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Sept. 16, 2009

A.P.O.C. GENERAL MEETING - Pacific Coast Branch

Executive Present: John Wight, Marlys LaBrash, Carl Johnson, Brian Johannson, Steve Gustard, Craig Penman, Angela Burnett. Dana Le Blanc

Members Absent: Rosann Janis, Sherri-Ann Chisholm,
Number of Members Present: 21

Motions made to adopt the minutes from the June 16, 2009 meeting, adopted and seconded.

Correspondence: There are approximately 16 members that remain to be signed up. If you want to contact the Executive or just keep up to date on current issues visit your web site www.apocpacificoast.com, or contact in writing at Pacific Coast Branch PO Box 82000, Burnaby, B.C V5C 5P2

Old Business: The APOC Dinner Cruise is finalized. We will have 90 members and guests attending. Boarding will begin at 5:30 and the ship sets sail at 6:00 pm sharp. We will have a buffet with 2 entrees, Roast beef and Salmon. After we eat the music and dancing will begin. We will also have a draw for Door prizes. I am sure that all of the people attending will have a great time.

Sales Report: John Wight: The Sales Group continues to experience difficulty meeting the targets. They are being monitored closely in everything they do. The Sales and Service Group are under a lot of pressure. We need to get a APOC Rep from within their group to ensure that their concerns and interests are addressed. 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: Dana Le Blanc: Dana attended a few interviews. Consultation held with the Director. Some of the Grievances that were filed were withdrawn as a result of that meeting. There were lots of concerns regarding the process being followed as well as directions coming from the management team. A motion was made to adopt this report. Adopted and seconded.

VPDC Report: Angela Burnett: A Grievance was filed for violation of Article 14.1, the employer failed to notify the Branch in advance of issuing a 24 hour notice. There continues to be concerns regarding the filling of known vacant positions .A motion made to adopt the report. Adopted and seconded.

Vancouver R&D Report: Marlys La Brash: Supervisors in the Zones have been attending meetings with the GM to discuss issues. There was a good dialogue in the meetings and we are hoping that the feedback will result in a positive outcome. Also we continue to have issues with positions not being filled. There seems to be an increase in dealing with harassment issues. We will be asking for training for all APOC members with regards to how to deal with harassment and safety issues. A motion was made to adopt this report. Adopted and seconded.

Fraser Valley Report: Carl Johnson: The concerns in the Fraser Valley follow a common theme of non coverage of absences, known absences and vacant positions. A motion was made to adopt this report. Adopted and seconded.

Grievances: John Wight: We have filed in excess of 20 Grievances. Mostly concerning non coverage of known absences of 5 or more days. A motion was made to adopt this report. Adopted and seconded.

Health & Safety: Best wishes to Myra Creagh and Rosanne Costain for a Long and Happy Retirement.

New Business: The contract is still in the hands of the Arbitrator. Dave Watters explained that only a few issues were submitted to the Arbitrator and a decision is expected soon.

Election of Officers 9:01 Election for Executive Officers shall be as follows: Even Number Years: First Vice President, Fraser Valley Vice President, Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Grievance Officer. Also, VPDC Vice President a 1 year term.

Nominations for First Vice President: Marlys La Brash Accepted
Nominations for Fraser Valley Vice President: Carl Johnson Accepted
Nominations for VPDC Vice President: Angela Burnett Accepted
Nomination for Treasurer: Brian Johannson Accepted
Nomination for Recording Secretary: Craig Penman Accepted
Nomination for Grievance Officer: Steve Gustard accepted

Final Nominations will be submitted at the October 21, 2009 meeting. If more than one member is nominated for a ballots will be sent out and the results will be reported at the November meeting.