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Health Sciences Association of Saskatchewan

dispatches

October 2001

Enclosed: Bargaining Update, Job Evaluation Newsletter and Ballots

NOTICE OF THE 2001 ANNUAL CONVENTION

REMINDER! Bring this copy of Dispatches with you to the Annual Convention on

November 24, 2001

Who:

All HSAS Members

What:

Annual Convention

Where:

Salon B, Temple Gardens Mineral Spa 24 Fairford Street East Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan

When:

Saturday, November 24, 2001 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Social to follow

Why:

1). Find out what HSAS has been involved with over the past year. 2). Discuss and vote on proposed amendments to the HSAS Constitution and By-Laws. 3). Hear updates from both the Bargaining and Job Evaluation Committees. 4). Be eligible to win one of two prizes of one hundred dollars ($100.00) each.

Please note, in order to assist us in organizing this event we need to know numbers of members attending. Please call Charlene in our Regina office at 585-7751 or toll free 1-877-889-4727, no later than November 19, 2001, if you plan to attend.

Inside This Issue: Annual Convention Agenda Executive Council Elections Candidate Profiles Notice of Proposed Amendments to the HSAS Constitution and By-Laws 2000 Annual Convention Minutes Policy on Strike Action LaRonge EMS

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District Council News SAHO Pension Plan HSAS Members on OH & S Committees HSAS Supports Education Executive Council HSAS Committees Labour Relations Officers Change of Information Form

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DISPATCHES

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To encourage attendance Executive Council has approved the following expense provisions: ! Car pooling is encouraged; however, members using their vehicle to attend will be reimbursed for travel at the rate of 15¢ per kilometer. ! One night’s accommodation to a maximum of $75 plus taxes will be reimbursed (receipts required) for members travelling 3 hours or longer one way to attend the Convention. Members are responsible for their own hotel arrangements. ! Those attending will be reimbursed for reasonable childcare and meal expenses (receipts required).

ANNUAL CONVENTION AGENDA 1:00 - 1:30 Registration 1:30 - 1:45 Introductions and Welcome by President Stan Dimnik 1:45 - 3:00 Business Meeting

3:00 - 3:30 3:30 - 5:30 5:30 - 6:30

Refreshment Break Business Meeting continues Social

BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA 1). Adoption of Agenda 2). Adoption of the November 25, 2000 Annual Convention Minutes 3). President’s Annual Report 4). Executive Director’s Annual Report 5). Committee Reports: (a) Finance - Presentation of audited financial statements (b) Job Evaluation (Steering and Evaluation) (c) Negotiating (d) Communication (e) Education Fund (f) Emergency Fund (g) Grievance (h) Constitutional - Presentation of proposed amendments to HSAS Constitution and By-Laws 6). Announcement of results of mail-in ballot for President and Executive Council seats. 7). Old Business 8). New Business 9). Member Resolutions 10). Adjournment 11). Lottery to select winners of two cash prizes of $100.00 each. Only those who are HSAS members and present at the draw will be eligible.

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DISPATCHES Executive Council seats representing EMTs, Dispatchers and Paramedics.

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL ELECTIONS

As a result, we have enclosed a ballot in each newsletter for President. Additionally, we have enclosed a ballot for each EMT, Dispatcher and Paramedic to elect their two Executive Council representatives.

The following Executive Council seats, along with the position of President, are up for election for a two year term November 2001 to November 2003.

In order to be counted, ballots must be received in the HSAS Saskatoon office by November 19, 2001. Mail

All seats have been acclaimed except for President and the two

your ballot now!! Members who have not received a ballot for one of the contested seats should phone the Saskatoon HSAS office toll free at 1-888-565-3399 or in Saskatoon at 955-3399. Successful candidates will be announced at the Annual Convention and in the next edition of our newsletter, Dispatches, mailed subsequent to the Annual Convention.

ELECTION FOR VACANT EXECUTIVE COUNCIL SEATS: PROFESSIONAL / COMPOSITE GROUP

NUMBER OF VACANT SEATS ON COUNCIL

INCUMBENT / HEALTH DISTRICT

NOMINATIONS / HEALTH DISTRICT

Addiction Counsellors/Therapists

Ron Thurlow - Regina

Chris Driol - Saskatoon

Assessor/Coordinators

Kathleen Malin - Moose Mountain Cathy Spencer - Living Sky

Kathleen Malin - Moose Mountain Brenda Pasloski - East Central

Emergency Medical Dispatchers, EMTs, EMT-As and Paramedics

Kateri Buckmeyer, Regina Paramedic Greg Marin, Regina Paramedic

Dale Backlin, Regina Paramedic Greg Horseman, East Central EMT Jason Williams, Regina Paramedic

Pharmacists

Monica Lawrence, Regina

Physical Therapists, Prosthetists, Orthotists and Exercise/Conditioning Therapists

Gail Beggs-LaRiviere, Regina Physical Therapist

Bonnie Yake, Regina Physical Therapist

Respiratory Therapists and Perfusionists

Mark Murray, Regina Respiratory Therapist

Warren Chykowski, Saskatoon Respiratory Therapist

Social Workers

Krista Whittard - Saskatoon

Brent McKee - East Central

ELECTION FOR SEAT OF PRESIDENT: CURRENT INCUMBENT

PROFESSION

HEALTH DISTRICT

Stan Dimnik

Social Worker

Saskatoon

NOMINATIONS

PROFESSION

HEALTH DISTRICT

Kateri Buckmeyer

Paramedic

Regina

Stan Dimnik

Social Worker

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CANDIDATE PROFILES PRESIDENT I am a strong and highly motivated person who believes that Saska tche wan is a wonderful place to live and raise a family. In the following paragraphs I am hoping to explain to you why I would like to be the President of HSAS and also why I would be a good choice. KATERI BUCKMEYER PARAMEDIC REGINA HEALTH DISTRICT

I have been in Regina for the last 11 years as a Paramedic with Regina Health District - Emergency Medical Services. I also function as a Field Trainer as well as a Relief Operations Supervisor. Prior to Regina I worked as both an EMT and Paramedic in rural Saskatchewan. With Leader, Saskatchewan being my home town, I have a strong understanding of both rural and urban health care. Some of the problems that I recognize and feel that we need to address are recruitment and retention, work environment, work load and wages. I began my union experience when I served as the Secretary/Treasurer for our previous union. During our last contract talks I felt that I again would like to become involved. Therefore, I became elected to Executive Council representing EMTs, EMT-As, EMDs and also Paramedics. I have been in this position for the last two years and during this time became involved in the Joint Job Evaluation Steering Committee, RHD - EMS Union Management Advisory Committee, as well as a few others. In my personal life I am the mother of two children and enjoy being involved with their activities as well as volunteering for Kidsport, Arthritis Foundation and a variety of others.

STAN DIMNIK SOCIAL WORKER SASKATOON HEALTH DISTRICT

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It is not easy to communicate, in such a short space, my commitment - often a passionate one - to helping mold a new Health Sciences Association from the diverse and honorable traditions of the

past. In the past two years, I have accepted the role of President of HSAS, elected by my peers on the Executive Council. This year is different. In keeping with the reforms I have promoted, the President is now elected by the membership and is wholly responsible to that membership. This is an important step in promoting democratic reform. I have been a Social Worker for over 27 years. I have a Bachelorâ€™s Degree in History and Sociology from the University of Lethbridge in Alberta and a Masterâ€™s Degree of Social Work from the University of York in England. I spent the formative part of my social work career working with adolescents and their families. In recent years, I have worked as a manager of a residential treatment centre, child welfare supervisor, mental health clinician and most recently on an Acquired Brain Injury Outreach Team. In all that time, both in Canada and abroad, I have been actively involved in my union. I have always been a union steward or representative of my profession in union matters. Over the last two years, I have acted to encourage egalitarian and democratic principles in all that the Association does. I am especially proud of the growing number of District Councils (as we speak there are five) and of the training we are organizing for what will be our first cohort of union stewards. By mid-2002, all of the members in Saskatchewan will have District Councils they can approach and participate in. As well, I am actively participating in bargaining and in job evaluation. I look forward to the opportunity to complete the work I have begun and ask for your ongoing support. In any event, please vote.

