DELTA HOTELS BY MARRIOT REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN
Welcome to the 49th Annual HSAS Convention Greetings HSAS Members! It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Convention 2021, the 49th Annual Convention of HSAS. We should be proud of the accomplishments of the past year. With diligence, a great deal of work was undertaken by our staff, Executive Council and Committee members. Take time to review the reports contained within this Convention booklet and the activities of our Union this past year. I encourage you all to participate at this Convention fully, and with pride! In solidarity, Karen Wasylenko HSAS President.
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ANNUAL CONVENTION Table of Contents
2021 ANNUAL CONVENTION AGENDA 2021 CONVENTION SPEAKERS & TOPICS 2021 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AGENDA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING PROCEDURES HSAS RESOLUTIONS CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS REFERENCE ARTICLES 2020 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MINUTES THE HSAS MEMBERSHIP HSAS EXECUTIVE REPORTS HSAS COMMITTEE REPORTS HSAS EXECUTIVE OFFICERS HSAS EXECUTIVE COUNCIL HSAS BOARD OF GOVERNORS SIDE BY SIDE BYLAW PROPOSED CHANGES
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Annual Convention 2021 EVENT AGENDA
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21 9:00 am
Sign In and Registration
9:30 am
Session 1: Delegate Orientation and Welcome HSAS Governance and How We Are Organized Karen Wasylenko, President
10:00 am
Session 2: Safety in the Workplace and Occupational Health and Safety Committees (OHC) Travis Bolen, Chair, HSAS OH&S Committee
10:30 am
Refreshment Break
11:00 am
Session 3: Market Supplement Program - Overview Dean Job, Executive Director Natalie Horejda, Manager, Communications and Member Benefits
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Kevin Breel Mental Health Activist and Comedian
2:00 - 2:30 pm
Refreshment Break
2:30 - 4:00 pm
Dr. Bill Howatt Chief of Research - Workplace Productivity at The Conference Board of Canada
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Annual Convention 2021 EVENT AGENDA CONTINUED FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22 8:30 am
Sign In and Registration
9:00 - 10:30 am
Annual General Meeting
10:30 - 11:00 am
Refreshment Break
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Members' Forum with HSAS Labour Relations
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 - 1:30 pm
Wrap Up and Adjournment
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ANNUAL CONVENTION Speakers & Topics
Kevin Breel MENTAL HEALTH ACTIVIST & COMEDIAN
Kevin Breel combines powerful mental health activism with light-hearted comedy to deliver unique and informative presentations to audiences worldwide. His TEDx Talk, “Confessions of a Depressed Comic,” has more than four million views, establishing it as one of the most viewed mental health TED talks ever! Since the video gained viral status in 2013, Kevin has quickly risen to become one of the most iconic mental health activists in North America. He was named one of the “most influential millennials in the world” by Parade Magazine. Kevin is also a national ambassador for Bell’s annual “Let’s Talk” campaign. His honesty and unusual take on breaking down stigma around mental illness resonates with any audience. A popular campus speaker, Kevin has graced the stages of Harvard, Yale and MIT. He has also given talks to Fortune 500 companies, and even for the Government of Canada.
In 2015 Kevin published his debut novel, “Boy Meets Depression,” which was met with critical acclaim. Forbes Magazine called it “a small book well worth reading,” and NPR dubbed it “honest and compelling.” Kevin is the recipient of multiple awards in honour of his social activism. His work has been featured in countless media outlets including NBC, CBS, The Huffington Post, MTV, CNN and more. He continues to headline theatres and colleges throughout North America with his comedy shows.
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ANNUAL CONVENTION Speakers & Topics
Dr. Bill Howatt CHIEF OF RESEARCH, WORKFORCE PRODUCTIVITY AT THE CONFERENCE BOARD OF CANADA
Dr. Bill Howatt is the Chief of Research, Workforce Productivity at The Conference Board of Canada, leading the Board’s applied research programs in workplace wellness, mental health, and workforce productivity. Dr. Howatt, a behavioural scientist, is known as one of Canada’s top experts in mental health issues in the workplace and has more than 30 years of experience in the field of mental health, addiction, and HR consulting. As a highly-respected columnist for the Globe and Mail, author, clinician, consultant and speaker, he effortlessly engages and inspires both individuals and groups. Prior to joining The Conference Board in 2018, Dr. Howatt worked as Chief of Research and Development, Workforce Productivity at Morneau Shepell where he launched a total health consulting strategy designed to improve health engagement and productivity in Canadian organizations.
He has published numerous books and articles, such as The Coping Crisis, Pathway to Coping, the Wiley Series on addictions, The Human Services Counseling Toolbox, and The Addiction Counselor’s Desk Reference. He is a regular contributor to The Globe and Mail 9 to 5 and Leadership Lab columns and The Chronicle Herald. Bill Howatt's credentials include Ph.D., Ed.D., Post Doctorate Behavioral Science, University of California, Los Angeles, Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, RTC, RSW, ICADC.
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OCTOBER 22, 2021 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Annual General Meeting AGENDA 1.
Call to Order and Introductory Remarks
2.
Credentials Report
3.
Appointment of Scrutineers
4.
Meeting Procedures
5.
Adoption of Agenda
6.
Adoption of the October 22, 2020 Annual General Meeting Minutes
7.
President’s Annual Report
8.
Executive Director’s Annual Report
9.
Finance – Presentation of Audited Financial Statements for 2020-2021 fiscal year – Appointment of Auditor for 2021-2022 fiscal year
10. Committee Reports (Written Reports) a. Annual Convention b. Communications c. Finance – Awards, Charitable Donations, Professional Contributions, Education Fund, Scholarships, Emergency Fund d. Governance e. Grievance f. OH&S 11. Resolutions 12. Executive Council Seat Elections Results 13. Adjournment
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MEETING PROCEDURES FOR THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING General Rules 1. Once recognized by the Chair, delegates wishing to speak shall state their name and Union Region. 2. Debate or comments shall be limited to two minutes for each speaker. A speaker shall not speak more than once on the same question unless everyone who wishes to has spoken. No member may speak more than two times on any one motion. 3. Only one speaker speaks at a time. 4. Debate is limited to the motion. 5. No person shall interrupt a speaker, except to make a point of order. At the request of the Chair, shall cease speaking until a point of order is decided. 6. All comments shall be directed to the Chair. No comments should be directed to or at another delegate. 7. Side conversations are discouraged, as it can be distracting to other delegates. 8. All votes require a simple majority, except in special circumstances or outlined in the Bylaws. Motions 1. A motion is not debatable until a motion has been made, seconded and restated by the Chair. 2. The maker of the motion has the right to be the first speaker on the motion if he chooses. 3. The maker of the motion is prohibited from speaking against the motion. 4. For the AGM, a resolution cannot be postponed beyond this AGM.
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HSAS Resolutions FOR THE CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS RESOLUTION #1 for Consideration at the Annual General Meeting, October 22, 2021, 9:00 am RESOLUTION 1: To adopt the proposed New Bylaw Article 22, Workplace Occupational Health Committees, as presented. *Approved by Executive Council, and ratified by the Board of Governors, September 22, 2021, for Consideration at the Annual General Meeting. Executive Council recommends Approval.
RESOLUTION #2 for Consideration at the Annual General Meeting, October 22, 2021, 9:00 am RESOLUTION 2: To adopt the proposed Bylaw amendment relating to Articles 3.04, 4.01, 4.02, 4.03, 4.04, 5.04 and 12.04, relating to Balloting rules, incorporating electronic voting as an option to mail-in ballot, and other approved ballot procedures, as presented. *Approved by Executive Council, and ratified by the Board of Governors, September 22, 2021, for Consideration at the Annual General Meeting. Executive Council recommends Approval.
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CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS REFERENCE ARTICLES
ARTICLE 3 - ASSOCIATION MEETINGS 3.01
Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting shall be held within seventy (70) days after the end of each Fiscal Year of the Association. 3.03
Notice of Meeting
(a)
The President shall give Members notice of the time and place of an Association Meeting at least fifteen (15) days before the proposed Association Meeting.
(b)
The notice of an Association Meeting shall: (i)
be given in the manner provided in article 14;
(ii)
specify the nature of the matters to be presented to the Association Meeting; and
(iii)
include the full wording of resolutions to be considered at the Association Meeting.
(c)
The fact that a Member does not receive notice of an Association Meeting shall not invalidate the proceedings or the business transacted at that Association Meeting.
3.04
Delegates
(a)
Only Delegates, or in their absence, alternate Delegates, selected in the manner described in this section 3.04, are entitled to vote at Association Meetings.
(b) Each Union Region with up to and including one hundred (100) Active Members is entitled to elect one (1) Delegate to attend each Association Meeting.
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(c)
Each Union Region with more than one hundred (100) Active Members is entitled to elect one (1) additional Delegate for each additional one hundred (100) Active Members or portion of one hundred (100) Active Members to attend each Association Meeting.
(d)
In addition to the Delegates elected in accordance with subsections 3.04(b) and 3.04(c), each member of the Executive Council is automatically a Delegate to each Association Meeting.
(e)
Only an Active Member employed within a Union Region is eligible to be elected as a Delegate in the Union Region in which she is employed.
(f)
An Active Member who is employed in more than one Union Region is eligible to be nominated and elected in only one Union Region.
(g)
Only an Active Member employed within a Union Region is entitled to nominate an individual to the position of Delegate for that Union Region.
(h)
Where a ballot is required to elect one or more Delegates, Active Members shall vote for Delegates by mail-in ballot, handled in the manner described in article 4.
(i)
A nominee not elected as a Delegate for a Union Region shall be deemed to be an alternate Delegate for that Union Region, and, where there is more than one, they shall be ranked in order of the number of votes received.
