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17 UNION LABOUR Cope 342 1 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2019 MORNING SESSION ........................................................................ 1 AFTERNOON SESSION ..................................................................... 5 THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2019 MORNING SESSION ........................................................................ 8 AFTERNOON SESSION .................................................................... 10 FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2019 MORNING SESSION ....................................................................... 13 Delegates to the 2019 Annual Convention of CUPE Saskatchewan ....................... 17 Published October 2019 17 MINUTES Greetings CUPE Saskatchewan Division 54th Annual Convention Greetings was delivered to delegates by MARCH 6 - 8, 2019 City of Regina’s Deputy Mayor, John Regina, Saskatchewan Findura. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2019 Traditional greetings and Blessing MORNING SESSION provided by elder Betty McKenna. Moment of Silence The 2019 Annual Convention was called to order at 9:05 a.m. by Brother Scott A Moment of Silence was observed to Barrett, Vice-President, CUPE pay tribute to the Sisters, Brothers, Saskatchewan (8443). Staff and Friends that have passed away as a result of a workplace injury, Recognition of Treaty Lands death or occupational illness, and to remember those trade unionists who Acknowledgement of gathering on have passed away since our last Treaty 4 territory, the traditional lands convention that have contributed to of the Cree, Saulteaux and Assiniboine. our union and the cause of working people. Equality Statement Adoption of Rules of Order The Equality Statement was read by the following delegates: M/S Graham (CUPE SK)/Henley (CUPE SK) to adopt the rules of order – Marcia Ray (CUPE SK) Carried Dianne Rasmussen (5512) Craig Hannah (1975) Adoption of Agenda Nancy Black (5430) Stephen Semchyshen (8443) M/S Ray (CUPE SK)/Graham (CUPE SK) Louise Watson (5430) to adopt the agenda with power of the chair to amend as necessary – Carried “Solidarity Forever!” Adoption of Minutes Solidarity Forever was sung by Laura Moffatt (5430) and Nathan Markwart M/S Ray (CUPE SK)/Henley (CUEP SK) (Staff of CUPE SK) and choir. to adopt the minutes from the previous convention held on March 7 to 9, 2018 in Saskatoon, SK published on pages 37 through to page 45 inclusive in the Convention Guide – Carried 1 Adoption of Convention Committees of behaviour for participants. A convention ombudsman is available to M/S Graham (CUPE SK)/Henley (CUPE address and to resolve complaints SK) to adopt the following convention about behaviour that is not consistent committees and committee with the Equality Statement. The membership – Carried number to contact the ombudsman is published on the back of each name BALLOTING COMMITTEE: badge. Concerns will be addressed in a confidential manner. Sidney Hall (5430) Kate Cheveldeoff (7) Explanation of Candidates’ Forum Dylan Breland (456) Rhonda Heisler(Staff Advisor) The process for participating in the candidates’ forum was explained. The RESOLUTION COMMITTEE: deadline to sign-up is prior to Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. Rebecca Reynard (5430) and the forum will be held in the Jamie Mellor (5791) afternoon of Wednesday, March 6 prior JR Simpson (3730) to adjournment. Participation is Will Bauer (Staff Advisor) optional. Participation will not have a bearing on eligibility for election. CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE: Announcements Karla Sastaunik (4784) Corrine Sopel (5430) The following announcements were Nancy Sykora (600-3) made: Dolores Douglas (Staff Advisor) • No scheduled breaks; SERGEANTS-AT-ARMS COMMITTEE: • Convention office is in Room Campania A where CUPE Troy Daw (47) Saskatchewan staff are available Rob McKnight (5430) to assist delegates and guests; Victor Frank (5430) • Cell phone ringing $20 fine and Landen Aquilon (859) proceeds go to Habitat for Glendene Nicholson (8443) Humanity; Brenda McLennan (4777) • Bottled water free zone; Alex Lenko (Staff Advisor) • Scent Free convention; • 50/50 at the back of the hall, Announcement of Ombudsman proceeds to SFL Summer Camp; • Reduced paper – please see It was announced that CUPE information if you want any Saskatchewan is committed to a union additional documents – go to environment that is inclusive, office; welcoming and free from harassment, • Merchandise table at back of discrimination and bullying. The room; Equality Statement sets out standards 2 • Coffee and tea are available Barb Byers, Retired Secretary-Treasurer outside the convention hall – we of the Canadian Labour Congress and are serving Fair Trade Coffee; former President of the Saskatchewan • Toiletries – We will set up a box Federation