Synopsis of minutes PWC November meeting
The PWC met for two days
on November 27 and 28, 2006. The three main focuses of the
committee’s work are the convention breakfast, the OPSEU women’s
conference, and the ongoing work of assisting members with issues
arising at the workplaces within each region.
It has been our goal to
facilitate the development of women’s committees/ caucuses within
each OPSEU region. The committee has divided the budget into two
areas, the meetings of the committee and support for regional
activities. It is understood that each region is unique and the
process of determining how best to develop a regional women’ s
network will need the ongoing commitment of the PWC representative
and the women in the region.
Two new regional
education programs are being developed by the OPSEU education unit.
The Women in Leadership course has been launched in two regions to
date. The other course is more of an introduction to OPSEU with a
focus on how women can get involved, it will be piloted early in the
new year.
The planning for the
Women’s breakfast is well underway, speakers are lined up for an
introduction to the Sisters in Spirit campaign. Donations collected
at the breakfast will go to support the campaign. The breakfast will
also provide an opportunity to recognize a women with the OPSEU
Bread and Roses award for her work.
The committee has
prepared four resolutions for the convention. In January we will be
meeting with the PHRC and equity caucuses to discuss common issues
of concern.
We will be sponsoring a
50/50 draw throughout the convention with the proceeds being divided
amongst the region to support school breakfast programs.
The OPSEU biannual
Women’s conference will take place in the fall of 2007, we are
working to make this a rewarding experience for all the
participants. The venue will be changed this year and it is our goal
to ensure more women will have an opportunity to attend.
The next meeting will be
January 28 and 29, 2007