(j)
Except as set out in the Bylaws, the procedures for electing Delegates and alternate Delegates shall be as established by the Executive Council, and the Executive Council shall notify all Members of those procedures annually before the Annual Meeting.
(k)
An alternate Delegate, when attending and voting in place of the Delegate she is replacing, is deemed to be the Delegate.
(l)
Each Delegate shall: (i)
attend the Association Meeting for which she has been elected as a Delegate;
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act in the best interests of the Association.
(m)
A Delegate holds office as a Delegate for the Association Meeting for which she was elected a Delegate.
3.06
Chair of an Association Meeting
(a)
The President, or in her absence, the Vice-President, or, in the absence of both the President and the Vice-President, the President’s designate, shall preside as Chair at every Association Meeting.
(b)
If there is no Chair for an Association Meeting, or if a Chair is not present within thirty (30) minutes after the time appointed for holding the Association Meeting, or if the individual described in subsection 3.06 (a) is unwilling to act as Chair, the members of the Executive Committee who are present at the Association Meeting shall appoint one of their number to be Chair of the Association Meeting.
3.07
Resolutions
(a)
The rules relating to resolutions to be considered at an Association Meeting are set out in this section 3.07.
(b)
Subject to subsection 3.07(f), a resolution shall be considered and voted on at an Association Meeting only if either of (i)
the Executive Council, or
(ii)
a group of at least ten (10) Active Members,
has given written notice of the resolution to the Secretary at least sixty-five (65) days before the Association Meeting at which the Executive Council or the group of at least ten (10) Active Members intends for the resolution to be considered. (c)
When the Secretary receives a resolution that has originated from a group of at least ten (10) Active Members, the Secretary shall forward the full text of that resolution to the Executive Council for its consideration.
(d)
When the Executive Council has received a resolution from the Secretary in accordance with subsection 3.07(c), it shall consider the resolution and specify the details of its support or lack of support for the resolution, including reasons.
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(e)
The notice from the Secretary of an upcoming Association Meeting shall include: (i)
the full text of all resolutions the Secretary has received in accordance with subsection 3.07(b); and
(ii)
(f)
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the details, including reasons, of the Executive Council’s support or lack of support for each resolution.
If, in the opinion of the Executive Council or the group of at least ten (10) Active Members putting forward a resolution, circumstances have prevented the Executive Council or the group of at least ten (10) Active Members from giving written notice of its resolution to the Secretary at least sixty- five (65) days before the Association Meeting at which it is proposed the resolution be considered, the following rules will apply to the resolution: (i)
Those proposing to expedite the resolution as provided in subsection 3.07(f) shall forward it in writing to the members of the Executive Committee in attendance at the Association Meeting at which it is proposed the resolution be considered.
(ii)
If at least a Simple Majority of the members of the Executive Committee, present and voting at a special meeting of the Executive Committee, determines that the resolution should be expedited and presented to the Delegates for their consideration, the resolution shall be presented at that Association Meeting.
(iii)
The decision of at least a Simple Majority of the Executive Committee, as contemplated in paragraph 3.07(f)(ii), is final and there is no appeal from it.
(g)
A resolution affecting the Constitution or the Bylaws shall be handled in the manner provided in article 20.
(h)
A resolution regarding a proposed budget, when required to be brought before an Association Meeting, shall be handled in the manner described in subsection 16.04(b).
3.08
Voting
(a)
Only Delegates are entitled to vote at Association Meetings.
(b)
Each Delegate is entitled to one (1) vote on each question that comes before the Association Meeting for which that Delegate has been elected.
(c)
No Delegate is entitled to vote by proxy.
(d)
Voting at an Association Meeting shall be by show of hands, except where a motion to have a ballot vote is passed by at least a Simple Majority vote of the Delegates.
(e)
The Chair is entitled to seek the assistance of the scrutineers to ascertain whether or not a motion by a show of hands has been carried or lost.
(f)
Subject to subsection 3.08(g), a ruling of the Chair that a resolution has been carried or lost is conclusive evidence of that fact without proof of the number or proportion of votes recorded in favour of or against the motion, and the result of the vote so taken and declared shall be the decision of he Members, through their Delegates, upon the question.
(g)
The Delegates at an Association Meeting are entitled to appeal any ruling of the Chair and, in doing so, must follow the provisions of Robert’s Rules of Order.
(h)
Except for those to which article 20 applies, all resolutions require the support of at least a Simple Majority of the Delegates present and voting at an Association Meeting.
ARTICLE 16 - FINANCIAL AFFAIRS 16.02
Budget
(a)
Before the end of each Fiscal Year, the Finance Committee shall provide to the Executive Council a proposed Association budget for the next Fiscal Year.
(b)
At its last meeting in each Fiscal Year, the Executive Council will consider the Finance Committee’s proposed budget for the next Fiscal Year and, by at least a Simple Majority of those present and voting, will also: (i)
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(ii) (iii)
reject it and request the Finance Committee to prepare a new proposed budget.
(c)
After the Executive Council approves a proposed budget, or a proposed budget with amendments, it will forward it to the Board of Governors for its consideration.
(d)
The Board of Governors will consider the Executive Council’s proposed budget and, by at least a Simple Majority of those present and voting at a Board of Governors meeting, will also:
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approve it with amendments; or
(i)
approve it;
(ii)
approve it with amendments; or
(iii)
reject it.
Financial Statements
(a)
The Executive Council, by at least a Simple Majority, shall, approve the quarterly unaudited and annual audited financial statement of the Association.
(b)
The Treasurer or her designate shall present to the Delegates at every Annual Meeting: (i)
the financial statements for the most recent Fiscal Year ended before that Annual Meeting;
(ii)
the report of the auditor on the financial statements for the most recent Fiscal Year ended before that Annual Meeting; and
(iii)
any further information respecting the financial affairs of the Association.
(c)
The Delegates at the Annual Meeting, by at least a Simple Majority of those present and voting, shall receive the annual audited financial statements of the Assocation.
(d)
Following the Annual Meeting, any Member may request and the Association will deliver to that Member a copy of the Association’s most recently approved annual audited financial statements and the report of the auditor.
ARTICLE 19 - PROCEDURE 19.01
Robert’s Rules
Except where otherwise provided in the Bylaws, all matters of procedure at any meeting of the Association or the Executive Council shall be decided in accordance with Robert’s Rules of Order. ARTICLE 20 - CONSTITUTION AND BYLAW AMENDMENTS 20.02
Presenting Resolutions Affecting the Constitution and Bylaws
A resolution affecting the Constitution or the Bylaws may be presented to an Association Meeting only if: (a)
it has been put forward by: (i)
the Executive Council; or
(ii)
a group of at least ten (10) Active Members who have given written notice of their resolution to the Secretary at least sixty-five (65) days before the Association Meeting at which those Members intend for their resolution to be considered; and
(b)
there has been full compliance with the rules set out in section 20.03.
20.03
Rules for Resolutions Affecting the Constitution or Bylaws
(a)
If a resolution affecting the Constitution or the Bylaws comes to the Secretary from the Executive Council, the following rules apply: (i)
Before the Executive Council sends the resolution to the Secretary, the resolution must have received the support of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the members of the Executive Council present and voting at a meeting of the Executive Council, and in this subsection 20.03(a), when a such a resolution has been so approved, it shall be called an “Executive Council approved resolution." 17
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(ii)
If a resolution has not received the support of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the members of the Executive Council present and voting at a meeting of the Executive Council, the resolution shall die.
(iii)
The Executive Council shall forward its Executive Council approved resolution to the Board of Governors for its consideration.
(iv)
If the Board of Governors ratifies the Executive Council approved resolution by at least a two- thirds (2/3) majority of those present and voting at a meeting of the Board of Governors, the Board of Governors shall notify the Executive Council of its approval and the Executive Council will ensure that the resolution goes to the Members with the notice of the Association Meeting.
(v)
If the Board of Governors does not ratify the Executive Council approved resolution by at least a two-thirds (2/3) majority of those present and voting at a meeting of the Board of Governors, the Board of Governors shall notify the Executive Council of its decision and the Executive Council and the Board of Governors shall meet to attempt to reach agreement on the resolution.
(vi)
If the Executive Council and the Board of Governors cannot reach agreement on the Executive Council approved resolution, the Secretary shall forward the full text of the resolution to the Members with the notice of the Association Meeting along with the details of the disagreement between the Executive Council and the Board of Governors.
If a resolution affecting the Constitution or the Bylaws comes to the Secretary from a group of at least ten (10) Active Members, the following rules apply: (i)
The Secretary shall forward the resolution to the Executive Council for its consideration.
(ii)
If the Executive Council does not approve the resolution by at least a twothirds (2/3) majority of those present and voting at a meeting of the Executive Council, the resolution shall die.
(iii)
If the Executive Council approves the intent of the resolution by at least a two thirds (2/3) majority of those present and voting at a meeting of the Executive Council:
(A)
the Executive Council may make amendments to the resolution if, in the view of the members of the Executive Council, the amendments are in keeping with the spirit of the resolution, and may do so by at least a Simple Majority of the members of the Executive Council present and voting at a meeting of the Executive Council; and
(B)
it shall forward the resolution, as amended, if applicable, to the Board of Governors for its consideration.
(iv)
If the Board of Governors ratifies, by at least a two-thirds (2/3) majority of those present and voting at a meeting of the Board of Governors, the resolution it receives from the Executive Council, the Board of Governors shall notify the Executive Council of its approval and the Executive Council will ensure that the resolution goes to the Members with the notice of the Association Meeting.
(v)
If the Board of Governors does not ratify, by at least a two-thirds (2/3 majority of those present and voting at a meeting of the Board of Governors, the resolution it receives from the Executive Council, the Board of Governors shall notify the Executive Council of its decision and the Executive Council and the Board of Governors shall meet to attempt to reach agreement on the resolution.
