March 19, 2008

Executive Present: John Wight, Carl Johnson, Rosann Janis, Brian Johannson, Sheri-Ann Chisholm, Craig Penman. 

Members Absent: None 
Number of Members Present: 19         
Motions made to adopt the minutes from the January 16, 2008 meeting, adopted and seconded.

Correspondence: There are about 27 new members to sign up. Notification from National Office that Financial audits must be completed for the year end. Minutes of National Consultation that occurred with APOC and Mary Traversy were received. Topics discussed were, increased workloads, relief issues, adverse effects of admail changes, transfer limitations, and the RSMC Safety Project. A copy of the minutes will be available on our Web Site. “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:  The local continues to work hard towards ensuring all position are filled. It is a long slow process. They have completed another CLDP but the candidates have yet to be hired. There has been a lot of activity recently and the available positions are being identified. We are still experiencing difficult ensuring that KNOWN absences are being covered. We need our members to let their executive know when known absences are not being covered. APOC will grieve each occurrence. This issue will be brought forward to the upcoming Contract Negotiations for 2009.

Sales Report: John Wight: No consultation was held. No issues reported. 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: Consultation was held. There was not an adequate process in place to ensure that Supervisors were made aware of available positions. A process has been put in place and the results appear to be positive. There was a lot of discussion regarding staffing issues. A motion was made to adopt this report. Adopted and seconded. 

VPDC: Steve Gustard: Consultation to be scheduled. Lots of Staffing issues regarding backfilling positions, position with no coverage, etc.. A number of studies are being looked at involving productivity. A motion made to adopt the report. Adopted and seconded. 

  Vancouver R&D: Marlys La Brash: No consultation was held. Concerns still remain regarding Supervisors shift changes and organizational changes. Article 13.6 of the collective agreement states that the Corporation will advise the Divisional Vice President of the Association in writing at least 45 calendar days in advance of operational or organizational changes….etc. Some of the changes could affect your APOC level. Non coverage of Known Absences still remains as an issue. Please report these occurrences to the executive. Remember when these positions are not covered you are all carrying the weight. A motion was made to adopt this report. Adopted and seconded.    

Fraser Valley Report: Carl Johnson:  Carl had an opportunity to attend the last CLDP as an assessor. A motion was made to adopt this report. Adopted and seconded.

Grievances: Steve Gustard: Some Grievances have been filed regarding incidence where Known Absences have not been staffed. One Grievance was settled. A motion was made to adopt this report. Adopted and seconded.

Health & Safety:  Tony Da Costa , Don Le barge, Myra Creagh sick. We wish them all a speedy recovery. Jim Hoy Retirement, S. Prasad, best wishes.

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. With regards to a “Needs Improvement” the corporation must followed the process. If you have any concerns please contact a member of the APOC Executive or Dave Watters the DVP.

Update on the Workload Study: The study is moving into the next phase, which will involve a more intense package coming out to Supervisors and Superintendents in all APOC functions by way of an email, to be filled out and returned. The completion of this process should be finalized in time for the 2009 negotiations.     

Reminders:

Your APOC Local has available a $500.00 Scholarship awarded once a year towards a non university program. To be considered eligible you must be a dependent, child, or grandchild of a member. Please submit your entry by September 15, 2008. As an A.P.O.C. member you may be entitled to $75.00 for safety shoes as per contract (page 116 article 48.11). Can I still be insured through APOC when I retire? You can still be insured after retirement up to the age of 65. The one-year premium for the basic plan is due in advance at a cost of $288 plus the relevant taxes. The price of any optional premiums depends on the premium and is subject to applicable taxes

Move to adjourn meeting, Meeting adjourned.