Join us at the UNE Occupational Health and Safety Conference, from October 25- 28, 2018 at the Hilton Lac Leamy Hotel in Gatineau. Be part of the discussions on how to make your workplace safer and healthier for you and your peers!
For more information:
The application deadline is Friday, August 10, 2018.
Schedule
10:00am: Gather on Victoria Island, at the Booth Street entrance. Prayers and ceremony.
10:30am: Walk to Parliament Hill, gather for ceremony
12:00pm: Speakers at Parliament Hill
Contact for questions and to RSVP: Info.Albert.Dumont@gmail.com
For more information about the walk: http://albertdumont.com/spirituality-is-unity-walk/
Elections took place today, on this fourth day of the UNE 2017 convention. Here are the results of those elections:
| National Positions | |
| National President | Kevin King |
| National Executive Vice-President | Andrew Shaver |
| National Vice-President for Human Rights | Daniel Toutant |
| Assistant National Vice-President for Human Rights | Kate Hart |
| Alberta, N.W.T. and Nunavut | |
| Regional Vice-President | Jaison Van Tine |
| Assistant Regional Vice-President | Geoff Ryan |
| Assistant Regional Vice-President | Drew Davidson |
| Regional Representative for Human Rights | Danielle Palmer |
| Atlantic | |
| Regional Vice-President | Mike Leblanc |
| Assistant Regional Vice-President (NB-PEI) | Brian Morrissey |
| Assistant Regional Vice-President (NL) | Angela Decker |
| Assistant Regional Vice-President (NS) | Matthew Cook |
| Regional Representative for Human Rights | Helen Zebedee |
| British Columbia and Yukon | |
| Regional Vice-President | Shirley Torres |
| Assistant Regional Vice-President | Brian Bakker |
| Assistant Regional Vice-President | Linda Woods |
| Regional Representative for Human Rights | Jennifer Chieh Ho |
| Manitoba | |
| Regional Vice-President | Christopher Little-Gagné |
| Assistant Regional Vice-President | Loretta Moar |
| Assistant Regional Vice-President | Martin Kaminski |
| Regional Representative for Human Rights | Jacqueline Nanali |
| NCR-Separate Employers | |
| Regional Vice-President | Patrice Rémillard |
| Assistant Regional Vice-President | André Miller |
| Assistant Regional Vice-President | Mylène Séguin |
| Regional Representative for Human Rights | Evelyn Beckert |
| NCR-Treasury Board-Gatineau | |
| Regional Vice-President | Cindy D’Alessio |
| Assistant Regional Vice-President | Steve Racicot |
| Assistant Regional Vice-President | Éric Poitras |
| Regional Representative for Human Rights | Sandrine Oka |
| NCR-Treasury Board-Ottawa | |
| Regional Vice-President | June Dale |
| Assistant Regional Vice-President | Clara Noble |
| Assistant Regional Vice-President | Carla Ross |
| Regional Representative for Human Rights | Janet Connor |
| Ontario | |
| Regional Vice-President | Mary Anne Walker |
| Assistant Regional Vice-President | Diane Levola |
| Assistant Regional Vice-President | Craig Reynolds |
| Assistant Regional Vice-President | Sandy Bello |
| Regional Representative for Human Rights | Navnita Richardson |
| Outside Canada | |
| Regional Vice-President | Karl Lafrenière |
| Assistant Regional Vice-President | Rose Touhey |
| Assistant Regional Vice-President | Isabelle Beaudoin |
| Regional Representative for Human Rights | Behiye Cinkilic |
| Quebec | |
| Regional Vice-President | Yvon Beaudoin |
| Assistant Regional Vice-President | Yann Boudreau |
| Assistant Regional Vice-President | Étienne Mathieu |
| Regional Representative for Human Rights | Carole Maillet |
| Saskatchewan | |
| Regional Vice-President | Sandra Ahenakew |
| Assistant Regional Vice-President | Janette Husak |
| Assistant Regional Vice-President | Gloria Pfeifer |
| Regional Representative for Human Rights | Joyce Romanchuk |
April 8, 2017
RA Centre
2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, ON K1H 7X
Your regional seminar is fast approaching and it’s the best place to learn about our union and the many things we do.
This event is jam-packed with lectures and workshops to help you gain the knowledge and confidence you’ll need to help our members. It’s also a great place to meet active members just like you and forge long-lasting friendships.
For a sneak-peek at what else we have in store for you, check out the agenda.
You should select representatives from your Local to attend the seminar. The Union of National Employees will fund two delegates per Local as well as one youth:
During the seminar, youth delegates will elect two of their peers to represent them as delegates to our 2017 convention.
Locals may send additional members at their own expense.
Locals should encourage the participation of members belonging to equity-seeking groups.
You must register by Wednesday, March 29, 2017. Unfortunately, we cannot consider late registrations.
