Agenda PEA UVic Chapter Executive Meeting
Wednesday 3 March 2021
11:30am-1:00pm
zoom
Attendance:
UVic Chapter Exec: Sheryl Karras, Melissa Doyle, John Foxgord, Kristen Ficke, Ori Granot, Mike Cave, , Katy Chan
Regrets: Cliff Haman
PEA: Earl Moloney
Minutes taken by: Earl Moloney, LRO
1. Motion to approve the agenda: M/S/C
2. Approve minutes
o 2-March-21 – posted on slack
o M/S/C
3. Labour Relations Officer (Moloney): posted in slack, general discussion
4. Association Executive Meeting update (Karras/Doyle/Chan/Haman): 1 March
• Good discussion; highlights: reviewed grievance and case numbers, types – by Chapter
• Resolutions discussed – specifically triennial convention, and education conference proposals
• UVic Co-op student has been hired into temp PEA staff position
5. Current Business or otherwise to be assigned:
• Retreat date: 31 March
o Agenda – bargaining prep; SK to circulate draft in slack
o interested in Local Rep training
• By-election – Monday meeting was positive; results should be confirmed / announced shortly
• Convention
o Chapter delegates confirmed: 21/22 seats filled
o Executive will bring delegates together – aims and goals, etc.
o UVic Chapter Exec members will be running for positions
• April newsletter content confirmed – posted on slack
• Solidarity updates – President Kevin Hall to be invited
• SK update from President Kevin Hall meeting – general discussion re: workload, management exclusions, Chapter
• 12:30-1:00 Presentation from Cassbreea Drewis, ED – EQHR on revised Sexualized Violence Prevention and Response Policy (GV0245); remaining reports deferred.
o Significant consultation; revised policy more clear and readable
o Main change re: confidentiality – all references / processes related to this in one section
o Have developed an informal resolution option – a restorative option, recognizing many contacts are requesting training, support, materials
o Improvements to investigation process – increased transparency, clarity for respondents and complainants
o EQHR intending to review GV0205 – Discrimination and Harassment Policy – next
6. Reports
61 Treasurer (Foxgord): Outstanding invoices have been paid. Grant application is in.
62 Chapter Committees
621 Local Representatives (Chan/Haman): no update; will set meeting – LRO to assist
622 Seminars (Cave): no update
623 Appointments (Doyle): no update
624 Website (Chan/van Hoek): KC updated website recently
63 Joint Committees
631 Association/University Committee (Karras/Ficke): VP Kane K. provided update on current planning scenarios for gradual resumption of classes; July timeline for first vaccination
632 Benefits Committee (Doyle/Granot): Report deferred
633 Job Evaluation Appeals Committee (Chan/Granot): Report deferred
634 Campus Planning Committee (Haman): Report deferred
635 Central ProD (Karras): January round: 29 applications in total
636 Safety Committee (Haman/Bowles): Report deferred
637 Parking Committee (Granot): Report deferred
7. Business Arising:
8. Adjournment.
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Motion to adjourn at 12:58pm
