Issue #14 December 13, 2001
Finishing touches on demands proposal
Your negotiating team has been working long days and evenings finalizing the demands proposal we will table with management next week. We would like to thank the members for their efforts in the demand setting process. Not only do we have prioritized demands, but also comments on direction and ideas for discussion.
Your demands will be placed in front of the employer on Tues., Dec. 18. We expect that the employer will also table their proposal as well. Once we have that information, we will publish the details via the OPSEU website (www.opseu.org), and in the Real Deal.
Don't forget to show the boss you're paying attention by wearing your button or by doing one of the other amazing suggestions we've been hearing about.
Media launch to mark start of issues bargaining
On Mon., Dec. 17, OPSEU locals and offices will host province-wide press conferences to mark the start of issues bargaining for the 2001/2002 OPS contract.
Media kits have been sent out to all regional offices, mobilizers and executive board members. Watch for events in your area.
More essential inside outside training
The inside/outside training has really taken off. Not only are members asking questions, but so are managers.
The training was piloted in Regions 4, 5 and 7 over the last two weeks. More training is scheduled for early January. Get your name on the list, or talk to your local representatives for more information.
Info at your fingertips
Here’s a great mobilizing idea from Region 3. One local service area has begun assembling bargaining binders. They contain such things as the strike policy, issues of The Real Deal and Table Talk, and other relevant materials. The binders will also contain copies of the essential service agreements once they are
signed off.
These binders will be distributed to each picket captain for easy reference should we need them.
Where's my essential service agreement?
We've had many questions about where the copies of the essential services agreements are. We cannot distribute the agreements until both parties have signed them. And, before that happens, the agreements must be checked over with a fine-tooth comb (or even better, a very conscientious person). You will have the
agreements as soon as possible.
Meet your team members
 Michel Chaumont, Central Team Member
Michel is a conservation officer in Sudbury and a member of local 623. He has been a member of the Ontario Public Service for 20 years, first as a forest technician and then as a conservation officer.
Michel believes in community work. His experiences include being a foster parent, a Lions Club president and organizing dinners and functions for Ducks Unlimited. As a board member of the Hearst and District Association for Community Living, Michel was involved in fund raising activities and union negotiations. In Sudbury, Michel organizes
the annual “Take a Kid Fishing” day with Big Brothers and is involved in church activities.
Michel believes in the members’ issues. “Trust in your team is essential in obtaining a good contract,” Michel said. “Relying on workers that understand workers’ issues forms the base of solidarity. I thank the members for their support at the bargaining table.”
Quote of the week
“The price of democracy is eternal vigilance.” - Franklin Delano Roosevelt
How to contact your team members
You can contact the Central Team directly at (416) 815-1406, by fax at (416) 815-1412 or by e-mail at centralteam@opseu.org
Marg Simmons
Chair, L. 263, (905) 844-5239 (after hours)
Mark Kotanen,
Vice-chair, L. 128, (519) 336-6926 (after hours) mkotanen@tct.net
Jeff Bendig
L. 434, (613) 364-7580 (after hours), jeffbendig@hotmail.com
Teri Breau-Auzins
L. 506, (416) 721-2767 (after hours), teriauzins@rogers.com
Joseph Catroppa
L. 736, (807) 628-5147 (after hours), jncat@tbaytel.net
Laurie Chapman
L. 323, (705) 323-8172 (after hours), lchapman@bconnex.net
Michel Chaumont
L. 623, chaumont@attcanada.net
Darwin Lacelle
L. 447, 416 815 1406, dmlacell@nrtco.net
Steve Nield
L. 123, (519) 383-5643 (after hours)
Sandra Noad
L. 101, (519) 657-9518 (weekends), sanoad@rogers.com
James Roland
L. 720, (807) 345-4609 (after hours), jimrol@hotmail.com
Serge Valcourt
L. 634, (705) 497-4393 (after hours), opseu.634@sympatico.ca
Peter Wall
L. 638, (416) 815-1406
The Real Deal is your only accurate source of Central Team information during this round of bargaining. If you don’t read it here, you can't be sure it's true. Don’t rely on gossip and rumours. We will provide the facts.
The Real Deal will be available by fax, by e-mail, and on the OPSEU web site at www.opseu.org. To receive it directly, send your secure fax number to Lesley Williams at (416) 443-1762 or send your e-mail address to
lwilliams@opseu.org .
The Real Deal is authorized for distribution by Marg Simmons, chair, Central team, and Leah Casselman, president.
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