Should you have any questions, please contact Suzanne Boucher at: events@une-sen.org.
In solidarity,
Your regional team:
Richard Ballance, Regional Vice-President, NCR-Treasury Board
Cindy D’Alessio, Assistant Regional Vice-President, NCR-Treasury Board
David Cardinal, Assistant Regional Vice-President, NCR-Treasury Board
June Dale, Regional Representative for Human Rights, NCR-Treasury Board
Here is the schedule of upcoming PSAC Regional Conventions:
| Prairies | April 21-23, 2017 | Winnipeg, MB |
| Québec | April 21-23, 2017 | Saint-Sauveur, QC |
| National Capital
http://psac-ncr.com/events/2017-triennial-regional-convention |
May 5-7, 2017 | Ottawa, ON
|
| Ontario | May 26-28, 2017 | Mississauga, ON |
| British Columbia | June16-18, 2017 | Vancouver, BC |
| North
http://psacnorth.com/events/2017-psac-north-regional-triennial-convention |
June16-18, 2017 | Yellowknife, NT
|
| Atlantic | June 23-25, 2017 | Saint John, NB |
These PSAC regional conventions are very important events; the Union of National Employees believes it’s essential that all Locals are present to represent their members. Delegates make many decisions at these conventions – decisions that affect the direction of our union. We also elect regional executive vice-presidents, who are part of the highest level of leadership within our union.
Because of the importance of these events, the Union of National Employees fully funds our delegates to these conventions. Most PSAC regions have some form of subsidy for locals that allow them to send delegates to conventions. However, it doesn’t cover the entire cost. That’s why the Union of National Employees will top up all funding provided by the PSAC regions in order to ensure our delegates’ attendance.
What the Union of National Employees will pay for:
Child care costs are normally paid by the PSAC region.
Unfortunately, the Union of National Employees is unable to fund local observers to these conventions, but we encourage Locals to do so.
To receive funding, Union of National Employees delegates need to complete a Union of National Employees claim forms after convention. PSAC regional subsidies will be subtracted from these claims, as appropriate. Delegates who require an advance may request them. Please allow enough time to process your request.
The Union of National Employees can also help with travel arrangements through our official travel agent, who bills us directly.
Union of National Employees caucuses and hospitality suites:
Please stay tuned for news regarding Union of National Employees caucuses during your convention. Hospitality suites will also be organized for each convention.
For more information:
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Nicole Clermont, the Union of National Employees administrative assistant assigned to PSAC Regional Conventions. She can be reached at 1-800-663-6685 or 613-560-4377. You may also e-mail her at Nicole.Clermont@une-sen.org
The Union of National Employees 2017 Convention will be held at the The Westin Hotel in Ottawa, Ontario from August 23 to 27, 2017. Before we start paving the way forward for our union, there are a few important things you need to do.
Make sure your Local is in conformance
You can only attend convention if your Local is in conformance. For a complete list of documents needed from your Local, see the convention checklist.
Elect delegates and their alternates
Delegates and alternates are elected during general local meetings. The number of delegates per Local is determined by the number of members it has in good standing six months before the start of convention (bylaw 6, section 12):
UNE will cover expenses such as loss of salary, travel, accommodations, meals and family care. For more information on this, please consult the cheat-sheet. Members with physical limitations, allergies, environmental sensitivities or special dietary requirements will have the opportunity to identify accommodation needs during the registration process.
Observers
Locals can also send observers to convention at the Local’s expense. These members can attend convention, but they can not participate in debate or vote. There is a $75 registration fee for observers to cover the cost of convention materials.
Submit Credential Forms
Locals must submit credential forms for each of their delegates, alternates and observers. Credential forms for delegates and alternates must include a copy of the general local meeting minutes showing the election of those members as delegates or alternates. The credential forms are included on our convention page. These forms must be emailed to events@une-sen.org or faxed and marked (credential form) to the attention of Suzanne Boucher at 613-560-4208.
Convention Committees
Delegates to convention will be able to express their interest in participating in one of the three convention committees tasked with reviewing resolutions submitted to convention. These committees will meet in Ottawa from June 4 to 6, 2017.
Registration Deadline
To be recognized as a delegate to convention, members must complete the online registration (to be opened in February) and submit the following documents by April 21, 2017 at 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time;
Members who miss the deadline WILL NOT be able to participate on convention committees and are considered late delegates.
Late delegates are seated at convention by way of procedural motion during the early stages of the opening of our Convention.
Questions about convention logistics and registration?
Please contact Suzanne Boucher at events@une-sen.org or by phone at 613-560-4359 or 1-800-663-6685.
RESOLUTIONS
Option 1
Locals should appoint a convention resolutions committee; these are normally made up of three to five members. Some Locals may prefer to appoint a committee for each resolution topic: constitution and bylaws, finance, and general resolutions.
