October 22, 2008

Executive Present: John Wight, Marlys LaBrash, Carl Johnson, Rosann Janis, Brian Johannson, Sherri-Ann Chisholm, Steve Gustard, Craig Penman.

Members Absent: None
Number of Members Present: 16

Motions made to adopt the minutes from the September 17, 2008 meeting, adopted and seconded.

Correspondence: We continue to have difficulty signing up new members. Three have signed up and 8 remain to be signed up. A reminder, members that have not signed up are not eligible for the APOC Insurance coverage. Selected members will receive an invitation to attend a Job Evaluation Review. “If you want to contact the Executive or just keep up to date on current issues visit Your Web Site” http://www.apocpacificcoast.com, or contact in writing at Pacific Coast Branch PO Box 82000, Burnaby, B.C V5C 5P2

Old Business: Election of Officers: President, John Wight elected, Executive Secretary, Rosann Janis elected. The positions of VMPP Vice President and VPDC Vice President have not received nominations and will be covered by members appointed by the Executive in January 2009. There is a requirement that a member must attend a minimum of four(4) General meetings in the 12 months preceding the election to be eligible to be nominated for a position on the Executive. Currently no members from VMPP or VPDC are eligible. We as an executive will continue to encourage all members to attend General Meetings. The Branch President Meeting for the Pacific Division was held in Vancouver in September. The National President and Vice President attended.

Sales Report: Marlys LaBrash: Sales community having trouble making their quotas. Some members have been put in an Performance Improvement Plan. The Sales Group have indicated that they would like to become more involved. We as an Executive will arrange to have a meeting with the Sales Group to give them a better understanding of APOC. We need to better understand the Sales internal and external issues. 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: John Wight: We have continue to have issues regarding long term absences and vacant positions not being covered. A document hand out was circulated requiring a sign off by supervisors. APOC investigated and the requirement to sign off was removed. A motion was made to adopt this report. Adopted and seconded.

VPDC Report: Steve Gustard: Consultation was held. Concerns raised regarding APOC Vacation bids. If management wants to change the process for conducting Annual Leave bids they must consult with APOC. A motion made to adopt the report. Adopted and seconded.

Vancouver R&D Report: Marlys La Brash: Consultation will be held in Richmond next week. It is now the 3rd Quarter watch your appraisals. If you are on a Performance Improvement Plan ( PIP) please ensure that the process is being followed. If you have any concerns please contact a member of the Executive. A motion was made to adopt this report. Adopted and seconded.

Fraser Valley Report: Carl Johnson: A reminder to all members to use common sense when sending emails at work. We continue to have issues regarding uncovered long term absences. Grievances will continue to be filed. A motion was made to adopt this report. Adopted and seconded.

Grievances: Steve Gustard: Grievances continue to be filed regarding uncovered absences. Please let Steve know when positions are not covered. We have 4 outstanding grievances. A grievance has been filed regarding CUPW members doing APOC work. We must ensure that the Supervisors receive proper training in route Measurement. Protect your jobs. We also need to improve the language in our new collective agreement to ensure that our work is done by our members. Training of our members is the KEY. A motion was made to adopt this report. Adopted and seconded.

Health & Safety: Nil

New Business: The Executive would like to do something a little different for all our members this December. A motion was put forward to mail a $25.00 gift certificate with a wish for Happy Holidays. The enclosed Letter would include a request to visit our Web site and to get involved and make a point of coming out to the meetings in 2009. We need to get our members attention and try to get them involved. The motion was voted on and passed. Contract Negotiation update: Dave Watters is in Ottawa and they have gone through all the proposal that have been submitted across the country. They will be holding their first meeting with the Corporation in November.


Move to adjourn meeting, Meeting adjourned.