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL ADDICTION COUNSELLORS/THERAPISTS

CHRIS DRIOL SASKATOON HEALTH DISTRICT (ACCLAIMED)

This is an exciting time to be working in health care in the province of Saskatchewan. With bargaining for a new contract and the Job Evaluation process currently underway it is vital that Addiction Counsellors/Therapists

DISPATCHES be ably represented within our union. Our role in providing quality health care services to the province must be supported and enhanced by individuals who are committed to facing the tasks at hand and achieving our common goals. I hold a Chemical Dependency Worker Diploma and have five years experience at Battleford’s Health District Hopeview Recovery Home and Saskatoon District Health Calder Centre. During this time I have developed working relationships with both rural and urban Addiction Counsellors/ Therapists and by doing so have become familiar with the needs and challenges of a wide cross section of our membership. For the last two years I have served as the HSAS contact person for Calder Centre. I have also served on volunteer organizations for the last ten years in a variety of positions. I believe the skills I have developed as Secretary/Treasurer and Chairperson of these various committees will enable me to be an asset to our Executive Council.

ASSESSOR/COORDINATORS

Bachelor of Social Work. ! Currently employed with East Central Health District as a BRENDA PASLOSKI F a c il i t y B a s e d C a re EAST CENTRAL Coordinator. Prior to this HEALTH DISTRICT position, I held the position (ACCLAIMED) of Intake Coordinator for the health district. In addition, I coordinate Community Health Services as required. ! Before entering the health field, I was employed with the Saskatchewan Abilities Council, as well as several positions within school systems. ! Becoming a member of the Executive Council will enable me to bring forth important issues/concerns that are forefront on the minds of fellow Assessor/Coordinators and all HSAS members. ! Lastly, I feel this is a great opportunity to work as part of a team creating a strong voice throughout the province, making aware the vital roles and important contributions of HSAS members in the field of Health Science. !

EMTS, EMT-AS, EMDS AND PARAMEDICS I

received a Diploma in KATHLEEN MALIN Occupational Therapy from the MOOSE MOUNTAIN University of Manitoba and HEALTH DISTRICT have worked as a Community (ACCLAIMED) Therapist in both Manitoba and Saskatchewan. I worked as De v e lo p me n t Co o rd i n a t o r in s o u t h e a s t Saskatchewan and developed the initial Home Care program in the area. I was then employed as Home Services Coordinator for seven years. I am presently employed as a Case Manager in Moose Mountain Health District. I have been involved with Needs Assessment in both health and rural development; I have been a board member on the Regional Health Board, Regional Community College and Farm Lab Program.

I have been employed with EMS for the last fourteen years in a variety of settings including both rural and urban settings. They include Moosomin, Yorkton, North Battleford and for the last two years, Regina. I worked as an EMT for the first part of my career in Moosomin. I graduated from Paramedic training at SIAST in 1993 and have spent time in Yorkton, North Battleford and Regina as a Paramedic. I also have EMD training and have worked casual in the EMS Communication Centre as a Dispatcher.

The past two years on Executive Council have been very challenging and I feel that I am finally “getting to know my way around.” I have served on the Constitutional Committee and Communications Committee and do bring a rural perspective to a mostly urban Council. I would like to have the opportunity to serve on Council for another term.

My committee experience consists of five years on the Board of Directors with the Saskatchewan Paramedic Association, the last year in the Vice Chair position. It includes committee work with regional medical advisory. I was also involved in establishing the newly formed RHD EMS/HSAS District Council.

DALE BACKLIN PARAMEDIC REGINA HEALTH DISTRICT

I am currently an alternate with the HSAS/SAHO Joint Job Evaluation Committee. I have an extreme interest in assisting HSAS in moving EMS PAGE 5

DISPATCHES labour issues forward in a manner that is fair and consistent with the health care disciplines and feel my background, experience and knowledge would be most beneficial. I have been in EMS for eleven years, nine as an EMT. I also have BTLS, ILS, AED and was a First Aid and CPR instructor for two years. I have worked exclusively in rural EMS. I was a volunteer firefighter for eight years, two years as President and served one year as Assistant EMO Coordinator. GARY HORSEMAN EMT EAST CENTRAL HEALTH DISTRICT

Work Background: ! Rural EMS since 1988. I have been in Langenburg full time since 1994. ! Union contact person since 1998. ! Interim District Council member-at-large . ! Training officer for Cadets for eight years. I feel the Executive Council has a large voice within the province and I would like to be part of that resounding voice. I have been involved in Emergency Medical Services in Saskatchewan since June 1995. Currently, I work with Regina EMS as a full time Paramedic. Previous to this I was employed in Yorkton, first as an EMT/EMD and then as a Paramedic. I received my education as an EMT, then a Paramedic at SIAST Wascana Institute in Regina. JASON WILLIAMS PARAMEDIC REGINA HEALTH DISTRICT

I am presently a member in good standing with the Saskatchewan Paramedic Association and Alberta College of Paramedics. I am also proud to say that I have recently accepted the position of Treasurer on the Board of Directors with SPA. In my time off I enjoy golfing, hockey, camping and most importantly spending time with my wife Jennifer, who is also employed at Regina EMS. I feel that I would make an invaluable addition to the Executive Council due to my tireless work ethic and my devotion to my chosen profession. I have had experience in both rural and urban EMS systems, so I understand and can appreciate many of the concerns that our members may PAGE 6

have regardless of location. I also feel that because I have experience at the EMT, EMD and Paramedic levels, I would make an excellent representative for all disciplines which I would represent. In summation, I feel very strongly that the unionâ€™s members have a strong, dedicated voice to bring their concerns and wishes forward. I am confident that I can be the voice of our EMT, Paramedics and Dispatchers (EMD) in our association so that we can continue to improve our working environment in the future.

PHARMACISTS

I was born, raised and received my elementary, secondary and postsecondary education in Saskatchewan. I attained my BSP at the University of Saskatchewan in 1983.

MONICA LAWRENCE REGINA HEALTH DISTRICT (ACCLAIMED)

My first employment was as a manager of a community pharmacy. Since January 1991, the Regina Health District has employed me as a Staff Pharmacist. I was employed at the Pasqua Hospital from 1991 to 1995, the Regina Plains Hospital from 1995 to 1998, and I am, at present, at the Regina General Hospital. I have served on numerous committees including the Education Committee (SPLA), PR Committee (CSHP Sask. Branch), Nursing-Pharmacy Committee, TPN Committee, Home IV Committee, Diabetes Committee, and served on inhouse Clinical Task Force Committees. I am a member of CSHP and have been involved with continuing education presentations. I have spent the past two years as representative for hospital pharmacists on the HSAS Executive Council. I have also served on the Grievance Committee (Chair 20002001), the HSAS Response Committee to the Fyke Report and am currently involved on the HSAS Bargaining Committee. I feel my broad scope of experience; my ability to organize, my leadership skills, as well as my empathy for others are all conducive in making me offer myself again as your representative.

DISPATCHES

PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, PROSTHETISTS, ORTHOTISTS AND EXERCISE/CONDITIONING THERAPISTS Graduated in 1982 from the University of Saskatchewan with BSc. P.T. BONNIE YAKE ! Worked two years as PHYSICAL THERAPIST rotating therapist at REGINA HEALTH Victoria General Hospital DISTRICT in Halifax, Nova Scotia. (ACCLAIMED) ! In 1984 I moved to Regina and have worked at Wascana Rehabilitation Centre, Pasqua Hospital, Plains Health Centre and Regina General Hospital, primarily in neurology but also rheumotology, orthopedics, medicine and extended care. Currently P.T. II (part time) at Wascana Rehabilitation Centre Adult Program and at Regina General (casual) neurology service. I have been in various Canadian Physiotherapy Association positions and on various committees. I am a member of the Professional Conduct Committee 1996-1998. I was a member of the contract negotiating committee for the Regina Physiotherapy Association for several years prior to joining HSAS. I am interested in representing my colleagues. I am interested in preserving HSAS’s unique status as a professional union and in its further development as a strong voice for professionals. !

