{"id":3966,"date":"2025-06-30T19:02:53","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T19:02:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cmg.ca\/toronto\/cbc\/?p=3966"},"modified":"2025-06-30T19:02:53","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T19:02:53","slug":"cbc-toronto-local-executive-committee-meeting-minutes-april-9-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cmg.ca\/toronto\/cbc\/cbc-toronto-local-executive-committee-meeting-minutes-april-9-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"CBC Toronto Local Executive Committee Meeting Minutes \u2013 April 9, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><b>LEC Meeting Minutes\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 10:00 a.m. \u2013 6:00 p.m.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <b>Location:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> CMG Office, 311 Adelaide Street East<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Motions and Approvals<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Adoption of Agenda:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Moved by Jag, seconded by Sheena \u2013 All in favour<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Approval of Past Minutes (March 13):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Moved by Mathieu, seconded by Myriam \u2013 All in favour<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Homologation of E-Vote (April 2):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Moved by Lara, seconded by Dave \u2013 All in favour<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Financial Motion:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Approval to cover up to $3200 for wage releases for up to 3 Toronto unit members for up to 3 days to attend CMG Convention 2025 as observers \u2013 Moved by Jag, seconded by Myriam \u2013 All in favour<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>2. Ongoing Business Updates<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Collective Agreement (CA) \u2013 Lara:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English CA education card is ready.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">French version expected online in coming weeks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proposed to wait for both versions before printing\/distributing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No confirmed date for French version.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LEC input requested.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>French Version:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Revisions ongoing due to translation inconsistencies.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>QR Codes:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bitly link suggested; full URL also recommended for accessibility.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Office Hours (Mid-July &amp; Mid-August):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proposed soft launch of two-hour sessions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One morning (8\u201310 AM or 9\u201311 AM) and one late afternoon (4\u20136 PM).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setup: card table, chairs, banner, swag (no coffee; light snacks instead).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staffed by two LEC members in one-hour shifts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>LJEC:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weekly meetings resumed; only one active file.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New committee meeting held April 9 (evening).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Hillman Awards:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong endorsement of the event\u2019s message and value.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Future participation encouraged.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>CMG Convention:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High interest among members, including several observer applicants.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>3. Staff Rep AMA &amp; WFH<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Staff Rep AMA:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Targeted for 11:00 AM with Ryan, Karren, and Matt.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Discussions:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WFH policy remains ad hoc with operational flexibility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical and accessibility accommodations acknowledged.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EAP and peer support systems active in News and EFS.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workday platform issues flagged.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harassment\/toxicity concerns raised.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newsletter system to be formalized.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Union reps to be contacted for grievances or safety concerns.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accommodation and WFH resolution processes discussed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investigations and secondment\/job security protocols reviewed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>4. Training &amp; Outreach<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Stewards Training \u2013 June 18:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Led by Sheena; supported by Allie (Jag unavailable).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slide deck to be repurposed and approved by Kat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staff Rep (Ryan or Karren) to attend<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Stewards Social \u2013 April 10 at The Pint:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reservation for 12 at 6:00 PM.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11 confirmed RSVPs, 5 maybes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Members asked to RSVP if they haven\u2019t yet.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>5. Events &amp; Member Engagement<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>May Day (May 1):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">624 cookies ordered (Sarah).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-52 dozen (624 servings) ordered from Lemon &amp; Allspice.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-Regular and vegan\/gluten-free mix.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-Total cost under $1500 budget, leaving room for coffee and milk alternatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Front Street table setup.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bilingual posters will be printed\/posted<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stickers to be added to cookies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-event debrief planned<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Pride:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coordination by Allie<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pride applications close May 6.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Calgary, employees marching could not cover the event; the parade was well-attended.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toronto: Historically no issue; some JSP coverage restrictions may apply.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other regions: CBC organizes parade presence without known restrictions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">P.E.I.: CBC withdrew last year; CMG may take the lead.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommendation to follow Calgary model\u2014transparent communication, push back on any broad restrictions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Regarding JSP for Pride:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication with members to be clear.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conflict of interest to be raised only when relevant.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coverage guidance shared for casual\/local reporters.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Other Tentative Events:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labour Day \u2013 September Social (3rd week)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ice Cream Day \u2013 June (1\u20133 PM)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indigenous Day \u2013 June 21 (tentative)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pizza Lunch \u2013 To be organized by Mathieu<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Movie Screening \u2013 To be rescheduled by Allie<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>6. Budget, Bylaws &amp; Committee Structure<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Budget allocation framework to be developed for Care Committee.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Committee guide in development (Pooja, Allie, Kat).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>7. New Business<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kat shared an LEC event planning checklist.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>8. LEC Reports<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reports submitted by Table Officers, Directors, and Chief Stewards.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>9. Camera Sessions &amp; Closing Motions<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Motion to Move to On-Camera (2:49 PM):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Moved by Jag, seconded by Arman \u2013 All in favour<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Motion to Move to Out-of-Camera (3:28 PM):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Moved by Lara, seconded by Allie \u2013 All in favour<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Meeting Adjourned:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Moved by Jag, seconded by Lara \u2013 All in favour<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Important Upcoming Dates<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>April 24\u201326:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> CWAC<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>May 1:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> May Day Event<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>May 15:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Next LEC Meeting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>May 26\u201329:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> CMG Convention<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>June 12:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Future LEC Meeting<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LEC Meeting Minutes\u00a0 Time: 10:00 a.m. \u2013 6:00 p.m. Location: CMG Office, 311 Adelaide Street East 1. 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