(vi)
If the Executive Council and the Board of Governors cannot reach agreement on the resolution, the Secretary shall forward the full text of the resolution, as amended by the Executive Council, if applicable, to the Members with the notice of the Association Meeting along with the details of the disagreement between the Executive Council and the Board of Governors.
ARTICLE 21 - CODE OF ETHICS 21.01
Code
Each of the following acts shall constitute conduct unbecoming a Member of the Association: (a)
crossing a picket line established by the Association; 19
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(b)
obtaining or soliciting membership by misrepresentation;
(c)
knowingly failing to comply with the Constitution or the Bylaws;
(d)
knowingly publishing or circulating false reports or misrepresentations among the Members;
(e)
working in the interests of another union to the detriment of the Association;
(f)
without proper authority using the name of the Association to solicit funds or to advertise;
(g)
misappropriating assets belonging to the Association;
(h)
furnishing to anyone, without proper authority or for any purpose not in the best interest of the Association, a list or a portion of a list of Members of the Association;
(i)
failing, without reasonable excuse, to pay initiation fees, membership dues, or assessments of the Association;
(j)
slandering or libelling, that is, spreading defamatory comments, either verbally or in writing, which would tend to injure the reputation of a Member or an officer of the Association or any of the component parts of the Association;
(k)
failing to follow the lawful order of the Chair of any Association Meeting or its component parts to the point where business of the Association Meeting may not be fairly and reasonably conducted;
(l)
interfering with the performance of the duties of any officer of the Association or its component parts;
(m)
engaging in conduct detrimental or prejudicial to the best interest of the Association;
(n)
wilfully neglecting the duties of an elected Association position;
(o) failing to follow the lawful directions and ruling of the Executive Council; (p) filing frivolous, unnecessary or vindictive charges against a Member of the Association; (q) harassing any Member or staff member of the Association; and (r) violating the published policies of the Association.
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MINUTES OF THE
2020 Annual General Meeting DURING THE 48TH HSAS ANNUAL CONVENTION
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020 VIA ZOOM
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Delegates Registered: Scott Boucher Stephanie Bobetsis Mary Deren Lisa Diewold Glenda Erickson Bill Fischer Katelynn Foth Kelly Fuchs Deborah Gray Meagan Haarstad Nikkoli Hubic Sandy Johnson Lisa Johnson Hallberg Sheila Kerr Kayla Klassen Amanda Leong Anna Millman Lisa Peberdy Bonnie Quiring Gallen Pam Ritsco Anil Sarkar Karen Schmid Rob Snell Nadine Thompson Rachel Vanneste Marnie Walliser Rebecca Wells Angela Barsalou Crystal Bittman Travis Bolen Juliana Cook Ken Cross Cori Debert Tracy Erickson Amy Ewart Colleen Howe Mathieu Leonard
Union Region 11 Union Region 11 Union Region 11 Union Region 11 Union Region 8 Union Region 11 Union Region 7 Union Region 11 Union Region 10 Union Region 7 Union Region 11 Union Region 12 Union Region 12 Union Region 11 Union Region 7 Union Region 11 Union Region 9 Union Region 7 Union Region 7 Union Region 7 Union Region 7 Union Region 7 Union Region 11 Union Region 7 Union Region 7 Union Region 7 Union Region 3 Vice President Executive Council Executive Council Executive Council Executive Council Executive Council Executive Council Treasurer Executive Council Executive Council
Dietitian Assessor Coordinator Health Educator Assessor Coordinator Occupational Therapist EMTP Dietitian Health Educator Respiratory Therapist Speech Language Pathologist EMT Social Worker Social Worker Physical Therapist Pharmacist Pharmacist Health Educator Speech Language Pathologist Speech Language Pathologist Assessor Coordinator Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Therapist EMT Pharmacist Genetics Counsellor Speech Language Pathologist Psychologist Respiratory Therapist Occupational Therapist EMTP Physical Therapist Public Health Inspector Speech Language Pathologist Addictions Counsellor Mental Health Therapist Assessor Coordinator EMTP
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Delegates Registered: Shannon Orell-Bast Krishna Vegunta Karen Wasylenko Tara Watts Karen Zemlak
Executive Council Executive Council President Secretary Executive Council
Assessor Coordinator Physical Therapist Speech Language Pathologist Pharmacist Social Worker
Staff Registered: Holly Bratt Jessie Grant Natalie Horejda Mark Jagoe Dean Job
Executive Assistant Communications Officer Communications/Membership Benefits Manager Office Manager Executive Director
Guests Registered: None Fourty-two (42) voting delegates were registered before the call to order. Quorum of twentyone (22) established as per Article 3.5 of By-Laws. (42 delegates, 0 guests, 5 staff). President Karen Wasylenko called the meeting to order at 1:18 p.m. 1. Call to Order and Introductory Remarks – 1:18 p.m. Welcome – by Karen Wasylenko 2. Credentials Report for Convention – Karen Wasylenko Registered: Fourty-two (42) delegates, Zero (0) guests and five (5) staff members. Quorum 22. Motion #AC2020-10-22-01: To adopt the Credentials Report. Motion made by: Rob Snell Union Region 11 Motion seconded by: Scott Boucher Union Region 11 Motion #AC2020-10-22-01: To adopt the Credentials Report. Carried.
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3. Appointment of Scrutineers Motion #AC2020-10-22-02: To appoint Karen Schmid and Mark Jagoe as Scrutineers. Motion made by: Ken Cross Union Region 12 Motion seconded by: Mathieu Leonard Union Region 11 Motion #AC2020-10-22-02: To appoint Karen Schmid and Mark Jagoe as Scrutineers. Carried. 4. Meeting Procedures Motion # AC2020-10-22-03: To adopt the Meeting Procedures as presented. Motion made by: Nikkoli Hubic Union Region 11 Motion seconded by: Colleen Howe Union Region 11 Motion # AC2020-10-22-03: To adopt the Meeting Procedures as presented. Carried. 5. Adoption of Agenda Motion # AC2020-10-22-04: To adopt the Agenda. Motion made by: Cori Debert Union Region 7 Motion seconded by: Travis Bolen Union Region 11 Motion # AC2020-10-22-04: To adopt the Agenda. Carried. 6. Adoption of October 25, 2019 Annual General Meeting Minutes Motion # AC2020-10-22-05: To adopt the minutes of the October 25, 2019, Annual General Meeting Minutes as presented. Motion made by: Colleen Howe Union Region 11 Motion seconded by: Shannon Orell-Bast Union Region 11 Motion # AC2020-10-22-05: To adopt the minutes of the October 25, 2019, Annual General Meeting Minutes as presented. Carried. 25
7. President’s Annual Report Motion #AC2020-10-22-06: To accept the President’s Annual Report. Motion made by: Crystal Bittman Union Region 11 Motion seconded by: Lisa Peberdy Union Region 7 Motion #AC2020-10-22-06: To accept the President’s Annual Report. Carried. 8. Executive Director’s Annual Report Motion #AC2020-10-22-07: To accept the Executive Director’s Annual Report. Motion made by: Rachel Vanneste Union Region 7 Motion seconded by: Juliana Cook Union Region 7 Motion #AC2020-10-22-07: To accept the Executive Director’s Annual Report. Carried. 9. Finance – Presentation of Audited Financial Statements The Audited Financial Statements were made available to members prior to the commencement of the meeting. Amy Ewart reviewed the Statements with Delegates. Motion #AC2020-10-22-08: To accept the 2019/2020 General Audited Financial Statements as circulated and presented. Motion made by: Amy Ewart Union Region 11 Motion seconded by: Rob Snell Union Region 11 Motion #AC2020-10-22-08: To accept the 2019/2020 General Audited Financial Statements as circulated and presented. Carried. Motion #AC2020-10-22-09: To appoint Heagy LLP and Partners as HSAS Auditor for the 2020/2021 Fiscal Year. Motion made by: Amy Ewart Union Region 11 Motion seconded by: Rachel Vanneste Union Region 7
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Motion #AC2020-10-22-09: To appoint Heagy LLP and Partners as HSAS Auditor for the 2020/2021 Fiscal Year. Carried. 10. Committee Reports (Written Reports) a. Annual Convention b. Communications c. Governance d. Finance – Awards, Charitable Donations, Professional Contributions, Education Fund, Scholarships, Emergency Fund e. Grievance f. Negotiating g. OH & S Motion #AC2020-10-22-10: To accept the written Committee Reports. Motion made by: Crystal Bittman Union Region 11 Motion seconded by: Scott Boucher Union Region 11 Motion #AC2020-10-22-10: To accept the written Committee Reports. Carried. 11. Resolutions RESOLUTION 1: To adopt the proposed changes to the articles with substantive revisions affecting Article 2.01 (c) Approval of Membership and Article 2.03 Inactive Members. (See Attached) Motion #AC2020-10-22-11: To adopt the proposed changes to Article 2.01 (c) Approval of Membership and Article 2.03 Inactive Members as presented. Moved by: Colleen Howe Union Region 11 Seconded by: Rob Snell Union Region 11 Motion #AC2020-10-22-11: To adopt the proposed changes to Article 2.01 (c) Approval of Membership and Article 2.03 Inactive Members as presented. Carried. 27
12. Roberta Ekberg Award The 2019-2020 Roberta Ekberg Award was presented to Angela Barsalou by Karen Wasylenko. 13. Executive Council Seat Elections Results – AGM 2020 Ken Cross – Public Health Inspector – Representing Public Health Inspectors, Infection Control Practitioners Health Educators, Dental Therapists, Dental Health Educators, Population Health Promotion Practitioners, Therapy Educators, Term Expires 2022 Crystal Bittman – Occupational Therapist – Respresenting Occupational Therapists, Term Expires 2022 Cori Debert – Speech – Language Pathologist – Representing Speech-Language Pathologists, Audiologists, Orthoptists, Music Therapists, Autism Spectrum Disorder Consultants, Bereavement Coordinators, Child Life Therapists, Term Expires 2022 Lisa Johnson-Hallberg – Social Worker – Representing Social Workers, Family Support Workers, Medical Education Coordinators, Vocational Counsellors, Term Expires 2022 Colleen Howe – Assessor Coordinator – Representing Assessor Coordinators, Term Expires 2022 Haley Oshowy – Dietitian – Representing Dietitians, Nutritionists, Research Dietitians, Research Approval Coordinators, Term Expires 2022 Krishna Vegunta – Physical Therapist – Representing Physical Therapists, Orthotists, Prosthetists, Exercise Conditioning Therapists, Rehab Program Team Coordinators, Term Expires 2022 Mental Health Therapists, Recreation Therapists – VACANT, Term Expires 2022 Psychologists, Psychometricians – VACANT, Term Expires 2022
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14. Adjournment Motion #AC2020-10-22-12: To adjourn the Annual General Meeting. Motion made by: Shannon Orell-Bast Union Region 11 Motion seconded by: Travis Bolen Union Region 11 Motion #AC2020-10-22-12: To adjourn the Annual General Meeting. Carried. Adjournment time: 2:40 p.m. The 2021 AGM and the 49th Annual Convention will be held on October 21, 22, 2021 at the Delta Regina, Regina Sask.