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RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS AND PERFUSIONISTS WARREN CHYKOWSKI RESPIRATORY THERAPIST SASKATOON HEALTH DISTRICT (ACCLAIMED)

I have been a Respiratory Therapist for over 11 years at Royal University Hospital. I trained to become an R.T. at NAIT in Edmonton, for my theoretical, and at the Red Deer Regional Hospital for my clinical. I also hold a Bachelor of Science (BSc. Advanced) degree from the University of Saskatchewan. My major was in Biology. Since my hiring, I have been active in other organizations. These include volunteer work at the Saskatchewan Lung Association for their asthma camp. I did this for three years

in a row as a member of their medical staff. I served as President of the Saskatchewan Association of Respiratory Therapists (SART) for one term. I have been involved with the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) as an Instructor for six years. I have been involved with Health Sciences Association over the years acting as a contact person for R.T.’s at RUH. I also have my training in BCLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP. Outside of work I have volunteered on the Nutana Community Association, Broadway Business Improvement District Committee and the S.O.S. Elms Coalition for about four years. I have been fairly active both in and out of work. I now wish to continue this activity by placing my nomination for your consideration to represent Respiratory Therapists and Perfusionists within HSAS. I have not been on the union’s Executive Council before, however, I believe that my past experience with other organizations will help me to work well as a representative for this group.

SOCIAL WORKERS Advanced B.A. - University of Saskatchewan (1989) BRENT MCKEE ! BSW - University of Regina EAST CENTRAL (1992) HEALTH DISTRICT ! Employed with Mental (ACCLAIMED) Health Services (Yorkton) since 1992 ! Previously employed with Saskatchewan Justice from 1988 to 1992 ! Active member in SGEU while with Saskatchewan Justice ! Currently Interim Chair of HSAS District Council (ECHD) !

Vision: 1). Transparency: Need communication with Executive Council, District Councils and membership. 2). Membership driven. 3). Support association in proactive direction. 4). Strong provincial voice regarding social work contractual issues. 5). Increase accountability to the membership.

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE HSAS CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS Pursuant to Article 3.3 “Resolutions” of the HSAS By-Laws, this will serve as notice, that the following amendments have been approved by a minimum of three-fourths (3/4) of Executive Council at a special called meeting October 3, 2001. These amendments were presented to Executive Council by the HSAS Constitutional Committee (Gail Beggs-LaRiviere, Stan Dimnik, Natalie Horejda and Kathleen Malin). In order for each amendment to take effect, two-thirds (2/3) of the members attending the Annual Convention must vote in favor of it. All votes shall be by a show of hands unless a poll is demanded by three members. We have broken the amendments into two major categories: non-substantive and substantive. The proposed non-substantive changes are meant to clarify only and not change the current meaning of an article while substantive changes are those that add to or change the meaning of an article. Proposed Non-Substantive Changes To ensure we are consistent in calling our Annual General Meeting our Annual Convention, all references to the Annual General Meeting will be amended to Annual Convention. Current

Proposed

Article 2 - Membership

2.2 (a) Active Members: 2.2 (a) Active Members Any person eligible for membership in the Any person eligible for membership in the Association who has at heart the objects Association who has at heart the objects set forth in the constitution and who has set forth in the constitution and who has paid the initiation fee and all dues or paid the initiation fee and all dues or special assessments shall be an active special assessments shall be an active member with full rights to vote and hold member with full rights to vote and hold office. office. Any employee on an approved leave of absence, from an employer 2.2 (b) Non-Active Members: with whom HSAS has a contract, shall Any person eligible for membership in the be deemed an active member. Association from whom dues are not deducted, except an employee on an 2.2 (b) Non-Active Members: approved leave of absence from their Any other person eligible for membership employer, will be deemed inactive and will in the Association from whom dues are not not be eligible to vote or hold office. deducted, except an employee on an approved leave of absence from their employer, shall be deemed a non-active member and will not be eligible to vote or hold office. 2.3 (a) The initiation fees for admittance of members, the monthly membership dues 2.3 Membership Assessment (a) The initiation fees for admittance of and special assessments shall be members, the monthly membership dues determined by the Executive Council. and special assessments shall be determined by the Executive Council. (b) In the event that a member ceases employment and is subsequently rePAGE 8

Rationale

Article’s 2.2(a) and 2.2(b) is to clarify the meaning of active and non-active member.

To ensure Article 2.3 has a title.

DISPATCHES Current employed within two (2) years by an employer covered by a Collective Agreement of the Association or is on an approved leave of absence, no new initiation fee shall be levied. Article 3 - Annual Convention

Proposed (b) In the event that a member ceases employment and is subsequently reemployed within two (2) years by an employer covered by a Collective Agreement of the Association or is on an approved leave of absence, no new initiation fee shall be levied.

Article 3 - Annual Convention 3.6 Executive Council Elections Nominations and elections to the Executive 3.6 Executive Council Elections Any active member shall be eligible for Council shall be in accordance with the nomination for the Executive Council. provisions set forth in Article 4 and Article Nominations and elections to the Executive 3.2. The Executive Council of the Council shall be in accordance with the Association shall cause to have provisions set forth in Article 4 and Article nominations papers distributed to the 3.2. The Executive Council of the members on or about September 1st of Association shall cause to have each year, for those positions subject to nominations papers distributed to the election that year. Nomination papers members on or about September 1st of showing the name of the Nominee, the each year, for those positions subject to Professional or Composite Group seat for election that year. Nomination papers which the member is nominated, a showing the name of the Nominee, the certification of the Nomineeâ€™s membership Professional or Composite Group seat for as active with voting rights, and the name which the member is nominated, a of the Nominator, shall be returned to the certification of the Nomineeâ€™s membership Head Office of the Association by the last as active with voting rights, and the name working day of September. Where more of the Nominator, shall be returned to the than one Nomination is received for a Head Office of the Association by the last Professional or Composite Group Seat, the working day of September. Where more Executive Council shall cause the than one Nomination is received for a Executive Director to create an elections Professional or Composite Group Seat, the process for members to elect an Executive Executive Council shall cause the Council member through a mail-in ballot. Executive Director to create an elections Ballots will be distributed immediately to all process for members to elect an Executive members eligible to vote for a contested Council member through a mail-in ballot. seat, and shall be returned at least five (5) Ballots will be distributed immediately to all days prior to the Annual Meeting. members eligible to vote for a contested Candidates may appoint a scrutineer to be seat, and shall be returned at least five (5) present when the Executive Director calendar days prior to the Annual counts the ballots and the qualification of Convention. Candidates may appoint a each ballot shall remain the sole decision of the Executive Director. scrutineer to be present when the Executive Director counts the ballots and the qualification of each ballot shall remain the sole decision of the Executive Director. Article 4 - Executive Council Article 4 - Executive Council 4.1 Composition a) There shall be an Executive Council 4.1 Composition composed of one or more representatives a) There shall be an Executive Council

Rationale

To clarify that only active members can vote and hold office and to make this congruent with Article 2.2 (a). Upon receipt of a nomination to Executive Council or President the names of both the nominee and nominator are checked by HSAS staff to determine eligibility, therefore; no need for the certification language. The reference to five (5) calendar days confirms the past practice.

Effective President

2001 the is elected

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DISPATCHES Current from each professional, occupational or “composite” group which has members in the Association, proportional to the number of members within the group in a manner determined by Executive Council. b) Individuals or groups of individuals admitted to membership subsequent to 1982 may, at the discretion of the Executive Council, be designated to the most appropriate existing professional or occupational group or to a ‘composite’ group. Such designation shall be done in consultation with the affected person(s); however, the decision of the Executive Council shall be final. Such member(s) shall be eligible for nomination and election to Executive Council by the group to which they have been changed.

Proposed composed of one or more representatives from each professional, occupational or “composite” group which has members in the Association, proportional to the number of members within the group in a manner determined by the Executive Council.

Rationale from the general membership rather than from Executive Council. Need language to ensure the President is still considered part of Executive Council.

b) Individuals or groups of individuals admitted to membership subsequent to 1982 may, at the discretion of the Executive Council, be designated to the most appropriate existing professional or occupational group or to a ‘composite’ group. Such designation shall be done in consultation with the affected person(s); however, the decision of the Executive Council shall be final. Such member(s) shall be eligible for nomination and election to the Executive Council by the group to which they have been changed. c) The President is a member of Executive Council.

