June.pdf - CUPE Locals 2331-01-02

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JUNE 2011 -VOLUME 8 ISSUE 8
2331-01-02
CUPE 2331-01-02 NEW EXECUTIVE CONTACT INFO
Please contact your Area Shop Steward for assistance
and advice.
President: Elena Di Nardo
Office: 289-475-5454
Address: 10132 Yonge St., 200B
Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 1T6
e-mail: elena.dinardo@ycdsb.ca
elena.cupe2331@live.ca
Vice President: Diana Dilley
Light Of Christ –905-727-5400
e-mail: diana.dilley@ycdsb.ca
Treasurer: Dale Hickey
St. Theresa C.H.S. –905-787-1407
e-mail:dale.hickey@ycdsb.ca
Secretary: Giulia Morra
CEC—905-713-1211 ext: 12332
e-mail:giulia.morra@ycdsb.ca
Sergeant at Arms –Marie Dunkley
St Paul –905-895-4122
e-mail: marie.dunkley@ycdsb.ca
Shop Stewards
Area 1 - Catherine Tremblay
Good Shepherd — 905-895-0303
e-mail: catherine.tremblay@ycdsb.ca
Area 2 & Secondary East/Central Mike Nasello
Rose Sanna
Fr. Michael McGivney – 905-472-4961
e-mail: rose.sanna@ycdsb.ca
Area 3 –Rosanna Murarotto
Fr Bressani
905-851-6643
e-mail: rosanna.murarotto@ycdsb.ca
Area 4 - Linda McDonald
Canadian Martyrs –905-895-8530
e-mail: linda.mcdonald@ycdsb.ca
Area 5 –Karen Oldfield
St. Patrick, Schomberg—905-939-7753
e-mail: karen.oldfield@ycdsb.ca
Secondary West/North—Mary Cosentino & CEC
Patricia Dignard
St. Maximilian Kolbe CHS -905-727-5652
e-mail: patricia.dignard@ycdsb.ca
Friendship Committee: Heather Lundberg
Sacred Heart –CHS –905-895-3340
e-mail: heather.lundberg@ycdsb.ca
Health and Safety Rep
Joe Runco
CEC 416-221-5051 ext 13056
e-mail: joe.runco@ycdsbca
Health & Safety Reps:
Patricia Dignard, Karen Oldfield & Elena Di Nardo
Human Resource Coordinator
for Business and Services
Chris Wielonda
Staffing Officer for Business and Services
Heather Lorenzetti
www.ycdsb.ca –York Catholic District School Board
www.omers.com –OMERS
Members check out the latest news regarding the
OMERS pension plan.
www.2331.cupe.ca -Our Local Website
Check out information regarding our Local.
Contracts/newsletters/calendar events/executive
/seniority lists etc.
www.cupe.ca –CUPE National
The CUPE website keeps us informed on National and
International issues.
www.cupe.on.ca –CUPE Ontario
Please visit this CUPE website. It will keep you up to
date on all issues in Ontario. Sign up on for your daily
news sent directly from CUPE to your own email.
Special points of interest:
Please remember when contacting your Shop Steward to leave a contact number so that they can call you at their earliest
convenience.
All internal courier mail for CUPE should be directed to the CEC –CUPE 2331
This Newsletter has been sent to all worksite Reps /emailed to Secretaries/Clerks, Library Tech, School
Support Workers, EA’s/EI’s /DECE/AESL, International Language Instr. and Supplies

CUPE Membership Cards
If you are a new member and have not yet received a
union card, or if you have lost your card, please
e-mail Giulia Morra or Marie Dunkley on First Class.
First Class Use
The Board has requested that all members check
their first class e-mail/conferences on a regular
basis. Many notifications are sent out from Board
and Union using email.
PLEASE NOTE: First Class email should not be used for
personal and confidential issues.
ECE Information Meeting
At the May 19 th ECE information meeting we had
informed all ECE’s that the seniority date tie-breaker
will be by lottery as opposed to alphabetical order.
This is the fairest way. It has been confirmed with HR
that a CUPE member will be present any time this
takes place.
OMERS Presentation
I would like to thank Dev Tandon, OMERS
Communications Officer, and Presentation & Training
for all the great information that he provided at our
June 1 st General meeting. Please contact OMERS
directly if you have any questions about your pension.
Members applying for EI this summer
Please check your First Class conference for any
information regarding EI and the attached memo from
Brian Blakeley and Terri Preston from the OSBCC. If
you encounter any problems please contact Diana Dilley
at: ddilley.cupe2331@hotmail.ca. Please note; informati
on regarding EI can be obtained from our cupe website i
n the “Information for All Members” section.
Joint Health and Safety Committee
Please note: Health & Safety Information is available
on First Class. Find it at:
First Class >Desktop>Employee Area/Health & Safety
Please contact Joe Runco for any Health and Safety
Issues at your worksite.
Labour Management Meeting
Discussions at our last Labour Management meeting
that was held on April 14, 2011 were; Supervision and
ECE’s, Job Description for ECE’s, update on EI for ECE
LT issue regarding supervision, AESL Lead Hand,
Contracting out of CYW’s & OSBIE online reporting
System pilot project.