Karen Wasylenko, President Tara Watts, Secretary
RESOLUTION for Consideration at the Annual General Meeting, October 22, 1:15 pm RESOLUTION 1: To adopt the proposed changes to the articles with substantive revisions affecting Article 2.01 (c) Approval of Membership and Article 2.03 Inactive Members. *Approved for Consideration at the Annual General Meeting, by Executive Council, September 9, 2020. Executive Council recommends Approval. Passed by the Delegates at the 2020 Annual General Meeting.
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HSAS MEMBERSHIP REPORT TO ANNUAL CONVENTION
2638
4170 HSAS MEMBERS
FULL-TIME POSITIONS
819
PART-TIME POSITIONS
52
85
703 CASUAL POSITIONS
303
79% FEMALE MEMBERS
225
114
1534 158 190
1087 134
21% MALE MEMBERS
30
130 158
HSAS MEMBERSHIP BY PROFESSION PROFESSION
NUMBER
Addictions Counsellor Anaesthesia Assistant Assessor/Coordinator Audiologist Child Life Therapist Dental Therapist/Educator Dietitian Emergency Medical Services Epidemiologist Exercise/Conditioning Therapist Genetics Counsellor Health Educator Infection Control Practitioner Medical Lab Technician (Canadian Blood Services) Mental Health Therapist Midwife Music Therapist Nutritionist Occupational Therapist Orthoptist Orthotist Other** Perfusionist Pharmacist Physical Therapist Prosthetist Psychologist Psychometrician Public Health Inspector Recreation Therapist Respiratory Therapist Social Worker Speech Language Pathologist TOTAL TOTAL **INDICATES SPECIALIZED HSAS POSITIONS THAT ARE CLASSIFIED AS “OTHER”.
352 17 465 12 2 14 190 604 4 57 7 128 49 3 119 13 7 17 282 9 4 64 13 300 378 2 105 9 70 47 198 499 130 352 4,170 31
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PRESIDENT'S
REPORT TO ANNUAL CONVENTION It has been an honor to serve as your President over the past year and a privilege to work with the dedicated members of your Executive Council, the Committees of Executive Council and the HSAS staff. Please take time to review the reports of the work completed by your Union in the 2020-2021 fiscal year. 2021 saw the worldwide Pandemic continue with the third wave and the onset of the fourth wave, affecting our work as a Union and as health care professionals. With the roll out of the vaccination program in late 2020, HSAS focused on advocating for our Members’ access to vaccines in the earliest stages of the vaccine rollout. Meetings and correspondence with Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) representatives, Ministry officials, and the Minister of Health, continued throughout the year, offering our input and strong advocacy for our Members working in health care. The healthcare unions were invited to SHA vaccine uptake meetings. It was proposed that the recommended approach to increasing the vaccination rates amongst health care workers was to educate health care professionals about the vaccine and its safety, as well as increasing accessibility to the vaccine for those who wished to receive it. By the end of August, information provided by the SHA indicated that 80% of HSAS Members were fully vaccinated. In the earlier waves of the pandemic, both the provincial government and the SHA stated that mandatory vaccination was not being considered for healthcare workers.However, as the fourth wave began to affect the province, the messaging began to speak of a new policy in the works which would require all health care workers to show proof of vaccination or undergo regular testing. We anticipated a finalized SHA policy in the coming weeks following the end of the fiscal year. Through the latter part of 2020 and into 2021, HSAS continued its work in dealing with the effects of the Pandemic on our membership. This included addressing issues arising from the Letter of Understanding (LOU) agreed to in April of 2020 which pertained to the redeployment of our Members to various jobs associated with the Pandemic such as contract tracing and investigation. In many parts of the province, managers did not follow the terms of the LOU as had been agreed to by the parties and over the months this resulted in a significant number of grievances filed by HSAS.
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To date, there still are some services which have yet to be returned to their original state of delivery pre-Covid. HSAS Members have felt significant stress and many have no desire to be re-deployed again during the fourth wave, which commenced in the later summer of 2021. The Saskatchewan Employment Act (SEA) outlines the responsibilities which unions have in electing members to Occupational Health Committees (OHC), and the requirement for union representation on those committees. With an increasing number of issues relating to safety arising at workplaces, both during the initial stages of the pandemic, and throughout the next months, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) at the worksites became an increasing priority for HSAS. That priority is evident in the development of a proposed HSAS bylaw amendment which would address and clarify the process of appointments of HSAS Members to workplace Occupational Health Committees (OHC). This amendment to the HSAS bylaws is being presented to the Membership for approval at this Convention. In addition, HSAS will be creating a new LRO position to focus on OH&S for its Members and to supplement the work of the HSAS OH& S Committee. HSAS continues to foster relationships with other public sector unions and attend meetings of mutual concern. Meetings focus on information sharing with respect to a range of issues such as the state of bargaining within the province as well as work related and safety issues. Briefings have continued through this past year, and continue to be held, with Ministry of Health officials and Saskatchewan Health Authority representatives as well as representatives from the other four health care unions of CUPE, SEIU-West, SGEU, and SUN. In addition, through the new year, HSAS had participated in weekly briefings with health care unions from across Canada, hosted by the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) and the Canadian Health Professionals Secretariat (CHPS). The focus of these weekly meetings had been information sharing on a range of issues such as Occupational Health and Safety, EMS Services and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supplies and protocols, and the challenges faced by health care professionals across Canada. Community engagement has once again been a prominent theme for HSAS this year, as in past years. Many HSAS professionals see the direct and indirect consequences of a lack of appropriate nutrition firsthand in their daily work HSAS continues to support and promote the critical work which food banks fulfill.HSAS continues to support the Saskatoon and Regina Food Banks and Learning Centres as part of its community engagement program.
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Our communications/media strategies are important, and you will learn more about our activities through the Communications Committee report. We must continue to invest and dedicate our energy and resources to a strong Communications/Media plan. This is an important aspect of a union as it plays an integral part in the campaigning and advocating for our Members and health care services provided in this province. The Communications staff has played a huge role in disseminating information to the Membership, and the Media. HSAS also participated in external regional/provincial committees with representation from Executive Council. Colleen Howe represented HSAS on the provincial Employee Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) Committee. Travis Bolen, Paramedic, represented HSAS on the Saskatchewan Association of Safe Workplaces in Health (SASWH) Board. Angela Barsalou represented HSAS at the Safety Partnership Advisory Group (SPAG), with representatives from the SHA, health care unions and other industries outside of the Health Authority. The Saskatchewan Health Authority regularly requests for input on job descriptions/postings which our Executive Council members are involved in reviewing and providing input to the Labour Relations staff. This has been positive for the Labour Relations staff to understand and verify the content included in the job description/posting. The Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Committee is a standing committee, and plays an important role in the work of our union. This Committee’s work is to monitor and track the many OH&S committees across the province, and to communicate and serve as a resource to HSAS Members serving on those committees. Members are encouraged to step forward to serve on their local workplace OH&S Committee. It is critical for the HSAS perspective to be present on these committees to provide input and ensure that issues such as safety in the workplace and PPE are addressed. Since 2003, HSAS has been a member of CHPS (Canadian Health Professionals Secretariat). CHPS was established by the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) to meet the challenges Canadian Health Professionals face. The Secretariat has three (3) main goals: 1. 2. 3.