4.2 Election b) In the event of a vacancy on Executive 4.2 Election Grammatical changes. b) In the event of a vacancy on the Council with more then six months Executive Council with more than six remaining in the term of the vacant months remaining in the term of the position, the Executive Council shall vacant position, the Executive Council cause Nomination Papers to be shall cause Nomination Papers to be distributed to the members of the distributed to the members of the professional, occupational or ‘composite’ professional, occupational or ‘composite’ group affected as soon as practicable. group affected as soon as practicable. Nomination Papers as described in Article Nomination Papers as described in Article 3.6 shall be returned within thirty (30) 3.6 shall be returned within thirty (30) calendar days. Executive Council shall calendar days. The Executive Council cause the Executive Director to create an shall cause the Executive Director to election process in general accordance create an election process in general with Article 3.6. The incumbent so accordance with Article 3.6. The elected will sit for the remainder of the incumbent so elected will sit for the term of the seat. remainder of the term of the seat. 4.8 Save Harmless The Association shall indemnify and save 4.8 Save Harmless The Association shall indemnify and save harmless from personal liability any harmless from personal liability any member of the Executive Council or any member of the Executive Council, the person appointed by the Executive President of the Association or any Council from personal liability incurred by person appointed by the Executive such person in the administration of the PAGE 10

Given the change in the manner of electing the President it is important that the President’s position be named in this Article.

DISPATCHES Current Association, provided that such protection shall extend only to persons acting bona fide in the interest of the Association.

Article 6 - Board of Governors

Proposed Council from personal liability incurred by such person in the administration of the Association, provided that such protection shall extend only to persons acting bona fide in the interest of the Association.

Rationale

Article 6 - Board of Governors

6.1 Board of Governors 6.1 Board of Governors T h e n e w wo rd in g Any member having served at least four provides clarification. Any member having served more than one (4) years on Executive Council, at least full term of two years on the Executive two (2) of which as an officer, shall be Council, and having held either the office eligible for election to the Board of of President, of First Vice-President, or Governors for a term of seven years, Secretary/Treasurer for at least one full providing that such eligible members are term of two years in such office elected by and continue to be members of the the Executive Council, shall be eligible for Association; and that such elections shall election to the Board of Governors for a be made by the Executive Council on term of seven years, providing that such nominations duly received at the first eligible members are and continue to be meeting of the Executive Council following members of the Association; and that the Annual Convention. such elections shall be made by the Executive Council on nominations duly received at the first meeting of the Executive Council following the Annual General Meeting. Article 7 - Officers

Article 7 - Officers

7.1 President 7.1 Election and Duties of the President Any active member shall be eligible for The President shall be elected by all nomination to President. The President members of the Association for a two (2) shall be elected by all members of the year term or for a lesser period of time at Association for a two (2) year term or for a the pleasure of Executive Council. lesser period of time at the pleasure of the Executive Council may remove the Executive Council. The Executive Council President by a vote of 3/4 of the Executive Council sitting at a special meeting called may remove the President by a vote of 3/4 of the Executive Council sitting at a by the Vice President. This meeting may special meeting called by the Vice only be called after a vote of nonPresident. This meeting may only be confidence by 2/3 of the Executive Council called after a vote of non-confidence by 2/3 attending a regular Executive Council of the Executive Council attending a meeting. regular Executive Council meeting. Ballots will be distributed as soon as is Ballots will be distributed as soon as is practicable to all members eligible to vote practicable to all members eligible to vote and shall be returned at least five (5) days and shall be returned at least five (5) prior to the Annual Meeting. calendar days prior to the Annual The President is the senior elected officer Convention. of the Association who has the following

In addition to grammatical changes the new wording on eligibility for nominators confirms past practice and ensures congruency with Article 2.2 (a). The new item (j) confirms past practice.

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DISPATCHES Current powers and duties which may be exercised or performed in person or by delegation: a) Presides at all meetings, conventions and conferences except District Council meetings. b) Is the chief representative of the Association. c) Is the primary spokesperson for the Association with respect to the Associationâ€™s policies, health care issues and all other matters as determined by Executive Council. d) Is Chair of the Executive Committee and an ex-officio member of all committees. e) Is the Chief Executive Officer of the Association. f) Keeps the First Vice-President informed of matters necessary to assume the duties of President. g) Ensures that policies and decisions of Annual Conventions and Executive Council are carried out. h) Reports to Executive Council and the Annual Convention. i) Ensures that the HSAS Constitution and By-Laws are upheld.

Article 9 - Committees

Proposed The President is the senior elected officer of the Association who has the following powers and duties which may be exercised or performed in person or by delegation:

Rationale

a) Presides at all meetings, conventions and conferences except District Council meetings. b) Is the chief representative of the Association. c) Is the primary spokesperson for the Association with respect to the Associationâ€™s policies, health care issues and all other matters as determined by Executive Council. d) Is Chair of the Executive Committee and an ex-officio member of all committees. e) Is the Chief Executive Officer of the Association. f) Keeps the First Vice-President informed of matters necessary to assume the duties of President. g) Ensures that policies and decisions of Annual Conventions and the Executive Council are carried out. h) Reports to the Executive Council and the Annual Convention. i) Ensures that the HSAS Constitution and By-Laws are upheld. j) may be a signing officer. Article 9 - Committees

9.2 Standing Committees 9.2 Standing Committees There shall be Standing and Special There shall be Standing and Special Committees as determined and Committees as determined and constituted by Executive Council, which constituted by Executive Council. which may include a Professional Standards may include a Professional Standards and Education Committee, a Grievance and Education Committee, a Grievance Committee, a Legislative Committee and Committee, a Legislative Committee and an Elections Committee. an Elections Committee.

Key element is that there are Standing/ Special Committees. It is not necessary to name the Committees.

9.3 Chairperson 9.3 Chairperson The Chairperson of the Standing The Chairperson of each Standing Committees and of such other special Committee and of such other special committee shall be selected and committee shall be selected and appointed by the Executive Council.

In addition to grammatical changes language to reflect the past practice that committee membership

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DISPATCHES Current appointed by the Executive Council. Each Chairperson so appointed shall within one month of her appointment select not more than six other members of the Association and not more than one from any professional, occupation or ‘composite’ group to act as members thereof, and shall file their names with the Secretary of the Association.

Proposed Each Chairperson so appointed shall within one month of her appointment select not more than six other members of the Association and not more than one from any professional, occupational or ‘composite’ group to act as members thereof, and shall file their names with the Secretary of the Association.

Article 13 - The Seal

13 The Seal The Association shall have a common seal which shall be under the control of the Executive Council and the responsibility for its custody and its use from time to time shall be determined by the Executive Council, provided that the seal may be affixed to any document at any time in the presence of any two members of the Executive Council, one of whom shall be the President, or the VicePresident/Secretary Treasurer.

Rationale be comprised of no more than one (1) representative from a particular profession.

The word officer replaces President, First Vice-President, Second Vice-President/ Secretary and Treasurer.

Proposed Substantive Changes Current

Proposed

Article 4 - Executive Council

4.3 Manner of Proceeding 4.3 Manner of Proceeding Except as otherwise provided in this Except as otherwise provided in this Constitution and By-Laws, the Executive Constitution and By-Laws, the Executive Council shall make all decisions necessary Council shall make all decisions for the management of the Association by necessary for the management of the way of resolution passed by two-thirds of Association by way of resolution passed its members present at the meeting where by two-thirds of its members present at the the resolution is voted upon. For purposes meeting where the resolution is voted of voting on any resolution, the President upon. For purposes of voting on any shall have the right to vote with other resolution, the President shall not have the right to vote with other members of the members of the Executive Council. Executive Council except where the vote is by secret ballot or is the deciding vote.

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To ensure the President is not perceived as a representative of a particular profession it was thought she should be able to vote only when her vote would be a deciding vote or the vote was by secret ballot. Additionally, this manner of proceeding is in line with Roberts Rules of Orders for small organizations.

