H1N1; we have asked that the employer request of Public Health and the government as a whole, to reverse the decision not to provide vaccination clinics within our institutions for our members. Our president Smokey has sent a letter directly to the Premier as well as sent out a press release. We are considering a policy grievance if this decision is not reconsidered.
ROLLOVERS; The employer has provided us with a partial document around rollovers. We are still awaiting further documentation from the employer. Again, once we have an agreement, we will send it out to the Presidents and post on the Corrections Web Site for all the members to peruse. Our next meeting date with management around Rolls is set for November 12th.
CTO; hearing dates this week.
ASMPP; we are looking at dates for the end of this year or the beginning of the new year for the union policy grievance to be heard, we have yet to hear a response from the newly formed “Attendance Support and Management Office” on the second stage meeting we had.
MCSCS MERC Meeting; Our next MCSCS MERC meeting is scheduled for November 24th. We encourage the locals to have their Local ERC’s, for the Presidents or send designates to attend the regional forums and issues that have not been resolved at these meetings to be forwarded to the provincial Corrections teams depending on what Ministry you are in. Issues to be placed on the agenda should have details of ERC meeting(s ), such as date(s ) that issue was discussed and issue back ground.
MCSCS POH&SC Meeting; the Next MCSCS Provincial Health and Safety meeting is scheduled for December 3rd. Just as found in the above paragraph, any issues not resolved at the Local Health and Safety committee meetings, said issues can be forwarded to the POH&SC. Again issues to be placed on the POH&SC agenda, should be forwarded with details of LH&S meeting, such as date(s ) and issue back ground.
As mentioned, there are many other items/initiatives we are working on as teams/committees for both the community and institutions, your continued support is always the most important part of what makes our division able to move forward. Again thank you for your work and support of your division.
In Sol., Corrections Executives
Thursday, November 5, 2009
McGuinty implies deficit could see civil servants take unpaid days
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ont. — Ontario's Liberal government will open talks with nurses, teachers and civil servants on ways to eliminate the province's record $25 billion deficit, Premier Dalton McGuinty said Wednesday as he refused to rule out unpaid days off for public sector workers.
Former NDP premier Bob Rae had proposed a similar strategy to deal with a deficit in the early 1990s, which the unions condemned as "Rae Days."
McGuinty joked at the Ontario Economic Summit in Niagara-on-the-Lake that he liked the sound of "Dalton Days."
"I like the alliteration," he told the business audience.
"We're going to have to sit down with our public sector partners, both those who work in the immediate government and our broader public sector, and see what our responsibility is."
McGuinty defended the government's decision to go deep into the red to counter the impact of the economic downturn, something he said public sector workers had been "sheltered" from until now.
"By and large it's been a private sector recession, not a public sector recession," he said.
"We all understand that, and I think that's one of the reasons why we're going to want to make sure we do our share when it comes to finding more efficiencies in government."
The public sector has a duty to help eliminate the deficit, said McGuinty, but the government won't implement any plan to deal with the shortfall -- such as "Dalton Days" or pay cuts -- without consulting the workers who would be affected.
"I think what's important is to begin this conversation with our partners -- and that's how we've treated them from the outset, whether you're talking about our teachers, our nurses, those people in the various ministries, water inspectors, our meat inspectors -- we're all in this together," he said.
"I think we all feel a sense of responsibility to find a way to make our government more streamlined."
Any strategy for eliminating the red ink won't be announced before next spring's provincial budget, added McGuinty.
"There's no quick fix, and there's no easy way out of this," he said.
The premier also launched into a spirited defence of his plan to harmonize the eight per cent provincial sales tax with the five per cent GST starting next summer. He said he understood the HST was controversial but was convinced it would help the economy grow.
"I know the HST is controversial and I can understand why Ontarians on an individual basis have some reservations," he said.
"But I want all of us to understand that we're doing this for good reason: to strengthen the economy so we'll have the continuing capacity to create jobs for our kids and our grandchildren and to support our schools, hospitals and environmental protections."
The government also released a report by Jack Mintz of the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary, who said harmonizing the sales taxes combined with corporate and income tax cuts will help create an estimated 591,000 new jobs over 10 years.
It would also lead to an additional 8.8 per cent increase in annual incomes and boost capital investment in Ontario by $47 billion in a decade.
"It's not just that you're going to create more jobs, but because of the significant capital investment that's induced by these tax changes, it will allow businesses to invest in capital with the latest technologies and allow people to get higher incomes as a result, said Mintz.
Securing an additional $47 billion in investment is equal to getting five new car assembly plants every year for the next 10 years, said McGuinty.
"Remember how excited we all were when we landed the new Toyota investment? That was $1 billion."
Former NDP premier Bob Rae had proposed a similar strategy to deal with a deficit in the early 1990s, which the unions condemned as "Rae Days."
