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President's Blog: Update from the GMM

26/9/2018

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It is with great pleasure and pride that I introduce to you the Executive of Local 291 for the 2019-2020 term:

President: Julie Chambo
Vice-President: Stephanie Jenkins-Moss
Secretary: Sara Francis
Treasurer: Susan Kilpatrick
Chief Steward: Megan Whalen
Communications Officer: Piri Roberti

In addition we welcomed 6 new stewards!  Please join me in welcoming Halla Shaker, Carolina Hepfner, Tim Frey, Lesley Campbell, Carmen Chui, and J. Beckett!

Two very important roles to the financial health and wellbeing of the local are that of Trustee.  Cheryl Van Every and Kim Ackerman will serve in these positions for the next two years - Thank You Both!

Merrilynn Downey regretfully resigned her position with the Labour Management Committee and Lesley Campbell was elected as the fourth member, joining Stephanie Jenkins-Moss, Susan Kilpatrick, and myself (Julie).  Curious what this committee is all about?  Check it out on the Orchard (minutes and terms of reference can all be found there).

And of course, let's mobilize behind our Bargaining Team!  I am delighted to announce that joining me on the team is Stephanie Jenkins-Moss, J. Beckett, Shannon Tobin, and Piri Robert; and our two alternates are Tracy Dupuis and Tim Frey.
Over the next few months, the team will be meeting to design the demand set survey and then distributing it.  WE NEED TO HEAR FROM EVERY SINGLE MEMBER! Please take time to complete and return the survey so we ensure we're fighting for your priorities at the table.
After we collect the data from the surveys we'll hold a demand set meeting where you, the membership, will vote on the top priorities for the upcoming negotiations.  The team will then take some time to do some training and planning before meeting with the Employer.  Let's Stand Together for One Another!!!

I have one more thing to share - I've got an Instagram account!  Please follow me at opseu_local291_president and stay up to date on what's happening. 
(**Please Note: this is a public account**).

I'm so excited for what's right around the corner.  We have a record TWELVE members attending the Region 2 weekend educationals next month, and I am so proud that the Local is hosting the upcoming trauma workshop on October 13th (PS -- check this post and RSVP today!)
I cannot wait to attend and look forward to sharing the day with you.

In solidarity,
Julie Chambo
​President, Local 291
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Work Related Traumatic Stress - A free workshop for members

25/9/2018

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Trauma Services of Southwestern Ontario will present a one day training providing front-line and first responders with information on how to recognize and respond to work related traumatic stress. The training provides an overview of work related traumatic stress/PTSD, impact on the brain, symptoms, and resources for prevention and intervention.  With first hand knowledge of and experience with the services provided by the members of Local 291, the training is sure to be uniquely applicable to each member.
Work Related Traumatic Stress:
Recognizing and Responding to
the Growing Injury of
Frontline and First Responders
Time: 9:30am - 4:00pm
Date: Saturday October 13, 2018
Location: OPSEU Regional Office:
                400 Speedvale Ave W, Guelph

Cost: Free for members of OPSEU Local 291

    RSVP Now!

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Training generously presented by:
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General Membership Meeting September 19th

3/9/2018

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An important meeting is on the horizon.  The 2-year term for our current executive is nearly up.  To allow for transition time, we're holding the elections for these positions at our next GMM.  As you know, the executive positions are: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Chief Steward, and Communications Officer.  To stand for one of these positions, you must be a steward. And GOOD NEWS!!!  We'll have an open call for stewards prior to the elections so you can stand and volunteer to be a steward. 

In addition to these executive positions, we will also be electing our Sargent-At-Arms and Trustees for the next two years.  Anyone can stand for these positions (except that Trustees cannot hold any other office in the Local).

​Then once those positions are filled we will move on to the bargaining team.
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Role of a Bargaining Team Member
Our Collective Agreement is up again this coming March 31, 2019 and so it is time to select our Bargaining Team. The team consists of 5 members and we also elect 2 alternates in the event a member of the team is unable to remain throughout the entire process.
Role as a Bargaining team member:
  • Do your homework (on member demands, knowing current collective agreement, on factors affecting the bargaining)  
  • Keep yourself healthy and balanced during times of high stress and inactivity in bargaining  

  • ​Maintain confidentiality
  • Keep current on trends affecting bargaining
  • Actively listen to views different from your own; participate in constructive debate to build consensus.
  • Help address conflicts that arise.
  • Help prepare proposals, evaluate offers, discuss concerns, identify realistic priorities
  • Maintain communication with members about meeting schedules and general progress (not specifics)
A training is provided to the bargaining team, and all are welcome to stand for election to this crucial role.


We know your schedules are full and attending meetings can be difficult. 
If you want to stand for one of these positions but can't attend the September 19th meeting, you can use the nomination form.  Also, if you know someone who would be excellent in one of these positions and they can't attend, you can also use the nomination form.  Both the person being nominated, and the person doing the nomination have to sign the form and it needs to be at the meeting before it starts at 6pm for the nomination to be included.  Once the form is complete and signed, you can email it to info@opseulocal291.com and we'll ensure your nomination is put to the floor. 
Nomination Form
Every vote truly matters.  And your voice is important and needs to be heard.  Diversity of opinions, ideas, and perspectives makes the leadership of the Local stronger and better.  And that diversity is critical to effectively representing the entire membership at the bargaining table.  We need you - to engage, to challenge, and above all to participate. 
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​See you at 6pm on Wednesday September 19th.
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