4.4 Alternates 4.4 Alternates To ensure quorum at a) Members of the Executive Council who E x e c u t i v e C o u n c i l a) Members of the Executive Council who are unable to attend any meeting of the Meetings it was thought are unable to attend any meeting of the PAGE 13

DISPATCHES Current Executive Council may delegate to another member of the Health Sciences Association (who is a member of the same professional, occupational or ‘composite’ group) the right to attend the meeting of the Executive Council and to exercise any powers which the delegating member may have exercised at that meeting. Written authorization from the delegating member shall be considered adequate to enable the alternate member to attend the meeting of the Executive Council.

Proposed Executive Council have an obligation to delegate another member of the Health Sciences Association (who is a member of the same professional, occupational or ‘composite’ group) the right to attend the meeting of the Executive Council and to exercise any powers which the delegating member may have exercised at that meeting. Written authorization from the delegating member shall be considered adequate to enable the alternate member to attend the meeting of the Executive Council.

Rationale the discretionary may find a replacement be changed to a duty to find a replacement whenever a member cannot attend a meeting.

4.5 Negotiation of Collective Agreement The Executive Council shall appoint a chairperson of the Contract Committee who in turn shall appoint a Negotiating Committee, the majority of whom must be active members of the Association. The Committee shall be responsible for negotiating a Collective Agreement with employers or organizations of employers. The Negotiating Committee shall proceed in the following manner:

4.5 Negotiation of Collective Agreement The Executive Council shall appoint a chairperson of the Contract Committee who in turn shall appoint a Negotiating Committee, the majority of whom must be active members of the Association. The Negotiating Committee shall be responsible for negotiating a Collective Agreement with employers or organizations of employers. The Negotiating Committee shall: proceed in the following manner:

a) It shall meet with members of each of the professional, occupational and ‘composite’ groups to formulate the outline of a Collective Agreement satisfactory to each of the groups.

a) Communicate with members of each of the professional, occupational and ‘composite’ groups to formulate the outline of a Collective Agreement satisfactory to each of the groups.

b) It shall report regularly during negotiations to the Executive Council for directions and it shall make recommendations to only the Executive Council with regard to the terms and conditions of any Collective Agreement between the Association and any employer or organization of employers.

b) It shall Report regularly during negotiations to the Executive Council for directions and it shall make recommendations to only the Executive Council with regard to the terms and conditions of any Collective Agreement between the Association and any employer or organization of employers.

Preamble - clarification of which committee is responsible for negotiating. 4.5 (a) The change from meet to communicate with members of each professional, occupational and composite groups is more congruent with the actual practice, given the geographical diversity of our union membership. 4.5 (b) grammatical changes only.

Article 5 - District Councils

5.1 District Councils/Amalgamated District 5.1 District Councils Councils Members in any Health District, or when Members of any Health District or reasonable, members in any work site or group of Health Districts (Amalgamated sites within a Health District, or in any Health Districts) may constitute group of Health Districts, may constitute themselves as a District Council or themselves as a District Council and Amalgamated District Council and petition the Executive Council to delegate petition the Executive Council to to the District Council the authority to act PAGE 14

Reference to a work site(s) as an entity eligible to form a District Council has been deleted to encourage District Councils to be a forum within which all HSAS professions

DISPATCHES Current on behalf of members constituting the District Council on matters of local concern.

Proposed

Rationale

delegate to the District Council or across a District(s) can Amalgamated District Council the attend. authority to act on behalf of members constituting the District Council or Amalgamated District Council on matters of local concern.

5.2 Officers Chairpersons, Stewards and such other Officers of the District Council as requested by the members of the District Council and approved by Executive Council will be elected by a method established by Executive Council.

5.2 Officers Chairpersons, Stewards and such other Officers of the District Council or Amalgamated District Council as requested by the members of the District Council or Amalgamated District Council and approved by the Executive Council will be elected by a method established by the Executive Council.

Grammatical change and wording to include Amalgamated District Council.

5.3 Duties of Officers Officers of the District Council shall provide a liaison between the members of the District Council and the Executive Council and Executive Director and shall be responsible for the coordination of the activities of the members of the District Council and to make such recommendations and reports and carry out such other duties and may be required to assist the Executive Council and Executive Director in the organization, management and operation of the affairs of the Association. Stewards elected by District Councils and so authorized by Executive Council shall advocate on behalf of members with the employer and may represent members in discussions with employers of their Grievances and other concerns. The Chairperson and each Council shall conduct their affairs in a manner consistent with the objects of the Association and shall act and carry out their duties in accordance with such policies as may be established by the Executive Council from time to time. An Officer may be removed from office by the Executive Council for just cause.

5.3 Duties of Officers Officers of the District Council or Amalgamated District Council shall provide a liaison between the members of the District Council and the Executive Council and Executive Director and shall be responsible for the coordination of the activities of the members of the District Council and to make such recommendations and reports and carry out such other duties and may be required to assist the Executive Council and Executive Director in the organization, management and operation of the affairs of the Association. Stewards elected by members of the District Councils or Amalgamated District Councils and so authorized by the Executive Council shall advocate on behalf of members with the employer and may represent members in discussions with employers of their Grievances and other concerns. The Chairperson and each Council shall conduct their affairs in a manner consistent with the objects of the Association and shall act and carry out their duties in accordance with such policies as may be established by the Executive Council from time to time. An Officer may be removed from office by the Executive Council for just cause.

In addition to a grammatical change and language to include amalgamated District Councils the major amendment is meant to ensure union stewards are democratically elected by the members they advocate on behalf of.

Article 7 - Officers 7.2 First Vice-President

Article 7 - Officers 7.2 Election of First Vice-President, Second Due to the amount of Vice-President/Secretary and Treasurer work required of one PAGE 15

DISPATCHES Current Proposed A First Vice-President shall be elected by The First Vice-President, Second Vicemembers of the Executive Council to preside in President/Secretary and Treasurer shall be elected: the absence of the President. a) by the Executive Council b) at the first Executive Council meeting following the Annual Convention c) for a one year term d) by a majority vote The position of First Vice-President, Second Vice-President/Secretary and Treasurer may be declared vacant by a vote of two-thirds of the Executive Council and shall be filled by and from the Executive Council. 7.3 Vice-President/Secretary Treasurer

7.3 The First Vice-President

The Vice-President/Secretary Treasurer shall be elected by Members of the Executive Council, and shall keep an accurate and true record of the membership, and account of all financial transactions of the Association. All records and financial transactions shall be prepared by the Executive Director for the approval and direction of the Vice-President, who shall make available all records of proceedings and financial reports of the Association at Meetings of the Executive Council, at the Annual General Meetings of the Association, or, upon request in writing, by any member during normal business hours.

The First Vice-President: a) assumes the duties of the President at the Presidentâ€™s request or in the Presidentâ€™s absence b) may be a signing officer c) is a member of the Executive Committee 7.4 Second Vice-President/Secretary The Second Vice-President/Secretary: a) keeps an accurate and true record of the membership b) ensures that accurate records are kept of all official proceedings of the Association c) is a member of the Executive Committee d) may be a signing officer 7.5 The Treasurer The Treasurer shall: a) keep an accurate account of all financial transactions of the Association b) chair the Finance Committee c) have the books and accounts of the Association verified by the auditor as needed and at least annually and present an audited report and statements to the Annual Convention

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Rationale person filling the second Vice-President/ Secretary Treasurer position it was felt the position should be split into Second VicePresident/Secretary and Treasurer. Additionally, the language clearly enunciates the past practice of how the First Vice-President, the Second Vice-President/ Secretary and Treasurer are elected. 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 - These amendments clearly delineate the duties and responsibilities of the First Vice-President, Second Vice-President/ Secretary and Treasurer.

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Proposed d) be a signing officer and select other signing officers e) be a member of the Executive Committee f) review banking and investment practices in consultation with the Finance Committee on an annual basis

Article 8 - Administration and Finance

Rationale

8.2 Audit 8.2 Audit The Executive Council Shall have the The Executive Council Shall have the books of account of the Association books of account of the Association verified by the auditor appointed by the verified by the auditor appointed by the Executive Council from time to time and Executive Council from time to time and shall present to the Annual Convention a shall present to the Annual Convention a financial report fully signed by her. financial report fully signed by her.