McGuinty joked at the Ontario Economic Summit in Niagara-on-the-Lake that he liked the sound of "Dalton Days."
"I like the alliteration," he told the business audience.
"We're going to have to sit down with our public sector partners, both those who work in the immediate government and our broader public sector, and see what our responsibility is."
McGuinty defended the government's decision to go deep into the red to counter the impact of the economic downturn, something he said public sector workers had been "sheltered" from until now.
"By and large it's been a private sector recession, not a public sector recession," he said.
"We all understand that, and I think that's one of the reasons why we're going to want to make sure we do our share when it comes to finding more efficiencies in government."
The public sector has a duty to help eliminate the deficit, said McGuinty, but the government won't implement any plan to deal with the shortfall -- such as "Dalton Days" or pay cuts -- without consulting the workers who would be affected.
"I think what's important is to begin this conversation with our partners -- and that's how we've treated them from the outset, whether you're talking about our teachers, our nurses, those people in the various ministries, water inspectors, our meat inspectors -- we're all in this together," he said.
"I think we all feel a sense of responsibility to find a way to make our government more streamlined."
Any strategy for eliminating the red ink won't be announced before next spring's provincial budget, added McGuinty.
"There's no quick fix, and there's no easy way out of this," he said.
The premier also launched into a spirited defence of his plan to harmonize the eight per cent provincial sales tax with the five per cent GST starting next summer. He said he understood the HST was controversial but was convinced it would help the economy grow.
"I know the HST is controversial and I can understand why Ontarians on an individual basis have some reservations," he said.
"But I want all of us to understand that we're doing this for good reason: to strengthen the economy so we'll have the continuing capacity to create jobs for our kids and our grandchildren and to support our schools, hospitals and environmental protections."
The government also released a report by Jack Mintz of the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary, who said harmonizing the sales taxes combined with corporate and income tax cuts will help create an estimated 591,000 new jobs over 10 years.
It would also lead to an additional 8.8 per cent increase in annual incomes and boost capital investment in Ontario by $47 billion in a decade.
"It's not just that you're going to create more jobs, but because of the significant capital investment that's induced by these tax changes, it will allow businesses to invest in capital with the latest technologies and allow people to get higher incomes as a result, said Mintz.
Securing an additional $47 billion in investment is equal to getting five new car assembly plants every year for the next 10 years, said McGuinty.
"Remember how excited we all were when we landed the new Toyota investment? That was $1 billion."
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Dear Fellow staff,
Many of you will remember our receptionist of many years, our wonderful "Dorothy Brown". Dorothy put the "reception" in receptionist before retiring in May 2006 and we truly lost the "heart" of O.C.I. Today she is battling cancer (for the second time). It is of an inoperable nature however she is undergoing Chemo. Her spirits are very low as she is concerned about her husband's deteriorating health as well. A few of us have had discussions about what we can do to lift her spirits to help her fight the fight of her life. I have already sent a large flower basket and intend to send other items once in a while to cheer her up! I am planning on ordering Christmas dinner for her family through a program at the Royal York hotel. (When Dot received the flowers and the card from old friends at OCI she was overwelmed and asked me to pass on her thankfulness)
If anyone wishes to make a donation please feel free to do so to me . I will be getting a card and including everyone who wishes to get involved.
Sherrie Louth
Alan Taylor-Baptiste
Many of you will remember our receptionist of many years, our wonderful "Dorothy Brown". Dorothy put the "reception" in receptionist before retiring in May 2006 and we truly lost the "heart" of O.C.I. Today she is battling cancer (for the second time). It is of an inoperable nature however she is undergoing Chemo. Her spirits are very low as she is concerned about her husband's deteriorating health as well. A few of us have had discussions about what we can do to lift her spirits to help her fight the fight of her life. I have already sent a large flower basket and intend to send other items once in a while to cheer her up! I am planning on ordering Christmas dinner for her family through a program at the Royal York hotel. (When Dot received the flowers and the card from old friends at OCI she was overwelmed and asked me to pass on her thankfulness)
If anyone wishes to make a donation please feel free to do so to me . I will be getting a card and including everyone who wishes to get involved.
Sherrie Louth
Alan Taylor-Baptiste
Thursday, October 22, 2009
October 21st, 2009
Greetings Presidents, Local Executives, Stewards and Corrections Division at large
CTO
I received this notice this morning, October 21, 2009. It states that our brothers and sisters in the Bailiff ranks and hairdressers will be able to accumulate CTO pursuant to the Collective Agreement. Please remember that CTO was originally taken away from all of us by MGS (Min. Of Government Services), the members in these ranks had no hand in this loss or continued inability to accrue CTO, they are simply covered under the C.A. and should not bare any ill will from the membership. As well, sure these members support us in our fight in getting the same rights. The first dates on the policy Grievance on CTO for the rest of our ranks is scheduled to be heard at the GSB November 4th and 5th.