Our next Labour Management meeting will be on June
16 th 2011.
Pay Equity
Pay Equity is a long process and is still on going, we
have had our second meeting with the committee
members for the EA’s and LT’s. We will keep you
informed as we go along.
Seniority Lists
Seniority Lists are now posted on our CUPE website at:
www.2331.cupe.ca
RETIREES:
Carole Warnock – Library Technician
Sir Richard W. Scott CES
Shirley Margiotta – Educational Assistant
St. Peters CES
Linda Salvatori – Educational Assistant
Jean Vanier CHS
Franca L’Europa – Educational Assistant
St. Stephen CES
Janet Johnson – Single School Secretary
St. Edward CES
Pearl Graziano – Library Technician
St. Veronica CES
Shiela Gick – Library Technician
Cardinal Carter CHS
Friendship Committee
Please remember when members at your worksite
experience a death/illness in the family or if they are
off ill/have had a baby; please contact Heather
Lundberg at Sacred Heart 905-895-3340.
Please remember the following members and
their families in your prayers:
Aloma Coutts – brother passed away
Angela Ciotola – mother passed away
Lynn Purich – father passed away
Heather Ridley – mother-in-law passed away
Margo Difrancesco – mother passed away
Pina Logiudice – mother-in-law passed away
Grace DiDonato – husband passed away
Christina Pontes – father passed away
Lori Cannon is a CUPE member and works in the
Budget Department at the CEC and I ask that you
keep Lori and her family in your prayers as she was
involved in a very serious accident.
General Meeting
Thanks to all who attended this meeting. Many issues
were discussed including WSIB top –up, Omers
presentation, handouts were given regarding the EI
process for the summer etc.. We encourage our
members to attend these meetings as they are very
informative
At each general meeting members can sign up if they
are interested in attending courses. You can obtain a
copy of the CUPE fall school courses on line at
www.cupe.on.ca.
We congratulate Lynn Purich as the proud winner of
the Apple IPOD Touch. Congratulations Lynn!
Nadia Anthony, Ida Russo, Heather Lundberg and
Graziella Facchinetti were tied for the most attended.
Congratulations to all!
We hope to see you all next year!
Executive Meeting
Our Executive meetings are held directly after the
general meetings and Executive members discuss
upcoming conferences/courses, members issues etc.

St. Cecilia CES Solemn S
Blessing and Official School
Opening
On Wednesday May 18 th was the Official School
Blessing for St. Cecilia CES. Rosanna Murarotto Shop
Steward for Area 3 and me both had the privilege of
attending. Father Ernesto De Ciccio conducted the
blessing followed by guest speakers and a beautiful
liturgical dance performed by the St. Cecilia Junior &
Intermediate students. We would like to congratulate
the Staff and Students at St. Cecilia CES.
Bargaining In Tough Economic Times
CUPE’s research team from across Canada meet in
Ottawa to talk about ways to support local bargaining
committees during these tough economic times.
Wage freezes, benefit and pension concessions, layoff
protections and contracting out language all come to
the forefront in tough economic times. Researches
discussed examples they’ve seen of the impact of the
economic downturn on public sector employees, and
analyzed where fight backs have been most
successful and why.
CUPE relies on its researchers to keep abreast of
bargaining and social policy trends. They translate
information into tools that assist staff and locals in
bargaining, and support elected leadership in
promoting progressive policies for workers.
CUPE Ontario Convention May 25-28
28
This convention was held downtown at the Sheraton
Centre. Five members from our local attended this
convention with positive feed back.
Report from Karen Oldfield
I had the privilege of attending the Cupe Ontario
Convention, where the focus was on building a better
Ontario. Standing up for public services, people’s
awareness and strategies for budget cuts and
contracting out. The next Provincial Election in Oct.
was mentioned numerous times and the impact it
could have on our jobs. Each year our union hosts a
youth camp which introduces children to the values of
our union. They end off the convention with their
impressions, and a slide show. I feel this is a great
experience for the young people of today. I found the
convention very informative.
Karen Oldfield
Shop Steward –Area 5
Report from Rosanna Murarotto
This year CUPE held the 48th annual Ontario
convention on May 25 to the 28th. The focus was
“Building a Better Ontario”. Local 2331-01-02 was
well represented by our executive members. Over the
course of the four days we heard several speakers
including Linda McQuaig (Toronto columnist and
author of “Trouble with Millionaires”, Andrea Horwath,
MP , In-flight Safety personnel for Air Canada, Syd
Ryan and many others including our CUPE National
President, Paul Moist.
We voted on Constitutional amendments, and on
Resolutions submitted by various councils and locals.
Some of the sectors represented were Health Care,
School Boards, Social Services, and Universities.
Issues of discussion included the economy, training,
health and safety, injured workers, human rights, and
equality, international solidarity and privatization,
contracting out and trade agreements.