Delete this Article as language under Article 7.5 (c) addresses audit.

8.3 Authorization of Funds All cheques of the Association must bear the signatures of any two (2) of the three (3) officers as selected by the Treasurer. signatories, namely the Vice-President/ Secretary Treasurer and one designate or an alternate to either.

Since the number of cheques requiring signature is so great it is important the Treasurer have the ability to name signatories that are available on short notice.

8.3 Authorization of Funds All cheques of the Association must bear the signatures of two (2) signatories, namely the Vice-President/Secretary Treasurer and one designate or an alternate to either.

2000 ANNUAL CONVENTION MINUTES GUEST SPEAKER FRANK ENNS OF SANDERSON SECURITIES SPOKE ON THE SAHO PENSION PLAN MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

ADOPTION OF THE NOVEMBER 6TH, 1999 ANNUAL CONVENTION MINUTES Moved By: Leo Champigny Seconded By: Terry Gibson Motion Carried PRESIDENT’S ANNUAL REPORT

1/2 hour quorum Motion to proceed without 10% of membership present. Moved By: Natalie Horejda Seconded By: JoAnn Walker Motion Carried ADOPTION OF AGENDA Moved By: Kathleen Malin Seconded By: Gail Beggs-LaRiviere Motion Carried

Motion to accept the President’s Annual Report as presented. Moved By: JoAnn Walker Seconded By: Terry Gibson Motion Carried EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S ANNUAL REPORT Highlights were: ! Preparation for Collective Bargaining ! Job Evaluation PAGE 17

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Contract Administration Membership Data Labour Relations Board Activity Involvement with Government Interunion Activities COMMITTEE REPORTS

a) Finance Committee - Presentation of audited financial statements. Motion to adopt the General Audited Statement. Moved By:

JoAnn Walker

Motion Carried Motion to adopt the Scholarship Foundation Audited Statement. Moved By:

JoAnn Walker

Motion Carried Motion to accept the Emergency Fund Audited Statement. Moved By:

JoAnn Walker

Motion Carried

the past year. BALLOT RESULTS Psychologists and Psychometricians: Dawn Phillips, Saskatoon Health District Dental Hygienists/Therapists, Dietitians, Health Educators and Nutritionists: ! Bernadette LeBoeuf, Battlefords Health District Infection Control Practitioners and Public Health Inspectors: ! Terry Gibson, Saskatoon Health District Mental Health Therapists and Recreation Therapists: ! Les Hurlburt, Battlefords Health District Social Workers: ! Stan Dimnik, Saskatoon Health District Physical Therapists, Prosthetists, Orthotists and Exercise/ Conditioning Therapists: ! JoAnn Walker, Saskatoon Health District (Acclaimed) Speech Language Pathologists, Orthoptists, Audiologists and Music Therapists: ! Laura Carney, Saskatoon Health District (Acclaimed) Occupational Therapists: ! Mary Wilson, Regina Health District (Acclaimed) !

OLD BUSINESS

Motion to retain Mr. Dean as our auditor. Moved By:

JoAnn Walker

None. NEW BUSINESS

Motion Carried b) Job Evaluation Committee - Presentation by Kateri Buckmeyer and Jane McPhee This presentation included a brief description of history, committee members, an explanation of job evaluation and the process, targeted project timelines and costs. c) Negotiation Committee - Natalie Horejda Natalie introduced the committee and gave a brief description of upcoming events. d) Education Fund Committee - Ted Makeechak Ted announced the winners of the May 15, 2000 and October 1, 2000 draws. e) Emergency Committee - Ted Makeechak Ted gave an update on disbursements for the year. f) Grievance Committee - Kevin Glass Kevin highlighted the most important grievances over

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a) Saskatoon District Council - Bill Wright Members were brought up to date as to the proceedings of the Saskatoon District Council. Nomination forms have been sent out and elections will take place in mid December for Executive positions. b) Interprovincial Affairs Is it time to establish a national umbrella organization for unions similar to HSAS? Greg Deren gave a presentation to the members. MEMBER RESOLUTOINS Motion that the Annual Convention confirm all the decisions made by Executive Council over the past year. Moved By: Debby Boyes Seconded By: JoAnn Walker Motion Carried

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WINNERS

Motion to adjourn the meeting.

Lottery to select winners of 2 cash prizes of $100.00 each.

Moved By: Leslie Topola Seconded By: Gail Beggs-LaRiviere

The winners were: Monica Lawrence, Pharmacist, Regina Health District Brenda Sousa, Recreation Therapist, Regina Health District

! !

Motion Carried

END OF ANNUAL CONVENTION

HEALTH SCIENCES ASSOCIATION OF SASKATCHEWAN

POLICY ON

STRIKE ACTION BY OTHER HEALTH CARE UNIONS During this round of provincial bargaining one or more of the health care unions may choose to take job action. Should this occur, Health Sciences Association of Saskatchewan members should continue to report for work, perform their normal duties and extend every courtesy to fellow workers on the picket line. Members are reminded not to perform work that: 1. is not within their job description; and/or, 2. is normally performed by another union’s members. In the event you are requested by your employer to perform duties normally performed by another union’s members, please call either the HSAS Regina (585-7751 or toll free 1-877-889-4727) or Saskatoon (955-3399 or toll free 1-888-565-3399) office immediately.

LARONGE EMS UPDATE As promised here is an update in the developments with our struggle to achieve a first Collective Agreement for our new members - the employees of LaRonge EMS. We had reported to you that our members employed with this service were in negotiations with their employer to reach a first Collective Agreement for better than a year now. Talks broke down in December of last year and our members were left with no option but to take a strike vote. This vote resulted in over 75% of our members supporting strike action. The main stumbling blocks were wages and standby pay. These employees were expected to be on call for many hours with no compensation at all. Wage levels averaged out at not much better than $9.00 per hour. We are very pleased to announce that our members’ perseverance has paid off. On June 26th we reached a Tentative Agreement with the owner of LaRonge Emergency Medical Services. This agreement brings our new members’ wages and standby pay up to the same rate which other HSAS EMS members who work for health districts receive. We had been waiting for Saskatchewan Health to confirm that they will fund this agreement. We received confirmation a short time ago and a ratification vote should take place shortly. PAGE 19

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DISTRICT COUNCIL NEWS

NOTICE FROM THE SASKATOON DISTRICT COUNCIL

Who:

All HSAS members employed by Saskatoon District Health and Affiliates are welcome

What: Saskatoon District Council Meetings When: The second Thursday of every month Where: Saskatoon City Hospital 2nd Floor Boardroom Why:

Provide a forum for members to discuss issues peculiar to their district and to act as a conduit of information to HSAS Executive Council and District management.

*Watch in your home mail for the upcoming â€œCall for Nominationsâ€? for the elections of Executive Officers to Saskatoon District Council. Elections will be held at the Saskatoon District Council General Meeting held annually in December. For further information or if you have any questions please contact the current Chairperson of the Saskatoon District Council, Bill Wright at 655-4142 or by e-mail wlwright@home.com.