To raise the profile of health professionals across the country To deal with issues of public policy that impact health professionals To enhance gains in collective bargaining by sharing information, identifying collective strengths and developing common strategies and tactics
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CHPS meetings are held twice yearly. HSAS is represented at these meetings by the President, another elected representative and/or the Executive Director. Unions from across the country attend and each prepares and presents a report outlining their organization’s activities, including bargaining, communication, labor relations and political climate.These reports offer an excellent opportunity for information sharing and problem solving. Since 2012, I have served on the SHEPP Union Partner Committee, representing HSAS. Other Union Partner Committee members include representatives from SUN, SEIU, CUPE, and SGEU. I continue to attend these meetings and chair this Committee. Over the past year, I also chaired the HSAS Governance Committee. The Governance Committee presented two bylaw amendments to Executive Council: Occupational Health and Safety Committee member selection and appointments to local OHC and incorporating electronic voting as an option for HSAS Membership when voting on important issues. The Executive Council reviewed and approved the bylaw amendments to be presented to the Delegates at this AGM. The Executive Council is recommending acceptance of these two important bylaw amendments. I wish to welcome the newly elected members of Executive Council. These individuals have been elected to serve the HSAS Membership. They will assume the responsibility of representing members of their professional group or composite group and will participate fully in the decision-making process of HSAS – as advocates for the Saskatchewan public and for the specialized health care services our members deliver on a daily basis I wish to thank and acknowledge the dedication and hard work of the outgoing and ongoing Executive Council members, Committee members, and staff. They have worked diligently, serving the membership of HSAS. I look forward to this coming year and the opportunity to serve our members. We must continue to embrace opportunity when it arises and meet the challenges of the future head on as HSAS has done in the past, and will continue to do so, into the future. Thank you for your support. Respectfully submitted, Karen Wasylenko President
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT TO ANNUAL CONVENTION
The Executive Director report provides an overview of topics and issues related to the operational or labour relations aspect of the organization that have transpired during the September 1, 2020 to August 31st, 2021 fiscal year. Bargaining The bargaining activity within our private groups over the past year is outlined below. Canadian Blood Services (Labour Relations Officers - Chris Wright & Nestor Walnyckyj) HSAS and CBS bargaining committees recommenced bargaining remotely, on October 6, 7, 8, and again on October 16, 2020. After having reached an impasse, a notice of such was filed with the Ministry of Labour and workplace Safety on November 13, 2020. Facilitated by a Senior Labour Relations Officer, the parties met for impasse conciliation on January 12 and 13, 2021, and again on February 23 and 24, 2021, the latter on which a tentative Memorandum of Agreement was agreed to by both parties. The Memorandum of Agreement was passed at the Executive Council on March 30, 2021 and subsequently ratified by the membership on June 7, 2021. It is expected that the final revised HSAS/CBS collective agreement will be signed and printed in the next few months. Copies of the final agreement will be distributed shortly after. The HSAS bargaining committee believes that the new collective agreement brings many positive changes and improvements, and provides a strong platform on which future bargaining can build upon. The length of the new agreement extends from March 1, 2017 to March 31, 2022. Crestvue Ambulance Services LTD. (Labour Relations Officers - Chris Wright & Braden White) The HSAS bargaining committee, and representatives from Crestvue Ambulance Services Ltd. continued to bargain remotely through COVID on September 29-October 1, 2020, December 8-10, 2020, January 14-15, 2021, February 9-10, 2021, and April 12, 2021. These bargaining sessions led to a Memorandum of Agreement being signed between the parties on May 13, 2021. This Memorandum of Agreement was passed at the HSAS Executive Council on May 19, 2021 and ratified by Crestvue membership on July 5, 2021. The Union bargaining committee is confident that the improvements achieved through bargaining will have a positive impact on the members employed at Crestvue Ambulance Services Ltd.
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It is anticipated that the newly revised Crestvue Ambulance Services LTD/HSAS Collective agreement will be signed and printed in the near future. Copies of the final agreement will then be distributed to the membership. The length of the new agreement extends from May 20, 2015 to May 19, 2026. La Ronge EMS (Labour Relations Officers - Jesse Payne & Kevin Glass) A new Collective Agreement has been reached between HSAS and La Ronge EMS (LR EMS). A Tentative Agreement was reached on May 12, 2021, and was then reviewed by the Executive Council, which voted on May 19, 2021 to recommend acceptance of the Agreement to the LR EMS membership. The membership then ratified the Agreement, with 75% of voters in favour of the new contract. The ratification process concluded on July 5, 2021, and the new Agreement is (at the time of writing) being finalized for printing. The length of the new Agreement is 6 years, extending from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2025. It maintains wage parity provisions and contains a number of significant improvements, including: Implementation of a Pension Plan (RRSP model) with matched contributions ranging from 4% to 6% based on years of enrolment in the plan. Increase in guaranteed annual hours of work from 1728 to 2184. Increase in vacation accrual rate to match provincial CBA, including addition of one additional week for members with 25 years of service. New Interpersonal Violence Leave (mirroring provincial CBA language). Standby Pay increased from $4.12 to $4.25. Boot and winter clothing allowance changed to broader Staff Accessory Allowance, and increased by 50% to $300.00 per member upon hire and annually thereafter, with no receipt required. New provision added to allow for Probation Period extensions only with the agreement of the union, mirroring provincial CBA. Sick leave accrual increased by 3 days annually (from 15 to 18 days, mirroring provincial CBA). Sick leave and vacation banks to be recorded on each member’s pay stub. Northern Benefit increased from $88.00 to $98.00 bi-weekly (and to $100.50 on Oct 10, 2021). New Employees will be given an advance of forty (40) hours of sick leave upon hire. New Language to guarantee other than full-time members a minimum of 3 hours of regular pay and 21 hours of standby pay when calling in sick.
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North East EMS (Labour Relations Officers - Jesse Payne & Kevin Glass) A new Collective Agreement has been reached between HSAS and North East EMS (NEEMS), concluding talks which initially began in 2018. A Tentative Agreement was reached on April 13, 2021, following approximately 20 bargaining sessions during the previous year, including 5 months in conciliation with the Ministry of Labour. The Tentative Agreement was then reviewed by the Executive Council, which voted on April 20 to recommend acceptance of the Agreement to the NEEMS membership. The membership ratified the Agreement, with 62% of the membership having cast a ballot and 100% of those members voting in favour of the new contract. The ratification process concluded on June 18, 2021, and the new Agreement is (at the time of writing) being finalized for printing. The length of the new Agreement is 9 years, extending from April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2026. It maintains wage parity provisions and contains a number of significant improvements, including: The implementation of double overtime (2x regular rate) for all members who work more than 14 consecutive hours or more than 14 hours in a single day (Article 12.04b). An increase in the SCoP fee top-up from 55% to 100% for all members (Article 18.03). An improvement from a ratio of 6/1 to 3/1 for the crediting of standby hours toward seniority and pro-rata hours (Articles 1.15 and 10.01b). The addition of Family Responsibility Leave and Medical Care Leave for all full-time and part-time employees (Articles 16.13 and 16.14). An increase to the boot allowance from $150 to $300 for all members (Article 23.03). Agreement on the terms and conditions of HSAS members who work at Cumberland House. Increase in notice required by the Employer for change in schedule or else OT is required. Increase to weekend premiums, evening premiums, mileage and travel rates, standby rates, and meal allowances. Protection to ensure that the benefit plan cannot be significantly changed during the life of the collective agreement without mutual agreement. Increase in daily education pay at regular rate from 3 hours to 8 hours. Labour Issues It has clearly been a difficult year for our members and the same can be said for our staff who have been servicing our membership. Since last September the majority of our labour relations work has revolved around dealing with a complete lack of respect from the SHA Management towards our Collective Agreement and the Letter of Understanding related to the labour pool.
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After dealing with the Letter of Understanding related to the labour pool for close to sixteen months it finally came to an end twenty-eight days after the removal of the provincial emergency order on July 11, 2021, making August 8th the date our members were to be returned to their regular positions prior to being redeployed. Did this happen? Not exactly. We still had many members reach out after August 8th to let us know that they were still banished to contact tracing or other areas that were not their regular positions. Unfortunately, with an unwilling Employer, we have had to employ the grievance and arbitration process a lot more than should have been necessary. To date, we continue to battle towards trying to resolve many of these on-going issues. Grievances & Arbitrations Grievance and arbitration tracking continue to be an integral part of our Labour Relations strategy and with the use of UnionWare, our internal membership database, both are now easily accessible. The chart below shows an overall increase in grievances being filed along with minimal settlements. Both factors can be attributed to a complete lack of leadership within the Saskatchewan Health Authority as they continue to not have a “one” Employer mentality or position when dealing with labour issues. Date
Grievances
Active
Arbitrations
Settled
2015
53
1
1
52
2016
63
3
1
60
2017
69
3
2
66
2018
106
31
16
75
2019
113
44
23
69
2020
137
102
57
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2021 (to end of August)
103
98
47
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TOTALS
644
282
147
362
A significant arbitration settlement that took place this year was our grievance against the multi-site declarations for all Employees within the Primary Health Care Networks in the former RQHR. The arbitration was set for two days (Oct. 19 & 20, 2020) however after the Union presented its evidence and witnesses on the first day, the lawyer for the Employer mysteriously fell ill and could not continue. It was clear to everyone who attended that first day that the Union had presented a strong case that clearly showed that the Employer’s declaration that all Employees were working at multiple sites was false. After the Employer informed us of not wishing to proceed with the arbitration that had already commenced, the parties came to a settlement on the issue that we felt would address the movement of staff in the future. 40
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Staff Updates There was one great new addition to our labour relations team in our Regina office and that was Brina Surkan who was hired in November 2020. We will also be adding two additional Labour Relations Officer positions, one of which will be dedicated towards occupational health and safety bringing our total to ten LROs. In addition to the two new LRO positions, we are expanding our communications team by adding an additional Communications Officer position this fall. Once again, this year I must commend all of our staff for their unwavering loyalty and absolute professionalism throughout the past year in handling their workloads during the pandemic which has been for the most part done remotely. Great work team! In closing, I would like to thank the Executive Council and Board of Governors for supporting me in the position of Executive Director for the organization over the past year. As always, I look forward to working with the elected representatives and HSAS staff to ensure that our members are provided with the best possible service when contacting their union. Cheers! Submitted by: Dean Job Executive Director Health Sciences Association of Saskatchewan
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COMMITTEE REPORTS TO
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ANNUAL CONVENTION COMMITTEE REPORT
2020-2021 Annual Convention Committee Members
Committee Support
Colleen Howe, Committee Chair
Natalie Horejda
Assessor Coordinator, Union Region 11 – Regina Scott Boucher
Board of Governor and Dietitian, Union Region 11- Regina Krishna Vegunta
Physical Therapist, Union Region 11- Regina Travis Bolen
Paramedic, Union Region 11- Regina