Your Local should issue a notice asking members to submit resolutions to your convention resolutions committee. Allow plenty of time for the committee to prepare a report. Members of the committee should also be encouraged to submit their own resolutions.
Each committee’s report and additional resolutions should be presented during a general membership meeting. This meeting should provide ample time to debate resolutions before members cast a vote.
Option 2
Any member in good standing can submit a resolution to Convention by having it co-signed by five other members in good standing.
Submit your resolution online
You should submit your resolutions electronically on our website. The online submission form can be found here.
Completing this process significantly reduces the time required to prepare resolutions for our committees’ review. If you do not have internet access, you can submit your resolutions by mail or fax.
Submit supporting documentation
The resolutions you submit online must also be supported by hardcopy versions of either the signed minutes verifying that the resolution was adopted during a general membership meeting or the resolutions form co-signed by five other members in good standing. You can download the resolution template on our convention page here.
Please send these hard copies to the attention of Ateau Zola by email at resolutions@une-sen.org, by fax at 613-560-5208, or by mail at:
Union of National Employees
900-150 Isabella St.
Ottawa, ON
K1S 1V7
Resolutions received after April 21, 2017 at 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time will be deemed late and will be dealt with after all other resolutions have been dealt with.
Questions about resolutions?
Please contact Ateau Zola at resolutions@une-sen.org or by phone at 613-560-4343 or 1-800-663-6685.
In solidarity,
Doug Marshall
National President
Union of National Employees, PSAC
The World Social Forum (WSF) is a gathering of civil society, including workers and trade unions to find collective solutions to common problems. The first WSF took place in 2001 in Puerto Alegre, Brazil. This year, the WSF will take place in Montreal from August 9-14, 2016. The theme is “Another world is needed: together it is possible”.
This is the first time that the World Social Forum takes place in North America. Thousands are expected to attend the 1,200 workshops offered on Université du Québec (UQAM), McGill, and CÉGEP du Vieux-Montréal campuses and outdoor sites.
On August 9, the WSF will open with a massive march leaving Parc Lafontaine at 5:30 pm, followed by an opening ceremony in downtown Montreal.
Throughout the rest of the week, there will be:
PSAC members are invited to join this important event. If you can’t attend, follow us on social media during the event for updates (#WSF2016).
PSAC is sponsoring some members to attend. For information on being sponsored to attend, contact your regional office.
For more information, check out the World Social Forum website.
Your regional seminar is fast approaching and it’s the best place to learn about our union and the many things we do.
This event is jam-packed with lectures and workshops to help you gain the knowledge and confidence you’ll need to help our members. It’s also a great place to meet active members just like you and forge long-lasting friendships.
For a sneak-peek at what else we have in store for you, check out the agenda.
Participants should arrive between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 30, 2016 to register. You should select representatives from your Local to attend the seminar. The Union of National Employees will fund two delegates per Local as well as one youth:
During the seminar, youth delegates will elect two of their peers to represent them as delegates to our 2017 convention.
You must register by Friday, August 19, 2016. Unfortunately, we cannot consider late registrations.
Should you have any questions, please contact Suzanne Boucher at: events@une-sen.org.
In solidarity,
Your regional teams:
Manitoba
Chris Little-Gagné, Regional Vice-President, Manitoba
Martin Kaminski, Assistant Regional Vice-President, Manitoba
Melody Raabe, Assistant Regional Vice-President, Manitoba
Jacqueline Nanali, Regional Representative for Human Rights, Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Omar Murray, Regional Vice-President, Saskatchewan
Gloria Pfeifer, Assistant Regional Vice-President, Saskatchewan
Janette Husak, Assistant Regional Vice-President, Saskatchewan
Sandra Ahenakew, Regional Representative for Human Rights, Saskatchewan
Your regional seminar is fast approaching and it’s the best place to learn about our union and the many things we do.
This event is jam-packed with lectures and workshops to help you gain the knowledge and confidence you’ll need to help our members. It’s also a great place to meet active members just like you and forge long-lasting friendships.
For a sneak-peek at what else we have in store for you, check out the agenda.
Participants should arrive between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 16, 2016 to register. You should select representatives from your Local to attend the seminar. The Union of National Employees will fund two delegates per Local as well as one youth:
During the seminar, youth delegates will elect two of their peers to represent them as delegates to our 2017 convention.
You must register by Friday, August 12, 2016. Unfortunately, we cannot consider late registrations.
Should you have any questions, please contact Suzanne Boucher at: suzanne.boucher@une-sen.org.
In solidarity,
Your regional team:
Yvon Beaudoin, Regional Vice-President, Québec
Yann Boudreau, Assistant Regional Vice-President, Québec
Géraldine Fortin, Assistant Regional Vice-President, Québec
Keith Lemoine, Regional Representative for Human Rights, Québec
Come and join us as we discuss issues, share our experiences and broaden our Human Rights horizons.