NOTICE FROM THE EAST CENTRAL DISTRICT COUNCIL

New Initiative: An inaugural meeting pertaining to the establishment of an HSAS District Council in the East Central Health District (ECHD) took place Tuesday, September 11, 2001. All those who attended voted in favour of establishing a District Council in the ECHD. The following members were elected to various interim positions on the Executive of the new District Council: Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Secretary/Treasurer Executive-at-Large Executive-at-Large Executive-at-Large Executive-at-Large

Brent McKee Gayleen Robertson Coreen Horgas Brenda Pasloski Karen Leonard Sandy Vaughan Hastie Gary Horseman

The interim Executive decided that the Annual General Meeting for the members in the ECHD would take place March 12, 2002. It was also decided that regular HSAS District Council meetings would take place on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Auditorium of the Mental Health Building in Yorkton. All HSAS members are invited to attend and participate in the meetings of their District Council. Members in the ECHD and Mario Kijkowski (Labour Relations Officer) take this opportunity to thank Suzanne Elaschuk. Over the last few years she has voluntarily donated her time and energy in her role as contact person for the members in this District. PAGE 20

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NOTICE FROM THE MOOSE JAW - THUNDER CREEK DISTRICT COUNCIL

More Organizing: An inaugural meeting pertaining to the establishment of the HSAS District Council in the Moose Jaw - Thunder Creek Health District (MJTCHD) took place Thursday, September 27, 2001. All those who attended voted in favour of establishing a District Council. The following members have been elected to various interim positions on the Executive of the local District Council: Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Secretary/Treasurer Executive-at-Large Executive-at-Large Executive-at-Large

Katherine Brisbin Deign Salido Stacey Heath Linda Gilmour Kessler Gwen Miller Moyse Jean Moore

The interim Executive decided that the Annual General Meeting for the members in MJTCHD would take place February 5, 2002. It was also decided that regular District Council meetings would take place on the first Tuesday of each month at 12:00 p.m. All HSAS members are invited to attend and participate in the meetings of their District Council.

NOTICE FROM THE NORTHERN DISTRICT COUNCIL

The Inaugural Meeting of the Northern District Council took place in Buffalo Narrows on September 18, 2001. Given the special issues faced by members in the north it was decided to create a District Council to represent members in both Mamawetan Churchill River and Keewatin YathĂŠ Health Districts.

We had a very good turn out and all those attending the meeting voted in favour of creating the Northern District Council. It was decided that this Council would be made up of three Executive Members from Keewatin YathĂŠ and four Executive Members from Mamawetan Churchill River. A meeting in La Ronge has been scheduled for October 19, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. It is expected that the four Executive Members for the east side will be elected at that time. The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Secretary/Treasurer will be elected in Saskatoon when members from both Districts come in for union steward training.

L to r: Cindy Hansen & Dawn Clark; Stan Dimnik & Janet Erickson; Fran Paul; Calvin McGaughey & Carl McCallum all from the Northern District Council Inaugural Meeting.

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SAHO PENSION PLAN One Step Closer to Joint Trusteeship As you are aware, the six health care unions (HSAS, SUN, CUPE, SEIU, SGEU and RWDSU) have been negotiating with SAHO and government since 1998 over governance of the SAHO Pension Plan. We are pleased to announce that on September 26, 2001 the unions and SAHO came to an agreement on principles that will govern the Joint Trusteeship.

Highlights of Governance Principles Contained in the September 26, 2001 Agreement ! ! ! ! ! ! !

Prior to taking full responsibility for the operation of the plan, the unions will have a due diligence examination of the past operation. Plan will be governed jointly by four (4) employer and four (4) union trustees. The union trustees will consist of one (1) representative each from HSAS, SUN, CUPE and SEIU. Trusteeship will manage the pension plan on an ongoing basis with the day to day operations being carried on largely by the current staff who will become employees of the plan rather than of SAHO. In the event of deadlock amongst the Trustees, there is a mechanism for utilizing a ninth Trustee who would be selected from a mutually agreed to list of names. In the event of a future deficiency in the plan, the employee and employer contribution rates will be automatically increased to fund same. Employer contribution rate is fixed at 112% of employee contributions. Effective January 1, 2003, contribution rates for employees and employers will increase .5% and .56% respectively. Creation of a separate SAHO/Union Committee to deal with contribution rate increases. If this committee cannot reach agreement the parties can refer the matter to final and binding arbitration. The arbitrator can award up to a .5% increase in employee and .56% increase in employer contribution rates. The first such arbitration can change contribution rates effective to January 1, 2005. Thereafter, arbitrations can occur once every three (3) years. The first priority for the arbitrator is to address any shortfall between contribution rates and benefit costs.

Highlights of Pension Benefit Improvements Contained in the September 26, 2000 Agreement Cost of living increases for those receiving pension benefits as follows: 80% of Consumer Price Index January 1, 2002 and January 1, 2003. ! For service between December 31, 1989 and December 31, 2000 the accrual rate for benefits up to the YMPE will increase from 1.4% to 1.65%. !

We hope the trust agreement, which sets out the terms and conditions of joint trusteeship, will be signed in the coming weeks. We will keep you informed of any developments. If you have any questions regarding this matter please call Tim Slattery at 955-4560 or toll free at 1-888-565-3399. Special thanks to those who signed the pension petitions and/or lobbied government over this issue. Attention HSAS Members on District OH & S Committees The HSAS representative on the provincial union/employer Health Sector Advisory Committee is Bruce Sloan an Emergency Medical Technician in the Pasquia Health District. This committee meets four (4) times per year to advise and make recommendations to SAHO on issues, concerns and matters of interest to the health care sector as it relates to the establishment and maintenance of an Occupational Health and Safety Program and support services. Bruce encourages you to e-mail him at b.sloan@sk.sympatico.ca with any OH & S concerns and/or suggestions you may have. PAGE 22

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HSAS SUPPORTS EDUCATION CONTINUING EDUCATION FUND The Continuing Education Fund was established at the October 1990 Annual General Meeting with the purpose of promoting continuing education in areas directly related to oneâ€™s present position. A lottery system is used to select applicants with five (5) names drawn on October 1st and five names on May 15th of each year. Successful applicants are eligible for a maximum of $500.00. It is the position of HSAS that the responsibility for assuming costs associates with continuing job related education resides with the employer. To ensure our fund is not treated as a primary funding source, the Education Fund Committee requires members to apply to their employer or other sources prior to making application to the HSAS Education Fund. Failure to do so will result in the disqualification of the applicant. For the October 1, 2001 draw we had 26 applicants. Those chosen were: Name

Professions

Health District

Nadine Campbell Caroline Chu Sandra Dobra Bree Hamilton Karen Wasylenko

Social Worker Nutritionist Social Worker Physiotherapist Speech Language Pathologist

Saskatoon Health District Saskatoon Health District Pipestone Health District Saskatoon Health District Saskatoon Health District

25TH SILVER ANNIVERSARY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD The 1997 Annual Convention established two (2) $500.00 scholarships to mark the 25th Anniversary of our union. The scholarships are awarded annually to a spouse or dependent of an HSAS member enrolled in full-time studies at a postsecondary educational institution leading to a degree, diploma or certificate in an area of study currently represented by HSAS. Completed application forms must be received at the Saskatoon or Regina office no later than July 31st for the upcoming school year. This yearâ€™s successful applicants were: 1. Lorna Fox, Occupational Therapist, Saskatoon Health District, whose daughter Hilary Aitken is studying Nutrition at the University of Saskatchewan. 2. Sandra Fowler, Social Worker, Moose Jaw/Thunder Creek Health District, whose daughter Allison is studying Occupational Therapy at the University of Alberta. EMERGENCY FUND The Emergency Fund was established at the October 1989 Annual General Meeting. The purpose of the Fund is to provide members with monetary assistance in the form of a non-repayable grant when an unusual circumstance arises in which they need financial assistance on a one time basis. An unusual circumstance would include such matters as; personal health, personal emergencies and destruction of personal belongings or property by fire or other acts of nature. Assistance up to $500.00 will be considered. Application forms for the Continuing Education Fund, Silver Anniversary Scholarship Award and Emergency Fund may be obtained at either the Saskatoon or Regina HSAS offices.

