A lot has happened since my last report; however, it is hard to put it into words. Along with all the regular day to day activities like consultations with Members; Local Presidents; Labour Relations Advisers; Area Directors; Preparation and presentation of Grievances; Co-ordination with PSAC experts on Disability Claims, Workers Compensation Files and Health & …
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Convention took place in September 2021 and I was re-elected as RVP Ontario. It is quite a humbling experience to know that members in my region feel that I am doing a credible job and have confidence in my abilities. (I should not forget that no one actually challenged me). Martha Josephian, President of Local18 …
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How time flies – almost a year has passed since the Regional Vice-Presidents were liberated. It seems that our roles have changed significantly during this time. We have gone from being mentors/advisers to our Local Executives to becoming counsellors and case managers for our members on issues dealing with human resources, pay/finance, labour relations, disability …
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So much has happened since the last Ontario report was submitted. The world has changed, our working reality has changed and over and above that our members’ frustrations with the Department has grown increasingly. Their need for union assistance has increased; also, I find that their expectations from their union has changed as well, it …
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I was re-elected as RVP Ontario in October/November 2017 and was humbled by the fact that the members in Ontario felt I had done a good job during the past three years. Since being re-elected I have found that I am spending a lot more time on union issues during and after working hours. I …
How time flies – it seems like yesterday that I submitted a report to the NEO. During the past few months I have been very busy with lots of telephone calls, discussions, meetings and grievance presentations. Some members take up a lot of time and their files seem to get more complicated with every telephone …
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