January 16, 2008

Executive Present: John Wight, Carl Johnson, Rosann Janis, Brian Johannson, Craig Penman.

Members Absent: Marlys La Brash, Steve Gustard, Sheri Ann Chisholm,
Number of Members Present: 12
Motions made to adopt the minutes from the November 21, 2007 meeting, adopted and seconded. `

Correspondence: There are about 14 new members to sign up. “If you want to contact the Executive or just keep up to date on current issues. Please visit Our Web Site ”www.apocpacificoast.com"

Old Business: A vote was held on a motion to amend Article 6:07 Treasurer: By adding No. 7. An independent external Audit will be conducted by a qualified auditor to coincide with the Term of the Treasurer. Discussion was held and the motion was passed. The Bylaws will be updated. The status of the Job Evaluation Process is that a report will be completed in March 2008.The Levels that are established will be part of the negotiation for the next Collective Agreement in 2009.
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Sales Report: John Wight: No consultation was held. There are two new hires in the Sales Action Centre. A motion was made to adopt this report. Adopted and seconded.

Treasurer Report: Brian Johannson: Treasury report read, balances noted. A motion was made to accept the report. Adopted and seconded

VMPP Report: Sheri Ann Chisholm: No Consultation was held. Staffing issues continue to present a challenge. A motion was made to adopt this report. Adopted and seconded.

VPDC Report: Steve Gustard: Consultation to be scheduled. A motion made to adopt the report. Adopted and seconded.

Vancouver R&D Report: Marlys La Brash: No consultation was held. Concerns still remain regarding Supervisors bids, Grievances have been filed. Annual Leave bids will be conducted using the same process as last year. A motion was made to adopt this report. Adopted and seconded.

Fraser Valley Report: Carl Johnson: Annual Leave bidding is underway. There have been no further reports of Supervisors being forced to deliver RSMC Routes. APOC members may voluntarily deliver RSMC Routes only after there regular shift and they would be compensated with overtime. A motion was made to adopt this report. Adopted and seconded.

Grievances: Steve Gustard: Approximately 38 Grievances have been filed and they are in the process of being heard. Two Arbitrations have been held regarding the Appraisal Process. The Arbitrator has adjourned the hearing. He will review the process and render his decision. A motion was made to adopt this report. Adopted and seconded.

Health & Safety: The Pacific Coast Branch members would like to thank Steve Wilson for his long term commitment to APOC, both as President of Local and a member in good standing. Steve we all wish you the very best in your Retirement. “Cheers”

New Business: A reminder to all members regarding your Appraisals. If you do not agree with your Appraisal , do not agree. You have the ability to challenge it. Contact a member of the APOC Executive.


Move to adjourn meeting, Meeting adjourned.