Communications/Membership Benefits Manager Mark Jagoe
Office Manager Jess Grant
Communications Officer Dawn Brown
Communications Officer
Karen Wasylenko
President and Speech Language Pathologist, Union Region 7- Saskatoon
Following the Annual Convention each year, Executive Council elects chairs for each committee. Shortly thereafter, each Chair selects members from Executive Council, and sometimes members-at-large to be a part of the committee. The Annual Convention Committee is responsible for making arrangements for the Annual Convention within the budget approved by the Executive Council. Thank you to my committee and the HSAS staff for their support and time. Their hard work has helped to make Convention 2021 a success. We had worked toward, and hoped for an in person 49th Annual Convention and AGM but with the high daily case rates and the current state of health care in the province, we felt it best to do a hybrid system for this year. This means that elected Delegates will be attending virtually from across the province. Executive Council Delegates and the Board of Governors will be present while following a number of appropriate restrictions/precautions. The 49th Annual Convention will take place on October 21/22, 2021. This year we have expanded our program to include additional presentations which will focus on union updates, the role of the union/members as well as the role of the union in OH&S. 45
There will also be time for members to share their experiences or ask questions. The first day of Convention will also include our keynote speakers Kevin Breel and Dr. Bill Howatt. Kevin Breel is a comedian and activist for mental health. He combines powerful mental health activism with light-hearted comedy to deliver his unique and informative presentation. Dr. Bill Howatt is a behavioural scientist. He is known as one of Canada’s top experts in mental health issues in the workplace. He has over 30 years of experience. Friday’s agenda begins with the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Following the AGM, we will have a Members’ Forum where a panel consisting of our Executive Director and Labour Relations Officers (LROs) will provide an opportunity for Members to ask questions in an open forum. Respectfully submitted. Colleen Howe Annual Convention Committee Chair
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COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT
2020-2021 Communications Committee Members
Committee Support
HSAS Manager of Communications/Member Benefits
Dean Job Executive Director
Karen Wasylenko
Mark Jagoe
President and Speech Language Pathologist, Union Region 7 - Saskatoon
Office Manager
Natalie Horejda, Committee Chair
Holly Bratt Crystal Bitman
Executive Assistant/Recorder
Secretary and Occupational Therapist, Union Region 11 Regina
Jess Grant
Communications Officer Lisa Johnson-Hallberge
Social Worker, Union Region 12- Weyburn Tracy Erickson
Addictions Counsellor, Union Region 8 - Melville Juliana Cook
Physical Therapist, Union Region 7 - Saskatoon
The Communications Committee is responsible for developing a communications strategy regarding internal and external communications. The HSAS Communication Committee has two critical functions. Internally, the Committee works to ensure that the membership of HSAS is provided with accurate and timely information and externally, the Committee works to ensure that the public and other stakeholders are made aware of the concerns of the HSAS membership. Internal communications include the distribution of information to members from Union leadership and labour relations. Internal communications also provide an avenue for members to reach out to labour relations and Union leadership for information and assistance. With the many changes and stressors brought about by Covid-19 since the spring of 2020, communications have been put to the test. Covid-19-related questions have been submitted by members to labourrelations@hsas.ca and where appropriate, the responses were shared via the website for all members to access. Technology and virtual conversations remain an integral part of everyday communications for our staff and members. 47
External communications continued to be affected by the circumstances we found ourselves in- an ongoing State of Emergency accompanied by public health orders. Many Saskatchewan residents continued to stay close to their homes and ‘bubbles’, working remotely where possible and minimizing outside contacts, where possible. These events had a significant impact on HSAS external communications. In a pre-Covid world, each spring the Communications Committee would meet to plan out a communication strategy for the coming fiscal year. In the 2020-2021 fiscal year this planning did not get underway until the fall of 2020. Unsure of the extent that the public would be able to venture out into public spaces in the next number of months, the committee planned for a multi-faceted strategy which included advertising online, on TV, on transit, on billboards and on radio. As is turned out many people continued to work from home and venturing out was limited by ongoing restrictions and personal preferences. Fortunately, people watched a lot of TV and spent many hours online while sticking close to home. This ensured that our external communications strategy was accessible by the public. Looking ahead to the 2021-2022 fiscal year, uncertainty remains. As we enter the fall months and hear ‘fourth wave’ and ‘variants’, the challenge of planning appropriately for the new fiscal year will be significant. In spite of possible advertising challenges, some aspects of HSAS communication will continue to form the basis of any communication strategy. The Communications Committee has continued to work with the current website, recognizing the website’s role as a meaningful tool and source of information for all HSAS members, and visitors to the site. The ever-changing aspect of Covid and its impact on our members’ working and personal lives continues to create a need for information and answers in an accessible and timely manner. The website is more than 5 years old now and conversations have turned to planning for future improvements and/or redesign. Connecting with our new members upon their hire remains both a goal and a challenge. Previous to Covid-19, many new members were welcomed to HSAS at their in-person union region orientation with a structured and member-delivered orientation. The information they received assisted them in understanding their rights under the HSAS Collective Agreement and provided them with critical contact information. We are almost four years in to the amalgamation of the 12 health regions into what was promoted as a single entity.
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We have not seen a consistent provincial approach emerge from the Saskatchewan Health Authority to this point. Pre-Covid-19 and post-amalgamation, general orientation was conducted by the employer on a ‘former region by former region’ basis. However, Covid-19 appears to be pushing the process toward a, predominantly, if not completely online format for general orientation. If this is the future, this move will require us to change how we will need to deliver our orientation in the future. Timeliness and quality of information will remain critical factors in the future delivery of information to our members. In closing, I would like to thank all members of the Communications Committee for their contribution and work over the 2020-2021 fiscal year. Respectfully submitted,
Natalie Horejda Manager- Communications and Membership Benefits Communication Committee Chair
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FINANCE
COMMITTEE REPORT 2020-2021 Finance Committee Members
Committee Support
Tara Watts, Committee Chair
Dean Job
Treasurer and Pharmacist, Union Region 7 – Saskatoon
Executive Director
Karen Wasylenko
Mark Jagoe
President and Speech Language Pathologist, Union Region 7 - Saskatoon
Office Manager Samantha Frank
Karen Schmid
Executive Secretary
Board of Governor and Respiratory Therapist, Union Region 7 - Saskatoon Tara Rousseaux
Pharmacist, Union Region 7 - Saskatoon Cori Debert
Speech Language Pathologist, Union Region 7 - Saskatoon Krishna Vegunta
Physical Therapist, Union Region 11 - Regina
The Finance Committee is responsible for managing the finances of HSAS. Duties include: Supervising the preparation of the annual budget. Monitoring all revenue and expenditures in relationship to the budget The Finance Committee also oversees the following portfolios: Education Funds Charitable Donations Professional Contributions Emergency Fund A.
Continuing Education Fund The Education Fund was established at the October 1990 Annual Convention. The purpose of the fund is to provide financial assistance to members who partake in an educational event directly related to their present position. 50
A lottery system is used to select successful applicants. Names are drawn from those eligible on the following dates: January 15, 2021 and June 15, 2021. Successful applicants are eligible for a maximum of $500.00 of financial assistance. This year’s lottery results are as follows: January 15, 2021 Draw Twenty-four (24) successful applicants were drawn from thirty (30) applications submitted:
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Yvonne Aker
Rehab/Program Team Coordinator
Union Region 11
Leanne Banman
Dietitian
Union Region 9
Heather Beauchesne
Physical Therapist
Union Region 4
Vanessa Bergeron
Social Worker
Union Region 11
Rebecca Blackburn
Dietitian
Union Region 12
Audrey Boyer
Nutritionist
Union Region 2
Hannah Buckie
Health Educator
Union Region 4
Lisa Byers
Social Worker
Union Region 9
Cara Chow
Occupational Therapist
Union Region 10
Catherine Davis
Social Worker
Union Region 12
Mary Dwulit
Recreation Therapist
Union Region 7
Shannon Franz
Social Worker
Union Region 7
Kayla Jones
Social Worker
Union Region 11
Roxanne Lowe
Recreation Therapist
Union Region 7
Iain MacLean
Occupational Therapist
Union Region 7
Lila McCormick
Psychologist
Union Region 7
Samantha-Jo McLane
Addictions Counsellor
Union Region 7
Opeyemi Olabode
Public Health Inspector
Union Region 11
Abimbola Olaobaju
Public Health Inspector
Union Region 3
Melissa Protsko
Social Worker
Union Region 8
Jolene Rommelaere
Dietitian
Union Region 9
Jenna Singbeil
Speech Language Pathologist
Union Region 6
Haley Slade
Assessor Coordinator
Union Region 7
Angela Thompson
Pharmacist
Union Region 7
June 15, 2021 Draw Thirty-eight (38) successful applicants were drawn from forty-one (41) applications submitted: Yvonne Aker
Rehab/Program Team Coordinator
Union Region 11
Sara Arthur Shaelene Barker Crystal Bittman Grace Block Morgan Booth Jane Bryson Jennifer Burgess Dawn Butz Gwendolen Coziahr Cori Debert Cristina Dumitrescu Carly Gemmell Nicole Germaine Marcus Halcro Kara Hollinda Kyra Kane Kyra Kane Kyra Kane Courtney Lewis Lindsay Lundback
Physical Therapist Speech Language Pathologist Occupational Therapist Speech Language Pathologist Occupational Therapist Occupational Therapist Physical Therapist Physical Therapist Speech Language Pathologist Speech Language Pathologist Psychologist Child Life Therapist Physical Therapist Physical Therapist Occupational Therapist Physical Therapist Physical Therapist Physical Therapist Physical Therapist Physical Therapist
Union Region 7 Union Region 7 Union Region 11 Union Region 7 Union Region 7 Union Region 7 Union Region 7 Union Region 11 Union Region 7 Union Region 7 Union Region 11 Union Region 7 Union Region 7 Union Region 7 Union Region 7 Union Region 11 Union Region 11 Union Region 11 Union Region 6 Union Region 7
Heather MacMillan Carolyne Mayo
Advanced Care Paramedic Speech Language Pathologist
Union Region 11 Union Region 7
John McDonald Samantha McLane Raphael Muonagolu Justin Mutch John-Etienne Myburgh Barbara Papp
Primary Care Paramedic Addictions Counsellor Infection Control Practitioner Speech Language Pathologist Psychologist Addictions Counsellor
Union Region 6 Union Region 7 Union Region 4 Union Region 7 Union Region 3 Union Region 7
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Kayleigh Peardon Myranda Reimer
Assessor Coordinator Physical Therapist
Union Region 3 Union Region 7
Pamela Ritsco Ashley Scheirich Haley Slade Marnie Walliser Kinley Wolfe Rochelle Yelland Alina Zander
Assessor Coordinator Dietitian Assessor Coordinator Speech Language Pathologist Speech Language Pathologist Physical Therapist Occupational Therapist
Union Region 7 Union Region 7
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Union Region 7 Union Region 7 Union Region 7 Union Region 1 Union Region 11
Scholarships
In 1984, the Health Sciences Association of Saskatchewan established a Scholarship Foundation. One of its objectives is to promote educational achievement, particularly in post-secondary areas of study or training in a post-secondary educational institution. The following scholarships have been established: i)
Ron Currie Award
Established in 1985, this $500.00 scholarship is awarded to a Pharmacy student in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Saskatchewan. The award recognizes Ron’s leadership in guiding the formation of our union. The recipient is chosen by a committee representing the Faculty of Pharmacy, HSAS and the Pharmacy Students Society. The recipient of the Ron Currie Award in 2021 is Kelly Hu. ii) Silver Anniversary Scholarship The 1997 Annual Convention established scholarships to mark the 25th anniversary of the Health Sciences Association of Saskatchewan. Thirty-nine (39) five hundred dollar ($500) scholarships were awarded to a spouse or dependent of a Health Sciences Association of Saskatchewan member enrolled in full-time studies at a post-secondary educational institution leading to a degree, diploma or certificate. This fiscal year we had fifty-four (54) applicants. Completed application forms were to be received in the Saskatoon office no later than October 1, 2020.
