June 8, 2005
Get on the bus!
On June 11, the Ontario Liberal Party will hold its annual general meeting in Ottawa.
OPSEU has organized a rally for that day. This is our chance to bring a message to those who run the Ontario Liberal Party: It’s time for Dalton McGuinty to keep his promise to rebuild public services. That starts with a new contract for OPS members.
Contact your nearest OPSEU regional office for bus departure times. The rally starts at 11:30 a.m. at the Ottawa Congress Centre, 55 Colonel By Drive. Get on the bus! Your future depends on it.
Media blackout continues
The Central and Corrections Bargaining Teams continue to meet with the mediator, William Kaplan, who is assisting in negotiations.
Discussions, positions or possible resolutions of any bargaining matters cannot be reported until the mediator decides otherwise.
The bargaining teams are working hand-in-hand with Lead Negotiator Terry Baxter, Senior Negotiator Brian Gould, Negotiator Gus Collins, Negotiator Pat Schillemore, and are being advised by research officers, the OPSEU legal team and other staff.
Both teams appreciate the members’ continued support as they strive towards a collective agreement that treats you with respect.
Editorial “shout outs”
The editorial team of The Source wishes to thank all the members who are writing us and sending in names for the Sunshine Clubs, Mindless Managers and who send us letters and e-mails of encouragement and support. Keep sending them our way; we appreciate your interest and enthusiasm!
We would like to thank all the mobilizers, Executive Board Members, local activists and OPSEU staff who send out our newsletter via e-mail and print. Your help is fantastic as The Source is read by thousands of members.
We’d also like to send “shout outs” to Terry Baxter, Don Ford, Paul Bilodeau, Jan Borowy, Mike Grimaldi and David Cox who are helping us along the way when distribution and deadlines need quick action.
The editorial team would also like to say “hi” to the hundreds of managers who read our so-called “rag” with interest. We hear that you get more information about bargaining from us than from your bosses. Isn’t that special?
In Solidarity,
Len Mason, Moira Cowan & Beth Anich
Editorial Committee, The Source
Mindless Managers
Here’s this week’s list:
· A classified employee requested three months off for medical leave. The manager denied the employee the time off, even though she had a doctor’s note. The employee died two weeks later.
· An employee was arguing with management about a security issue at the front reception area. The branch deals with irate clients and there is not much protection for the front line workers. The employee was concerned for the safety of the workers and brought this to the attention of the manager. The manager’s
response was, “We do not get that many irate clients, and I don’t see the big deal in your concern.” Does the manager not realize it only takes one person?
· A deputy superintendent at Central East Correctional Centre spends part of her day going around the institution ripping down union posters. She should know how important it is for locals to keep their members informed as this deputy was a former union activist. Although she tries to make it difficult for our
members to get information, the local executive works even harder to insure the members have the proper information, especially when they overwhelmingly rejected the employers offer.
The Sunshine Club – 20th edition
The Sunshine Club is the list of public service managers who earn over $100,000 per year. Here are the names for our 20th edition.
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|
|
(Strike Year) |
(Non-Strike Year) |
Name |
Ministry |
Current Position |
2002 Salary |
2003 Salary |
Timothy Chandler |
Ministry of Finance |
Senior Project Manager, Oshawa |
$158,361 |
Under 100k |
Douglas Wipperman |
Ministry of Transportation |
Maintenance Operations Policy Officer |
$121,268 |
Under 100k |
Bruce Hawkins |
Ministry of Environment |
Supervisor, Water Resources |
$119,105 |
Under 100k |
Michael Toombs |
Ministry of Agriculture and Food |
Director, Client Services Branch |
$111,780 |
$ 109,419 |
Dino Mozzon
|
Ministry of Labour |
District Manager, Halton |
$111,033 |
Under 100k |
In Corrections:
|
|
(Strike Year) |
(Non-Strike Year) |
Name |
Current Position |
2002 Salary |
2003 Salary |
Anna
Gulbinski
|
Superintendent, Toronto Jail |
$185,319 |
Under 100k |
Connie McDougal |
Deputy Superintendent – Operations,
Cecil Facer Youth Centre |
$160,193 |
Under 100k |
Richard Mothersole |
Operational Manager,
Ontario Correctional Institute |
$141,395 |
Under 100k |
Tom Dykstra |
Operational Manager,
Niagara Detention Centre |
$134,406 |
Under 100k |
Jeanette Carisse |
Operational Manager,
Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre |
$120,917 |
Under 100k |
Your OPSEU OPS bargaining teams
Central/Unified team:
Marg Simmons (Chair), Central Enforcement and
Renewal Committee
Linda Thibert, OPSEU Region 1
Doug Peebles, Region 2
Kathleen Demareski, Region 3
Rhéal Delaquis, Region 4
Paul Myers, Region 5
Eric Morin (Vice-Chair), Region 6
John Watson, Region 7
Bob Houston, Administrative category
Brian Chauvin, Corrections
Carl Thibodeau, Institutional & Health Care
Sandra Noad, Office Administration
Beth Anich, Office Administration
Ken Fraser, Technical/Operational & Maintenance
Moira Cowan, Unclassified members
centralubu@bellnet.ca
unclassified@bellnet.ca
Corrections team:
Jack Hopkins, OPSEU Region 1
Barry Scanlon (Chair), Region 2
Glenna Caldwell, Region 3
Robert Curran (Vice-Chair), Region 4
Dave Graves, Region 5
Joe Wright, Region 6
Len Mason, Region 7
corrections@bellnet.ca
The Source is your only accurate source of Central and Corrections bargaining team information. Do not rely on gossip and rumours. We will provide the facts. Your editors are Len Mason, Beth Anich and Moira Cowan. The Source is authorized for distribution by Barry Scanlon, chair,
Corrections Team, Marg Simmons, chair, Central Bargaining Team and Leah Casselman, president.
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