Meeting of the CRFF-RCN
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
5:30 p.m.
Gatineau Regional Office
200 Promenade du Portage, 2nd floor, Room 310
Gatineau
(819) 777-4647
Present:
- Chantal Rajotte
- Francine Stuart
- Ginette Thony
- Isabelle Gendron
- Jocelyne Bordage
- Louise Blouin
- Marie-Françoise Bertrand
- Sandrine Oka
- Judy McAuley
- Shirley Taylor
- Juliette Pierre
- Sylvie Laprade
- Lisa Rossignol
Absent:
- Claudine Lance
- Rosanna Bourciquot
- Johanne Gosselin
- Adoption of the agenda
Adoption of the agenda moved by Jocelyne Bordage and seconded by Louise Blouin.
- Elections
Sylvie Laprade presided over the elections:
- 1st vice-president
Marie-Françoise Bertrand explained the role of the 1st vice-president
Nomination: Ginette Thony Accepted By acclamation
Moved: Francine Stuart
Seconded: Jocelyne Bordage
Nomination: Sandrine Oka Refused
Moved: Isabelle Gendron
Seconded: Chantal Rajotte
Nomination: Judy McAuley Refused
Moved: Chantal Rajotte
Seconded: Shirley Taylor
- 2nd vice-president
Nomination: Sandrine Oka Refused
Moved: Francine Stuart
Seconded: Jocelyne Bordage
Nomination: Shirley Taylor Refused
Moved: Isabelle Gendron
Seconded: Ginette Thony
Nomination: Judy McAuley Accepted By acclamation
Moved: Sandrine Oka
Seconded: Shirley Taylor
Nomination: Chantal Rajotte Refused
Moved: Louise Blouin
Juliette Pierre
- Treasurer
Nomination: Louise Blouin Accepted By secret ballot
Moved: Chantal Rajotte
Seconded: Isabelle Gendron
Nomination: Juliette Pierre Accepted
Moved: Francine Stuart
Seconded: Ginette Thony
We proceeded with the elections by secret ballot. Sister Louise Blouin was appointed treasurer.
Motion to destroy the ballots, moved by Jocelyne Bordage and seconded by Francine Stuart. Unanimous
- Follow-up
- Project on the effects of privatization and the deregulation of public services in South Africaand equipping women in the area of leadership
Sandrine Oka told attendees about her experience in South Africaback in November 2011 made possible by a funding partnership by the PSAC Social Justice Fund, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) and CIDA. Two members of PSAC and two members from CUPW took part in the two-week project. The purpose of the trip was to meet with representatives of the Communication Workers Union and their members to discuss and observe the results of the project, which included: (1) an increase in the number of women involved and in positions of leadership, including negotiators, within their union; (2) a campaign to fight the privatization and deregulation of public services; (3) successful organization activities; (4) improved knowledge of the members of their rights; and (5) the training of trainers. A very interesting discussion ensued.
- March 8, 2012
Francine Stuart advised that the FTQ will be holding a wine and cheese on March 8. Time and place to be determined.
March 8 pins are still available. An order form has been attached. Please send your orders to Francine Stuart at hq-ac@bell.blackberry.net
Jocelyne Bordage and Lisa Rossignol prepared a brief summary of the International Women’s Day teleconference. A discussion ensued on the events of March 8.
- Review of priorities
The next meeting of the CRFF will be devoted to priorities for 2012.
- Announcements
- Marie-Françoise Bertrand advised the group that language training would be shut down on March 31, 2012. The service will be privatized.
- Miscellaneous
- Budget: item to be corrected – October 23 – Taxi fees from January to June ($408.95)
- Salvation Army
- Sylvie Laprade made a brief presentation on the situation of our members at the Salvation Army, who have been on strike since January 6, 2012. Sylvie invited members of the CRFF to visit the picket line to lend them support.
Motion to make a $250 donation. Moved by Jocelyne Bordage and seconded by Louise Blouin. Unanimous.
- Next meeting (February 28, 2012) and meal
Marie-Françoise Bertrand will be handling the meal order – Chez Fatima.
- Adjournment
Adjournment at 7:20 p.m.moved by Jocelyne Bordage and seconded by Louise Blouin.