Some topics that may interest our members include
“The Glass Steagall Act”, CETA, Wisconsin’s labour
disputes, and the Lubicon people of Alberta.
The convention was an enormous source of
information and opportunity for networking. I thank
Elena Di Nardo, our President and Diana Dilley, our
Vice-President for giving me the opportunity to attend.
Rosanna Murarotto
Shop Steward –Area 3
Report from Patricia Dignard:
From May 25th to the 28th I had the privilege of
attending the 48th Annual CUPE Ontario Convention
on behalf of all our members. There were over 1000
delegates from across the province representing the
members of their locals. Many resolutions were
presented, debated and voted on to take to the CUPE
National Convention in the fall of this year for further
discussion. There were many speakers at the
convention presenting concerns and issues we will all
be facing within the next bargaining rounds. Our CUPE
Ontario President Fred Hahn delivered a message “We
are Building a Better Ontario” to the approval of all
delegates. CUPE National President Paul Moist
addressed the convention along with Ontario
Federation of Labour President Syd Ryan. We had the
privilege of hearing an impassioned speech from
Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath promising to put
people first. The evenings were also busy with the
ability to attend different caucuses that included the
Stewards’ Caucus. These conventions are also a
networking tool allowing us to meet members from
other locals that are battling some of the same issues
we are. We had the opportunity to listen, understand
and give input for our members as a whole. It was a
very busy and productive four day convention.
Patricia Dignard
Shop Steward – Area Secondary West/North & CEC
Report from Giuilia Morra
Having attended the Ontario CUPE Conference for the
first time was definitely a learning experience, which I
found to be informative, encouraging, and frustrating
at times. It was interesting to learn about the other
CUPE sectors in Ontario and the issues that arise from
those groups; some of which are similar, and also very
different than the School Board Sector.
The guest speakers were very motivating and
informative. I learned about the processes on
debating, information sharing and decision making. I
was deeply encouraged by the younger CUPE
members who spoke out on issues that arise at the
University Sectors and their leadership in the quest
for their voices to be heard. I was also frustrated at
the level of concerns expressed by the Hospital/Social
Workers Sectors and their limitations from all levels of

government to be able to give proper care for our
needy.
All in all, I came away feeling confident that working
together, especially with our young members, we can
make a difference in the quality of life for all.
Giulia Morra
CUPE Secretary
Report from Diana Dilley
This conference proved to be extremely
informative. The speakers were entertaining while
providing a great deal of information, most particularly
about the current political climate. They impressed
upon us the importance of keeping up with the
candidates running for election in the current
Provincial campaign. They provided information on
the candidates and their attitudes about unions and
the current financial difficulties all Ontarians are
facing. We were all tasked with sharing with our
members the importance of knowing these
candidates and their platforms so that we are well
informed before casting our ballots in October.
Since an overwhelming number of locals will be
entering into bargaining within the next year (including
our own) the results of this Provincial election will
have a direct impact on the bargaining process.
Diana Dilley
Vice-President, CUPE 2331-01
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Worksite Visits
September 6, 2011 will be the start of a new school
year. A reminder that Your Shop Steward and I are
willing to visit worksites. We enjoy visiting and meeting
with our members in smaller groups.
This enables us to spend time together talking about
concerns and chat about issues pertaining to our
Local, (contractual issues etc.) I am available before
or after school, or lunchtime. Your Shop Steward can
come after school. Give us a call in September to
arrange a time.
Reminders:
APPROPRIATE FOOT WEAR
All members please remember to wear appropriate footwear
according to the weather conditions.
SE50 Forms(CASES OF AGGRESSION)
SE50 Forms (Cases of Aggression) are available on the First
Class. Please fill in these forms for all incidents of aggression.
They can be downloaded from the Boards website.. Please fill
them in for ALL acts of aggression. This is extremely
important. Ensure to retain a copy for yourself.
Partners For r Life
Give Blood Save a Life
If you are interested in giving blood please see the
Member Registration Form attached.
TO ALL MEMBERS OF CUPE 2331-01-02
Thank you very much for the beautiful retirement party
held in my honour and thanks to all who attended. It
was a beautiful evening and a lovely way to end my
work career.
It was my pleasure to work as President of this Local
and to work with you all.
I look forward to this new chapter in my life and I wish
you good luck in all that you do.
There are good ships, and there
are wood ships, the ships that sail the
sea.
But the best ships are friendships,
and may they always be.
Bernadette Kenny
Past President CUPE Local 2331
That Time of Year
That time of year's come 'round again,
So we wish you all the best.
The joy that comes from knowing you
Make us feel that we've been blessed.
So we'll share with you our feelings
At this special time of year:
May your summer holidays be a delight,
Filled with happiness and cheer.
Happy Summer Holidays!
From all the Executive of CUPE Locals 2331-01
01-02 02 we
would like to wish you a very well rested, well
deserved, safe, summer holiday.
ADMIN 10’S - WSIB INCIDENT REPORTS
It is extremely important that members fill in incident report
forms for ALL work related injuries. Please ensure that it is
signed by your Administrator and please keep a copy of all
reports for your own files.