Political officer of the Alliance Executive
Committee and the National Board of Directors.
Executive Officer responsible for the offices of the Alliance in the Atlantic.
Jeannie Baldwin, REVP, approaches decision making by working in a collaborative manner with the Atlantic Council, staff, RVP’s/NVP’s, Committees (Area Councils; Regional Women’s Committees; Human Rights Committees; Regional Health & Safety Committees), and local leaders in the Atlantic.
Jeannie strives to balance the organizational needs of the PSAC with the needs of members in the Atlantic.
Alternate Regional Executive Vice President
The Alternate REVP is available to replace the REVP as needed and requested by the REVP.
Debbie Graham is an active Alternate REVP and carries out varying roles as requested by the REVP.
Staff Resource: Jeremy Tait, Assistant
Cathy Murphy, Regional Co-ordinator
The Atlantic Council
The members of the Atlantic Council are elected geographically (NS, NB, NL, PE) and/or by constituency (Equity Group, non-TB, etc). All Council members are assigned to work with Committees of the Council. It is in the balance of these two functions that Council members define their roles and responsibilities.
The primary purpose of Council is to represent to the REVP the needs of membership in the Atlantic. Council joins the REVP in providing leadership within their regions and/or constituencies and Committees.
Council works collaboratively as requested by the REVP in providing leadership on PSAC and other Labour or social justice campaigns and to mobilize the membership in support of Collective Bargaining. The REVP and Council recognize and appreciate the role of staff in delivery of these and other functions. Working together we have a positive and energetic approach to leadership.
Purpose
Raise the profile of the PSAC in the Atlantic.
Support the REVP in providing political leadership in the Atlantic, particularly in the area of mobilization around campaigns and Collective Bargaining.
Participate on Committees of the Council to ensure membership needs are considered in regional planning.
Staff Resource: Cathy Murphy
Working Principles Established by Atlantic REVP and Council
The REVP and Atlantic Council have adopted the following working principles:
Language
All Atlantic wide written communication from the REVP and Council is prepared and released in both languages. Council meetings are in bilingual format. All documents provided during Council meetings are translated in advance of the Council meeting. The Council and the Atlantic wide portions of the website are in bilingual format.
Equity Representation
The REVP and Atlantic Council are committed to promoting equity and to create an inclusive union.
Working with Staff/RO’s
The REVP and Council are committed to working in collaboration with staff to carry out the organizational priorities of the PSAC and to represent the interests of members. We are committed to a positive approach in working together.
Communications
The REVP and Council are deeply committed to improving communications with Components, Locals, Membership Committees and the Membership. We work to build solidarity.
Council Reports
The REVP and Council prepare reports of their activities and present these reports in writing in advance of each Council meeting. The reports are included in the Council minutes.
Council Minutes
The minutes of Council meetings are posted on the PSAC website within 45 days of Council meetings.
Council Meetings
The REVP and Council meet in face to face meetings at least once and usually twice each year, and by conference call between meetings.
Council Committees
All Council members are participants of two committees. The committees meet by email, telephone and in face to face meetings. Committees make recommendations to the REVP and to Council. A staff advisor is assigned to each committee. The REVP is an ex-officio member of each committee.
Staff Advisors
The role of staff advisors to the REVP and Council is to represent the organizational priorities to them. Staff advisors assist the REVP and Council to carry out their decisions and mandate.
Convention
The REVP and Council members are elected at a Triennial Atlantic Regional Convention. The next convention will be held between April-June of 2008. An amount of $35,000.00 form the Council’s operating budget of $105,000 is set aside each year to fund the Convention. This covers the Convention itself, but only a portion of delegate expenses.
Youth
The REVP and Council are committed to involving our younger members in leadership of the union. We actively work to make this happen. The PSAC defines “youth” as a member 30 years old and younger.
Council Committees
(See attached Contact Information at end of document)
Education Committee:
Participate in building three year education plans.
Represent the interests of members in education planning.
Consider organization needs in relation to education planning.
Collaborate with staff on planning and organizing to deliver the AtlanticSchool, advanced weekend education courses.
