar year in order to be accepted and/or approved by the membership in attendance at said meeting. These documents shall include a budget for the current calendar year and the previous year end financial statement.

Each Committee/Council shall forward their complete financial package to their respective PRC Rep by 1 March of each calendar year in order to ensure enough time for the review and completion of the package by the PRC Rep and subsequent transmittal to the REVP office for receipt by 15 March of each calendar year.

Committees/Councils shall forward to the REVP, minutes of all meetings no later than thirty (30) days following the date on which each meeting is held as per Section 14, Sub- Section (13) (a) of the PSAC Constitution.

In order to ensure a consistent approach for each Committee/Council, the reporting and operations of each Committee/Council shall be conducted in accordance with the Committee/Council Operational Guidelines and Financial Procedures booklet which further expands the procedures outlined above.

This Regulation does not apply to the Prairies Regional Health and Safety Committee.

REGULATION 2 (Amended November 1, 2019)

PRAIRIE REGION CONVENTION RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEES

The PSAC Prairie Region Triennial Convention Resolutions Committees will meet no less than three (3) months prior to the Prairie Region Convention.

The Convention Finance Committee report to the Prairie Region Triennial Convention shall include the proposed budget for the ensuing period.

All Convention Committee Reports to the Prairie Region Triennial Convention will be distributed to all appropriate bodies at least two (2) months prior to the Prairie Region Triennial Convention.

25 REGULATION 3 (January 31, 2014)

DELEGATE STATUS FOR THE REGIONAL WOMEN’S COMMITTEE CAUCUS AT PRAIRIE REGION CONVENTION

In order to attend the Regional Women’s Committee Caucus the delegate must be a member of a PSAC Regional Women’s Committee, which is in good standing, and have attended at least two RWC meetings within the 12-month period immediately preceding the Prairie Region Convention.

REGULATION 4 (January 30, 2020)

REGIONAL COUNCIL / COMMITTEE COMMUNICATION

The REVP shall chair a minimum of two (2) conference calls per calendar year with each of the following individually:

• PRC Area Council Representatives and Area Council Chairpersons/Presidents as well as the PRC Geographical Representatives. • PRC Regional Women’s Committee Representative and Regional Women’s Committee Chairpersons/Presidents or Alternate • PRC Regional Young Worker Representative and Regional Young Worker Committee Chairpersons/Presidents or Alternate • PRC Equity Representatives and Regional Human Rights Committee Chairpersons/Presidents or Alternate • Prairie Region Health and Safety Committee as a whole

The Alternate REVP will be invited to participate in each call.

26 RESOLUTIONS OF RECORD

27 1) LABOUR COUNCIL

BE IT RESOLVED THAT all Prairie Region Council members contact and work with their local Labour Council to launch a campaign to get more locals affiliated to not only their local Labour Council but also to their respective Federation of Labour.

2) POLITICAL ACTION

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Prairie Region Council and Area Councils establish political action as their top priority for the next round(s) of bargaining and beyond.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Prairie Regional Education Officer(s) develop a series of modules to train members around political action and that these modules include, but not be limited to:

• Lobbying Members of Parliament; • Effective Communication for Political Action; and • Campaign Development Training.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT these modules be incorporated into the national education programs.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Prairie Region Council set aside funds from the Education Fund and Alliance Facilitator funding to implement this resolution.

3) EQUITY FUNDING

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the PRC Equity Group Representative draft procedures for members to follow when requesting such funding to ensure equitable and transparent distribution of funds. Final approval of the procedures document will be the responsibility of the REVP.

4) PRAIRIE REGION TRIENNIAL CONVENTION FINANCE COMMITTEE

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Finance Committee’s Report to the Prairie Region Triennial Convention be distributed to all appropriate bodies at least two (2) months prior to the Prairie Region Triennial Convention.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Finance Committee report to the Prairie Region Triennial Convention include the proposed budget for the ensuing period.

5) AREA COUNCIL PRESIDENTS CONFERENCE

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regional Executive Vice-President for the Prairie Region chair a minimum of one (1) conference call per year for all Area Council Presidents; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Prairie Region fund a face-to-face conference for Area Council Presidents (or respective alternates) and the REVP once during each three (3) year period between Regional Conventions.

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