Public Service Alliance of Canada
Windsor-Chatham Area Council
Minutes
July 17, 2015
Rose Bowl Lanes, Windsor Ontario
Attendees: Celeste Little (AGR-18), Judi Goodfellow (CEIU 00647), Guy Bouillon (CEIU 00576), Robert Lounsbury (AGR-18), Annie Carriere (UNE-00155), Todd Woytiuk (PSAC Rep)
Regrets: Michael Decarolis (CIU-18), Barb Lum, (CEIU 00576)
The meeting was called to order by Celeste Little at 5:42pm.
Previous Minutes
The minutes from the last meeting were reviewed.
Motion to acceptRobert Lounsbury
SecondedAnnie Carriere
Carried
Business Arising
Treasurers Report
Our current balance is $6885.98
New Business
Celeste Little attended the Triennial Convention May 26, 2015 - June 1, 2015. She will provide report
The PSAC will be conducting Political Outreach training Wednesday August 12, 2015 from 9:30am until 5:00pm at the at the Caboto Club, 2175 Parent Ave. Windsor, Ontario. Your Loss of Salary will be covered and other expenses will be reimbursed as per the PSAC Travel Policy.
If you are interested in this initiative and wish to become part of the PSAC member outreach teams, please RSVP and book travel arrangements with Lynn Eaton at 519-659-1124 ex 221, 1-800-366-0539 ex 221, or email .
The PSAC is seeking someone to co-ordinate the election campaign locally in Windsor. The position is from Sept 14-Oct 14. While one candidate for the entire time is ideal, if you are unable to commit for the full amount, a 2 week or more period would also be acceptable.
If you are interested, please contact Todd Woytiuk by Aug 1.
The candidate would ideally have some political action background or would be involved in the union (steward, exec member, activist).
Brother Jason McMichael is campaigning to become the next MP for the riding of Sarnia Lambton NDP!
If you are able to attend Jason's fundraiser pizza party please do so:
Wednesday August 12, 5pm-8pm (cost $25)
Giovanni Caboto Club ( 2175 Parent Avenue, Windsor, ON)
You can register online here:
Windsor Pride will take place August 9, 2015 @ 11am.
Labour day cakes will once again be available to locals who wish to participate. The event will take place Thursday September 3, 2015. Each local requires a contact person in order to invite the representatives of Area Council to the workplace.
On July 8, 2015 PSAC members picketed with striking workers from Loeblaw’s. The goal was to show union support to our fellow union workers.
Round Table
PSAC will be holding a Health and Safety Conference November 14, 2015 at the Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre. The deadline to register for the conference is August 7, 2015. The conference is available to all members.
The PSAC is conducting a survey on violence in the workplace which can be accessed online at
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion to acceptRobert Lounsbury
SecondedGuy Bouillon
Carried
Meeting was adjourned at 7:21pm.
Today’s meeting was paid by cheque #230 for $80.37
Cheque #229 in the amount of $9.60 for stamps to reimburse Robert Lounsbury
Next meeting is Thursday September 17, 2015, 5:30pm at Rose Bowl Lanes