Committee Members:
Gary Paynter
Carol Ann MacMullin
Margie Hancock, Chair
Lise Lévesque
Scott Gallant
Staff Resource: Lise Thibodeau, Regional Education Officer
Political Action Committee:
Participate in the development of a three year political action plan.
Develop a budget for Political Activities.
Participate in regional and national PSAC campaigns.
Provide leadership on political action in the Region.
Work with social justice partners.
Committee Members:
Margie Hancock
Denis Beresford
Debbie Kelly
Margaret Fawson
Vaughan Davies
Vacant, Chair
Staff Resource: Mark Rogers
Human Rights Committee:
Participate in the development of a three year Human Rights plan.
Encourage the establishment of Human Rights Committees.
Build a Human Rights network.
Provide leadership and participate in Human Rights activities.
Committee Members:
Dawn L Hardy
Geri LeBlanc, Chair
Scott Gallant
Linda Oldford
Kevin Bruff
Carol Ann MacMullin
Staff Resource: Nancy MacLean
Women’s Committee:
Participate in the development of a three year Women’s action plan. The three year period runs with the Regional Women’s Conference cycle.
Liaise with Regional Women’s Committees.
Provide leadership on Women’s issues.
Form the basic organizing committee of Regional Women’s Conferences (others may be added to represent equity).
Committee Members:
Dawn L Hardy
Debbie Kelly
Linda Oldford, Chair
Margaret Fawson
Donna Gourley
Staff Resource: Mary MacNeil
Health, Safety & Environment Committee:
Participate in the development of a three year Health, Safety & Environment action Plan.
Help build a Health & Safety Network.
Provide leadership on Health, Safety & Environment issues.
Form the basic organizing committee for Regional Health and Safety Conferences (others may be added to represent equity).
Committee Members:
Patrick Dwyer
Tania Haché, Chair
Kevin Bruff
Geri LeBlanc
Donna Gourley
Staff Resource: Nancy MacLean
Communication Committee:
Plan ways in which the REVP, Council and Regional Offices can improve communications within the Atlantic.
Monitor the website and suggest ways in which we can communicate more effectively and in both languages.
Committee Members:
Darlene Bembridge
Vaughan Davies
Patrick Dwyer
Tania Haché, Chair
Denis Beresford
Staff Resource: Anna Goguen
Finance Committee:
Review the expenditures of the Council to ensure funds are handled properly.
Make recommendations to Council on council funding.
Committee Members:
Darlene Bembridge, Chair
Lise Lévesque
Gary Paynter
Staff Resource: Jeremy Tait
Federations of Labour
Role of Alliance Representative:
Represent the interests of the PSAC to the Federations of Labour.
Provide written reports to the REVP following each meeting of the Federation of Labour.
Participate on behalf of the Alliance in Federation of Labour campaigns.
Agr Local 80002, 80003, CEIU Local 80216, 80219; CEUDA Local 80002; UEW Local 80820; GSU Local 80052; USGE Local 80002; UCTE Local 80809; UNDE Local 80406 80407
Greenwood/
Annapolis Valley
RWC
Colleen Hodder, A/Chair
(902) 765-1494 X 5517 (w)
(902) 765-6921 (f)
Cumberland RWC
Regional Women’s Committees New Brunswick:
Fredericton/
Oromocto
Vacant
UPCE Local 60105; UTE Local 60005; UNDE Local 60303
Cambellton
Rose Pitre, Chair
(506) 789-4508 (w)
(506) 826-2504 (h)
rose.pitre@servicecanada.gc.ca
CEIU Local 60255; USGE Local 60148; DCL Listuguj Local 69081; UVAE Local 60023
MONCTON RWC
Vacant
GSU Local 60018; Agriculture Local 60005; UTE Local 60008
SAINT JOHN RWC
Jennifer Boucher, Chair
(506) 636-4860 (w)
(506) 674-1108 (h)
boucherjr@inspection.gc.ca
Agriculture Local 60007; USGE Local 60052, CEIU Local 60252