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EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Executive Council is the governing body that conducts the business of the union between Annual Conventions. PROFESSIONS Addiction Counsellors/Therapists

Social Workers

# OF SEATS 1

Assessor/Coordinators

Speech Language Pathologists, Audiologists, Orthoptists, Music Therapists

Respiratory Therapists, Perfusionists

Emergency Medical Technicians, Paramedics

ELECTED AND ADDRESSES Ron Thurlow - Regina Health District Alcohol and Drug Services, 2nd Floor, 2110 Hamilton Street

November 2001

Stan Dimnik - Saskatoon Health District 8th Floor, Saskatoon City Hospital, 701 Queen Street Saskatoon, SK S7K 0M7 Krista Whittard - Saskatoon Health District 4th Floor, Community Mental Health, 715 Queen Street

November 2002

Cathy Spencer - Living Sky Health District Box 883 Watrous, SK S0K 4T0 Kathleen Malin - Moose Mountain Health District Redvers Health Centre, Box 321

November 2001

Laura Carney, Speech Language Pathologist Saskatoon Health District Speech Language Pathology Department, Saskatoon City Hospital Mark Murray, Respiratory Therapist - Regina Health District Regina General Hospital, Respiratory Therapy Department

November 2001

November 2002 November 2001

Kateri Buckmeyer, Paramedic - Regina Health District Emergency Medical Services, Box 3930 Regina, SK S4P 3R8 Greg Marin, Paramedic - Regina Health District Emergency Medical Services, Box 3930

November 2001

Gail Beggs-LaRiviere, Physical Therapist - Regina Health District Extendicare Parkside, 4540 Rae Street Regina, SK S4S 3B4 JoAnn Walker, Physical Therapist - Saskatoon Health District Community Services, Royal University Hospital

November 2001

Physical Therapists, Prosthetists, Orthotists, Exercise/Conditioning Therapists

Public Health Inspectors, Infection Control Practitioners

Terry Gibson, Public Health Inspector - Saskatoon Health District Public Health Services, Idylwyld Health Centre

Pharmacists

Monica Lawrence - Regina Health District Pharmacy Department, Pasqua Hospital

Occupational Therapists

Mary Wilson - Regina Health District Occupational Therapy Department, Regina General Hospital

Recreation Therapists, Mental Health Therapists

Les Hurlburt, Mental Heath Therapist, Battlefords Health District Saskatchewan Hospital

Psychologists, Psychometricians

Dawn Phillips, Psychologist - Saskatoon Health District Ellis Hall, Royal University Hospital

Dietitians, Nutritionists, Dental Hygienists/ Therapists, Health Educators

Bernadette LeBoeuf, Health Educator - Battlefords Health District Northwest Health Facility, 711 Centre Street

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TERM ENDS

November 2001

November 2002 November 2002 November 2001 November 2002 November 2002 November 2002 November 2002

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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS The Executive Officers are elected from and by Executive Council and, they are:

GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE Monica Lawrence - Chairperson Terry Dodds Greg Marin Mark Murray

Dawn Phillips Bill Wright

PRESIDENT

Stan Dimnik Social Worker

ANNUAL CONVENTION COMMITTEE

FIRST VICE PRESIDENT

Greg Marin Paramedic

Kateri Buckmeyer Monica Lawrence

SECRETARY/TREASURER

JoAnn Walker Physical Therapist

JOINT JOB EVALUATION STEERING COMMITTEE

BOARD OF GOVERNORS The Board of Governors provide guidance and counsel to Executive Council on all matters regarding administration of the Union. Any member having served more than one full two year term on Executive Council and having held an Executive Officer position for at least two years is eligible for election to the Board of Governors for a seven year term. The current Governors are: Roberta Ekberg Pharmacist - Regina

Kateri Buckmeyer Julie Johnson

Greg Marin Ron Thurlow

Roger Piatt Ted Makeechak

JOINT JOB EVALUATION COMMITTEE Brenda Andreas Loralyn Leugner Dale Backlin – Alternate

Carla Manastyrski Murray Potter

CONSTITUTIONAL COMMITTEE Gail Beggs-LaRiviere Stan Dimnik

Natalie Horejda Kathleen Malin

BARGAINING COMMITTEE

Natalie Horejda Physical Therapist - Regina

Natalie Horejda - Chairperson Leo Champigny Stan Dimnik Monica Lawrence

Ted Makeechak Physical Therapist - Saskatoon

HEALTH SCIENCES ASSOCIATION OF SASKATCHEWAN COMMIITTEES

Greg Deren Kevin Glass

JOINT UNION/EMPLOYER HEALTH SECTOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE HSAS Representative Bruce Sloan

COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE Terry Dodds Natalie Horejda

EMERGENCY FUND COMMITTEE Gail Beggs-LaRiviere Ron Thurlow

Tim Slattery

EDUCATION FUND COMMITTEE Gail Beggs-LaRiviere Les Hurlburt

HEALTH SCIENCES ASSOCIATION OF SASKATCHEWAN STAFF

Kathleen Malin Tim Slattery

Ted Makeechak Cathy Spencer

SASKATOON Tim Slattery, Executive Director Al Shalansky, Labour Relations Officer Kevin Glass, Labour Relations Officer Lynn Regier, Administrator Crystal Larson, Secretary/Receptionist Colette Duffee, Secretary/Receptionist

FINANCE COMMITTEE

REGINA

JoAnn Walker - Chairperson Terry Gibson Ted Makeechak

Greg Deren, Senior Labour Relations Officer Mario Kijkowski, Labour Relations Officer Charlene Hébert, Secretary/Receptionist

Tim Slattery

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HEALTH DISTRICT ASSIGNMENTS We encourage members’ concerns and questions be directed to the staff person assigned to their Health District/Worksite.

HEALTH DISTRICTS - LABOUR RELATIONS OFFICERS (SASKATOON) KEVIN GLASS

Phone Number

955-5712

E-mail Address

glassk.hsas@sk.sympatico.ca

Greenhead Keewatin Yathé Lloydminster Mamawetan Churchill River Midwest Northwest Prairie West Rolling Hills Saskatoon · Idylwyld Health Centre - Public Health Services · Kinsmen Centre · McKerracher · Parkridge · Royal University Hospital · Sherbrooke · Youth Services South West Swift Current Twin Rivers

AL SHALANSKY

Phone Number

E-mail Address

shalanskyal.hsas@sk.sympatico.ca

955-3454

Battlefords Central Plains Gabriel Springs North Central North East Parkland Pasquia Prince Albert Saskatoon · Calder Centre · Idylwyld Health Centre - Client/Patient Access Services · Nurses Alumnae Wing · Saskatoon City Hospital · St. Paul’s Hospital · Sturdy Stone

HEALTH DISTRICTS - LABOUR RELATIONS OFFICERS (REGINA) GREG DEREN

Phone Number

E-mail Address

dereng.hsas@sk.sympatico.ca

Moose Mountain Pipestone Regina · Alcohol and Drug Services · Hearing Aid Plan · Mental Health Clinics · Public Health Services · Wascana Rehabilitation Centre South Central South East Touchwood Qu’Appelle

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585-7753

MARIO KIJKOWSKI Phone Number E-mail Address

585-7754

mario.hsas@sk.sympatico.ca

Assiniboine Valley East Central Living Sky Moose Jaw/Thunder Creek North Valley Regina · Community Health Centres · Cupar and District Nursing Home · Emergency Medical Services · Extendicare · Home Care/SWADD · Lumsden and District Heritage Home · Pasqua Hospital · Regina General Hospital · Regina Pioneer Village · Santa Maria Senior Citizens Home South Country

DISPATCHES Have you changed your name, address, telephone number(s), place of employment, classification (II, III, Senior, M.A., etc.) or status (fulltime, part time, L.O.A., etc.)? If you have, please let us know by clipping out the “Change of Information” form and forward it to the Saskatoon HSAS office at #42-1736 Quebec Avenue, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 1V9.

CHANGE OF INFORMATION FORM

HEALTH DISTRICT

MEMBER NAME

PREVIOUS NAME (IF CHANGED)

HOME ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NO.

WORK PHONE NO.

PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT

CLASSIFICATION

STATUS

DATE IN EFFECT

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HEALTH SCIENCES ASSOCIATION OF SASKA TCHEWAN A Union of Health Care Professionals

Saskatoon Office: #42 - 1736 Quebec Avenue Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 1V9 E-mail:

Phone: Toll Free: Fax:

955-3399 1-888-565-3399 955-3396

hsasstoon@sk.sympatico.ca

Regina Office: #202 - 4401 Albert Street Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 6B6 E-mail:

Phone: Toll Free: Fax:

585-7751 1-877-889-4727 585-7750

hsasregina@sk.sympatico.ca

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Note: If any of your colleagues express concern about not receiving their newsletter, please have them call the Saskatoon Office. Dispatches is published for the information of members of the Health Sciences Association of Saskatchewan.