of Labour. to collect all unused toiletries that will be donated to the Greetings Women’s Shelter; • There are several display tables Greeting were delivered by: at the back of our convention hall; please make some time in Shobna Radons President, President of the next two days to visit them; the Regina & District Labour Council. • CUPE SK is working to reduce the $50.00 donation made to SFL Summer amount of paper used during Camp in appreciation. convention. The reports are posted on line and paper copies Gord Delbridge, Acting President of are available upon request; CUPE Manitoba and National Regional • Pick up your free Winnipeg Vice-President. $50.00 donation made General Strike commemorative to SFL Summer Camp in appreciation. T-shirts at the clothing table with the coupon in your nametag Lori Johb, President, President of the folder; Saskatchewan Federation of Labour. $50.00 donation made to SFL Summer Introduction of Guests Camp in appreciation. The following guests in attendance President’s Report were recognized: Verbal report provided by Tom Graham, Mark Hancock, CUPE National President President of CUPE Saskatchewan and Executive Assistant Tania Division. Jarzebiak. M/S Graham (CUPE SK)/Barrett (8443) Charles Fleury, CUPE National to adopt the President’s Report – Secretary-Treasurer and Executive Carried Assistant Anne Healy. Introduction of the Executive Board Lori Johb, President of the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour The Executive Board of CUPE (SFL). Saskatchewan was introduced. Gord Delbridge, CUPE National Regional President: Tom Graham, Vice-President and President of CUPE Manitoba Division. Vice President: Scott Barrett Darla Deguire, Prairie Regional Director Secretary Treasurer: Judy Henley the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC). Recording Secretary: Marcia Ray 3 Aboriginal Member: John McDonald Total Voting Delegates 179 Boards & Agencies Sector Member: Kent Total Attending 208 Peterson M/S Sastaunik (47)/Layton (2668) to CBO Sector Member: Kristina Atherton adopt the credentials report – Carried Diversity Member: Donna Smith Panel Discussion Education Sector Member: Shannon Bringing Our Public Services Martin Back In-House Health Care Sector Members (2): The Historical and Political Record of Sandra Seitz and Pearl Blommaert Privatization presented by Simon Enoch, Director, CCPA Saskatchewan. Library Sector Member position remains vacant at this time. Using your Union Contract to Resist Privatization presented by Tony Head, Local 600 Member: Jacalyn Luterbach CUPE National Representative and Michael Huxley, Vice President, CUPE Municipal Sector Member: Rick Sielski Local 160. University Sector Member: Jamie Mellor Privatization, the P3 Bonanza and Political Action presented by Cathy Young Workers Member: Joel Huber Sproule, (NDP) MLA, Saskatoon Nutana. Point of Information Recognized $50.00 donation made on behalf of each speaker to SFL Summer Camp in Gausmen (4875) rose on a point of appreciation. information. Sign up for Kobo Reader in the foyer on behalf of National Literacy Speakers: Peterson (4828) Committee. Marsden (National Staff) Graham (CUPE SK) Report of the Credentials Committee Convention proceedings suspended for Delegates 175 lunch. Alternates 001 Guests 029 Representing 036 Locals and 003 CUPE Saskatchewan National Officers 002 National Executive 001 Division Staff 002 National Staff 015 4 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2019 R.2 - Participation in Pride AFTERNOON SESSION M/S to adopt Resolution R.2 - Carried Convention reconvened at 1:03 p.m. R.7 - Rock Your Roots Events Year In Review M/S to adopt Resolution R.7 - Carried Tria Donaldson, National R.8 - Support for the SFL Equity Communications Conference “Video Presentation” Speaker: Breland (456) Video presented by the Committee M/S to adopt Resolution R.8 - Carried Against Racism and Discrimination: Simpson (3730)/Reynard (5430) R.28 - Defending Saskatchewan’s Public Services from Privatization Schemes National President’s Report M/S to adopt Resolution R.28 - Carried Brother Mark Hancock, CUPE National President, provided greetings and a R.29 - End Lean/Kaizen/Quality verbal report. Improvement in Health Care $50.00 donation made to SFL Summer Camp in appreciation. Speaker: Seitz (5430) Panel Discussion M/S to adopt Resolution R.29 - Carried Debunking the myths of a R.30 - Establish a Public Provincial Representative Workforce Medical Laboratory System Panelists: Don Moran, CUPE National Speaker: Seitz (5430) Representative and Cheryl Stadnichuk, CUPE National Representative M/S to adopt Resolution R.30 - Carried $50.00 donation made to SFL Summer Camp in appreciation. R.31 - Privatization in K-12 Education: P3 Schools Resolutions Speakers: Christianson (3766) R.1 - Indigenous Employment Initiatives Graham (CUPE SK) for a Representative Workforce Semchyshen (8443) Speaker: Graham (CUPE SK) M/S to adopt Resolution