{"id":3962,"date":"2025-06-30T19:03:19","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T19:03:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cmg.ca\/toronto\/cbc\/?p=3962"},"modified":"2025-06-30T19:03:19","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T19:03:19","slug":"cbc-toronto-local-executive-committee-meeting-minutes-may-15-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cmg.ca\/toronto\/cbc\/cbc-toronto-local-executive-committee-meeting-minutes-may-15-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"CBC Toronto Local Executive Committee Meeting Minutes \u2013 May 15, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>CMG Local Executive Committee (LEC) Meeting Minutes<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10:00 a.m. \u2013 6:00 p.m.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CMG Office, 311 Adelaide Street East, Toronto<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Attendance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In-person: Kat, Lara, Sarah, Pooja, Allie, Sheena, Arman, Dave, Jag, Myriam<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Remote: [None noted]<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Absent: Mathieu<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call to Order &#8211; The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adoption of Agenda &#8211; Motion to adopt the agenda: Moved by Sheena, seconded by Lara. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All in favour.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adoption of Previous Minutes (April 9, 2025) &#8211; Motion to adopt the April 9 meeting minutes:\u00a0 held over to next meeting<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>May Day Debrief<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over 640 cookies distributed; excellent engagement and new steward sign-ups.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Positive feedback from members<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cookies (including vegan and gluten-free options) were greatly appreciated.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Menu stands might be more effective for showing selection as well as informing that it is only one cookie per member.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motion to purchase menu stands: Moved by Sheena, seconded by Lara. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All in favour.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>CA Education Update (Lara)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Posters (in both English and French) will be distributed, with a digital version also planned.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>CA Education Template:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The English version of the education card is finalized and ready to go. The French version is still pending. Both versions are expected to go to print next week for distribution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Office Hours Initiative:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Proposed dates and times for launching LEC office hours in the Atrium are as follows:<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thursday, July 10 \u2013 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuesday, July 30<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thursday, August 21 \u2013 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Events will be held near the atrium, aiming to engage members and answer their questions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A survey will be available to see what times members prefer the office hours to be. Sign up sheets for Stewards training and a list for getting involved will be at the table<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Folding table ($50) to be ordered from Canadian Tire by Lara.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Floor Mapping Update<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Successful visits to the 2nd and 3rd floors (CBC Music and Marcomms).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High engagement; several members had not previously interacted with the union.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clarified differences between employees&#8217; contract\/temporary\/+13\/-13 statuses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next mapping days:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One day for the 4th and 5th floors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One additional day for the technical and presentation areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lunch break: 12:00\u201312:45 p.m.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meeting resumed: 1:00 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Steward Training<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next training set is scheduled for June 20, 2025.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The network now includes over 100 stewards.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Presentation and speaker notes to be finalized.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Staff Rep AMA with Matt<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Updates:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pension Payments: Next round scheduled for the end of June\/July.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heritage Minister Meeting: In progress.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performance Pay Removal: Management bonuses eliminated\u2014possible implications for members being monitored.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mental Health Benefits:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CCSB discussions are ongoing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concerns over coverage (e.g., glasses) noted.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temp Overpayments:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBC is requesting reimbursements from some temps.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Matt recommends collecting data; CMG can assist, as Shared Services teams are also members.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Missed Meals (e.g., Dragon\u2019s Den): To be raised at LJC.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LEC Poster Vandalism: Noted by Matt; HR\/IR informed and monitoring.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pride Planning Update<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allie, Sheena, Myriam, and Mathieu: Proposal to postpone active participation to 2026.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A shared planning document will be developed for future coordination and collaboration.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost (approximately $2,000+) and a short planning window were significant challenges.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Upcoming Event Planning<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a) Ice Cream Day<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scheduled: Wednesday, June 26, 1:00\u20133:00 p.m.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Release requests submitted for all LEC members.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frozen treats will be left in kitchenette freezers on the 3rd, 4th, 5th and B2 floors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stickers will be placed on the boxes.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pooja will collaborate on a poster; Sarah will handle CMG communications.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-Election Climate: Members report feeling a sense of relief and reduced anxiety since the April 28 election results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>CWA Canada NRC (April 25\u201326):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tensions between CMG\/CWAC presidents and TNG president.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hopeful for resolution.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Wellness Committee:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still finalizing the mandate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now includes three members.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Temp Onboarding:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continued thanks for flagging new temps.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next onboarding session with HR: May 22.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Collective Agreement:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English digital version available.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">French digital version expected soon.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper copies ordered in EN; French copies to follow.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Convention Logistics:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Members asked to notify Kat of any issues with release approvals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reminder to select training modules via the office\u2019s email.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motion to move in-camera: Moved by Sheena, seconded by Arman at 3:38 p.m. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All in favour.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motion to move out of camera: Moved by Jag, seconded by Allie. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All in favour.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Details for Convention (May 26\u201329):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrival: May 26 at 9:00 a.m. (Headsets required for translation)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opening Address: 9:15 a.m. by Naomi<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BEC Reports: Overview of the last two years (bilingual)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treasurer Report: Brittany to present the budget<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lunch: 12:00\u20131:00 p.m.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bear Pit Session: 4:00\u20134:15 p.m.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dinner Break: 5:00\u20137:00 p.m.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evening Event: Karaoke from 7:00\u201310:00 p.m.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>New Business<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoom Account: Raised by Sheena; further discussion required.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LEC Event Checklist linked to agenda so everyone can reference it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fall Social Planning: To be discussed next meeting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swag Reorder: To be followed up on in the next meeting.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>LEC Reports<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brief updates provided by table officers, directors, and chief stewards.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Adjournment<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motion to adjourn: Moved by Jag, seconded by Sheena at 6:04 p.m. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All in favour.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CMG Local Executive Committee (LEC) Meeting Minutes 10:00 a.m. \u2013 6:00 p.m. CMG Office, 311 Adelaide Street East, Toronto Attendance In-person: Kat, Lara, Sarah, Pooja, Allie, Sheena, Arman, Dave, Jag, Myriam Remote: [None noted] Absent: Mathieu Call to Order &#8211;&hellip; 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