RVP Carol Osborne attended the first General Membership Meeting for 2025 of USJE Local 70148 – Parole Board of Canada National Office on April 8, 2025. Local President, Michael Moreau and Secretary/Treasurer, John Armstrong welcomed the members and the RVP to the meeting. The meeting was held in a hybrid format, with some attending in person and some virtually. The newly elected Executive was introduced, and members were advised that the position for Vice President is now vacant. This was the occasion for President Moreau to express words of gratitude to Emilie Dupuis for her time as Vice President.
During the meeting, the Delegate to the USJE Regional Conference scheduled for the fall of 2025 was elected, along with an Alternate. President Moreau gave an update on the Local’s finances and a motion was passed to amend the Local By-laws. President Moreau also gave an update on the number of grievances at Levels 1 and 2. RVP Osborne explained the 3 levels of grievance process, and the representation for each level. President Moreau advised the membership that there would be Workforce Adjustment Training held with the PSAC.
President Moreau and RVP Osborne explained members rights relative to political activities and that members should exercise their right to vote in the federal election; explaining that the federal election is essentially a chance to choose their employer. Members were also encouraged to meet with their Members of Parliament.
There was a brief discussion on the past strike and that the current Collective Agreement expires in June. RVP Osborne explained that another round of bargaining is currently underway.
President Moreau advised the membership of the agenda items for the next scheduled Local LMC and explained the process while RVP Osborne explained the NLMC process.
As this was the first meeting of the new Executive, RVP Osborne expressed how pleased she was with the Executive and how well they are doing. She wishes to extend her gratitude for their commitment to the representation of the membership.