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This fiscal year’s successful applicants were: 1.
Carmen Allen, Pharmacist, Union Region 7, whose dependent, David Allen, is pursuing Bachelor or Arts in History at the University of Saskatchewan.
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Angela Andrus, Pharmacist, Union Region 5, whose dependent, Joshua Andrus, is pursuing a Bachelor of Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan.
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Rochelle Anthony, Dietitian, Union Region 7, whose dependent, Emma Anthony, is pursuing Pre-pharmacy at the University of Saskatchewan.
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Theresa Bacchetto, Dietitian, Union Region 3, whose dependent, Emilia Bacchetto, is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of Saskatchewan.
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Lorraine Banadyga, Exercise/Conditioning Therapist, Union Region 11, whose dependent, Evan Banadyga, is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan.
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Kelly Bootle-Ziolkowski, Health Educator, Union Region 11, whose dependent, Noah Ziolkowski, is pursuing Business Administration at the University of Regina.
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Linda Bouchard, Physical Therapist, Union Region 7, whose dependent, Dawson Holt, is pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Saskatchewan.
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Linda Bouchard, Physical Therapist, Union Region 7, whose dependent, Teagan Holt, is pursuing a Medical Doctor Degree at the University of Saskatchewan.
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Lindsay Bzdel, Health Educator, Union Region 11, whose dependent, Cole Chamberlin, is pursuing Mechanical Engineering Tech at Saskatchewan Polytechnic.
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Patricia Chorneyko, Pharmacist, Union Region 7, whose dependent, Annaka Chorneyko, is Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at the University of Saskatchewan.
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Patricia Chorneyko, Pharmacist, Union Region 7, whose dependent, Michael Chorneyko, is pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Saskatchewan.
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Patricia Chorneyko, Pharmacist, Union Region 7, whose dependent, Roman Chorneyko, is pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Saskatchewan.
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Cara Chow, Occupational Therapist, Union Region 10, whose dependent, Payton Chow, is pursuing a Bachelor of Business at the University of Regina.
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Kam Chow, Physical Therapist, Union Region 7, whose dependent, Kira Chow, is pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy at the University of Saskatchewan.
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Kam Chow, Physical Therapist, Union Region 7, whose dependent, Tyler Chow, is pursuing Bachelor of Science at the University of Saskatchewan.
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Angela Elder, Intermediate Care Paramedic, Union Region 6, whose dependent, Breanna Elder, is pursuing Crop Technology at Lakeland College.
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Jennifer Fairbairn, Physical Therapist, Union Region 7, whose dependent, Sarah Fairbairn, is pursuing an Early Childhood Education Diploma at Saskatchewan Polytechnic.
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Tricia Flavel, Occupational Therapist, Union Region 7, whose dependent, Andrea Loraas, is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at the University of Saskatchewan.
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Lorena Friesen, Physical Therapist, Union Region 7, whose dependent, Jack Friesen, is pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Saskatchewan.
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Brian Gieg, Supervisor, Union Region 11, whose dependent, Christian Gieg, is pursuing Kinesiology at the University of Regina.
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Brian Gieg, Supervisor, Union Region 11, whose dependent, Mackenzie Gieg, is pursuing an Addictions Counselling Diploma at Medicine Hat College.
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Marianna Gulka, Pharmacist, Union Region 7, whose dependent, Emily Gulka, is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of Saskatchewan.
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Rata Hafezi, Physical Therapist, Union Region 7, whose dependent, Farhehr Yazdani Buicki, is pursuing Business at the University of British Columbia.
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Terry Johnson-Fong, Occupational Therapist, Union Region 11, whose dependent, Jennifer Fong, is pursuing a BA in Visual Arts at the University of Regina.
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Nicole Kehrig, Occupational Therapist, Union Region 11, whose dependent, Elysia Kehrig, is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan.
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Bette Kelly, Speech Language Pathologist, Union Region 11, whose dependent, Lauren Miller, is pursuing Hotel and Restaurant Management at Saskatchewan Polytechnic.
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Sheila Kerr, Physical Therapist, Union Region 11, whose dependent, Samuel Dickie, is pursuing PharmD at the University of Saskatchewan.
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Juliette Laberge-Lalonde, Dental Therapist, Union Region 7, whose dependent, Angele Lalond, is pursuing a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan.
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Cheryl Lehne, Physical Therapist, Union Region 7, whose dependent, Camryn Lehne, is pursuing a Bachelor of AG and Bioresources at the University of Saskatchewan.
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Coralie Lennea, Occupational Therapist, Union Region 7, whose dependent, Teah Lennea, is pursuing an Education Degree at the University of Saskatchewan.
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Heidi Ludwig-Auser, Dietitian, Union Region 7, whose dependent, Teresa Auser, is pursuing a Bachelor of Education at the University of Saskatchewan.
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Karen McAuley, Physical Therapist, Union Region 11, whose dependent, Kylie Cousins, is pursuing a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan.
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Sarah McMaster, Social Worker, Union Region 3, whose dependent, Michaela Newman, is pursuing Bachelor of Kinesiology at the University of Saskatchewan.
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Lisa Morrison, Rehabilitation Program Team Coordinator, Union Region 11, whose dependent, Breanna Morrison, is pursuing Pre-Pharmacy/Chemistry at the University of Regina.
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Justin Mutch, Speech Language Pathologist, Union Region 7, whose dependent, Annika Mutch, is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts and Science at the University of Saskatchewan.
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Debbie Myszczyszyn, Psychologist, Union Region 3, whose dependent, Jodi Myszczyszyn, is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Alberta.
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Donna Olson, Dietitian, Union Region 7, whose dependent, Kylie Olson, is pursuing BSc in Social Work at the University of Regina.
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Tin Yout Pon, Radio Pharmacist, Union Region 11, whose dependent, Quinlan Pon, is pursuing Doctor of Medicine at University of Alberta.
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Yvonne Postma, Occupational Therapist, Union Region 3, whose dependent, Naomi Wall, is pursuing a BA in Sociology at University of Alberta.
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Labour Relations Fund
This fund was established by Executive Council at its February 19, 1992 meeting. The purpose is to encourage the Health Sciences Association of Saskatchewan members to increase their knowledge of industrial relations. The sum of $1,200 per fiscal year is available to members.Monies are distributed on a first come, first served basis to a maximum of $400 per member. There were no recipients of the Labour Relations Fund in the 2020-2021 fiscal year.
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Roberta Ekberg Award
This award was established at the 2003 Annual Convention to recognize Robert Ekberg’s contributions and long standing commitment to HSAS. An award of five hundred dollars ($500.00) is provided to an HSAS activist, HSAS employee or HSAS legal counsel who has contributed to furthering the visions and interests of HSAS. Nominations for this award will be accepted no later than August 31 of each year. The recipient of the Roberta Ekberg Award for the 2020-2021 fiscal year is Angela Barsalou. Application forms for the Silver Anniversary Scholarship, Labour Relations and Continuing Education Funds may be obtained from either the Regina or Saskatoon HSAS offices.
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Emergency Fund
No members received funding from the Emergency Fund this year.