Rollovers
The employer sent a partial document to the union yesterday in regards to the rollovers, they have indicated that they are still working on documents, so we are still waiting for their language around what they envision regarding the process for rollovers. We are scheduled to meet for Rollovers regardless November 12th, 2009.
ASMPP
Second stage was held on the policy grievance and September 8th, and to date we have not received any response to this 2nd stage. Given the lack of response we have moved forward for dates and now have February 22nd, April 27, May 3th and 10th, 2010 are now scheduled for the GSB.
Meeting With Deputy Minister and ADM’s
Representatives from the Presidents office, Gord Longhi and myself met with the Deputy Minister and ADM’s for Institutions and Community. We spoke about the implementation of the Security Provisions and Inmate Management Committees Recommendations. There was discussion on moving on initiatives to build staff moral and connections within the community. We also spoke about dealing with the grievance process in a more pro-active and expedient manner.
Forward Always
The division, its volunteer activists and our staff continue to work towards making our work sites a better place for all our members. Thank you for your continued work and support of your division. In Sol., eddy
Greetings Presidents, Local Executives, Stewards and Corrections Division at large
CTO
I received this notice this morning, October 21, 2009. It states that our brothers and sisters in the Bailiff ranks and hairdressers will be able to accumulate CTO pursuant to the Collective Agreement. Please remember that CTO was originally taken away from all of us by MGS (Min. Of Government Services), the members in these ranks had no hand in this loss or continued inability to accrue CTO, they are simply covered under the C.A. and should not bare any ill will from the membership. As well, sure these members support us in our fight in getting the same rights. The first dates on the policy Grievance on CTO for the rest of our ranks is scheduled to be heard at the GSB November 4th and 5th.
Rollovers
The employer sent a partial document to the union yesterday in regards to the rollovers, they have indicated that they are still working on documents, so we are still waiting for their language around what they envision regarding the process for rollovers. We are scheduled to meet for Rollovers regardless November 12th, 2009.
ASMPP
Second stage was held on the policy grievance and September 8th, and to date we have not received any response to this 2nd stage. Given the lack of response we have moved forward for dates and now have February 22nd, April 27, May 3th and 10th, 2010 are now scheduled for the GSB.
Meeting With Deputy Minister and ADM’s
Representatives from the Presidents office, Gord Longhi and myself met with the Deputy Minister and ADM’s for Institutions and Community. We spoke about the implementation of the Security Provisions and Inmate Management Committees Recommendations. There was discussion on moving on initiatives to build staff moral and connections within the community. We also spoke about dealing with the grievance process in a more pro-active and expedient manner.
Forward Always
The division, its volunteer activists and our staff continue to work towards making our work sites a better place for all our members. Thank you for your continued work and support of your division. In Sol., eddy
Monday, October 19, 2009
To all staff who qualify for a 20, 25, or 30 year recognition award and for whatever reason have been bypassed or overlooked in the past, please allow me to try and rectify this injustice. If you meet the criteria: No severe discipline, satisfactory attendance, e.t.c. send me an email and I will bring your case forward to the superintendent for approval. We have a window of opportunity to try and right some wrongs, lets take advantage of it and move forward. T-B.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Update On Rollover's
Dear Division
We met with the employer today regarding negotiating the Roll Over’s of “Fixed Term” / Unclassified staff.
Unfortunately the employer has indicated that they require more time to review our proposal and the provincial numbers, as well as have discussion with the DM Mr. Hope and ADM Steve Small over the proposal.
They have indicated that they will forward their counter proposal/recommendations in October to the union.
When we have more information we will let you and the division know.
In sol., MCSCS MERC
We met with the employer today regarding negotiating the Roll Over’s of “Fixed Term” / Unclassified staff.
Unfortunately the employer has indicated that they require more time to review our proposal and the provincial numbers, as well as have discussion with the DM Mr. Hope and ADM Steve Small over the proposal.
They have indicated that they will forward their counter proposal/recommendations in October to the union.
When we have more information we will let you and the division know.
In sol., MCSCS MERC
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Escort win at Toronto East
As many members are aware, Local 582, the Toronto East Detention Centre, has received a $950,000 award regarding members missing assignments for community escorts. Those assignments were given to the Toronto Police Service.
Details of the settlement, and how the money will be disbursed among the affected members at the local, are still being worked out among the parties.
As many members are aware, Local 582, the Toronto East Detention Centre, has received a $950,000 award regarding members missing assignments for community escorts. Those assignments were given to the Toronto Police Service.
Details of the settlement, and how the money will be disbursed among the affected members at the local, are still being worked out among the parties.
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