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Warren Chykowski Memorial Award
This award is to honor the memory of Warren Chykowski as a valued Member to HSAS for all that he accomplished during his years involved with the Union. In his memory HSAS would like to encourage Respiratory Therapy students to stay in or relocate to Saskatchewan, and become a Member of HSAS to follow in Warren’s footsteps. One (1) $500 award winner is chosen per year. There was no recipient of the Warren Chykowski Award in the 2020-2021 fiscal year.
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Community Engagement Volunteer Fund
Established in 2017, the purpose of this fund is to support member engagement in community and volunteer activities. Members are eligible to apply for a maximum of $500.00 per fiscal year. A recipient of the Community Engagement Volunteer Fund in the 2020-2021 fiscal year was Shannon Orell-Bast who volunteered with Paws & Claws Animal Rescue Inc.
Respectfully submitted,
Tara Watts Treasurer and Committee Chair
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GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
2020-2021 Governance Committee Members
Committee Support
Karen Wasylenko, Committee Chair
Dean Job
President and Speech Language Pathologist, Union Region 7- Saskatoon
Executive Director Holly Bratt
Angela Barsalou
Executive Assistant/Recorder
Vice-President and Respiratory Therapist, Union Region 7 Saskatoon Scott Boucher
Board of Governor and Dietitian, Union Region 11 - Regina Crystal Bitman
Secretary and Occupational Therapist, Union Region 11Regina Lisa Johnson-Hallberge
Social Worker, Union Region 12- Weyburn
The Governance Committee is responsible for assisting Executive Council in all matters pertaining to the HSAS Constitution and Bylaws. The Governance Committee met four times in the 2020-2021 fiscal year. Two bylaw amendments were developed by the Governance Committee and presented to Executive Council and the Board of Governors for consideration and approval. These bylaw amendments were approved to be presented to the Membership at this AGM. The first bylaw relates to Occupational Health and Safety. The Saskatchewan Employment Act (SEA) outlines the responsibilities of unions for the election of their members to OHC committees. To date, HSAS has not had bylaw language outlining the procedures for appointing HSAS members to these important committees. The new bylaw outlines procedures relating to appointments to workplace Occupational Health Committees (OHC), election of workplace OHC members and procedures for filling vacancies during a term.
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The second bylaw is an amendment to optional methods for holding elections and voting on matters presented to the membership. The current bylaws restrict balloting to a mail-in process. The bylaw amendment would allow for mail-in ballots, electronic balloting and other approved ballot procedures. The Bylaw Amendments are being presented to the Delegates at this AGM for consideration and approval. The Executive Council and Board of Governors are recommending approval of these bylaw amendments.
Karen Wasylenko HSAS President and Committee Chair
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GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
2020-2021 Grievance Committee Members
Committee Support
Tracy Erickson, Committee Chair
Addictions Counsellor, Union Region 8 – Melville
Dean Job Executive Director
Haley Oshowy
Mark Jagoe
Dietitian, Union Region 10 - Moose Jaw
Office Manager
Vanessa Lazaruk
Holly Bratt
Social Worker, Union Region 8 - Yorkton
Executive Assistant/Recorder
Amy Ewart
Mental Health Therapist, Union Region 11 - Regina Karen Zemlak
Social worker, Union Region 11 - Regina
The Grievance Committee is responsible for ensuring that all HSAS members are represented in a fair, consistent and reasonable manner. This Committee will hear a member’s appeal of a decision by the Labour Relations Staff not to advance her grievance to arbitration. It has been my pleasure to serve as the Grievance committee for the past 3 years. All HSAS members have the option of appealing the HSAS Labour Relations Staffs’ decision to not advance a grievance. The Grievance Committee reexamines the file and provides a second and independent decision to the member. Committee activities for the past year included: 3 member appeals; one heard by the Committee on Apr 2, 2021 and 2 heard on May 7, 2021. All were conducted on the Zoom platform. A file review was presented to Executive Council on June 22, 2021
Tracy Erickson Grievance Committee Chair
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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT 2020-2021 Occupational Health & Safety Committee Members Travis Bolen, Committee Chair
Paramedic, Union Region 11 – Regina Haley Oshowy
Dietitian, Union Region 10 - Moose Jaw Angela Barsalou
Vice-President and Respiratory Therapist, Union Region 7 Saskatoon Krishna Vegunta
Physical Therapist, Union Region 11 - Regina
The OH&S Committee develops and implements a process approved by Executive Council for the selection and tracking of HSAS Members to local OH&S Committees. The last year has been very challenging for many members as we navigated through COVID while still serving the public. HSAS members continue to make huge sacrifices to help out the people of Saskatchewan through this challenging time. However, through this time period, Occupational Health and Safety concerns have continued to rise not only in our membership, but in healthcare workers across the province. The health and safety of our members continues to be a major focus of HSAS and we are working to solve issues that have arisen during COVID and long before. Together, we will work more closely with local OH&S committees to address concerns at the worksite level. To do this, HSAS has hired an OH&S specialist Labour Relations Officer to assist HSAS in navigating the various concerns from the many worksites across the province.
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We will look for trends and patterns to better solve the issues at hand in a timely manner, while supporting the local committees to ensure the worksites in which they work are safe for all members – recognizing that each worksite has its own unique challenges. An injury-free workplace may seem like a lofty goal, but I believe with the help of HSAS and the local OH&S committees, we can make tremendous strides towards that goal. Travis Bolen Occupational Health & Safety Committee Chair
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EXECUTIVE & OFFICERS THE HSAS EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MANAGES AND SUPERVISES THE AFFAIRS AND BUSINESS OF HSAS. THEY ARE ACCOUNTABLE TO THE PROFESSIONAL, OCCUPATIONAL OR COMPOSITE GROUP(S) THAT THEY REPRESENT. THEY RAISE AWARENESS, AT THE PROVINCIAL LEVEL, OF THE OPINIONS AND CONCERNS OF THEIR PROFESSIONAL COLLEAGUES WHO ARE MEMBERS OF HSAS.
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KAREN WASYLENKO President
ANGELA BARSALOU Vice-President
Speech Language Pathologist Union Region 7 - Saskatoon Term ends: October 2021
Respiratory Therapist Union Region 7 - Saskatoon
TARA WATTS Treasurer
CRYSTAL BITTMAN Secretary
Pharmacist Union Region 7 - Saskatoon
Occupational Therapist Union Region 11 - Regina
HSAS EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
TRACY ERICKSON Addictions Counsellor
COLLEEN HOWE Assessor Coordinator
HALEY OSHOWY Dietitian
Union Region 8 - Melville Representing: Addictions Counsellors
Term ends: October 2021
Union Region 11 - Regina Representing: Assessor Coordinators
Term ends: October 2022
Union Region 10 - Moose Jaw Representing: Dietitians, Research Dietitians, Nutritionists & Research Approval Coordinators
Term ends: October 2022
BRAD MEE Paramedic
TRAVIS BOLEN Paramedic
Union Region 3 - Meadow Lake Representing: Primary Care Paramedics, Intermediate Care Paramedics, Advanced Care Paramedics, Dispatchers & PAD Coordinator Paramedics
Term ends: October 2021
Union Region 11 - Regina Representing: Primary Care Paramedics, Intermediate Care Paramedics, Advanced Care Paramedics, Dispatchers & PAD Coordinator Paramedics
Term ends: October 2021
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TARA WATTS Pharmacist
KRISHNA VEGUNTA Physical Therapist
JULIANA COOK Physical Therapist
Union Region 7 - Saskatoon Representing: Pharmacists, Radio Pharmacists Nuclear Medicine & Clinical Coordinators (Masters Senior)
Term ends: October 2021
Union Region 11 - Regina Representing: Physical Therapists, Prosthetists, Orthotists, Exercise/Conditioning Therapists & Rehab Program Team Coordinators
Term ends: October 2022
Union Region 7 - Saskatoon Representing: Physical Therapists, Prosthetists, Orthotists, Exercise/Conditioning Therapists & Rehab Program Team Coordinators
Term ends: October 2021
KEN CROSS Public Health Inspector
ANGELA BARSALOU Respiratory Therapist
LISA JOHNSON-HALLBERG Social Worker
Union Region 12 - Weyburn Representing: Public Health Inspectors, Genetic Counsellors, Infection Control Practitioners, Health Educators, Dental Therapists, Dental Health Educators, Population Health Promotion Practitioners & Therapy Educators
Term ends: October 2022
Union Region 7 - Saskatoon Representing: Respiratory Therapists, Perfusionists, Anaesthesia Assistants, Midwives, Medical Lab Technicians & Biomedical Technologists
Term ends: October 2021
Union Region 12 - Weyburn Representing: Social Workers, Family Support Workers, Medical Education Coordinators & Vocational Counsellors
Term ends: October 2022
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HSAS EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
CORI DEBERT Speech Language Pathologist
COURTNEY MORIN Social Worker
PAM RITSCO Assessor Coordinator
Union Region 7 - Saskatoon Representing: Audiologists, Speech Language Pathologists, Music Therapists, Orthoptists, Autism Spectrum Disorder Consultants, Bereavement Coordinators & Child Life Therapists
Term ends: October 2022
Union Region 7 - Saskatoon Representing: Social Workers, Family Support Workers, Medical Education Coordinators & Vocational Counsellors
Term ends: October 2021
Union Region 7 - Saskatoon Representing: Assessor Coordinators
Term ends: October 2021
VACANT
VACANT
Representing: Psychologists & Psychometricians
Term ends: October 2022
Representing: Mental Health Therapists & Recreation Therapists
Term ends: October 2022
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KAREN SCHMID Respiratory Therapist
BILL FISCHER Paramedic
Union Region 7 - Saskatoon Term ends: October 2021
Union Region 11 - Regina Term ends: October 2026
SCOTT BOUCHER Dietitian
SHEILA KERR Physical Therapist
Union Region 11 - Regina Term ends: November 2026
Union Region 11 - Regina Term ends: June 2028
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